Williamson Flare Monitor

Infrared Sensors & pyrometers for Monitoring Smokeless Flares, Pilots, and Flame Intensity

Monitor smokeless flare combustion efficiency to maximize destruction of hazardous VOCs and assure smoke-free operation.

Smokeless flares incinerate flammable hazardous vent gas with the assistance of supplemental high-velocity air or steam to prevent the formation of soot or smoke. Excessive injection of air or steam reduces combustion efficiency resulting in the release of hazardous VOC gasses while inadequate injection of air or steam results in the formation of undesirable soot and smoke. Although modern flares are designed for high flow rates associated with an emergency condition, they most commonly operate at high-turn-down, low-flow rates, making it challenging for the flare to operate at optimal combustion efficiency.

Pilot Monitor (PM)

Monitor flare pilot flame to ensure proper incineration of flammable vent gasses.

Flammable vent gasses are ignited by a pilot flame when released into the atmosphere by refineries, natural gas processing plants, and petrochemical plants. The proper incineration of these gasses is a critical safety and environmental concern. Therefore, it is essential to confirm that the pilot is lit at all times. Monitoring via a thermocouple is common, however failures frequently occur and replacements can require costly process shutdowns. Remote sensing IR technology (PM) is the superior alternative.

Flame Intensity (FM)

Monitor the size and intensity of flames, confirm flare ignition and monitor flame radiation emissions.

Williamson Flame Intensity Monitors (FI) are the single-wavelength sensors of choice for a variety of flare applications where the more sophisticated dual-wavelength flare products are not appropriate or are not required.