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Automated control of gas flaring in industrial units

Chemistry, Engineering, Enviroment, Machines and equipment, Oil and gas, Software, Utilities

Automation

The invention makes it possible to automate the control of gas flaring, eliminating the need for constant attention from operating technicians.

Precision

The invention uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to accurately identify flaring quality.

Economy

The invention can help reduce water vapor consumption, generating savings in resources and energy.

The problem-solution approach

Flaring gases in industrial units is a necessary operation for operational and environmental safety reasons. However, controlling the quality of the flaring is a complex task that requires constant attention from operating technicians.

What is it?

The invention presents a method that analyzes the quality of the flaring in the torch and adjusts the flow of water vapor continuously and automatically. This technology is integrated to the control system of steam injection into the torch system.

How it works

The proposed method uses a camera to capture images of the torch flame. Based on these images, an artificial intelligence algorithm is used to identify the quality of the burn and adjust the water vapor flow rate automatically.

Inventors

André Davys Carvalho Melo de Oliveira

Andre Seichi Ribeiro Kuramoto

Bruno Itagyba Paravidino

Cristiane Salgado Pereira

Hélio Côrtes Vieira Lopes

Patrick Nigri Happ

Pedro Henrique Lopes Torres

Sidney Comandulli

William Paulo Ducca Fernandes

Wolfgang Kosteke Schwaner

Patent title:
Method for evaluating the quality of gas burning in the torch and adjusting steam flow continuously and constantly

Deposit Number:
BR 10 2021 020663 2

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