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.

Drone set-up and data collection

Gas and wind sensors are integrated to the drone. Through an adaptive flight pattern, the drone flights 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 feedbacks on the flight. Once the data collection is concluded, the analyst processes the data.

Emission report

A detailed emission report containing the average emission rates and flare destruction efficiency is presented to the client.

Quantification

Data are collected downwind from the site of interest, so that the emission plume is entirely intercepted by the drone. Because both gas and wind data are closely correlated in time and space, Explicit is able to accurately calculate the net emission rate (kg/h) across the inspected area for both CO₂ and methane and thereby calculate the DRE.

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.