The SFC and CFC explosion vent panels are prebulged, circular vent panels utilising a solid metal or a metal/Teflon construction. The SFC vent panel is available in sizes 10″ through 36″ (25 cm through 91 cm) diameter. The CFC vent panel ranges in size from 10″ through 30″ (25 cm through 76 cm) diameter. Both panels are available in burst pressures ranging from 2.0 psig (0,14 barg) to 10 psig (0,69 barg), depending on the type vent panel.
SFC and CFC vent panels are designed to operate under conditions of positive pressure up to 70% of the vent panel’s minimum burst rating and under vacuum conditions of up to 14.7 psig (1,01 barg). These prebulged designs are excellent for applications operating under cyclic, positive to negative pressures and full vacuum conditions.
The SFC solid metal vent panel features an aluminium preformed circular panel with a 316SS outlet ring and 316SS handling support to provide rigidity to the panel. The SFC vent panel is available in burst pressures from 2.5 psig (0,17 barg) to 10 psig (0,69 barg). See Table V for size and pressure specifications.
The CFC composite vent panel features a preformed circular panel usually constructed of 316SS top section, Teflon seal, and 316SS handling support to provide rigidity to the panel. The CFC vent panel is available in burst pressures from 2.0 psig (0,14 barg) to 10 psig (0,69 barg). See Table VI for size and pressure specifications.
Burst Tolerance and Maximum Operating Pressure
SFC type vent panels have a burst tolerance of ± 1.0 psig (0,07 barg) for sizes 10″ to 16″ (25 cm to 41 cm) and ± 0.5 psig (0,035 barg) for 18″ to 36″ (46 cm to 91 cm).
CFC type vent panels have a burst tolerance of ± 1.0 psig (0,07 barg) for sizes 10″ to 16″ (25 cm to 41 cm) and ± 0.5 psig (0,035 barg) for sizes 18″ to 30″ (46 cm to 76 cm).
To determine the recommended operating pressure, subtract the burst tolerance from the vent panel’s burst rating which establishes the minimum burst pressure, then multiply by 70%. For example, a 14″ (36 cm) SFC or CFC vent panel rated 3.0 psig (0,21 barg) will have a minimum burst pressure of 2.0 psig (0,14 barg) and a recommended operating limit of 1.4 psig (0,09 barg). (Burst rating minus burst tolerance x .70).
A vacuum support is available for either the SFC or CFC type vent panel to provide:
• durability under exterior windloads
• support under full vacuum 14.7 psig (1,01 barg)
The vacuum support is supplied in 316SS with a gasket of black neoprene, silicone rubber or fiberglass. Refer to Table V and VI for SFC-V and CFC-V minimum burst pressure specifications.
Burst pressures below the minimum stated for a CFC-V may be available when system vacuum conditions are less than 14.7 psig (0,10 barg). Consult the factory for lower burst ratings.
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