Abstract: A pilot burner for igniting a gas flare includes a pilot gas supply line, an inspirator, a gas feed line, a pilot output and an igniter. The pilot gas supply line is configured to receive a flow of pilot gas from a pilot gas source. The inspirator receives the flow of pilot gas from the pilot gas supply line and mixes the flow of pilot gas with air to form a mixed flow of air and gas. The gas feed line receives the mixed flow from the inspirator. The pilot output is connected to the gas feed line and discharges the mixed flow. The igniter is configured to ignite the mixed flow discharged through the pilot output to form a flame. The pilot gas supply line includes a gas preheat conduit section that is positioned adjacent to the pilot output and is configured to be heated by the flame.

Abstract: An energy management system includes an energy input sensor, an energy output sensor and a system controller. The energy input sensor is configured to generate at least one energy input signal indicating an energy flow to an energy storage medium of an energy storage device. The energy output sensor is configured to generate at least one energy output signal indicating an energy flow from the energy storage medium. The system controller is configured to estimate a charge level of the energy storage medium based on an initial charge level of the energy storage medium and a change in the charge level of the energy storage medium, which is based on the at least one energy input signal and the at least one energy output signal.