Flare Products Limited products

The standard burner is normally used on applications where flame retention time and temperature are not so critical. Typically on this type of burner the size remains constant and quantity increases depending on the gas flow rates.

The high temperature burner is used for achieving a higher level of flame control and temperature.  The flame is much shorter on this type of burner sitting just above the air ports.  With this type of burner a temperature of 950 -1000°C can be expected without automatic air control. High temperature burners are generally becoming more widespread and are made of 304 stainless steel.

At the top of the elevated system is the flare tip and pilot/ignitor system.  The flare tip is sized according to the flow rate and is manufactured from 304 stainless steel.  The larger diameter is the windshield which helps stabilise the flame. Located adjacent is the pilot/ignitor tip.  This is made in 304 stainless steel and contains the pilot windshield nozzle and air injector for achieving the correct gas/air mix.  A thermocouple is located inside the pilot to signal the control panel that the pilot is alight.

Skid mounted flares provide that added flexibility that some sites require.  Quick and easy to install, this type of flare can be relocated throughout the site to enable excess gas to be flared or to carry out pumping trials.

The control panel is responsible for controlling and monitoring the flare system.  The set up and operation is the same for elevated, ground or skid mounted flares.  Depending on specification and scope, the control panel can take many different shapes or forms.  It will typically contain indication lamps, e-stop, isolator, selector switches, relays, ignition transformer, timers and temperature controllers, all clearly labelled making them easy to use.

On a standard installation gas is piped up to the inlet of the system where there will be a manual isolation valve.  A pilot/ignitor off-take is next in line to take the gas for the pilot and ignition system.  This line is sized at 25NB and will contain a small flame arrestor before splitting into two separate lines: The first line is the pilot line and will normally start with two solenoid valves in-series and carry on through an air injector to provide the correct gas/air mix into the pilot tip.  The pilot line will either be at the top of the stack on an elevated system or inside the chamber at ground level on a ground flare. The second line is sized at 40NB and is the ignition line.  This starts with an air injector to set a correct gas/air mix and a spark plug shortly after to ignite the mix.