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Flare Boom Pilot Ignition System

Delivering the most reliable pilot ignition system for you

A flare ignition system must reliably deliver ignition energy from the control point to the pilot under the environmental and hazardous-area conditions of the installation. SMEC supports engineered ignition packages including ignition points, HEA cards/tips, HV cables, pilot interfaces, hazardous-area junction/control panels, field stations and commissioning.

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01Overview

About the Flare Boom Pilot Ignition System

Standards and specifications

Standard Energy: 12 Joules
Spark Rate Per Second: > 5 Sparks
Input Voltage: 110 or 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Duty Cycle: 15 Mins On & 15 Mins Off (1:1)
Maximum Current: 5 Amps

01Why SMEC?

High Energy Ignition
Natural Draft Pilot
Compact Design
Cost Effective
MOC SS316
High Temperature Resistance Steel Braided Cables
Explosion Proof
Stainless Steel Panels
Longer Life
Easy Maintenance
Insensitive to Moisture & Dirt Easy Retrofit
Optional Flame Monitoring AC and DC Input
Options Cable Length Up to 150 Meters

02Engineering detail

Engineering detail

Reliable Pilot Ignition Begins with the Entire Ignition Circuit

A flare pilot ignition package must be engineered around the pilot arrangement, ignition energy, cable routing, environmental exposure and safe operating procedure. SMEC's scope can include ignition controls, field junction boxes, high-voltage cables and status interfaces as specified.

Technical scope / product architecture

Multiple ignition-point architecture as project-defined
HEA cards/tips
High-voltage ignition cables
Pilot interfaces
Ex-proof SS316 junction/control panels where specified
Hazardous-area glands/terminals to approved project requirements
Local pushbutton/field station
FAT, installation and commissioning

What SMEC adds

Engineering, interface definition, panel/package build, software/configuration where applicable, FAT, site installation support, SAT/commissioning and lifecycle support.

How it works

Ignition path — An ignition control panel energises pilot ignition devices through specified cables, field junction boxes and ignition hardware.

Pilot arrangement — Pilot count, tip arrangement, distance and environmental exposure influence the ignition architecture.

Feedback — Flame proving or ignition status indication is specified separately from the act of generating a spark.

Field installation — HV insulation, earthing, Ex-rated equipment and safe test procedures are essential for offshore and process-area installations.

Key components

Ignition control panel. Panel layout, ingress protection, segregation, component selection and service clearance follow the installation environment, load schedule and maintenance requirements.

Ignition cards. The ignition cards is selected for the equipment, operating duty and site conditions.

Pilot igniters and tips. Pilot ignition depends on the complete circuit: ignition energy, electrodes, high-voltage cable condition, earthing and the site operating procedure.

High-voltage cable interfaces. The high-voltage cable interfaces is selected for the equipment, operating duty and site conditions.

Field junction boxes. The field junction boxes is selected for the equipment, operating duty and site conditions.

Pushbutton stations. The pushbutton stations is selected for the equipment, operating duty and site conditions.

Status feedback. The status feedback is selected for the equipment, operating duty and site conditions.

Hazardous-area equipment. The hazardous-area equipment is selected for the equipment, operating duty and site conditions.

Upgrades & retrofits

Replace ignition cards, HV cabling and field junction boxes as needed.

Add pilot points or local/remote initiation stations to an approved sequence.

Introduce flame status feedback where supported by the pilot arrangement.

Retrofit scope depends on existing OEM interfaces, component condition, available space, shutdown windows and the approval basis of any safety-related functions.

Applications

Offshore platforms
Well testing
Production facilities
Refineries

Testing & documentation

Relevant IEC, ISO, API, classification-society, hazardous-area or functional-safety requirements must be selected according to the specific system and installation. Where applicable, the project package may include electrical drawings, GA layouts, datasheets, I/O schedules, cause-and-effect, communication lists, inspection records, FAT/SAT procedures, calibration records and as-built documents. No unverified compliance certification is claimed here.

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Common questions

Can Flare Pilot Ignition System be supplied for new build, retrofit or replacement?

The lifecycle route depends on the installed base, condition, interfaces, obsolescence and project requirements. SMEC can assess new-build, retrofit, repair or replacement scope where technically valid.

Can existing field wiring or interfaces be retained?

Possibly. Retention depends on survey findings, condition, ratings, compatibility, safety requirements, documentation and the cutover strategy.

What information is required for quotation?

Send the make/model or required specification, datasheets, drawings, ratings, interfaces, fault details where applicable, site location and required date or shutdown/mobilization window.

Can an old ignition panel be replaced while retaining pilot hardware?

Sometimes, after compatibility and condition checks.

Is flame detection included?

It can be specified as an interface or package element, but must be explicitly defined.

What should the RFQ include?

Pilot count, existing ignition arrangement, drawings, hazardous-area rating and site conditions.

Send the requirement

Send the available drawings, specification, make and model, site and required date. An engineer reviews the scope and replies.

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