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How To Verify Flare Knockout Drum


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#1 Takechi

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Posted 26 September 2017 - 12:00 AM

Dear all experts

 

I would like to consult you that how can we verify flare knock out drum?

 

What criteria or parameter for verify ?

 

Best regards,

 

Salapao



#2 Bobby Strain

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Posted 26 September 2017 - 09:16 AM

What is it that you need to verify? Is this a new one in design? There is not a reliable guide for you to do so. Even the example in the API recommended practice is not correct. So be very careful.

 

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#3 Takechi

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Posted 26 September 2017 - 10:18 AM

Bobby 

 

Thank you for your joining my question.

 

I would like to verify existing flare knockout drum due to flare load increasing.

 

What parameter I need to calculate to verify existing flare knockout drum?

 

Best regard,

Salapao



#4 Bobby Strain

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Posted 26 September 2017 - 12:39 PM

You can visit my website where there are applications to help you. You should read the terms of use and instructions before you use any app. And look at the relevant API Recommended Practice. Part of the exercise is to determine the drum operating pressure at the maximum relieving conditions. Just use your favorite search engine to find me.

 

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#5 Pan Nata

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Posted 26 September 2017 - 08:27 PM

Salapao,

 

Its depends on basis or standard when your KO Drum have been designed, whether its using International Standard or Company Standard.

 

If your KO Drum design used API 521, you can assess its size , whether the drum size adequate for liquid droplet specify by API 521 (300-600 micron for Flare KO Drum). The other point, the drum hold-up time.



#6 Takechi

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Posted 27 September 2017 - 10:20 AM

Bobby Strain, Pan Nainggolan thank you for your recommendation which is very benefit to me.

 

 

Salapao






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