Argo News - November 2006

Flare Refurbishments (all OEM Flares)

This has seen strong growth mostly driven by the associated cost savings, but also more design improvements being incorporated to squeeze that extra year or two from the original equipment. These improvements include material changes as well as flare tip design modifications to substantially reduce the heat effects on certain flare types.

New Flare Tips

Argo flare Services have seen a steady growth in the supply of new flare tips and vents. Last year we designed and fabricated a new HP/LP flare for the Norwegian Sector in 800H in a record time of 6 weeks.

Fly-By Helicopter Aerial Flare Photographic Surveys

Helicopter Flare Surveys have proved to be very popular. A sharp increase has been seen in its use for Pre-TAR planning, allowing work scopes and replacement equipment to be accurately scheduled.

We have also noticed that operators are increasingly making use of Argo's fly-by service to inspect the flare deck covering (Flare Radiation Shielding) as well as the Flare Boom (or Flare Tower) Structure.

Our photographer, (David Gold) has also been requested to take a few "Long Shots" of Offshore Installations, as those held in archive are often old and dated. This can all be achieved with excellent resolution on the same Fly-By as that of the Flare Tip Survey.

For some typical photographs obtained during Fly-By inspections please refer to our Flare Photograph Gallerypage.

For more information please Visit our Aerial Inspection Survey page.

Flare Deck Radiation Shielding

Argo flares received orders for 4 complete sets of radiation panels and heat shield for separate UK sector offshore installations. Two installed this year by means of helicopter lift, and the remaining due for delivery next year.

For further information please contact us, and see our flare deck page.

Offshore Flare Inspections

Intrusive (Hands-on) flare inspections were low over the 2005 season.  Mostly due to operators deferring their TAR's to 2006.

Onshore Site Services

Site Services has been on the increase, Changing out Flares, and Guy-Wire Tensioning, with a total of 7 weeks spent on site in Kazakhstan alone. (See above photograph).

Flare Process Studies

Have seen a steady increase, these include both client office based design reviews, as well as some offshore flare testing.

Within our Flare Photograph Gallery there is a most spectacular photograph of a high-pressure (HP) Coanda Flare being tested at high pressures last year, you will also find a short video clip.

Flare and Ignition System Spares

Again this area of the business has shown a consistent growth, with a wider selection of spares becoming available over time.

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