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A flame arrester (also spelled arrestor), deflagration arrester,〔 〕 or flame trap〔 〕 is a device that stops fuel combustion by extinguishing the flame.〔 〕 == Usage and applications == Flame arresters are used: * to stop the spread of an open fire * to limit the spread of an explosive event that has occurred * to protect potentially explosive mixtures from igniting * to confine fire within an enclosed, controlled, or regulated location * to stop the propagation of a flame traveling at sub-sonic velocities They are commonly used on: * fuel storage tank vents * fuel gas pipelines * safety storage cabinets for paint, aerosol cans, and other flammable mixtures * the exhaust system of internal combustion engines * the air intake of marine inboard engines * Davy lamps in coal mining * overproof rum and other flammable liquors.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「flame arrester」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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