Mechanical explosion isolation systems:
Responsive mechanical explosion isolation systems, commonly referred to as Fast Acting valves (FAV), are designed to
act upon the detection at the incipient stage of combustion by mechanically isolating the combustion and preventing
flame propagation.
The Fike Explosion Isolation System proceeds through 3 basic sequences to provide successful activation: detection,
initiation and closure of the valve. The Fike Fast Acting valve is the critical element in the sequence of successful
explosion isolation. The rapid closure provides the physical barrier which prevents flame propagation beyond the
isolating valve location.
Keywords
FAV
detection
combustion
initiation
rapid closure
valve location
incipient stage
critical element
physical barrier
flame propagation
3 basic sequences
Fast Acting valves
successful activation
The Fike Fast Acting valve
The Fike Explosion Isolation System
Responsive mechanical explosion isolation systems
