Flare Efficiency Measurement
A new highly accurate drone-based method of measuring the destruction removal efficiency (DRE) of flares.
Sniffer drone tech enhances flare monitoring for sustainability
Developed by Explicit, the method uses a sniffer drone integrated with high performance gas and wind sensors.
Flare destruction removal efficiency plays a crucial role in reducing environmental impact. By implementing precise monitoring practices, efficiency can be enhanced to meet regulatory requirements, and take proactive steps towards sustainable environmental management.
Key benefits with Flare Efficiency Mesurement
Easy deployment over land and sea
Single-person set up
Independendency from mean wind
No interference with site operations
High accurancy and low detection limit
Validated method, patented technology
From climate gas to emissions result
Combining sensors, software and lab services in one integrated solution, Explicit provides a full ISO 17025 compliant service.
Site survey & sampling plan
Preliminary analysis of the site: identification of possible sources, risk zones, feasible flight paths etc. Organization of the campaign.
Drone set-up and data collection
Gas and wind sensors are integrated to the drone. Through an adaptive flight pattern, the drone flies a vertical wall downwind from the site of interest, collecting thousands of data points.
Preliminary and final analysis
An automatized analysis provides the pilot real-time feedback on the flight. Once the data collection is concluded, the analyst processes the data. Using the client's data, flow rate and gas concentration, the Flare Destruction Removal Efficiency assessment is created.
Emission report
A detailed emission report containing the average emission rates and flare destruction efficiency is presented to the client.
Quantification
Where Flare DRE measurements can be used
Biogas plants
Oil and gas sector
Waste water treatment plants
Visualisation of data
The flight flux density visualization is plotted on the site map, together with the average wind direction estimated during the flight (orange lines). These visualizations are presented in the emission report.
Get in touch to learn more
Our patented drone technology helps a great variety of industries and authorities across six continents to measure and document their emissions. Reach out to learn how we can assist your industry in achieving its environmental targets.