Flame mitigation device and system
First Claim
1. A flame mitigation device for a combustible material system having a projected flame path for a flame to be released from the system in the event of an explosion, comprising:
- at least one sensor configured to sense a flame and generate a signal in the event of an explosion;
at least one duct configured to direct the path of a flame in the event of an explosion;
at least one pressure release device configured to release a flame from the duct into the external environment, the pressure release device having an outlet side; and
at least one suppression agent release device oriented on the outlet side of the pressure release device, the suppression agent release device configured to release a flame suppression agent into the projected flame path in response to the signal from the at least one sensor.
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Abstract
A flame mitigation device (26), along with associated systems and methods, is disclosed. More particularly, a flame mitigation device (26) has at least one sensor (25) configured to sense a flame (21), and at least one suppression agent (28) release device configured to release a flame suppression agent into the projected flame path when the flame is sensed. The sensor (25) may sense the flame either directly or indirectly. A flame mitigation system (26) is also disclosed, wherein the system includes an enclosure (22) and at least one pressure release device configured to release a flame from the enclosure. The system (26) may include at least one sensor (25) configured to sense the flame (21), and a device configured to release a suppression agent (28). A method of mitigating a flame in a combustible material system is also disclosed.
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24 Claims
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1. A flame mitigation device for a combustible material system having a projected flame path for a flame to be released from the system in the event of an explosion, comprising:
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at least one sensor configured to sense a flame and generate a signal in the event of an explosion; at least one duct configured to direct the path of a flame in the event of an explosion; at least one pressure release device configured to release a flame from the duct into the external environment, the pressure release device having an outlet side; and at least one suppression agent release device oriented on the outlet side of the pressure release device, the suppression agent release device configured to release a flame suppression agent into the projected flame path in response to the signal from the at least one sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A flame mitigation system, comprising:
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an enclosure; at least one pressure release device configured to release a flame from the enclosure via a ductless outlet in the event of an explosion, the pressure release device having an outlet side; at least one sensor configured to sense the flame, the at least one sensor further configured to generate a signal upon sensing the flame; and a suppression agent release device oriented on the outlet side of the pressure release device, the suppression agent release device configured to release a flame suppression agent into the path of the flame in response to the signal generated by the at least one sensor. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of mitigating a flame in a combustible material system, comprising:
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sensing a flame in an enclosure in the event of an explosion and generating a signal; identifying a projected path of the flame based on a sensed characteristic of the flame; and releasing a flame suppression agent in response to the signal into the projected path of the flame before the flame reaches the projected path;
wherein the projected path is external to the enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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