3 Design
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3 Design

 Many types of spray shields are possible and they need not necessarily be attached to the joint, or totally enclose the joint. An example of a spray shield which provides a total enclosure is given in figure 3.1. This spray shield is designed to wrap completely around the joint and is long enough to provide an overlap equal to one-quarter of the joint's circumference. The shield is wrapped around the sides of the flange far enough to cover the heads of the bolts. The finished width is equal to or exceeds “A+B+A". The shield is laced tightly with wire and the overlap is pointed away from potential ignition sources.

Figure 3.1 Spray Shield

Parent topic: Appendix 3 - Spray Shields
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