APPLICATION NOTE FLAREPRO PROCESS MASS SPECTROMETER Fast, Accurate Determination of Flare Gas Heat Value by Process Mass Spectrometry New rules for flare stack combustion from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) include additional monitoring and analysis requirements that make it necessary for refinery operators to quickly and accurately determine the heat values of flare stack gases. Determining the heating values of vent gas is important, because sufficient combustible material must be continuously present to achieve high combustion efficiencies. To assist refiners in making that determination, AMETEK Process Instruments has developed the Dycor FlarePro quadrupole process mass spectrometer. changing flare gas streams. Field testing has shown that the FlarePro mass spectrometer offers more detailed and relevant data faster than gas chromatography and provides BTU numbers that are equivalent to those provided by a calorimeter, but with greater specificity. Note: The calibration for EPA recommended method in 40 CFR 63.671 (e)(2)(ii) is the included standard calibration for the application. Additional components may be added to the calibration matrix. Please consult the factory with any additional calibration questions. The FlarePro provides fast and accurate BTU content measurement, even when confronted with widely The Dycor FlarePro quadropole process mass spectrometer New EPA rules cover flare stack combustion To find out more or request a quote visit our website _PRO-129_FlarePro Process Mass Spectrometer - A-0519_AW.indd 1

The AMETEK FlarePro quadrupole process mass spectrometer is used for this application. The instrument has the following specifications: • Stainless-steel enclosure with 24 in. footprint (general purpose or C1, D2 area classification) • 1 to 100 AMU mass range (1-200 optional) • 16 valve inlet system • Dual electron multiplier/ Faraday plate detector (10 ppm to 100% detection) • TEC Cooling • Process 2000 software for method creation and auto-calibration • Modular design for ease of servicing • Low maintenance • Modbus/OPC Communications Based on real, field stream data and using the modified...