LEADER 03665nam 2200589 a 450 001 996202753703316 005 20230803020429.0 010 $a1-118-67124-4 010 $a1-118-67107-4 010 $a1-299-44932-8 010 $a1-118-67123-6 035 $a(CKB)2550000001018590 035 $a(EBL)1161542 035 $a(OCoLC)841039599 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000856296 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11457046 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000856296 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10806407 035 $a(PQKB)11344168 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC1161542 035 $a(DLC) 2013015518 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL1161542 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10682360 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL476182 035 $a(EXLCZ)992550000001018590 100 $a20130410d2013 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aIndustrial gas flaring practices$b[electronic resource] /$fNicholas P. Cheremisinoff 210 $aSalem, Mass. $cScrivener Pub.$d2013 215 $a1 online resource (273 p.) 300 $a"Published simultaneously in Canada"--Title page verso. 311 $a1-118-23787-0 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references. 327 $a1. Principles of Combustion -- Introduction -- Combustion Basics -- Physical Gas Laws -- Stoichiometric and Thermodynamic Considerations -- Ignition -- Flammability and Flammable Mixtures -- Gas Mixtures -- 2. Overview of Flares and Gas Flaring Practices -- General Description -- Types of Flares -- Flare System Components and Design Features -- Flare Regulations -- Flare Enforcement Actions -- Major Suppliers -- Flare Terminology -- 3. Overview of Disposal Systems and Relief Headers -- Blowdown Systems -- Disposal System Components -- Quench Drum -- Seals and the Seal Drum -- Knockout Drums -- 4. Flare Types -- Introduction -- Hydrogen Assisted Flares -- Steam Assisted Flares -- Efficiency and Smoking Flares -- 5. Remote Sensing and Monitoring -- Introduction -- Remote Sensing Dial Technology -- Experience -- 6. Practical Considerations and Emissions Calculations -- Introduction -- Sizing Considerations -- General Permit Obligations -- Monitoring System Requirements -- Marama Guidelines for Calculating Flare Emissions -- TCEQ New Source Review (NSR) Emission Calculations -- U.S. EPA's AP-42 -- Calculations Versus Measurement -- 7. Case Studies -- Introduction -- The Exxon Chalmette Refinery -- The BP Texas City Refinery -- Valero Tennessee Refinery -- Appendix -- Properties Data. 330 $aThis volume tackles for the first time in decades the world's gas flaring practices, a difficult, hot-button issue of our time, whose consequences are only just beginning to be understood. The book examines both the technical and environmental aspects of gas flaring, highlights different flare designs, and presents real-world case studies illustrating the proper use of gas flaring and how to avoid polluting flaring events. The only guide of its kind, this remarkable book can help professionals in the oil and gas industry take an important step toward reducing worldwide CO2 emissions. 606 $aFlare gas systems (Chemical engineering)$xEnvironmental aspects 606 $aIndustrial toxicology 615 0$aFlare gas systems (Chemical engineering)$xEnvironmental aspects. 615 0$aIndustrial toxicology. 676 $a658.4038 700 $aCheremisinoff$b Nicholas P$09207 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a996202753703316 996 $aIndustrial gas flaring practices$92264157 997 $aUNISA