Combustion – Structural installation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Rinehart, Kenneth B (Department: 3743)
Combustion
Structural installation
C431S354000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07967600
ABSTRACT:
A flare apparatus for burning combustible gases. A flare tip unit comprises an inner member and an outer member defining an annulus therebetween. The annulus defines an annular gas passage through which combustible gas passes. Air moved by a motive force, preferably steam, passes through the inner member and a steam/air mixture exits an outlet of the inner member. The combustible gas and an air/steam mixture mixes in a premix zone between the inner member outlet and the exit opening of the outer member. The combustible gas/air/steam mixture is ignited for burning in the atmosphere above the exit opening. The flare apparatus may include a plurality of flare tip units.
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Hong Jianhui
Poe Roger L.
White Jeff William
Wilkins James
John Zink Company LLC
McAfee & Taft
Ndubizu Chuka C
Rinehart Kenneth B
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