Flame Propagation Solutions

Flame Propagation Solutions

What Kind of Flame Propagation Solutions Do We Offer?

We provide engineered devices that stop flames from traveling through piping or into tanks, protecting facilities from catastrophic flashback events. Our portfolio includes:

Deflagration Flame Arresters

Detonation Flame Arresters

Where Are These Solutions Used?

Flame arresters are required anywhere flammable vapors or gas mixtures are present.
Versatile Applications

Common Applications

Product Conservation

Key Products

Solutions & Services

Services

Sizing & Selection Consulting

Why Are Flame Propagation Solutions Critical?

A flame at a vent or flare can travel back through piping in milliseconds. These devices prevent disaster.

Catastrophe Prevention

Catastrophe Prevention

Without a flame arrester:

Flame arresters extinguish the flame before it reaches the fuel source.

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Required by:

Especially for:

Asset Protection

Asset Protection

Prevents flame damage to:

The Last Line of Defense: Flame & Detonation Arresters

Introduction to Flame Propagation Solutions

Facilities handling flammable liquids and gases must manage the ever-present risk of flashback—a dangerous event in which a flame travels backward through piping toward the fuel source.

Flame Propagation Solutions, including deflagration and detonation arresters, form the passive mechanical barrier that prevents this scenario.

Powered by the trusted legacy of Shand & Jurs, Cognesense offers the industry’s most complete line of flame arresters engineered to extinguish flames instantly and keep facilities compliant with NFPA, API, and OSHA requirements.

How It Works & Key Advantages

The Element Matrix

At the core of every flame arrester is a precision-engineered metal matrix. It works by:

Deflagration vs. Detonation Protection

We provide arresters for all flame behaviors:

Deflagration Arresters
Detonation Arresters

Maintenance-Friendly Construction

To prevent dangerous pressure buildup:

Installation & Retrofit Considerations

Correct Placement is Critical
Material Compatibility
Arresters are available in:
This ensures compatibility with corrosive gases such as H₂S or aggressive chemical vapors. Proper material choice preserves safety and prevents element gap erosion.

Why Cognesense?

CogneSense is the exclusive home of Shand & Jurs, a pioneer of industrial tank and process safety since 1922.

While many vendors offer off-the-shelf flame arresters, we provide:

Major industrial operators trust CogneSense because we don’t just sell hardware — we design reliable, end-to-end protection for your facility.