Smokeless flare burner
a flare burner and smokeless technology, applied in the direction of combustion types, incinerator equipment, lighting and heating apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of smokey, noisey, polluted environment,
Inactive Publication Date: 2015-04-16
JLCC
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The present invention is a smokeless flare burner that includes a housing, an orificed gas nozzle, a conical diffuser, two or more support members, and a retention cap. The housing has a longitudinal axis and includes a first cylindrical portion, a first tapered portion, a second cylindrical portion, and a second tapered portion that form a venturi. The orificed gas nozzle is aligned with the longitudinal axis and disposed within the housing. The conical diffuser is aligned with the longitudinal axis and has a vertex, a base, and a shape that matches the second tapered portion of the housing. The two or more support members are attached to the second tapered portion of the housing and the conical diffuser to create a gap between them. The retention cap is attached to the base of the conical diffuser and extends beyond a perimeter of the base. The expansion chamber is disposed around the exterior of the second cylindrical portion and has an exit proximate to the gap between the second tapered portion of the housing and the conical diffuser. The low pressure gas nozzle is connected to the expansion chamber using a tubing. The technical effects of this invention include improved flame length, reduced smoke production, and improved burner performance.
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Oil and gas production and refining operations produce gaseous emissions, which can be poisonous, malodorous, smokey, noisey and otherwise harmful to the environment.
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[0016]While the making and using of various embodiments of the present invention are discussed in detail below, it should be appreciated that the present invention provides many applicable inventive concepts that can be embodied in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments discussed herein are merely illustrative of specific ways to make and use the invention and do not delimit the scope of the invention. The discussion herein relates primarily to flare burners, but it will be understood that the concepts of the present invention are applicable to any type of burner.
[0017]Now referring to FIG. 1, a diagram of a smokeless flare burner 100 mounted on a trailer 104 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention is shown. The smokeless flare burner 100 is attached to a stack 102 that is attached to a trailer 104. The stack 102 pivots around point 106 so that the stack 102 rests on support 108 for transport. The trailer 104 also includes a set of extendabl...
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A smokeless flare burner includes a housing, an orificed gas nozzle, a conical diffuser, two or more support members, and a retention cap. The housing has a longitudinal axis, a first cylindrical portion, a first tapered portion, a second cylindrical portion, a second tapered portion. The first tapered portion, the second cylindrical portion and the second tapered portion form a venturi. The orificed gas nozzle is aligned with the longitudinal axis and disposed within the housing. The conical diffuser is aligned with the longitudinal axis and has a vertex disposed within the second tapered portion and a base substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The two or more support members are attached to the second tapered portion and the conical diffuser to create a gap. The retention cap is attached to the base of the conical diffuser and extends beyond a perimeter of the base of the conical diffuser.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to and is a non-provisional of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 891,158 filed on Oct. 15, 2013 and entitled “Smokeless Flare Burner”, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.INCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIALS FILED ON COMPACT DISC[0002]None.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates generally to the field of gas combustion devices and, more particularly, to a smokeless flare burner.STATEMENT OF FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH[0004]None.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]Oil and gas production and refining operations produce gaseous emissions, which can be poisonous, malodorous, smokey, noisey and otherwise harmful to the environment. Over the years and especially more recently, governmental regulations require proper handling of these gaseous emissions while minimizing effects on the environment.[0006]Accordingly there is a need for a smokeless flare b...
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CPCF23G7/085F23D14/04F23D14/70
Inventor LANG, JERRYSCOTT, DAVIDSMITH, BRADLEY C.
Owner JLCC