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Flare system

Flare system

Flare system

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I would like to ask what is a typical solution and good engineering practice for K.O. drum discharging pumps for flare system I mean if one pump instead of two (A/B) can be a reliable solution? If so when it can be used, what kind of safeguards shall be added?

RE: Flare system

You need to think about what kind of things will end up in the flare drum.  A typical problem is LPG's that have a low temperature boiling point.  Any pump you put in will have flashing problems.  When the cold liquid hits the warm pump, instant vapor lock.  

Next, using a staged pump system is a good idea.  The first pump comes on when a level is detected and a second comes on when the level is even higher.  Again, thinking about what can be in the drum will make a difference on the pump design because of different densities.

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