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Elmac Technologies to launch enhanced hydrogen vent flame arrester at StocExpoIn addition to presenting a wide range of industry-leading explosion protection systems at StocExpo Rotterdam, Elmac Technologies will also launch a flame arrester series specifically designed for type IIC gases.“As the acknowledged technical leaders in flame and explosion safety systems,” comments Elmac Technologies' Managing Director, Martyn Cooling, "we place equal importance on developing innovative technologies for new process requirements, as well as bringing enhanced levels of protection to the worldwide gas processing and distribution industry. "Consequently," he added, "with the increasing importance of hydrogen as a fuel, we have created a range of flame arresters specifically designed to improve levels of explosion protection during the flaring-off and tank storage of hydrogen." The improved arrester provides the combined benefits of a compact and lightweight design with a robust and easily maintained element and a very competitive price and delivery lead time. As well as being able to find out about Elmac Technologies' improved IIC flame arresters, visitors to StocExpo Stand 226 will also have the opportunity to learn more about the company's range of in-line and end-of-line deflagration arresters and unstable detonation arresters for gas groups IIA and IIB3. At the same time, delegates will be able to discover how Elmac Technologies can assist them by providing reviews of proposed new installations, advising on site extensions and evaluating existing flame arrester capabilities. To assist companies in meeting the EU ATEX Directive for flame arrester compliance, Elmac Technologies are also able to offer site surveys and technical presentations. About Elmac TechnologiesIn 2008, Elmac Technologies will celebrate sixty years of expertise in the design and development of flame arresters for use in the worldwide gas processing and distribution industry, and can proudly claim to be the technical leader in flame and explosion safety systems.Originally known as Elmac Engineering, the company developed its first flame arrester in 1948, for use with town gas, and rapidly established a global reputation for the design, manufacture and supply of products to enhance process safety in a broad range of industrial sectors. These sectors include the global oil, gas and petrochemical industries; bio-fuels, mining, pharmaceuticals and power generation; agro-chemicals and fertilisers; distillers, food, flavours and fragrance companies; waste treatment organisations and special equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Acquired by KnitMesh in 2001, and re-branded ‘Elmac Technologies’ in 2007 to reflect better the high levels of innovation and enhanced protection offered by its products, Elmac Technologies has grown to become one of the premier brands in the global market for flame arresters. Elmac can assist clients by specifying appropriate products for proposed new installations and plant retrofits. In addition, Elmac are able to provide advice on the positioning of these products in an installation and to evaluate the suitability of flame arresters already fitted. To support clients in meeting the 2006 EU ATEX Directive for flame arrester compliance, the company is also willing to undertake site visits to discuss existing installations and to provide technical presentations to enhance awareness amongst the engineering community. With state-of-the-art commercial, manufacturing and test facilities in the UK and additional manufacturing centres in South Africa and the People's Republic of China, Elmac Technologies is rapidly developing a comprehensive range of enhanced in-line and end-of-line deflagration arresters and in-line unstable detonation arresters. These devices are suitable for use in gas groups IIA, IIB3 and IIC having been rigorously tested in accordance with BS EN 12874:2001. The high-tech testing facilities can also be used to conduct experiments to demonstrate that proposed technical solutions meet client-specific requirements. Elmac is also able to draw on the benefits of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to model the behaviour of a system in order to investigate the flow behaviour, including the study of flow patterns and the prediction of pressure drop. This information can be used to optimise designs for particular applications whilst avoiding the need for costly plant trials. For more press information, please contact: Martyn R Cooling – Managing Director Elmac Technologies Ltd. Tel: +44 1352 717600 Fax: +44 1352 717642 Email: martyn.cooling@elmactechnologies.com |