TEP-A350-03 FLARE STACK HANDBOOK VERSION 1.0
This handbook presents a systematic approach to flare-stack systems used for the controlled disposal and combustion of relief and depressurization gases. It covers system selection, relief-load definition, flare-header hydraulics, knockout drums, seal systems, stack configuration, radiation, dispersion, pilot and ignition systems, flare tips, assist utilities, smoke control, noise, materials, structural design, piping stress, instrumentation, electrical interfaces, hazardous-area requirements and functional safety. Project execution topics include design deliverables, technical bid evaluation, vendor data, material traceability, welding, NDE, fabrication, transport, erection, construction inspection, pre-commissioning, start-up and performance acceptance. Operating topics include monitoring, troubleshooting, emissions reporting, inspection, maintenance, reliability and management of change. The handbook contains worked screening calculations and controlled templates for datasheets, material specifications, vendor document registers, inspection and test plans, shop inspection, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, HAZOP and industrial-sector applications. The objective is to improve technical consistency, interdisciplinary coordination, traceability and safe decision-making across the flare-system lifecycle.