DP [pipe diameter]

=
=

48.00
1.22

inch
m

DV [vessel diameter]

=
=
=

2 x DP
96.00
2.44

inch
m

HV [vapor space height]

(Note - 2)

135.37
3.44

inch
m

HL [water seal height]

=
=

3.00
0.29

m
bar

HS [water seal depth]

= min 0.30 m
=
11.81
inch
= 6 ~ 10 inch water column depth
=
6.00
inch
=
10.00
inch
=
11.81
inch
=
0.30
m
=
0.03
bar

(Note - 2)

= 0. 3 meter or 0.25 x DP
=
0.30
m
=
11.81
inch
=
12.00
inch
=
12.00
inch
=
0.30
m

(Note - 2)

HS

HSSELECTED

HD [dip leg cleareance]

HDSELECTED

Conclusion :
1. Vessel Diameter
2. Vessel Height
3. Ratio Height to Diameter
4. Seal Drum Press. Drop

=
=
=
=

2.44
4.04
1.66
0.03

meter
meter
bar

Note :
WATER TO
DISPOSAL

(Note -1)

=
=

NLL

HD

= (0.5 ~ 1) x DP or min 3 feet

=
24.00
inch
=
48.00
inch
= min 3.00 ft
=
36.00
inch
= 0.5 x DV or 2 x DP + 1
=
48.00
inch
=
135.37
inch

HVSELECTED

HV

HL

(Note -1)

1. API 521. Guide for Pressure - Relieving & Depressuring Systems

2. Process Design Manual Flare System - Fluor Daniel
3. http://petrowiki.org/Flare_and_vent_disposal_systems

(Note - 2)

(Note - 3)