Claims
- 1. A safety retention system comprising a reaction vessel in which chemical reactions are carried out and which contains various substances, the vessel having at least one outlet, a pressure-relief safety device connected to the outlet constructed and arranged to open the outlet to relieve unexpected pressure or a blow out in the reaction vessel, at least one flexible container for receiving unexpected pressure buildup and various substances from the reaction vessel when the pressure-relief safety device opens the outlet of the reaction vessel, an outlet line extending between the pressure-relief safety device and the at least one flexible container, and wherein the at least one flexible container is composed of high strength fabric and the at least one flexible container has a volume dimensioned to receive escaping substances from the reaction vessel via the pressure-relief safety device and the outlet line whereby an internal pressure buildup in the at least one flexible container is no more than 3 bars above external pressure.
- 2. A safety retention system as in claim 1 wherein the at least one flexible container is composed of coated high strength fabric and is cylindrical in a filled state.
- 3. A safety retention system as in claim 2 wherein the walls of the at least one flexible container are treated with a lubricant.
- 4. A safety retention system as in claim 3 wherein the lubricant is talcum.
- 5. A safety retention system as in claim 1 wherein the at least one flexible container has a folded-up form before receiving various substances from the vessel.
Priority Claims (1)
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Parent Case Info
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/287,842 filed on Aug. 9, 1994.
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Continuations (1)
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