The system is equipped with a bag filter capable of handling potentially explosive powders, in this case, flours with:
Kst: 200 bar*m/s
Pmax: 10 bar
The protection systems compliant with ATEX regulations are:
- Two D.450 isolation flap valves compliant with EN16447 and EN15089 were installed on the suction pipe to stop the pressure wave and the flame
- A vent membrane, positioned on the filter’s roof, compliant with EN14491 dust explosion venting protection system and EN14797 explosion venting devices
- A flame-proof rotary cell compliant with EN15089 on the filter discharge.
The system’s total capacity is 22,500 m3/h, guaranteed by a fan with a 37 kW ATEX zone 22 motor.
