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Due to the complexity of flare systems it is now considered standard practice to simulate flare system to determine the capacity needed and the sizing of the flare piping system. These simulations are usually steady state (meaning they do not consider the effects of flow and pressure build-up).
But our consistent finding is that considerable capacity gains can be achieved by also studying the flare systems dynamically. Most systems we study show that the dynamic build-up of flow, pressure and composition alters the peak load on the flare system.
This can be especially useful in operating assets, when extra capacity can allow for further development of the asset without the potentially high costs of revising the flare system.
