Abstract: Flare gas is recovered by varying a number of ejector legs that depends on a flare gas flowrate. The ejector legs include ejectors piped in parallel, each ejector has a flare gas inlet and a motive fluid inlet. Flare gas and motive fluid is provided to ejectors by selectively opening or closing valves. The number of ejector legs online is varied to accommodate the amount of flare gas. The controller is also programmed to direct signals to actuators attached to the valves to open or close the valves, or to change the capacity of the ejector legs so they can handle changing flowrates of the flare gas. Included is a flare gas storage system with vessels made with flexible material, when flare gas is evacuated from the vessels, pressure in the vessels is maintained by compressing the vessels with an external force.

Abstract: A fluid flow fitting with a tubular comprising a void therethrough allowing flow of a fluid, a plurality of fins at least partially transverse to the flow of the fluid extending inward from an inner wall of the tubular, and an outlet cap having an outlet hole centered thereon. An ignition source can be placed proximate the outlet cap and/or outlet hole to ignite the combustible fluid. The fins can cause a swirling motion of the combustible fluid, thereby separating contaminants from the combustible fluid and leading to more efficient and clean combustion.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling emissions from industrial sources are provided. The system includes an industrial air treatment device that captures emissions from a stack, such as an industrial flare. The industrial air treatment device does not fully encompass or enclose the stack, but allows for ambient air flow with the emissions flow. The industrial air treatment device is separate from and not incorporated into the stack. The industrial air treatment device contains fans to draw in the emissions and air flow, and filters to treat the air flow. At least one of the filters can include a water dispersal system that captures and removes pollutants. The filters can include activated carbon, demister pads, and catalytic converters. The industrial air treatment device releases the treated air to the atmosphere.

Abstract: Pilot assemblies comprising a fire path tubing and pilot tubing in fluid communication through a pilot nozzle for elevated flare stacks are disclosed. A plurality of flame segments is generated using a hot surface ignition element or a spark igniter in the fire path tubing and ignites fuel/air mixture flowing through the pilot tubing into a pilot nozzle to produce a reliable pilot flame. The pilot flame ignites the waste gases flowing out of the flare tip of elevated flare stacks. Methods for operating the pilot assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for recycling flare gas back to a processing facility that selectively employs different numbers of ejector legs depending on the flare gas flowrate. The ejector legs include ejectors piped in parallel, each ejector has a flare gas inlet and a motive fluid inlet. Valves are disposed in piping upstream of the flare gas and motive fluid inlets on the ejectors, and that are selectively opened or closed to allow flow through the ejectors. The flowrate of the flare gas is monitored and distributed to a controller, which is programmed to calculate the required number of ejector legs to accommodate the amount of flare gas. The controller is also programmed to direct signals to actuators attached to the valves, which open or close the valves to change the capacity of the ejector legs so they can handle changing flowrates of the flare gas.

Abstract: An inlet assembly for a burner includes an inlet nozzle defining an inlet aperture, a non-circular outlet aperture, and a nozzle bore extending along a longitudinal axis between the inlet aperture and the outlet aperture for conveying an effluent gas stream from the inlet aperture to the outlet aperture for delivery to the combustion chamber of the burner. The nozzle bore extends from the inlet aperture to the non-circular outlet aperture. A baffle couples the inlet portion with the outlet portion, and defines a baffle aperture positioned within the nozzle bore. The baffle aperture has a reduced cross-sectional area compared to that of the outlet portion adjacent the baffle. A secondary gas stream nozzle provides a secondary gas stream. The secondary gas stream nozzle being positioned to mix the secondary gas stream with the effluent gas stream within the nozzle bore.

Abstract: The Portable Flare is comprised of a pilot assembly, an air tube assembly, a burn gas tube assembly, a flame tube, a control system, a transport assembly, and a hydraulic lift. The pilot assembly is comprised of pilot gas supplied from the well site, a pilot gas supply line, a low-pressure regulator, a pressure measurement tap, a valve, a burner, an ignitor, and a pilot thermocouple. The temperature of the flame is controlled by monitoring the main burn thermocouple and adjusting the air flow with the blower that forces air up the air tube to mix with the burn gas.

Abstract: A flare gas assembly having an air pipe with an upper open end and a conduit in surrounding relationship to the air pipe. The conduit has a conduit upper end which extends above the upper open end of the air pipe, thereby forming a mixing chamber above the conduit's upper end and the upper end of the air pipe. A blower is connected to the air pipe to provide air for combustion purposes.

Abstract: Gas-flammability sensing systems and methods may be used to determine the flammability of gas mixtures in measurement volumes such as a fuel tank (e.g., an aircraft fuel tank). Gas-flammability sensing systems include a test cell structured to receive a gas sample, a heater in thermal communication with the test cell, and a gas meter configured to measure a physical property of the gas sample within the test cell related to the combustion state of the gas sample. The heater is configured to heat the gas sample to an elevated temperature less than the autoignition temperature of the gas sample. Methods of determining the flammability of a gas sample include collecting the gas sample, heating the gas sample to the elevated temperature, measuring the physical property of the gas sample after heating, and determining the flammability of a gas sample based upon the measured physical property.

Abstract: A method for controlling the Btu content of a flare gas to combusted in a flare stack comprising a flare tip is provided. The method includes, introducing a first gas stream including nitrogen to be flared, the first gas stream having an initial Btu content, providing a supplemental fuel gas stream, and combining the first gas stream with the supplemental fuel gas stream, thereby obtaining a flare gas stream having a final Btu content measured at the flare tip.

Abstract: Submitted is a modular stationary portable photovoltaic solar powered electrical generation, storage and supply device and light tower. The device consists of an elongated cube or rectangular prism shaped support structure with a flat base, flat sides and a flat decked top to form a protective crate shaped module when the various components, such as the solar panel arrays, telescoping mast, and light assembly or outriggers of the device are retracted to where the boundaries may be defined by the perimeters of the cube or prism. This modular design can allow for the modules to be stored, loaded, or shipped quickly, efficiently, and in greater quantities on flatbeds, in shipping containers, in warehouses, and other settings and modes where they can not only be packed end to end and side to side with no unused space, but can also be stacked up to three modules high for significantly higher storage density.

Abstract: A storage system includes a storage tank adapted to store a fluid therein, a flame arrestor being positioned downstream from the storage tank, a thermal valve being positioned downstream from the flame arrestor, and a flare stack being positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the thermal valve. An outlet port of the storage tank is in fluid communication with an inlet port of the flame arrestor, and an outlet port of the flame arrestor is in fluid communication with an inlet port of the thermal valve. A flow path is formed between the storage tank and the flare stack via the flame arrestor and the thermal valve. The thermal valve has a cross-sectional area along a direction of the flow path which is substantially vacant of physical detonation-inducing obstructions.

Abstract: A stack is provided for combustion of low pressure hydrocarbon vapors from various equipment, the combustion being discrete from periodic flaring of high pressure vapors from a top of the stack. A primary burner is positioned adjacent a base of the stack and a flare is positioned in the stack's bore adjacent a top thereof. Combustion air is naturally aspirated through the stack through inlets in the stack below the primary burners, providing both primary air and secondary air for the primary burners and first combustion air for the flare. The flare aspirates further combustion air from about the top of the stack. The combustion air optimizes clean burning at the primary burner and for reducing smoke production from the flare. A controller provides an auto re-light igniters at the primary burner and a continuous igniter at the flare.

Abstract: A trailer stabilizing device for stabilizing a parked freight trailer comprising a frame having mounted thereto at least a right side wheel and a left side wheel, the frame also including a hitch, a fifth wheel, and at least one of a repositionable wheel chock and a repositionable hook, the trailer stabilizing device further including a repositioning device in order to reposition at least one of the repositionable wheel chock and the repositionable hook.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing an overpressure caused by an explosion of a vapor cloud are provided. In one or more embodiments, the system can include one or more sensors operable to detect the explosion of the vapor cloud. The system can also include one or more igniters operable to ignite the vapor cloud at locations throughout, after the explosion of the vapor cloud is detected, to provide a discrete combustion zone at each location. Each combustion zone can form a discrete pressure wave, thereby reducing the overpressure caused by the explosion of the vapor cloud.

Abstract: An apparatus for enhancing flame radiation includes a flame charging system and an electrically isolated electrode. A time-varying voltage is applied to the flame charging system and the flame charging system imparts a corresponding time-varying charge or time-varying voltage onto the flame. The flame responds to the time-varying charge or voltage by increasing its luminosity.

Abstract: Abatement systems are used to remove harmful pollutants resulting from manufacturing processes. Prior art abatement systems can dangerously back-flash due to, for example, changes in gas velocity and if the inlets become constricted due to clogs. To prevent back-flash a sprayer is introduced to an inlet of the abatement system. The sprayer sprays a volume of a cooling liquid, such as water, into the inlet. In the event of a back-flash, the liquid can extinguish the flame, preventing further damage to the abatement system. The sprayed liquid can provide further benefits, such as cooling the incoming, mitigating effects of reactions within the cooling gases, and flushing away solid particles that would otherwise clog the inlet. These further benefits can allow the abatement system to safely handle additional gases and larger volumes of incoming gas.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a gas burner assembly which includes a gas burner and a gas supply conduit. The gas burner includes a gas supply opening and a substantially cylindrical socket formed on the exterior of the gas burner around the gas supply opening. The gas supply conduit includes an opening at an end and a substantially tubular adjoining section proximate to the opening. The adjoining section is configured to mate with the socket and includes a substantially radial protrusion. The socket includes a substantially radial depression for receiving the protrusion. As the gas supply conduit is connected with the gas burner to establish fluid communication at the gas supply opening, the protrusion is engaged in the depression thereby aligning the adjoining section in a predetermined manner about the socket and restricting rotational movement of the adjoining section about the socket.

Abstract: A smokeless flare burner includes a housing, an orificed gas nozzle, a conical diffuser, two or more support members, and a retention cap. The housing has a longitudinal axis, a first cylindrical portion, a first tapered portion, a second cylindrical portion, a second tapered portion. The first tapered portion, the second cylindrical portion and the second tapered portion form a venturi. The orificed gas nozzle is aligned with the longitudinal axis and disposed within the housing. The conical diffuser is aligned with the longitudinal axis and has a vertex disposed within the second tapered portion and a base substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The two or more support members are attached to the second tapered portion and the conical diffuser to create a gap. The retention cap is attached to the base of the conical diffuser and extends beyond a perimeter of the base of the conical diffuser.

Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus includes a separator vessel adapted to separate solid and liquid materials from gas materials; a flame arrestor in fluid communication with the separator vessel and through which the gas materials are adapted to flow; and a flare stack adapted to burn off the gas materials. The flare stack includes a vent pipe and an igniter. In another aspect, a system at a wellsite includes one or more separators adapted to be in fluid communication with a wellbore; one or more vent gas lines in fluid communication with the one or more separators; and an integrated vent gas separator and flare stack. In an exemplary embodiment, the one or more separators comprise at least one of a mud-gas separator and a shale-gas separator. In yet another aspect, a kit has first and second configurations. In still yet another aspect, a method is provided.

Abstract: A thermal radiation shield and combustion air controlled enclosure assembly. The assembly encloses a ground flare or flares and includes a plurality of structural supports at an obtuse angle to grade. Panels extend between the structural supports surrounding the ground flare wherein the panels are at an obtuse angle to grade.

Abstract: A dual-pressure flare system and a method of its use. The dual-pressure flare system includes a dual-pressure flare stack having a central axis that is aligned with the center of a high-pressure outlet; a high-pressure flue having a central axis that is co-linear with the central axis of the dual-pressure flare stack; and a low-pressure flue connected to a low-pressure tip. Some exemplary embodiments of the system further include an air-assist assembly having an air-supply connection connected to an air blower and a mixing chamber, wherein the mixing chamber surrounds the low-pressure tip. In some exemplary embodiments, the air-supply connection is disposed outside the dual-pressure flare stack and the high-pressure flue.

Abstract: A dual-pressure flare system and a method of its use. The dual-pressure flare system includes a dual-pressure flare stack having a central axis that is aligned with the center of a high-pressure outlet; a high-pressure flue having a central axis that is co-linear with the central axis of the dual-pressure flare stack; and a low-pressure flue connected to a low-pressure tip. Some exemplary embodiments of the system further include an air-assist assembly having an air-supply connection connected to an air blower and a mixing chamber, wherein the mixing chamber surrounds the low-pressure tip. In some exemplary embodiments, the air-supply connection is disposed outside the dual-pressure flare stack and the high-pressure flue.

Abstract: A dual-pressure flare system and a method of its use. The dual-pressure flare system includes a dual-pressure flare stack having a central axis that is aligned with the center of a high-pressure outlet; a high-pressure flue having a central axis that is co-linear with the central axis of the dual-pressure flare stack; and a low-pressure flue connected to a low-pressure tip. Some exemplary embodiments of the system further include an air-assist assembly having an air-supply connection connected to an air blower and a mixing chamber, wherein the mixing chamber surrounds the low-pressure tip. In some exemplary embodiments, the air-supply connection is disposed outside the dual-pressure flare stack and the high-pressure flue.

Abstract: An auxiliary burner assembly is provided within the exhaust stack associated with a main burner assembly for combusting vent gases from a petroleum production and processing facility. The auxiliary burner unit is located within the exhaust stack associated with the main burner assembly. The auxiliary burner assembly enables the same exhaust stack as the main burner assembly while effective combusting exhaust gases and providing heating of a medium when required. The auxiliary burner is utilized when the main burner assembly is inactive and gas pressure stored in a vent gas tank exceeds an upper pressure set-point value. An auxiliary burner controller system is utilized to control operation of the auxiliary burners.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system is disclosed for a pilot light ignition system. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes: (1) a fluid powered linear actuator and (2) a trigger member, wherein the linear actuator is configured to move the trigger member to triggering a spark generating mechanism to generate a spark for igniting a pilot light. The pilot light ignition system may be for use with, for example, a crude oil burner or gas flare.

Abstract: A stack is provided for combustion of low pressure hydrocarbon vapors from various equipment, the combustion being discrete from periodic flaring of high pressure vapors from a top of the stack. A primary burner is positioned adjacent a base of the stack and a flare is positioned in the stack's bore adjacent a top thereof. Combustion air is naturally aspirated through the stack through inlets in the stack below the primary burners, providing both primary air and secondary air for the primary burners and first combustion air for the flare. The flare aspirates further combustion air from about the top of the stack. The combustion air optimizes clean burning at the primary burner and for reducing smoke production from the flare. A controller provides an auto re-light igniters at the primary burner and a continuous igniter at the flare.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for minimizing smoke formation in the operation of a flaring stack. The apparatus includes a generally annular gas deflector having an outer surface for deflecting the waste gas therealong. A plurality of lobes extend radially from the deflector to provide improved mixing between the waste gas, steam, and combustion air during combustion to reduce smoke formation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for minimizing smoke formation in the operation of a flaring stack. The apparatus includes a generally annular gas deflector having an outer surface for deflecting the waste gas therealong. A plurality of lobes extend radially from the deflector to provide improved mixing between the waste gas and combustion air during combustion to reduce smoke formation.

Abstract: An apparatus for lighting an oxygen candle within a drum and for sealing the drum of an oxygen candle furnace. The apparatus includes a housing member for positioning the ignition assembly on a lid of the drum. The housing member having an upper portion, a lower portion and a borehole extending through the upper and lower portions. An ignition nail is placed in the borehole and housing member is structured to hold prevent the ignition nail from moving laterally, and to automatically align the nail with the oxygen candle within the drum.

Abstract: A system for removing liquids from a fluid stream having a mixture of gas and liquid phase components comprises a flare stack riser configured to couple to a gas flare module. A liquid collector has an input port, an internal cavity, and an output port. The input port is configured to receive a fluid stream, the fluid stream comprising gas and entrained liquid. The input port being further configured to direct the fluid stream into the internal cavity. The internal cavity being configured to separate at least a portion of the entrained liquid from the fluid stream and to permit the gas to exit through the output port. The output port being formed integrally with the flare stack riser.

Abstract: In a flame arrester arrangement having a housing (1) for holding at least two flame arrester inserts (6, 6?) having a large number of axial passage gaps dimensioned for a combustible gas, and having an intermediate layer (7) arranged between two flame arrester inserts (6, 6?), which permits a radial distribution of the gas flow emerging from one flame arrester insert (6, 6?) and entering an adjacent downstream flame arrester insert (6, 6?), the ability of the flame arrester inserts (6, 6?) to be easily assembled and disassembled for servicing purposes without restricting the functional integrity can be achieved by at least one separate closed seal (11, 11?, 15, 17, 17?, 20) being arranged between a flame arrester insert (6, 6?) and the housing (1) or between two flame arrester inserts (6, 6?) in such a way that a flow around the flame arrester insert (6, 6?) in a space (12) located radially outside the passage gaps is prevented.

Abstract: The gas flare system includes a vertical flare stack having an opened top end and a bottom floor wall. A weatherproof protective hood arrangement prevents rain and snow from entering through the opened top end. The gas flare system also includes a burner arrangement provided through the bottom floor wall. The burner arrangement receives a waste gas stream from a waste gas circuit and also primary air. Secondary air orifices around the burner supply secondary air coming from a plenum housing located directly underneath the bottom floor wall. The gas flare system can destroy the flammable gas in the waste gas stream with a combustion efficiency of more than 99% under almost any operating conditions. It can start automatically and operate efficiently without any supervision under any possible atmospheric conditions. A method of destroying a flammable gas in a waste gas stream is also disclosed.

Abstract: An oxygen fueled integrated pollutant removal and combustion system includes a combustion system and an integrated pollutant removal system. The combustion system includes a furnace having at least one burner that is configured to substantially prevent the introduction of air. An oxygen supply supplies oxygen at a predetermine purity greater than 21 percent and a carbon based fuel supply supplies a carbon based fuel. Oxygen and fuel are fed into the furnace in controlled proportion to each other and combustion is controlled to produce a flame temperature in excess The integrated. pollutant removal system includes at least one direct contact heat exchanger for bringing the flue gas into intimated contact with a cooling liquid to produce a pollutant-laden liquid stream and a stripped flue gas stream and at least one compressor for receiving and compressing the stripped flue gas stream.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a burner for a scrubber comprising a housing including a combustion zone to which waste gas is entered, the combustion zone having an internal central region and an opened lower portion, the housing including a mixing zone for mixing an oxidizer and fuel entered thereinto, the mixing zone being disposed along an outer side of the combustion zone and formed into a ring shape; and a metal cartridge disposed between the combustion zone and the mixing zone and provided with apertures for supplying the oxidizer and fuel mixed in the mixing zone to the combustion zone.

Abstract: A stream of exhaust gases from the combustion of hydrocarbon-containing fuels with a variable temperature can be produced by dividing the exhaust gases into two separate part-streams, cooling one part-stream and then combining the two part-streams again. The temperature of the exhaust-gas stream which has been combined again can be set to between the temperature of the combustion of the hydrocarbon-containing fuels and the temperature of the cooled exhaust-gas part-stream by corresponding throttling of the two part-streams before they are brought together again. The exhaust-gas stream produced in this way is preferably used for the defined ageing of automotive exhaust catalysts. In this context, it is particularly advantageous that the change in the temperature of the exhaust-gas stream has no influence on its air/fuel ratio.

Abstract: A self-contained bio fuel trans load has a heating apparatus to allow different feed stock bio fuels to be trans loaded from a rail car to a vehicle or storage container. Several mechanical apparatus are incorporated into a single, self-contained unit which allows a safe and metered trans load of bio fuels from one point to another for the growing alternative energy market. The heating apparatus allows the bio fuel to be heated if necessary due to feed stock and pour point. The self-contained unit allows for distribution and metering of the bio fuel onto a vehicle for resale. The self-contained unit can be located at the most convenient site to achieve a minimum expenditure and liability.

Abstract: A compact and portable liquid concentrator includes a gas inlet, a gas exit and a flow corridor connecting the gas inlet and the gas exit, wherein the flow corridor includes a narrowed portion that accelerates the gas through the flow corridor. A liquid inlet injects liquid into the gas stream at a point prior to the narrowed portion so that the gas-liquid mixture is thoroughly mixed within the flow corridor, causing a portion of the liquid to be evaporated. A demister or fluid scrubber downstream of the narrowed portion removes entrained liquid droplets from the gas stream and re-circulates the removed liquid to the liquid inlet through a re-circulating circuit. Fresh liquid to be concentrated is also introduced into the re-circulating circuit at a rate sufficient to offset the amount of liquid evaporated in the flow corridor.

Abstract: A combustor assembly of a water heater, which is provided between an air blower and a burner set to guide air from the air blower to the burner set, includes a first board, a second board and a third board stacked in sequence. Between the first board and the second board there is a first chamber and a first port, and between the second board and the first board there is a second chamber and a second port. The second board and the third board both have apertures. These boards restrict and divide an air flow of the air blower to flow along several paths to increase heat efficiency.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for a gas distribution system that allows for the rapid displacement of an extraneous gas in the distribution system by a primary gas. The gas distribution system utilizes a gas accumulator to aid in the rapid displacement of the extraneous gas. In one embodiment a flare pilot system uses the inventive distribution system to allow for the rapid purge of air from the flare pilot system by a fuel.

Abstract: An off-gas flare system for disposing of a waste gas stream containing BTEX and VOC contaminants, and for safely handling slugs of excess liquids entrained in the waste gas stream. The flare system includes a flare stack, an enclosed steam tank disposed within the flare stack for receiving the waste gas stream and vaporizing any liquids in the waste gas stream into vapors, and an enclosed liquid tank disposed below the steam tank and in fluid communication with the steam tank for receiving the heated waste gas and liquid vapors and for temporarily containing any excess non-vaporized liquids. The flare also includes a waste gas burner disposed in the flare stack adjacent the steam tank and in fluid communication with the liquid tank, and a continuous means for igniting the waste gas burner.

Abstract: A thermal infrared (TIR) signaling device includes and exothermally reactive material such as charcoal, which when ignited, burns and emits an infrared (IR) signal in a TIR wavelength band. The IR signal is modulated to reach a defined field of view in a required blinking pattern. The blinking may be intermittent. Exemplarily, the modulation achieved by a rotating mirror with reflective front- and back-sides, the back-side used to reflect the sky. Optionally, the device may include a detector sensitive to range-finder radiation and operationally connected to an ignition train which includes an igniter for igniting the reactive material and/or a built-in test unit for providing the user with an indication of a device status.

Abstract: Provided is a ground flare system that can enhance the removal rate of dust and other such impurities contained in exhaust gas to be processed. The ground flare system that performs an incineration process on processing target gas and emits the processed gas to the atmosphere includes: a ground flare that combusts the processing target gas; a knock-out drum that is placed upstream of the ground flare and reduces a flow velocity of the processing target gas introduced thereto; a seal drum for backfire prevention placed upstream of the ground flare; a gas introducing pipe that introduces the processing target gas into the knock-out drum and/or the seal drum; and a water film forming unit that is provided inside of the gas introducing pipe and forms a water film of spray water in a direction that intersects with a flow direction of the processing target gas.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing a retractable thermocouple at the upper end of a flare stack for sensing a flare pilot burner flame. The apparatus comprises: a portable mounting structure; two pair of opposing drive wheels having non-metallic contacting surfaces; a first set of offset straightening rollers having non-metallic contacting surfaces for straightening the thermocouple in a first plane; and a second set of offset straightening rollers having non-metallic contacting surfaces for straightening the retractable thermocouple in a second plane different from the first plane.

Abstract: A waste heat recovery system is coupled to a flare or exhaust stack of, for example, a landfill gas treatment system, to recover at least a portion of the energy within the exhaust produced by the gas treatment system and provides the recovered energy either indirectly or directly to a secondary process, such as a wastewater treatment process, to thereby reduce the amount of energy needed to be otherwise input into the secondary process. For indirect transfer of energy the waste heat recovery system includes a transfer pipe connected between the exhaust stack of a primary process and a heat exchange unit while an induction fan connected to the transfer pipe operates to create a draft within the transfer pipe to facilitate movement of some of the exhaust gas from the exhaust stack of the primary process to the heat exchange unit.

Abstract: A device for flaring combustible gases, having an adjustable opening cross-section, and three tubes arranged about a common longitudinal axis. The tubes are arranged at least in some sections in a common cross-sectional plane an inner tube is designed as a gas introduction tube and has an opening that ends at the top in the vertical direction a diaphragm that can be adjusted in the cross section, through which the gas stream can be closed or regulated and which is fitted with an automatable mechanism for adjusting the opening cross-section. The device typically contains also at least one air guiding plate, feed devices for an inert gas and an ignition mechanism, thereby ensuring a high reliability for flaring the gas and a low emission of nitrogen oxides and soot. A method for operating the device which is suitable for flaring crude gases which are to be combusted is also disclosed.

Abstract: An incinerator (20) for disposing of boil-off gas on an LNG carrier comprises a combustion section (40) wherein the boil-off gas admitted at (42) is burned in the presence of combustion air admitted at (44), producing a flame (46) and combustion products (C). Dilution air (A) is delivered into the combustion section (40) and mixed with the combustion products (C) to produce a diluted mixture (M). The combustion section (40) has an inner wall (48) and an outer wall (50) together defining a first passage (52) through which the dilution air (A) is passed before being mixed with the combustion products (C), whereby the dilution air A cools the combustion section (40). The dilution air A in the first passage (52) also provides a thermally insulting layer limiting radial heat transmission from the combustion section (40). A proportion (AP) of the dilution air is mixed directly with the combustion products (C).

Abstract: A separator assembly (1c) in the form of a flare tank for separating and igniting gas from non-gaseous components of a fluid stream (such as a well return). The separator assembly (1c) comprises: at least one degasser (4) having a fluid stream inlet (41) for introducing the fluid stream (well return) into a vessel (40) of the degasser (4) at a reduced velocity, and optionally a degasser gas pressure relief system (60) and non-gaseous component filter (40); a tank (3) having a settling compartment (30) and a suction compartment (31); and a flare (5c) for igniting gas leaving the degasser (4).

Abstract: The system fulfils the requirements for safety with its active opening device and with its two levels of different independent mechanical protections against overpressure including a BD with block valves and the BPV without any block valves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heating system and a method for operating said system, comprising a first and a second heating device (1, 2) and a common control unit (3), wherein the first and the second heating device (1, 2) is designed such that it can be operated with the same fluid fuel and that it can be controlled by means of the control unit (3). According to the invention, at least one time-dependent process parameter of the control unit (3) is intended and/or used as a calculation basis for determining fuel consumption values of the first and/or second heating device (1, 2).