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This standard provides the minimum requirements for design, construction, performance, and testing of anti-flashback burners (AFBs) used in marine vapor control systems (VCSs). This standard is intended for anti-flashback burners that protect systems containing vapors of flammable or combustible liquids or non-high flashpoint liquids.
Keywords
flare; flashback; burner; vapor control; vapor combustion unit
Rationale
The Coast Guard seeks industry input on developing a standard for testing antiflashback burners.