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Quiet and smokeless flaring of off-gases containing hydrocarbons. [from refineries and petrochemical plants]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7109044
A process for the quiet and smokeless flaring of process gases by sharp separation of the air intake and combustion steps. Compared with conventional off-gas flares, steam consumption is reduced and blow-back of the flame into the mixing tube is avoided by using a combined mixing and combustion chamber. This extends the operating range and life of flare facilities. 8 claims, 4 figures.
Assignee:
BASF AG
Patent Number(s):
US 4019852
OSTI ID:
7109044
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English