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Blowdown Services

– Enclosed Flares

Sean MacLeod

Rentals – Manager of Business Development

Zeeco Energy Services - Manager

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Typical Blowdowns

Receiver/Launcher blowdown

Pipeline blow-downs

Flare replacement

Pigging control

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Vapor Combustors / Enclosed Flares

Up to 50ft tall, 9ft dia.

Completely hidden flame

Zero emitted radiation

Trailer mounted

99.99%+ Destruction Efficiency

Fully automated with safety shutdowns

Forced and natural draft air assist

Operate as Flare, VCU, or Incinerator

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Typical Enclosed Design

Vapor Air

Air

Gas burned inside enclosure, completely hidden

Automatic temperature control via automated dampers

Air assist fan for smokeless burning

Anti-flashback burners and flame arrestor

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Installation / Setup

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High destruction efficiency due to automated stack temperature

Automated air assist allows smokeless operation for all vapors

Improved Emissions

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Zero Visible Flame

Hidden flame removes public nuisance in urban areas

I-90

Chicago

Apartment

complex

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Zero Thermal Radiation

Zero radiation allows close proximity to other equipment

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Enclosed Blowdown Flares - Summary

Pipeline blowdowns traditionally performed with elevated open flares, which are unsightly with high radiation

Built-in system shutdowns for increased safety and risk management.

Higher destruction efficiency improves emissions

Enclosed flares emit zero radiation

Safe for personnel to operate nearby

Will not damage existing equipment

Enclosed flares hide the entire flame

Reduces public visibility and nuisance