Providing the scale, scope andknowledge in flare metering to meet

MACT RSR 63.670
regulations

Already the global leader in flare measurement with more than
5,000 installations, Panametrics has raised the bar again with a totalsolutions package for understanding, defining, implementing andsupporting the stringent requirements of Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)
Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk (RSR) Part 63.670
Passed by the EPA in December 2015, the MACT RSR 63.670 extends and strengthens the rules governing stationary emission
sources in petroleum refineries. These rules require refineries to be in full compliance by January 30, 2019 and apply to all
sources regardless of age. The rules apply primarily to flow measurement and flare burn efficiency and include the following
key provisions:• All flares must be operated with a pilot flame present at all
times when regulated material is routed to the flare.
• All flares must specify the design capacity and operate withno visible emissions except a total of five minutes during any
two consecutive hours.
• All flares must have a flow measurement accuracy of ±20%from 0.1 ft/sec to 1 ft/sec and ±5% for flows greater than 1 ft/sec.
• Flare tip velocities may not exceed 400 ft/sec, and flare tipvelocity is subject to limitations based on BTU content.

2• Flares must maintain a minimum combustion zone Net
Heating Value of 270 BTU/scf based on 15 minute time
block averages.
• Additionally, if steam or air assist is used, the operator mustmonitor the flows of these gases to measure and report thedilution in the combustion zone and keep it above 22 BTU/ft2.
• Flares will need to control, maintain, and demonstrate 96.5%
combustion efficiency or 98% destruction efficiency.

30 years of proven and reliable
flare gas flow measurement solutions
Panametrics scale and scope make us much more than a MACT RSR 63.670
compliance consultant. We supply the meters, sensors, valves and in-depth
application knowledge in flare flow metering to be your trusted partner.

Complete ultrasonic flow metering system
The T17 flare transducer provides high measurement
resolution and accuracy. When combined with thePanametrics DigitalFlowTM XGF868i or DigitalFlowTM GF868
flow meter, the result is a complete ultrasonic flow meteringsystem for flare gas applications.

Measure the mass flow of steamwith integrated steam tables
Panametrics DigitalFlowTM XGS868i steam flow meter
combines accuracy, wide rangeability, and ease ofinstallation for pipe sizes from 3 to 60 inches.

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flare.IQ

Steamflare.IQ

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FuelGasMeasure the mass flow of natural gas
with integrated compression tables

Plug-and-play solution to meet
MACT RSR 63.670 compliance

Panametrics PanaFlow process gas flow meters are
specifically designed for low pressure gas flow measurement,have wide rangeability, and accommodate pipe sizes from
2 to 24 inches.

MACT RSR 63.670 requires strict control of the flare to ensure
proper combustion. To achieve this, simply connect flare.IQ
to your DCS, provide the meter flow rates, and the flare BTU
measurement. flare.IQ performs all required calculations
and delivers the recommended flow rates for steam,
supplemental/make-up gas and air to your DCS system toensure compliance, leaving you only having to “tune” yourcontrol loop.

3At your service
In addition to being a market leader in providing flare metering solutions,
Panametrics offers expert service support available at the right level to meetcustomer needs.
Flare system site assessment
In conjunction with your local field team, a qualified
service engineer will aid in the evaluation and feasibilityof upgrading all assets related to the flare for compliancewith the environmental standards of MACT RSR 63.670. Our
comprehensive study identifies all requirements for flow
measurement of flare gas, air, steam and supplemental/
make-up gas, line sizing, BTU measurement, control valves,and sensors. A detailed report identifies potential complianceissues, recommends upgrades, and provides an outline ofassociated costs.

Equipment installation and start-up
Upon completion of the engineering study, service engineers
provide equipment installation and commissioning support;
including flow meter verification testing, zero flow verification,and mechanical inspection and installation support for
proper location of the valves, meters, and sensors.

Ongoing field site support services
Training is an essential part of keeping your flare related
assets working properly and is a requirement on someequipment as part of MACT RSR 63.670 compliance.
Panametrics offers flare-related support to address
service and maintenance requirements including annual
verifications, prioritized service response, and technicalsupport. Our cloud-based portal tracks services and acts
as a permanent service record, while advanced diagnostics
monitor your assets 24/7 to provide high reliability andutilization rates.

Save money and increase your flare flow
meter uptime.
Meet your daily operational flare flow meter needs while
assuring environmental peace of mind with the Panametrics
comprehensive, fixed-price service solution. The Plus andPremium FlareCare SSA packages provide enhancedplanning, resouce scheduling, and asset management.

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