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  • Spectroscopy
  • Chemical Engineering

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  • Hydrocarbon emissions from flaring pose a significant global environmental challenge.
  • Accurate measurement of flare combustion efficiency (CE) and destruction removal efficiency (DRE) is critical for environmental regulation and mitigation efforts.
  • Current methods for assessing flare emissions face limitations, necessitating advanced remote sensing techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the capability of mid-wavelength infrared imaging Fourier transform spectrometers (MWIR IFTSs) for measuring flare CE and DRE.
  • To develop and validate a remote sensing approach for quantifying hydrocarbon emissions from industrial flares.
  • To assess the potential of MWIR IFTS technology for fenceline monitoring of flare performance.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized MWIR IFTS to capture spectrally resolved images of flare plumes.
  • Inferred species column densities and 2D velocity fields from IFTS data.
  • Combined species and velocity data to calculate mass flow rates for CE and DRE estimation.
  • Deployed the technique on laboratory vents and operational industrial flares (natural gas combustor, petrochemical refinery flare).

Main Results:

  • Successfully demonstrated the measurement of CE and DRE using MWIR IFTS on various flare types.
  • The technique allows for CE measurement without prior knowledge of fuel flow rate.
  • Analysis highlighted the technology's potential while identifying areas for future refinement to enhance reliability.

Conclusions:

  • MWIR IFTS technology shows significant promise for accurate, remote quantification of flare emissions.
  • This approach offers a valuable tool for assessing hydrocarbon emissions and improving environmental compliance in the oil and gas industry.
  • Further development is needed to establish this method as a standard for reliable flare emission monitoring.