Varec 5000 and 5010 Series

Flame Arresters

The 5000 and 5010 Series, Group “D”, end-of-line

flame arresters are used in gas piping systems,
petroleum storage tank roofs and digester covers to
prevent the propagation of a flame into the system.
Features
The net free area through all 5000 and 5010
Series Flame Arrester banks is three to four
times the unit pipe size, resulting in
increased flow capacity with minimal
pressure drop. The large surface area of the
bank also improves heat dissipation.
Varec 5000 and 5010 Series Flame
Arresters are designed with a unique
extensible aluminum bank frame (see
photos on page 11). The corrugated sheets
can be individually inspected and routinely
cleaned without removal from the frame.
If the bank assembly requires replacement,
the frame slides easily out of the arrester. It
is not necessary to jack apart the end
housings or connecting piping. 5010 Series - Horizontal
Additionally, the unitized housing does not
require support for proper bank alignment
during maintenance, as may be necessary
with spiral bank arresters. This is especially
useful in applications where frequent
inspection and cleaning is anticipated.
The 5010 Series is designed with an “off-
set” housing, providing an advantage over
symmetrical housings and spiral bank
designs. Generally, flow capacity is not
affected by condensate accumulation, even
when installed in horizontal piping. By
design, the bank is positioned above any
area where condensate would accumulate.
Each unit is fitted with a 1/2" NPT drain plug
at the low point, conveniently located for
routine draining. A Varec Drip Trap should 5000 Series - Vertical
be specified for field installation at this
connection to provide for safe removal of
condensate.
Applications Technical Data
Operation The arresters are designed to stop the • Removable cover plate and extensible
Varec 5000 and 5010 Series Flame propagation of flame (Group “D” gases) bank assembly for easy inspection and
Arresters stop the propagation of a flame from external sources. They can be mounted cleaning.
by absorbing and dissipating heat through up to 15 feet upstream of the ignition source
• Three to four times net free area through
the surface area of the bank sheets. in accordance with UL approval, or 10 pipe
bank.
Ignited vapor attempting to pass through diameters in accordance with FM approval
the arrester is forced through small requirements. • UL approved.
passages within the bank assembly. Heat 5000 Series (formerly Figure 50) is for • Heavy wall cast housing in 356 T6
is absorbed, lowering the temperature of vertical installation. 5010 Series (formerly Aluminum, Carbon Steel, or 316
the gas below its ignition point and Figure 53) is for horizontal or vertical Stainless Steel.
quenching the flame. installation. • Vertical or horizontal configuration.

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Specifications

Sizes Configuration
2", 3", 4", 6", 8", 10" and 12" Net Free Area
Three to four times the corresponding size
standard pipe
Connections
Aluminum drilled to ANSI Class 125
dimensions, flat face flange Carbon Steel Bank Assembly
and 316 Stainless Steel
Extensible Aluminum bank frame with
Carbon Steel drilled to ANSI Class 150 corrugated rectangular shaped bank sheets.
dimensions, raised face flange Fixed 316 Stainless Steel bank frame
Special drilling of flange connections to DIN,
JPI or JIS standards available upon request.
Consult your local sales representative for Provision for Draining
further details. 5000 Series self draining
5010 Series includes 1/2" NPT connection at
low point
Pressure Rating
Leak proof to 10 psi [69.0 kPa], standard Housing Materials
Higher Ratings Available: Consult sales 356 - T6 Low Copper Aluminum - standard
Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 grade WCB) -
optional
Pressure Drop 316 Stainless Steel - optional
Should not exceed 1 psi [6.9 kPa]

Bank Assembly Material

Location1 Low Copper Aluminum extensible frame
with Aluminum bank sheets - standard
Within 15 feet [4.6 m] upstream of flame
source Low Copper Aluminum extensible frame
with 316 Stainless Steel bank sheets -
optional
All 316 Stainless Steel fixed frame with
316 Stainless Steel bank sheets - optional
(available with Carbon Steel or
316 Stainless Steel housing only)

Approvals
5000 Series UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
listed in all Aluminum construction with
extensible bank assembly in 2", 3", 4", 6",
and 10" sizes.1
5010 Series UL listed in all Aluminum
construction as above in 2", 3", and 4"
sizes.1

Note
1. For use on hydrocarbon storage tanks,
installed NOT MORE THAN 15 FEET from the
open end of the vent pipe. These test
conditions may not represent the actual
service conditions of piping system design.
It is recommended that the arrester be
independently tested under actual service
conditions before installation.

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Flame Arresters

Flow Curves

5000 and 5010 Flame Arresters

100 700 900

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
40
20
30
2 3 4 6 8 10 12
15 25

20
10
9 15
8
Ounces Per Square Inch

7
6 10
9
5
8
Pressure

Inches of Water

4 7
6
3 5

4
2
3

2
1

1
0.5 0.9
0.8
0.4 0.7
0.8
0.5 0.9
1
Ounces Per Square Inch

1
2
Vacuum

3
2
4
Inches of Water

3 5
6
4 7
8
5 9
10
6
7
8
9 15
10
20

15 25
30 2 3 4 6 8 10 12
20
40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
100 700 900

Thousand Cubic Feet/Hour at 60°F and 14.7 psia

Air Flow (SCFH)

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 Varec 5000 and 5010 Series
Flame Arresters

Flow Curves

Combination 2010B Valve and 5000 Flame Arrester, Set at 0.865 inch of Water

100 700 900

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
40

30
Curve Data by Actual Tests in Accordance
With API Std. 2000. Certified Test Data by
20 Independent Laboratory Available on Request

10 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12"

9
8
Inches of Water

7
Pressure

6
5
4

1
0.9
0.8
0.7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000

100 700 900

Thousands of Cubic Feet/Hour at 60°F and 14.7 psia, Air Flow (SCFH)

100 700 900

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
0.7
0.8
0.9
1

3
Inches of Water
Vacuum

5
6
7
8
9
10
2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12"

20

30

40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
100 700 900

Thousands of Cubic Feet/Hour at 60°F and 14.7 psia, Air Flow (SCFH)

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 Varec 5000 and 5010 Series
Flame Arresters

Flow Curves

Combination 2010B Valve and 5000 Flame Arrester, Set at 1 inch of Water

100 700 900

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
40

30 Curve Data by Actual Tests in Accordance

With API Std. 2000. Certified Test Data by
Independent Laboratory Available on Request
20

10 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12"

9
8
Inches of Water

7
Pressure

6
5

1
0.9
0.8
0.7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
100 700 900

Thousands of Cubic Feet/Hour at 60°F and 14.7 psia, Air Flow (SCFH)

100 700 900

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
0.7
0.8
0.9
1

3
Inches of Water
Vacuum

5
6
7
8
9
10
2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12"

20

30

40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
100 700 900

Thousands of Cubic Feet/Hour at 60°F and 14.7 psia, Air Flow (SCFH)

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 Varec 5000 and 5010 Series
Flame Arresters

Flow Curves

Combination 2010B Valve and 5000 Flame Arrester, Set at 2 inches of Water

100 700 900

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
40

30 Curve Data by Actual Tests in Accordance

With API Std. 2000. Certified Test Data by
20
Independent Laboratory Available on Request

2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12"

10
9
8
Inches of Water

7
Pressure

6
5

1
0.9
0.8
0.7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
100 700 900

Thousands of Cubic Feet/Hour at 60°F and 14.7 psia, Air Flow (SCFH)

100 700 900

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
0.7
0.8
0.9
1

3
Inches of Water

4
Vacuum

5
6
7
8
9
10

20
2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12"

30

40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
100 700 900

Thousands of Cubic Feet/Hour at 60°F and 14.7 psia, Air Flow (SCFH)

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 Varec 5000 and 5010 Series
Flame Arresters

Flow Curves

Combination 2010B Valve and 5000 Flame Arrester, Set at 4 inches of Water

100 700 900

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
40

30
Curve Data by Actual Tests in Accordance
With API Std. 2000. Certified Test Data by
20
Independent Laboratory Available on Request 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12"

10
9
8
Inches of Water

7
Pressure

6
5

1
0.9
0.8
0.7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
100 700 900

Thousands of Cubic Feet/Hour at 60°F and 14.7 psia, Air Flow (SCFH)

100 700 900

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
0.7
0.8
0.9
1

3
Inches of Water
Vacuum

5
6
7
8
9
10

20
2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12"
30

40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
100 700 900

Thousands of Cubic Feet/Hour at 60°F and 14.7 psia, Air Flow (SCFH)

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 Varec 5000 and 5010 Series
Flame Arresters

Flow Curves

Combination 2010B Valve and 5000 Flame Arrester, Set at 6 inches of Water

100 700 900

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
40

30
Curve Data by Actual Tests in Accordance
With API Std. 2000. Certified Test Data by 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12"
Independent Laboratory Available on
20 Request

10
9
8
Inches of Water

7
Pressure

6
5

1
0.9
0.8
0.7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000

100 700 900

Thousands of Cubic Feet/Hour at 60°F and 14.7 psia, Air Flow (SCFH)

100 700 900

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
0.7
0.8
0.9
1

3
Inches of Water

4
Vacuum

5
6
7
8
9
10

20

30 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12"

40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
100 700 900

Thousands of Cubic Feet/Hour at 60°F and 14.7 psia, Air Flow (SCFH)

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Flame Arresters

Specifications

5000 Series 5010 Series

B/2
Gas Flow
A Either
Direction

D
Bank
Removal
Clearance

Gas Flow
Either
Direction

C
LV
A

LH
Bank Removal
B/2 D
Clearance

Dimensions, inches and pounds [millimeters and kilograms]

Size Code 2 3 4 6 8 0 1
Nominal 2 3 4 6 8 10 12
Pipe Size [50] [80] [100] [150] [200] [250] [300]
Length 125/8 137/8 165/8 211/2 271/4 283/8 343/8
LV [321] [352] [422] [546] [692] [721] [873]
(5000)
Length 141/2 16 20 243/8 321/8 351/2 343/8
LH
(5010) [368] [406] [508] [619] [816] [902] [873]
9 113/4 141/2 161/2 215/8 24 31
A Width [229] [298] [368] [419] [549] [610] [787]
85/8 111/2 143/4 163/4 213/4 233/4 291/4
B Depth
[219] [292] [375] [425] [552] [603] [743]
CL Offset 53/8 71/4 9 103/4 143/8 16 20
C [137] [184] [229] [273] [365] [406] [508]
(5010)
Bank 19 231/4 281/8 311/8 385/8 415/8 50
D
Clearance [483] [591] [714] [791] [981] [1057] [1270]
Aluminum 25 45 65 100 200 240 350
Shipping Wt. (5000) [11] [20] [30] [45] [91] [109] [159]
Aluminum 30 50 70 115 220 270 375
Shipping Wt. (5010) [14] [23] [32] [52] [100] [123] [170]

Flange drilling per ANSI Class 125 flat face flange (Aluminum) per ANSI Class 150 raised face flange
(Carbon Steel and 316 Stainless Steel)

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Ordering Information

Model Description
50 Flame Arrester

Code Configuration
00 Vertical
10 Horizontal

Code Size
2 2"
3 3"
4 4"
6 6"
8 8"
0 10"
1 12"

Code Housing/Bank Assembly Frame/Sheet Material

1 Aluminum/Aluminum (extensible frame)/Aluminum
2 Aluminum/Aluminum (extensible frame)/316 Stainless Steel
3 Carbon Steel/316 Stainless Steel (fixed frame)/316 Stainless Steel
6 316 Stainless Steel/316 Stainless Steel (fixed frame)/316 Stainless Steel

Code Hardware Material

S Stainless Steel
* Zn plated Carbon Steel (standard) - leave blank

50 00 2 6 S
Example: Vertical configuration flame arrester. 2" size all 316 Stainless Steel construction with Stainless Steel hardware.

Extensible Aluminum Bank Frame - 5000 and 5010 Series

Closed Open

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