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Fusible Loop Charge Panel

What is a fusible loop charge panel? A fusible loop charge panel is a pneumatic panel that monitors a
fusible loop system for the detection of fire. The fusible loop panel also complements a fire and gas
detection system. Fusible loop system are installed on offshore platforms to detect fire. The installation of
the fusible loop are in accordance with API RP 14C recommendation.

The charge panel will regulate and meter a fix amount of instrument air to the fusible loop. During a fire,
the heat generated by the fire will melt one or more of the fusible plug located in or near the fire. The
'melting' of the plug will cause a release of air from fusible loop through the plug. Since the release of this
Fuel Gas Conditioning regulated air exceeds the amount of regulated/metered air supply, the pressure in the loop will
decrease significantly. This decrease in pressure is monitored by a pressure switch on the charge panel.
Filters & Separators
The signal from the switch is then utilized to signal an alarm to the Fire and Gas System. In addition, an
additional pneumatic output is tied to the deluge valve pilot valve where it is use to open the deluge
Process Equipment
valve.
Pressure Vessel
Control Panel
Charge Panel

We offer 3 standard panels with the following data sheet.

Customer:
Tag#

EML Manufacturing
P.O. Box 41935, Houston, TX 77241

Aftermarket
Description:

Rev

Date

By

3/27/2010

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Technical Guide

Project:
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Ph 281-272-2066
CHARGE PANEL DATA SHEET

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CHARGE PANEL DATA SHEET

Model

FLCP-10

FLCP-20

FLCP-30

Media

N2 / Inst. Air

N2 / Inst. Air

N2 / Inst. Air

Max Pressure, psig

180@150F

180@150F

180@150F

Pneumatic Supply

1/4" FNPT

1/4" FNPT

1/4" FNPT

Outlet to plugs

1/4" Tube

1/4" Tube

3/8" Tube

Pressure Sensor

1/4" Tube

1/4" Tube

Connected To Sensor

Size

N/A

0.5 gal (2L)

0.5 gal (2L)

Material

N/A

316/L

316/L

Design, psig

N/A

200@200F

200@200F

Qty

None

Isolation Valve

No

No

Yes

Drain Connection

N/A

1/4" NPT

1/4" NPT

Supply, 0-200psig/(kg/cm^2)

No

No

Yes - Panel Mount

Regulated, 0-60psig/(kg/cm^2)

Yes

Yes

Yes - Panel Mount

Loop, 0-60psig/(kg/cm^2)

No

Yes - Panel Mount

Yes - Panel Mount

Gauge Size & Material

2", 316SS

2" & 2.5", 316SS

2.5", 316SS

Gauge Vibration Resistance

Gauge Isolation Valve, 316SS

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Type

Plate

Panel - 4 sides enclosed Panel - 4 sides enclosed

Sunshade

No

Optional

Optional

Material

316/L SS

316/L SS

316/L SS

Pneumatic Supply

Connection

Volume Bottle, Note 1

Pressure Gauge

Yes - Panel Mount

Construction

Mounting

Angle Stand

Angle Stand

Angle Stand

Size, in (approx)

24"h x 20"w x 8"d

24"h x 20"w x 8"d

24"h x 20"w x 8"d

Tubing Size

1/4" x 0.035"

1/4" x 0.035"

3/8' x 0.035"

Tubing Material

316SS Seamless

316SS Seamless

316SS Seamless

Tubing Fittings

316SS, Double Ferule

316SS, Double Ferule

316SS, Double Ferule

Supply Isolation Valve

Yes

Yes

Yes

Material

316SS

316SS

316SS

Drain

Manual

Automatic

Automatic

Inlet Check Valve, 316SS. Note 2.

Single

Single

Double (Two)

Manual Loading Valve, 316SS. Momentary. Note 3.

No

Yes

Yes

Auto lockout valve, 316SS. Note 4.

No

No

Yes

Metering Orifice, 316SS.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes - Field Installed

Yes - Field Installed

Yes - Integral

Filter Regulator

Controls

Pressure Sensor
Sealed Pressure Switch

Note 1 - Volume bottle provides an air reservoir in the event of pneumatic supply interruption.
Note 2 - Check valve prevents the loss of loop/reservoir pressure in the event of pneumatic supply interruption.
Note 3 - Loading valve speeds up the start-up of the fusible loop.
Note 4 - Valve isolates pneumatic supply from loop when a plug is activated.
Note 5 - Explosion proof hermetically sealed pressure switch to indicate the activation of a fusible plug.
Switch approved for Division 1 and 2; Class I, Groups A, B, C and D; Class II, Groups E, F and G Hazardous Locations.
ATEX approved switch is available on request.

Specification for our high quality FLCP-30 charge panel includes

a

Single zone charge panel. Panel constructed out of 316/L with full depth enclosure on top and sides.

Equipped with 2 liter (0.52 gallon) capacity volume bottle with double check as a back-up to interruption of
air/nitrogen supply. Volume bottle constructed out of 316/L stainless steel and design for 200 psig with
hydro testing. Equipped with 316SS isolation valve and drain.

All 316SS filter regulator with automatic liquid drain feature.

Panel equipped with 316SS quick charge button to provide quickly and efficient start-up.

A 316SS low pressure cutoff switch is provided to remove air/nitrogen from the loop in the event of a
fusible plug activation to ensure a failsafe system.

Panel is equipped with an explosion proof hermetically sealed pressure switch to indicate the activation of
a fusible plug. Switch approved for Division 1 and 2; Class I, Groups A, B, C and D; Class II, Groups E, F
and G Hazardous Locations. ATEX approved switch is available on request.

Copper free aluminum pull box provided to facilitate wiring of pressure switch.

2.5" Vibration resistant stainless steel pressure gauge for the indication of supply pressure. Dual scale 0
to 200 psi/(kg/cm^2) range. Equipped with 316SS isolation valve mounted on front of panel with locking
provision.

2.5" Vibration resistant stainless steel pressure gauge for the indication of regulated pressure. Dual scale
0 to 60 psi/(kg/cm^2) range. Equipped with 316SS isolation valve mounted on front of panel with locking
provision.

2.5" Vibration resistant stainless steel pressure gauge for the indication of loop pressure. Dual scale 0 to
60 psi/(kg/cm^2) range. Equipped with 316SS isolation valve mounted on front of panel with locking
provision.

3/8" tube connection provide with 316SS inlet isolation valve with locking provision for customer's
incoming pneumatic supply.

3/8" tube connection provide for connection to fusible loop. 1/2" tube connection available on request.

Tubing are 3/8"OD x 0.049" seamless 316/L stainless steel. Tube fittings are high quality double ferrule
316SS tube fittings.

All wetted parts are constructed out of 316 Stainless Steel to prevent corrosion and contamination of
fusible loop.

Air or Nitrogen supply to range from 60 to 180 psig.

Size is approximately 20W x 24H x 8.5D.

We also offer fusible plug and fusible tubing to complement our fusible loop panel.

Do contact us for your instrumentation needs.