Cordova Methane Controls BurnerHawk Methane Mitigation Product Receives Patent
Cordova Methane Controls is pleased to announce BurnerHawk, its latest methane mitigation technology, has been granted a patent. BurnerHawk, released earlier this year, is an emissions control product that assists operators in preventing major methane releases. The system recognizes when a pilot flame is extinguished and uses pneumatic principles to shut off the gas supply to both the pilot and main burner, preventing what could easily be a major methane release event. The system is ideal for legacy wells without a Burner Management System (BMS) and requires no solar, grid power or electronics to operate. BurnerHawk is capable of providing an alarm status that can assist in process flow shut down. With only a 1-hour installation, BurnerHawk is a quick and effective solution for operators.
The newly awarded patent underscores BurnerHawk’s innovative design, distinguishing it from other emissions control solutions on the market. Its design makes it ideal for remote and weather-prone locations, with the capability to trigger alarm status and shutdown in production equipment.
As colder weather approaches, pilot flames become more susceptible to harsh weather, causing pilot flame and main burner loss due to plugged or frozen pilot orifices, wind or other factors. While the BurnerHawk is not designed to relight the burner, it plays a critical role in preventing methane emissions when an extinguished pilot is not detected and restarted promptly. If the pilot flame goes out, BurnerHawk automatically closes both the pilot and main burner supply, stopping raw from flowing out of the stack. It continuously monitors the pilot and main burner on production equipment to ensure proper operation. Without such monitoring, a lost flame can leave the pilot and main burner valve open, allowing unburned methane to escape into the atmosphere for days or weeks until personnel identify and address the issue, creating a major methane release.
Cordova Methane Controls provides economical emission solutions to the energy industry. Our products reduce emissions from the production process and enable E&P companies in the United States and Canada to meet regulatory requirements and environmental goals. Our team of industry veterans has decades of experience designing, engineering and manufacturing solutions for the energy industry. Follow Cordova Methane Controls on LinkedIn and Facebook and visit wordpress-1613323-6349015.cloudwaysapps.com to learn more.
