Patent · US Expired

Flare stack ignitor

US4579522A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 1983
Grant dateApr 1, 1986
Priority date—
Expiry dateFeb 15, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23Q3/008
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Flare stack ignitors are normally permanent structures, the principle components of which are inaccessible from the ground. By mounting the probes and the associated transformer on trolleys, and providing tracks for such trolleys along substantially the entire length of the flare stack, the ignitor is relatively easy to maintain. Hollow probes ensure that a good supply of oxygen is drawn into the combustion area.

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