Abstract: A method and apparatus for igniting a gas flare includes a housing (12, 112) and at least one flow passage (14, 120) extending through the housing (12, 112). A body (16, 124) made from a heat conducting material in communication with the at least one flow passage (14, 120). A heating element (18, 126) embedded in the body (16, 124) maintains the body (16, 124) at a temperature above an ignition temperature of a combustible mixture of combustion air and combustible gases. The combustible mixture passing along the at least one flow passage (14, 120) is ignited immediately upon coming in contact with the body (16, 124). The apparatus can be a separate from the gas flare or can be incorporated into the construction of the gas flare.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for igniting a gas flare includes a housing (12, 112) and at least one flow passage (14, 120) extending through the housing (12, 112). A body (16, 124) made from a heat conducting material in communication with the at least one flow passage (14, 120). A heating element (18, 126) embedded in the body (16, 124) maintains the body (16, 124) at a temperature above an ignition temperature of a combustible mixture of combustion air and combustible gases. The combustible mixture passing along the at least one flow passage (14, 120) is ignited immediately upon coming in contact with the body (16, 124). The apparatus can be a separate from the gas flare or can be incorporated into the construction of the gas flare.

Abstract: A gas flare includes an elongate primary combustion chamber and at least one supplementary combustion chamber. A primary burner is positioned in the primary combustion chamber. A secondary burner is positioned in the supplementary combustion chamber. The primary combustion chamber has an outlet which is coupled with an inlet to the supplementary combustion chamber. A flow path is created for waste gas past the primary burner in the primary combustion chamber and past the supplementary burner in the supplementary combustion chamber, so the waste gas is subjected to multiple burner exposure for more complete combustion.

Abstract: A gas flare includes an elongate primary combustion chamber and at least one supplementary combustion chamber. A primary burner is positioned in the primary combustion chamber. A secondary burner is positioned in the supplementary combustion chamber. The primary combustion chamber has an outlet which is coupled with an inlet to the supplementary combustion chamber. A flow path is created for waste gas past the primary burner in the primary combustion chamber and past the supplementary burner in the supplementary combustion chamber, so the waste gas is subjected to multiple burner exposure for more complete combustion.