FlareTech - Retractable Pilot Systems for Flare Stacks
FlareTech is known to have one of the best Retractable Pilot systems on the market. We are continually retrofitting our competitors’ flare stacks with our systems. No matter the style or size of the flare, we can find a solution for your pilot system.
A Pilot is a continuous source of waste gas ignition; it is always on to ensure the waste gas is ignited as it leaves the flare tip. The pilot flame serves to light the waste gas stream exiting the flare. To ensure the pilot gives you years of trouble free service we recommend a clean fuel gas supply or propane.
FlareTech Retractable Pilots are constructed from 316 Stainless Steel; with a standard 10’ overall length and optional 15′ overall length. FlareTech ensures that the Pilots Monitoring & Ignition System are kept out of the damaging heat from the Flare Stack. The Pilot nozzles are 310 Stainless Steel, with a threaded connection to the body of the Pilot, making replacement of the nozzles much easier.
FlareTech’s Pilots are designed to be as efficient as possible, with a fuel consumption of only 22 SCFH of natural gas. The pilot leg design ensures there are no hang up issues while raising or lowering the pilot. This makes retracting a Pilot/Pilot Ignition system a simple process and makes any down-the-road maintenance easily completed while the plant remains operational. This feature alone has saved countless petroleum companies millions of dollars in lost production.
All Pilots are capable of operating on propane. Upon request, Pilots are supplied with a propane orifice that reduces fuel consumption; our standard orifices will operate on propane or natural gas, however, the orifice change optimizes fuel consumption & pilot flame stability. Pilots with a propane orifice utilize only 7.5 SCFH of propane.
FlareTech offers two pilots as our standard pilots; FT-RP3 AND FT-RPX
We can provide onsite and remote support for installation & commissioning of all our equipment. We also provide regularly scheduled maintenance and inspection services to catch minor problems before they develop into larger, more costly issues.
Our manufacturing facility is fully certified to CWB, ABSA, ISO 9001, ACSA and COR requirements, and our design team is licensed to provide professional engineering services for various jurisdictions. We are committed to building trust with our clients, supporting them through the entire life cycle of our equipment.
A pilot is a continuous source of waste gas ignition, it is always on to ensure the waste gas is ignited as it leaves the flare tip. The pilot flame serves to light the waste gas stream exiting the flare. To ensure the pilot gives you years of trouble free service, we recommend a clean fuel gas supply or propane.
FlareTech Retractable Pilots are constructed from 316 Stainless Steel; with a standard 10’ overall length and optional 15′ overall length, FlareTech ensures that the pilots monitoring & ignition system are kept out of the damaging heat from the flare stack. The pilot nozzles are 310 Stainless Steel with a threaded connection to the body of the pilot making replacement of the nozzles much easier.
FlareTech’s pilots are designed to be as efficient as possible, with a fuel consumption of only 25 scfh of natural gas. The legs on the pilots have been revolutionized with a new roller design, solving any potential hang up issues. This makes retracting a Pilot / Pilot Ignition system a simple process and makes any down-the-road maintenance easily completed without having to have a plant shut down. This feature alone has saved countless petroleum companies millions of dollars in lost production.
All pilots are capable of operating on propane. Upon request pilots are supplied with a propane orifice that reduces fuel consumption; our standard orifices will operate on propane or fuel gas, however the orifice change optimizes fuel consumption. Pilots with a propane orifice utilize only 7.5 scfh of propane.
A new high-efficiency propane pilot is coming soon!
FT-RP1: 45° 310 SS pilot nozzle
FT-RP2: Straight 310 SS pilot nozzle