Chimney's Explosion Doors
Recommended size of explosion doors or draught stabilizers in oil fired installations.
The table below can be used to estimate release openings in chimneys:
Cross Sectional Area of Chimney (m2) | Approximately Release Opening of Stabilizer (mm) |
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0.025 - 0.050 | 150 x 230 |
0.050 - 0.125 | 200 x 330 |
0.125 - 0.200 | 330 x 450 |
0.200 - 0.400 | 400 x 600 |
0.400 - 1.000 | 600 x 800 |
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