18089035. Automatically Igniting Gas Flares simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
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Automatically Igniting Gas Flares
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Abdulaziz H. Altijani of Al Khobar (SA)
Mohammed A. Almubayedh of Dhahran (SA)
Rashid O. Al-rashidi of Dhahran (SA)
Automatically Igniting Gas Flares - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18089035 titled 'Automatically Igniting Gas Flares
The abstract describes systems and devices for igniting gas to be flared, including a body with an inlet and outlet, a channel, an igniter, and an actuator that harvests energy from the gas flow.
- The system includes a body with an inlet and outlet, defining a channel for gas flow.
- An igniter generates a spark at the outlet of the body.
- An actuator in the channel harvests energy from the gas flow and transfers it to the igniter.
Potential Applications: - Oil and gas industry for flaring excess gas. - Waste management facilities for burning off gases. - Environmental cleanup operations for controlled burning.
Problems Solved: - Efficient ignition of gas for flaring. - Energy harvesting from gas flow. - Reliable and safe operation in various industries.
Benefits: - Reduced emissions through controlled flaring. - Energy-efficient ignition process. - Enhanced safety and reliability in gas flaring operations.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Gas Flaring Ignition System for Industrial Applications" This technology can be used in oil refineries, chemical plants, and waste management facilities for efficient and safe gas flaring operations.
Questions about Gas Flaring Ignition Systems: 1. How does the actuator harvest energy from the gas flow?
- The actuator is designed to convert the kinetic energy of the flowing gas into electrical energy, which is then transferred to the igniter.
2. What are the key advantages of using this system in the oil and gas industry?
- This system offers improved efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced safety in gas flaring operations.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and devices for igniting a gas to be flared include: a body having an inlet and an outlet, the body defining a channel extending between the inlet and the outlet; an igniter operable to generate a spark at the outlet of the body; an actuator disposed in the channel, the actuator configured to harvest energy when the gas to be flared flows from the inlet to the outlet through the channel and transfer the energy to the igniter.
