Guidance on sizing basis for flare

[Amanda123]

Hi all,

I have been assigned the task of preparing a Technical memo sizing basis for flare for onshore for a new greenfield project producing methanol.

Any advice or recommendations on how to approach this task would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Best regards,
Amanda

 

[LittleInch]

You need a venting and relief study to determine the maximum relief load. For methanol it's probably a fire relief case.

Your process designers should be giving you this information. M

 

[georgeverghese]

Some cases will set the max permissible thermal radiation loads. Some other cases will also need to be considered which involve accidental / unintended loss of flame at the flare.