Ignition Systems

Europem ignition systems and pilot burners have been developed for their continuous reliable operation in harsh environments and in all weather conditions. High grade alloys are used and critical parts are mounted in protective housings to ensure the long lifetime of the equipment. Both High Energy electronic spark ignition and flame front ignition systems are offered. Flame Front Ignition (FFG) systems have been used as the workhorse of the flare industry for many years. The FFG pilot ignition line is filled with a combustible gas/air mixture, then ignited by a spark on the ignition skid to generate a flame front travelling through the ignition line up to the flare burner. This flame front subsequently ignites the pilot gas and the waste gas in the flare burner. Both manual and automatic flame front ignition systems can be offered. High Energy Electronic spark ignition uses a high voltage electric arc to ignite the combustible pilot air-gas mixture. The arc is generated at fixed intervals for a limited period of time. EP-ESPI Electronic Spark Ignition EP-FFGI Flame Front Ignition EP-CIS Combined Electronic and FFG Ignition systems can be supplied with either Manual or Automatic ignition controls, or a combination of both. For safe areas and for explosion proof areas, either onshore or offshore and with retractable or non-retractable ignitor rods. Pilot Burners Pilot burners can combine one or more of the ignition systems described above and with a continuous flame to ensure that combustible waste gas mixtures are always ignited and combusted. Europem pilot burners have the following features: High Energy Ignition to ensure reliable ignition regardless of moisture levels, dirt or atmospheric conditions Ignition rod, spark plug and thermocouple are housed in the main pilot body for added protection and prevent exposure to high temperatures Made from high grade stainless steel alloys Pilot burners can be supplied with Single or Duplex Thermocouples or Thermocouples plus Ionisation detection. Self-aspirating venturi mixers or with forced draft air High temperature cable with pre-wired plug and socket connections AC or DC electronics