Minimize flaring with modifications to flare gas recovery unit

Every refinery has a pressure relief and flare system to enable safe handling and disposal of hydrocarbon vapors and liquids. The flare gas recovery unit (FGRU) provides many benefits to the end user, including a reduction of plant fuel and steam consumption, an increase in flare tip life, a rapid return on investment, a decrease in plant emissions and a reduction in continuous flare operation. A variety of strategies exist for minimizing flaring. These strategies include the use of plant practices and existing equipment to control processes that produce waste gases. Equipment must be properly maintained to minimize leaks into the waste gas header. Another strategy encompasses an improved u