Bill,
I am not aware of any significant thrust loads from the startup or operation of a gas flare. The operational pressures are low. The thrust from ignition is minimal. A petrochemical blast from a vapor cloud in the general area could create some unintended loads. A deflagration load can approach about 4 psi.
I presume you are designing to STS 1?
Regards, Harold Sprague
I am not aware of any significant thrust loads from the startup or operation of a gas flare. The operational pressures are low. The thrust from ignition is minimal. A petrochemical blast from a vapor cloud in the general area could create some unintended loads. A deflagration load can approach about 4 psi.
I presume you are designing to STS 1?
Regards, Harold Sprague
> Subject: Flare and Degassing Stacks
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> Is the startup and/or continuing operation of gas flares accompanied by any significant thrust that the designer of a foundation for such might find significant?
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