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Article
Impact of Deterioration of Flare of an Offshore Oil Platform
Author(s)
Fernando B. Mainier1*, Marcone F. Reis1, Fabiano R. C. Nunes1, Annelise Zeemann2
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DOI:10.17265/2161-6221/2016.1-2.003
Affiliation(s)
1. Engineering School, Federal Fluminense University(UFF) , Niterói, Rio de Janeiro 24220-261, Brazil
2. Tecmetal Soluções Tecnológicas em Materiais Ltda, Rio de Janeiro, 22785-092, Brazil
ABSTRACT
The importance of the study of the impacts of deterioration in the flare of an offshore platform is based on the fact that the corrosion and failures of the components of the flare cause the occurrence of emergency shutdowns for maintenance, causing great economic losses. In addition, it is essential to be alerted that by operational issues of security, at all levels, the offshore rig that cannot produce oil and gas flare is not reliable; because of operating conditions, the risk of fire and explosion are inevitable. Here, potential damage conditions are identified in the structure of flare as well as in an evaluation of failures due to material cracking and degradation. Monitoring alternatives are proposed to avoid or reduce the emergency stops on the offshore platform.
KEYWORDS
Flare, corrosion, failures, offshore oil platform, shutdowns.
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