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    The inline flame arrestor on a flare line burst after a compressor sent natural gas at too high of a flow rate, exceeding the design limits of the system. This occurred because operators were not properly trained on process limits and did not have clear procedures to stay within safe operating rates. It is important to have alarms for high flow and pressure, ensure flame arrestors are reliably maintained, and operate flare systems conservatively within design specifications to prevent failures.

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    The inline flame arrestor on a flare line burst after a compressor sent natural gas at too high of a flow rate, exceeding the design limits of the system. This occurred because operators were not properly trained on process limits and did not have clear procedures to stay within safe operating rates. It is important to have alarms for high flow and pressure, ensure flame arrestors are reliably maintained, and operate flare systems conservatively within design specifications to prevent failures.

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    The inline flame arrestor on a flare line burst after a compressor sent natural gas at too high of a flow rate, exceeding the design limits of the system. This occurred because operators were not properly trained on process limits and did not have clear procedures to stay within safe operating rates. It is important to have alarms for high flow and pressure, ensure flame arrestors are reliably maintained, and operate flare systems conservatively within design specifications to prevent failures.

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    4.

    BURST FLAME ARRESTOR


    WHAT HAPPENED ASPECTS
    High gas flow rate above design was • The gas flow was too high to be
    sent by a compressor to a flare. This measured by the flow meter!
    caused high pressure and the inline The flow was outside design. The
    flame arrestor to burst releasing operators were unaware of process
    natural gas limits and thought they could flare
    at any rate. Train operators well
    and provide clear procedures.
    • It is good practice to have an alarm
    on high flow and on high pressure
    in a flare line to stay within safe
    operating limits.
    • Flame arrestors are critical
    equipment, their reliability has to
    be ensured. Cleaning is important
    as they can foul and become a
    restriction.
    • Flame arrestors pressure rating is
    flow meter arrestor often below the pipe spec.
    • Avoid deflagration flame arrestors
    in flare systems. See ISO 16852 for
    design of flame arrestors on flare
    flare systems.

    flame
    arrestor

    OPERATE FLARE SYSTEMS WITHIN SAFE LIMITS

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