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Record 1 1981-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petroleum Technology - Equipment
OBS

The high pressure (HP) flare which is 122 cm (49") in diameter is used to release pressure during emergencies. All relief valves and motor operated flare valves handling [hydrogen sulphide] are connected to the high pressure flare. The HP flare is first and foremost a safety and emergency system which will be used sparingly. The flare tip is equipped with pilot lights which can be ignited electrically from the ground.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareillage (Technologie pétrolière)
OBS

Torche : - Pétrole : Installation de brûlage à l'atmosphère des sous-produits gazeux. (Les torches de raffineries détruisent les gaz excédentaires ou nocif, celles des champs pétrolifères, les gaz de tête des puits).

OBS

bec à gaz : extrémité de brûleur où se produit la flamme.

Spanish

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