Offshore flare design to save weight

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5967989

Barnwell, J; Marshall, B K

Offshore platform layout is dependent upon the flare system design and its required maximum relief load. The amount of heat radiation to which equipment is exposed must be kept below defined tolerance limits. The prediction methods available from establishing heat radiation levels are compared. Various techniques for reducing flare loads and minimizing flare system cost including options in the choice of flare tip type are described. For the detailed design, liquid knock-out drums and flare tip replacement are identified as areas where savings in weight and required space are possible.

• OSTI ID: 5967989
• Report Number(s): CONF-841121-
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COMBUSTORS
COST
DESIGN
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
ENERGY SOURCES
FLARING
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL GAS
FUELS
GAS FUELS
GASES
NATURAL GAS
OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
RADIATIONS
SPACE DEPENDENCE
THERMAL RADIATION
WEIGHT