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On your way to net-zero reduction of flaring is an important step. HIPPS can be a means to achieve this safely. Flares do play a critical role for safety and maintenance in hydrocarbon facilities therefore the aim is to reduce routine flaring. This can be achieved for instance by Flare Gas Recovery (FGR) systems where a high integrity fail open safety valve may be part of the system. The obvious other example is the standard HIPPS where, in case of overpressure, the source is closed instead of opening a relief valve to the flare. Mokveld has vast field experience with both solutions. Read more about (near) zero flaring on our website: https://lnkd.in/ed6c3t2p #mokveld #valves #axialvalves #hipps #zeroflaring #flaring #emissions #gasflaring #oilandgas #oilandgasindustry

One of the most common images associated with oil and gas operations is a burning flame spouting out of a tall, pole-like structure at a facility. But what exactly is that and why is it happening? Is it bad for the environment? Check out this article for 5 facts you need to know about flaring 👇. #BakerHughes #WeAreBakerHughes #Flaring #Flare #FlareReduction #BHStories

Subject 252 - Plant Flare Header Emergency Purge Gas & Thermal Bowing Effect When PSV shall discharge very hot or cryogenic fluids the flare header could be affected by thermal bowing effect that could lead to damage and even pipe rupture. What means very hot relief? All the relief with temperature > 300-424°C. When thermal bowing occur? For T gradient between pipe top and bottom wall higher than 40°C. What is thermal bowing? Bowing effect of the flare header: when safety valve pop-up the initial regime in the flare header could be of annular or slug type leading to a uniform distribution of the temperature in the piping cross section and consequent uniform longitudinal piping expansion. But, if the flow regime is stratified the presence of liquid in the bottom shall determine circumferential thermal gradient between the top & bottom of pipe. The circumferential thermal gradient leads to the bowing phenomenon of the pipe. In case of high T release, being the flare header colder than discharged fluid, part of the vapor starts to condense bringing to a stratification of liquid and vapor due to the difference in density. Consequently, liquid & vapor start to exchange heat with pipe wall, each with a different film heat transfer coefficient. The difference in the efficiency of the thermal exchange with the pipe wall leads to a thermal gradient across the pipe that causes a different thermal expansion of the metal between the upper part and the bottom, leading to different stresses in the upper part - hot side subject to compressive stresses during straightening of the pipe when thermal gradient receded and, in the bottom part cold side subject to tensile stresses during straightening of the pipe when thermal gradient receded of the pipe. Moreover, the bowing phenomenon would cancel the free draining capability of the pipe, leading to liquid pockets and associated HAZARD issues. Other major concern is related to heavy condensation in flare header and vacuum formation in flare header when heavy molecular weight with higher temperature fluids are relief and shall enter in cold flare header where will start to condense. Issues: -How the necessary fuel gas flow rate needed to be injected in flare header to avoid vacuum shall be estimated: the normal flow used to keep positive pressure in header for sure is not enough to avoid vacuum. -Only one injection point is sufficient, or maybe more shall be foreseen? -Where the injection point/points shall be placed? -Redundancy is necessary for fuel gas considering the vacuum formation impact, maybe nitrogen? -What will be the trigger for fuel gas injection? -The safety analysis for injection system in critical considering the potential impact of failure, SIL? -A flare KO drum inside Plant battery limit could be sized to cut the liquids avoiding above measures. https://lnkd.in/dTX2upV4 Enjoy!

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Selecting the right gas release panel is a decision that impacts the safety of your high-value assets and the continuity of your operations. False detection of fire can also result in release of expensive suppression agents worth lacs of rupees. The Choice is Clear! Choose a high-quality gas release panel from a trusted manufacturer, backed by certifications and a reputation for excellence. #besafewithtruesafe #fireprotection #firesafety #responsiblebusiness

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Here's the latest post topic on My-Spread "(Temporary and/or Low Cost) Heat Shields for Jack-up working alongside Wellhead Platform" This was posted by Dave Taylor. If you can add to this conversation, please visit to share your insights. Thanks to Chris Hindmarsh and four anonymous members for their early comments! Read the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/ecJRTrsV #drilling #oilandgas #oilindustry #oilandgasindustry

Rigless Acid-injection and flaring of gas well