What is the function of the accident cooler in a hydrogen production plant?
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There are several vent and safety valves that pass through an accident cooler before venting to the buffer tank; what is its main purpose?
Used for liquid separation; liquid in the flare gas can cause a rain of flames at the flare
High-temperature gas emissions need to be cooled before being sent to the vent tank; different design firms have different practices – some install high-temperature vent pipes while others do not. However, if one does use such a cooler, its energy consumption will be high, as the amount of water used for cooling must be maintained continuously, whether or not an accident occurs.
High-temperature gas emissions need to be cooled before being sent to the vent tank
I’m asking why it needs to be cooled before being discharged
The temperature is too high, causing an explosion; cooling it down can reduce the pressure a bit, thereby minimizing the impact
Prevent liquid from reaching the flare! The torch turned into a rain of flames
Used to prevent liquid from reaching the torch outlet during separation
I think the same way; explosions and such are impossible
Pressure reduction, cooling, gas-liquid separation. Additionally, the flare system is generally designed for normal temperature conditions, presumably to reduce the risk of thermal deformation damage. This is just my humble opinion; I welcome any corrections. Thank you.