Does anyone know of a study similar to the one on permanent flare installations in the Niger Delta studied by Shell's Thornton Research Center at the turn of the century, reported in SPE 61025.
I am looking for an update on Combustion Efficiency Measurements, specifically for temporary flare stacks as I am hearing lots of conflicting statements that appear unsubstantiated by data available in the public domain (albeit with a half-hearted search).
Specifically, if an OPCO has to blow down a line to clear a hydrate plug or for maintenance operations, is an enclosed mobile incinerator the only option for keeping methane emissions in the ALARP range; or are their weather conditions in which the more readily available portable flare stack used for well testing would suffice?
It would also be great if those with in depth knowledge on flaring combustion efficiency measurements and performance could add some additional material to the Emissions from Oil & Gas Operations section in PetroWiki, and especially to the "Noteworthy Papers" section near the end. (https://petrowiki.spe.org/Emissions_from_oil_and_gas_production_operations)
Thanks
Bob