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Seal Drum Calc

This document provides specifications for sizing components of a flare system including: 1. The pipe diameter is 48 inches or 1.22 meters. 2. The vessel diameter is twice the pipe diameter at 96 inches or 2.44 meters. 3. The vapor space height is selected at 135.37 inches or 3.44 meters.

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Seal Drum Calc

This document provides specifications for sizing components of a flare system including: 1. The pipe diameter is 48 inches or 1.22 meters. 2. The vessel diameter is twice the pipe diameter at 96 inches or 2.44 meters. 3. The vapor space height is selected at 135.37 inches or 3.44 meters.

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DP [pipe diameter]

=
=

48.00
1.22

inch
m

DV [vessel diameter]

=
=
=

2 x DP
96.00
2.44

inch
m

HV [vapor space height]

(Note - 2)

135.37
3.44

inch
m

HL [water seal height]

=
=

3.00
0.29

m
bar

HS [water seal depth]

= min 0.30 m
=
11.81
inch
= 6 ~ 10 inch water column depth
=
6.00
inch
=
10.00
inch
=
11.81
inch
=
0.30
m
=
0.03
bar

(Note - 2)

= 0. 3 meter or 0.25 x DP
=
0.30
m
=
11.81
inch
=
12.00
inch
=
12.00
inch
=
0.30
m

(Note - 2)

HS

HSSELECTED

HD [dip leg cleareance]

HDSELECTED

Conclusion :
1. Vessel Diameter
2. Vessel Height
3. Ratio Height to Diameter
4. Seal Drum Press. Drop

=
=
=
=

2.44
4.04
1.66
0.03

meter
meter
bar

Note :
WATER TO
DISPOSAL

(Note -1)

=
=

NLL

HD

= (0.5 ~ 1) x DP or min 3 feet


=
24.00
inch
=
48.00
inch
= min 3.00 ft
=
36.00
inch
= 0.5 x DV or 2 x DP + 1
=
48.00
inch
=
135.37
inch

HVSELECTED

HV

HL

(Note -1)

1. API 521. Guide for Pressure - Relieving & Depressuring Systems


2. Process Design Manual Flare System - Fluor Daniel
3. http://petrowiki.org/Flare_and_vent_disposal_systems

(Note - 2)

(Note - 3)

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