Flare stack ignitor
US4711629A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 1985 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23G7/08
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An ignitor for burning sour oil field gas includes a pair of electrodes which are spaced apart at one end and a source of electrical power for causing arcing between the free ends of the electrodes. In order to ensure a good supply of air to the area of arcing a venturi is provided on each electrode for drawing air into the hollow electrode. The venturi includes a central tube for alignment with the hollow electrode and radially extending tubes for introducing air into the central tube.
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