Presentation Profile
Flare Gas Compliance and Real-Time Net Heating Value Monitoring with Industrial Mass Spectrometry
Currently Scheduled: 1/18/2018 - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Room: Room 381 A
Main Author
Chuck DeCarlo - Extrel CMS
- Frank DeThomas - Extrel CMS
- Jim Brenner - Extrel CMS
- Zbigniew Krieger - Extrel CMS
Abstract:
Fast vent-gas analysis will be critical for EPA RSR compliance at refineries that rely on active additions of supplemental gas to maintain a Net Heating Value (NHV) over 270 BTU/scf in the combustion zone. Online, industrial mass spectrometers update NHV several times per minute and provide a continuous, full-composition analysis of flare gas samples, including speciated hydrogen. The analyzer is extremely resistant to high levels of H2S, and is often used to measure sulfurs in addition to NHV, for dual compliance with both EPA Subpart Ja and the RSR combustion efficiency regulations.
