Flare System Design PDF
Flare System Design PDF
Flare System Design PDF
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Argo Flare Services Ltd offers a unique approach to supporting the oil and gas industry with the
design, supply and operation of flare systems both onshore and offshore. Our focus is to provide
a service dedicated to meeting operational targets of low operational and maintenance costs
together with reduced environmental impact.
The company, formed in 2001 is part of the financially strong Sterling Industries plc group and
has highly experienced staff. Andy Tallentire, Ray Seale and Paul Sharman have all worked for
and with Kaldair, John Zink and Birwelco amongst others as flare specifiers, process and
mechanical designers and project managers. As well as total flare system design and supply,
Argo provides installation, commissioning, inspection, maintenance and flare refurbishment
services. From concept to completion and throughout the operational life of the flare system, Argo
Flares will be with you every step of the way.
Step One
Use Argo to optimise the design of a new flare system in order to reduce capital expenditure and
operating costs. We will:
¾ Analyse the major flow cases, provide radiation isopleths and noise predictions using
FLARESIM. This will help with flare location and general plant layout
¾ Advise the most suitable type of flare tip(s) and ignition system to use
¾ Advise on the potential for flare gas recovery systems to be implemented
¾ Recommend the minimum purge rates and most appropriate type of purge gas to use
¾ Advise the overall elevation, type and weight of the required flare stack
¾ Advise a market price for the flare system and installation of it
Step Two
Use Argo to optimise the design of an existing flare system in order to increase safety when
debottlenecking. We will:
¾ Do all of the above
¾ Review the existing flare system and advise any alterations that need to be made
¾ Advise on any upgrades in materials selection by analysing past performance of the flare
tip(s)
¾ Comment on the suitability of the existing flare pilot ignition and monitoring system
¾ Analyse the existing flare structure to advise any modifications required
¾ Advise on the best method of flare changeout such as helicopter, davit, crane etc. Argo
will also prepare a removal and installation methodology manual
Step Four
Sit back and let Argo do all the work. We are highly experienced in the execution of
projects for most applications throughout the world including; offshore oil & gas platforms,
FPSOs, onshore production facilities and terminals, steelworks, refineries, chemical plants
and power plants for all types of elevated and ground level flares. Argo has developed a
number of relationships with other supply companies in order to be in a position to offer our
industry this full Flare System Design & Supply Service. These are explained below.
Roxar AS
Ultrasonic flare gas meters.
• Flare System Design & Supply • Offshore Flare Inspections • Flare Ignition Systems
• Specialist Flare Refurbishments • Flare Aerial Inspection Surveys • Flare Crisis Management
Document: Flare System Design Rev 2, (January 2012) Page 2 of 2