Scope of Work
Caldera Engineering Consultants executed a comprehensive redesign of the low-pressure flare header system serving multiple gas processing trains.
The scope included dynamic hydraulic simulations, flare backpressure analysis, knockout drum reconfiguration, and system optimization to improve flare efficiency, operational safety, and regulatory compliance.
Services Provided
- Flare header hydraulic simulation and dynamic modeling
- Knockout drum sizing, layout refinement, and equipment specification
- Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) backpressure assessment
- Compliance evaluation aligned with API 521 standards
Disciplines Involved
Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering
Key Outcomes
- Flare backpressure reduced by 40%, enhancing operational stability
- Flare gas handling capacity increased by 20%
- Full alignment with API standards and environmental compliance requirements
