Outlines

• Function of a Flare System
  • Equipment and vessel relief valves and the need for a disposal system
  • What do we want from our disposal system?
• Components of a Flare System
  • Collection main, liquid knockout, back pressure control and disposal
  • Requirements of each item for satisfactory performance
• Introduction to Combustion of Gas Mixtures
  • Typical components, heat of combustion, air demand and combustion products
  • Total flare load, total heat and flue gas emission
• What do we get out of the flare?
  • Possible emissions from the flare system : Radiated heat, smoke, particulates, downwind pollutants, un-burnt hydrocarbons, noise
  • Possible steps to minimize environmental impact
  • Dangers to personnel and limits on emissions
• Types of Flare
  • Ground and Elevated flares – Construction and Operation
  • Combination to form an integrated disposal system
  • Staging to achieve back pressure control
• Flare Gas Recovery
• Liquid Knockout
• Flare design and factors influenced design 

Who Should Attend

• Operations personnel who are involved in the use of the flare and/or who rely upon the flare system to safely dispose of unwanted releases
• Design engineers who are involved in the design, modification or repair of the flare system
• Maintenance personnel who are involved in or responsible for the routine maintenance of the flare system
• Safety engineers who are involved in the continuing assessment of the flare system as a safe means of disposal
• Environmental engineers concerned with emissions and the effect of noise and radiation on personnel.

Duration

5 Days