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ECD

 
 

|From left to right: A prototype ECD under test; ECD 3D model; ECD assembly and the burners and blower internal to the device|

 

Enclosed Combustion Device (ECD)

ECD's are a specialized type of flare used to destruct HC vapors that vent from processing, storage, and transfer of HC liquids at well sites and transfer facilities. Motive developed with air-assisted ECD for Total Destruction Products, LLC. The system passed all EPA test requirements on first test and is in production. Patents are pending on the novel design aspects of the ECD.

New-technology combustor developed and manufactured by Total Destruction Products, LLC to meet Quad O standards under real-world operating conditions, including:

  • Varying flow rates within design limits

  • Fuel gas pressure spikes and flow transients

  • Changing ambient conditions

  • Varying fuel gas composition

Meets EPA CFR Title 40, Part 60, Subpart 0000 emission standards for vent gases from production, storage, and custody transfer at well sites with 99.99% or better VOC destruction and no visible smoke

Specifications and Features:

  • Rated Flow Rates:  10 MCF/day to 205 MCF/day (with EPA certification gas)

  • Flow Turndown Ratio:  20:1

  • Fuel Gas Supply Pressure:  0.5 inH2O to 18 inH2O

  • Fuel Gas Composition (HHV):  800 BTU/cf to 2500 BTU/cf

  • Physical:  Ø6.2 ft x 21.8 ft tall, approx. 9000 lbs

  • 480V, 3Φ, 10 amp service required (8 hp)

  • Flame arrestor and flashback protection

  • Pilot flame ignitors and monitoring (autonomous operation)

  • Staged burner control for high destruction efficiency at increased flow turndown (autonomous operation)

  • Dual fuel gas inlets for multi-source capability

  • Designed for long-term reliability and serviceability

Electronically Controlled Operation:

  • Microprocessor-controlled combustion burners

  • Automatic and continuous control of fuel-air ratio for maximum destruction efficiency, low emissions, and smoke-free burn

  • Variable-speed air blower provides a calibrated mass of air to burners to assure efficient, clean, and complete combustion

  • Sensors provide information on fuel pressure/temperature, air pressure/temperature, fuel-air ratio, combustion temperatures, and blower speed

  • User-friendly interface panel to control and monitor system operation, telemetry available for remote monitoring

  • Self diagnostics to monitor system operation and provide guidance to service technician