Flare monitoring and control method and apparatus
US11047573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23K2900/05004
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a flare control method and a flare apparatus for automatically controlling, in real-time, the flow of one or more of fuel, steam, and air to a flare. The disclosed embodiments advantageously allow for automated control over a wide spectrum of operating conditions, including emergency operations, and planned operations such as startup and shutdown.
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