Leading Ignition Technology
Primetake’s 12 gauge and rocket propelled flare ignition technologies have been specifically designed for use in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.
Innovation in Pyrotechnics
Working in partnership with GBA Flare Systems, Primetake’s technical team has developed an innovative pyrotechnic-based primary ignition system for oil, gas, and petrochemical applications. These systems have been implemented to great effect globally, with a particularly high concentration of systems in place on oil drilling rigs within the North Sea.
Our 12 Gauge gas flare cartridge fires a sub-calibre projectile with a sparkling tail of incandescent particles of a temperature sufficient to ignite a gas flare stack. The pellet’s trajectory is controlled by an enclosed guide tube. When the gas flare ignition cartridge exits the tube and connects with the impact plate, multiple incendiary sparks ignite the flare gas jet. Such precise technology means that the risk of human error – which remains a prominent issue with traditional shotgun flare and signal flare methods – is removed. The cartridges also incorporate additional features to further improve safety measures. In the unlikely event that the system malfunctions, cartridges become inert in under 5 seconds and cannot be lit.
Cold Flaring
Cold Flaring approaches recover and recycle flare gas, reducing emissions exponentially in comparison to continuously burning gas pilots. As the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry makes further advancements towards environmentally conscious ‘Zero Flaring’ targets, increasingly opting for cold flaring agendas, Primetake’s Starburst gas flare ignition cartridges proudly represent the next step in developments within the field.
StarBurst
The StarBurst gas flare ignition cartridge mitigates the multiple risks presented by firearms methods, lessens the negative environmental impact of traditional continuously burning gas pilots, and offers increased consistency and reliability with minimal staff training. Our rocket-propelled technologies utilise narrow pipes to deliver the cartridge to the flare tip, showering the nozzle with reliable and highly effective pyrotechnic particles.
PT1003
Projectile Weight: 4.80 grams
Case Material: Black Plastic / Brass Ferrule
Effective Range: 70 metres minimum (pistol)
Effective Range: 110 metres minimum (shotgun)
Recommended Firing Angle: 30°
Propellant Type: Black Powder
Primer Type: Shotshell Primer
12 Gauge
