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Donaldson Company, Inc.
Explosion Vent
Personal injury, death, and/or
property damage can result from
material discharge during venting.
The material discharged during the venting of
an explosion must be safely directed outdoors
away from areas occupied by personnel to
reduce risk of personal injury and/or property
damage.
The risk of personal injury and/or property
damage can be minimized or avoided by
locating vented equipment outside buildings
and away from normally occupied areas.
Explosion vents should be inspected regularly
to confirm physical and operational condition.
Replace any damaged parts immediately.
Standard explosion vents are intended for
outdoor installations only.
Unless otherwise noted, the explosion venting
calculations are based on formulas from NFPA-68 for
outdoor applications only, with no duct or obstructions
on the explosion vent panel.
Contact Donaldson Torit for assistance in calculating
specific venting requirements for equipment.
NFPA 68 can provide guidance on both the frequency of
and appropriate details for inspections.
