{"id":920,"date":"2025-09-17T19:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T19:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apex-oilfield.com\/?post_type=service&p=920"},"modified":"2025-09-17T19:00:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T19:00:45","slug":"u-shaped-burner","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/apex-oilfield.com\/?service=u-shaped-burner","title":{"rendered":"U-Shaped Burner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Booms are used to extend the crude oil burner and gas flare a set distance from an installation to allow the produced hydrocarbons to be flared safely and move the radiated heat away from the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The boom is a portable U-shaped truss assembly. The kingpost attaches to the rig structure and is braced with three tie-back struts. Vertical suspension cables and horizontal wind-stay cables support the boom, so a rig crane is not needed for support. The length of the boom depends on the anticipated flow rates and the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By using a boom, operators can avoid exposing property and personnel to excessive heat radiation levels from the combustion process. The U-shaped configuration helps provide added security for personnel using the boom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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U-Shaped Burner Boom<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Features and Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Modular Design:<\/strong> Available in 60 ft, 90 ft, and 120 ft lengths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Easy Upgrades:<\/strong> Modular design allows easy upgrade from 60 ft to 90 ft or 120 ft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lightweight Structure:<\/strong> Reduces crane capacity requirements and simplifies installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Efficient Attachment:<\/strong> A boom attachment point at the kingpost easily accepts the boom into a U-shaped slot, reducing and simplifying installation time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Reduced Congestion:<\/strong> Integral air, water, and vent lines reduce weight and piping congestion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Added Safety:<\/strong> Protected walkway provides added safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Operation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Booms are typically installed on either side of an offshore rig. The well test piping typically includes a manifold to divert flow to the downwind side for safe operation. In addition to the oil and gas lines, there are water, air, vent, and pilot gas lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    <\/strong>U-Shaped<\/strong> <\/strong>Burner<\/strong> <\/strong>Boom<\/strong> <\/strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Boom<\/strong> <\/strong>Length<\/strong> <\/strong>ft.<\/strong> <\/strong>(m)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>60 (18.3)<\/td>90 (27.4)<\/td>120 (36.6)<\/td><\/tr>
    Boom<\/strong> <\/strong>Weight<\/strong> <\/strong>lb.<\/strong> <\/strong>(kg)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>7,674 (3481)<\/td>11,511 (5221)<\/td>15,348 (6962)<\/td><\/tr>
    Design<\/strong> <\/strong>Load<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Type<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Line<\/strong> <\/strong>Size<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Normal<\/strong> <\/strong>Pressure<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    1000 lb. Burner<\/td>Oil<\/td>3″ Sch 80<\/td>1,440 psi<\/td><\/tr>
    100 mph Wind<\/td>Gas Flare<\/td>4″ Sch 80<\/td>995 psi<\/td><\/tr>
    1 G Vertical Load<\/td>Vent (2)<\/td>4″ Sch 80<\/td>to Atmosphere<\/td><\/tr>
    1\/2 G Transverse Load<\/td>Water<\/td>3″ Sch 80<\/td>525 psi<\/td><\/tr>
     <\/td>Spare (2)<\/td>3″ Sch 80<\/td>to Atmosphere<\/td><\/tr>
     <\/td>Air<\/td>3″ Sch 80<\/td>150 psi<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

     <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Design Codes Used in Construction for Piping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • ANSI B31.3<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • NACE MR-01-75<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Transportation skid included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Other sizes, configurations, and pressure ratings are available to meet most applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Note:<\/strong> These ratings are guidelines only. For more information, contact your local Apex Petroleum Services representative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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