The Flaretot program is designed to solve flare network problems, either for new network design, revamp and

horizontal /
vertical auditing.

A rigorous approach to Flare problems is used to endeavour to get the most accurate solution possible, while use of in
built data source, an integrated physical property simulator and clear interfaces all help to minimise setup time. Designs
can be comparatively accurate from an early stage in the project, thus reducing redesign throughout project life.

Use of transparent (detailed) reporting and support for simultaneous solution using different methods is used throughout
since we believe this helps checking and reduce unsuitable design by poorly chosen input data.

Comprehensive help files and standalone tutorials are provided to help reduce user training requirements.

We are also constantly striving to improve Flaretot by adding functionality and improving methods, and these updates are
provided without charge during the licence period.

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HYDRAULIC NETWORK ANALYSIS AND INTERFACE
At the core of Flaretot, is a windows style graphic interface where the piping network is defined. The data defined in
sources and resulting from the hydraulic analysis is linked to many of the modules in Flaretot.

In addition, if flare network analysis is not required, but rather flare property related modules, like radiation or dispersion,
it is equally as easy to set up a simple system to define the flare properties.

It addresses all possible conditions of flow likely in flare networks, (compressible, two-phase flashing flow & potential for
sonic conditions at pipe exits).
 Easy to use interface
Windows style graphic interface is designed to reduce
user learning curve.

Network is fast to set up using drag and drop

functionality with on screen connectivity. The drawing
space is not constrained, so that even large complicated
networks can be modelled.

The interface supports quick header building and full

copy and paste functionality.

 Move seamlessly to Flaretot - Import and export

data
Piping network models can be imported and exported to
Flarenet™.

Stream and component data from process simulators

(currently Hysys® and ProII™) can easily be imported
and mapped to source / cases in the Flare piping
network.

User input is minimised as component mapping is

automated to aliases used in the simulators and source
mapping is automatic if equivalent stream / source
names are used. Full user override control is provided.
 Data clarity helps reach a solution faster
A full piping network property summary with pipe sizing
criteria can be viewed and exported to spreadsheet Flowrate, pressure,
format. temperature and Mach
number data is provided
directly on the interface
drawing to help identify
bottlenecks in the system.

Colour coding also gives

additional feedback for
example for undefined
units.

 Customisable engineering units

Reduce data conversion errors with fully customisable engineering units. Units can be changed at any time so that
different in-house and client units can be seamlessly used.

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CASE MANAGEMENT
 Source cases  Use grid based source to network case mapping
Cases in sources provide data for hydraulic analysis and Active source cases in each network case are easily
device sizing. An unlimited number can be created. defined in the case manager grid.
 Network cases
Network cases map source cases to a given overall plant
scenario. An unlimited number can be created.

When a network case is

active, non-contributing
sources are greyed out on
the network drawing.

PIPE SIZING AND CLASSES

 Size piping using sizing criteria
Piping can be automatically sized using any combination
of maximum velocity, mach number, Density x Velocity2
and maximum pressure.
 Piping is selected from network classes
Both user and automatic pipe selection is based on
classes defined in the network so that data does not have
to be input from piping class tables. Classes can always
be overridden for cases where final project classes do not
exactly match.
 Piping class definitions reduce data input
Network piping classes use design temperature /
pressure conditions, material and other piping design
parameters such as weld type etc. to allow selection of
suitable pipe for given nominal bores.
Typically these should closely match final project
specifications. This ensures preliminary design can
proceed with close to final design pipe sizes even though
piping classes may not be available until the project is
well under way.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid temperature dependent properties can be calibrated
with known data. Feedback on predicted property data is
presented in chart form.

Flaretot has a built in physical property calculator with 310

library components. Library components can be located
easily using name/synonyms, formula or CAS number.

The Peng-Robinson EOS and Lee Kesler methods for

enthalpy are used for flash and fluid properties.

Petroleum fractions and components not in the library can

be defined as user components using the flexible user
component designer, which supports both Petro and Joback
group contribution methods. The Joback group contribution
method is presented in a clear diagrammatic form.

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THE FLARETOT CALCULATION MODULES

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FLARE RADIATION MODULE
 Calculates combined radiation for multiple flares  Generate contour plots
Radiation is calculated at user specified points for all or selected Generate plan and side view (from 2 directions)
flares. contour plots.
 Data is linked to network
Flare data for radiation calculations is derived from the flare
network, so no further data entry is required.
 Uses detailed flame shape models
Various 3D multi-point flame shape and length models with up
to 100 points ensure the highest level of accuracy.

Overlay the plots onto scaled images such as plot

plans.

 Uses detailed flame radiation models

The mixed IMS model allows any combination of traditional
opaque IDS or transparent IPS models to be used for radiation
prediction.
Several methods for heat fraction radiated are provided, with
velocity and molecular weight correction.

 Size the stack based on maximum radiation

requirements.

FLARE STACK DISPERSION MODULE

 Calculates combined pollutant for multiple flares  Generate contour plots
Uses gaussian model to calculate pollutant levels at user Generate plan and side view contour plots showing
specified points can be calculated for all or selected flares, with plume and stack, and overlay on scaled images.
any combination of flared or flame out conditions. Data is
derived from the flare network as in the radiation module.
 Detailed plume shape calculation
The briggs equation models plume shape for both hot bouyant
and cold jet plumes.
 Covers a range of meteorological conditions
A range of dispersion coefficients are included covering
atmospheric stability, and rural/urban conditions. Wind speed is
corrected for height and conditions.
 Includes sampling time basis
The sampling time basis for concentration values can be
changed to a user value.
 Combustion calculated automatically.
The concentration of combustion product pollutants is
calculated automatically as well as combustion temperature.

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FLARE NOISE MODULE
 Calculate combined noise from multiple flares  Generate contour plots
Sound pressure levels at user specified points can be calculated Generate plan and side view contour plots and
for all or selected flares. Data is derived from the flare network overlay on scaled images such as terrain maps.
as in the radiation module.
 Uses custom or standard noise spectrum
Actual flare frequency spectrums can
be supplied or a typical built in
profile can be used.

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 Calculates atmospheric attenuation
Calculates attenuation by frequency to ISO9613 standard.

 Reports A or C weighted sound pressure levels.

SHIELDING MODULE
 Supports user or water shields
Define user (usually mesh type) or water spray shields. Attenuation for water shields can
be based on flare combustion temperature.
 Define shield shape from sections
Define the shield shape from sections of rectangles, circles and polygons, and rotate into
3D space for actual shield position.
 Included in radiation and flare noise calculations modules
Both attenuation of radiation and noise (by frequency) is modelled.

VESSEL DEPRESSURISATION MODULE

 Rigorous calculations  Includes wall stress analysis
The blowdown module uses a rigorous component Metal wall stress calculations are included to allow a
property and phase model combined with unsteady state realistic assessment of possible wall rupture during
wall and insulation heat conduction to predict conditions blowdown.
during vessel depressurising. Blowdown of vertical,
horizontal and spherical vessels can be modelled. Calculated stress during blowdown is overlaid on the
Rigorous restriction orifice flowrate calculations are used material allowable stress chart, so it is clear where
rather than generic pressure / flowrate equations so that allowable stress may be exceeded.
simulated conditions are as realistic as possible.
 Model both fire and normal blowdown
 Wall property library data provided
A small library of metal and wall temperature dependent
properties for the metal wall and insulation is provided to
minimise data input required.
 Solution feedback provided in chart form
Extensive feedback on the blowdown calculation is given
in chart form to aid in reaching a viable solution with a
minimum of complete and possibly unfeasible runs. A library of allowable stress for various materials under
ASME VIII Sect 1 is provided.

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STRUCTURAL STEEL TEMPERATURE RISE MODULE
 Calculates transient temperature rise
Predicts tubular metal element temperature rise with time
resulting from flare radiation.

 Rigorous modelling
Uses a detailed 4 quadrant model with radiation and re-
radiation, conduction and convection taken into account.
Convection coefficients for heat transfer to air are
calculated internally.

RELIEF VALVE SIZING MODULE

 Create stand alone or network linked calculations  Includes excess area minimisation analysis.
 Rigorous sizing for all flow conditions  Create API style or custom data sheets
Size to API520 and rigorous DIERS method.  Rigorous piping installation analysis
 Unlimited sizing cases Analyse the inlet / outlet piping
Use any number of sizing cases, which can also be linked and fittings in detail by defining
to relief load calculations. the installation from piping
 Supports ASME VIII and BS5500 elements and using rigorous
pressure drop methods including
Use ASMEVIII multiple or supplemental fire valves.
DIERS and Beggs Brill. Create
 Automatic valve selection based on API526 pressure profiles. 

RUPTURE DISK SIZING MODULE

 Create stand alone or network linked calculations  Size to API and rigorous DIERS methods
 Unlimited sizing cases  Detailed piping installation analysis
 Size using Kd or Kr methods Kr method uses the same approach as relief valve piping
Supports coefficient of discharge and flow resistance analysis, rather than a lumped K value.
methods.  View pressure profile for Kr sizing.

RELIEF LOADS
 Link relief load calculations to cases  Gas blowby relief load
Relief load calculations are included in the case list for  Models gas escape through a liquid control valve.
network sources, and device sizing calculations (relief  Includes control valve rating using ISA equations and
valves & rupture disks). The sizing results from the allows for attached fittings.
calculation provide the case data.  Includes bypass valve modelling (adiabatic/isothermal)
 All calculation properties are component based  Has database of typical control and bypass valve
 Fire relief load coefficients.
 The fire relief load supports vertical, horizontal and
 All data is defined
spherical vessel types.
on a graphic
 Connected piping and equipment is included interface for clarity.
 Takes into account partial fire exposure and insulation
 Uses API521 methods or heat transfer model.
 Tube rupture relief load
 Includes rigorous DIERS method to cater for 2 phase,
flashing liquid and retrograde condensation cases.
 Allows for hot shellside liquid relief load heating.
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KNOCK OUT DRUM SIZING MODULE

 Supports unlimited stand alone or network linked calculations
 Sizes vertical or horizontal knock out drums
Sizes based on user provided hold-up time and droplet size criteria.
 Includes vessel shell weight estimation from design parameters
 Allows for horizontal drum optimisation
Presents several configurations for horizontal drums to allow for optimisation
based on shell weight.

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FLARE SYSTEM PURGE RATE MODULE
 Calculate required purge rate with 3 methods
The Husa, Tan and modified Husa methods are provided to calculate a maximum 6% oxygen concentration
at a distance of 25f from the flare tip.

ADDITIONAL NOISE MODULES

 Calculate noise produced by control valves and piping.

PHYSICAL PROPERTY CALCULATOR MODULE

 Generate additional physical properties  Create physical property tables
Perform a flash calculation and generate additional Data for a selected pressure and temperature range.
physical properties for a specified composition.  Generate phase envelopes
Make standard dry based Make full phase envelopes
phase envelopes showing 2 and 3 phase
regions

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UNIT CONVERSION MODULE

Aside from the ability to select custom units for the flare network, Flaretot also offers a unit conversion module covering
conversion from a wide range of other units.

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