Difference between Flares, Incinerators and Enclosed Flares

There are several methods for handling waste gases at upstream oil and gas facilities, the most common being combustion. So, what are the differences between Flares, Incinerators and Enclosed Combustors? To help you make the best choice for your company we have broken down the differences and the pros and cons for each system.

Flares
Flaring is a popular but controversial way of eliminating unwanted gas. Fuel or waste gas is ignited at the top of the stack, a visible flame is seen, and some odors may be associated with flaring.

Incinerators
Incinerators are used when flaring is not a viable option. The combustion efficiency of an incinerator is known to be over 99% which is higher than a flare. Plus, they are more suitable for applications involving carcinogenic gases like BTEX and H2S applications. Incineration of waste gas products may not be a new concept for the oil and gas industry however, in recent years the design and technology have resulted in optimal performance, increased reliability and reduce capital and operating costs for operators.

Enclosed Combustors
An enclosed combustor is a newer iteration of the incinerator in Alberta Canada. The combustion device is completely enclosed except for the combustion air intake and the exhaust discharge. It operates like an incinerator with more restriction to allow it to be able to operate in a reduced spacing capacity. The surfaces exposed to the atmosphere operate below the temperature that would ignite a flammable substance present in the surrounding area. Because of the reduced space capacity all air intakes must be equipped with a flame arresting device as a safety feature to allow the unit to be 10 meters away from wells or operating equipment.

WHY USE TOTAL COMBUSTION INC?

TCI is a Canadian owned and operated company, and all our TCI products are strictly manufactured to comply with current industry codes and standards; as well as third party tested to ensure compliance with noise, radiant heat and combustion efficiency guidelines.
• Environmentally Friendly Alternative to Flaring
• Requires Very Little Maintenance
• Natural Draft, No Fans Required
• NO smoke, NO odor and NO visible flame
• Simple to operate
• Accepts Multiple Waste Gas Streams at Different Pressures
• 99.8% Combustion Efficiency
• Instant Start Up and Shut down
• 15+ Year Product Lifespan

For more information on Westech Industrial’s #TCI incinerators/enclosed combustors for rental and purchase visit our website at https://bit.ly/3utEA1l or call to speak to a representative at 1-800-912-9262.

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