Flare System Sizing

Flare System Sizing MCP Connector for Claude

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Sizing emergency relief flare systems using API 521 methodologies.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

This MCP server provides specialized engineering tools for sizing emergency relief flare systems. It follows API 521 methodologies to calculate critical parameters including flare stack height, tip diameter, and safe radiation distances. Users can use get_relief_profile to analyze gas properties, calculate_tip_diameter to manage exit velocities, and calculate_radiation_distance to ensure safety limits are met. The sizing_summary tool orchestrates the full workflow to provide a complete stack height recommendation based on mass flow, gas composition, and wind speed.

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4 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

calculate_tip_diameter

Determines the optimal diameter of the flare tip to manage exit velocity

calculate_radiation_distance

Finds the minimum distance from the flare tip required to meet a specific radiation safety limit

get_relief_profile

Calculates the fundamental properties of the relief stream based on mass flow and composition

sizing_summary

Performs the complete sizing orchestration to provide a final stack height recommendation

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Calculate the relief profile for a gas with 90% Methane and 10% Ethane at a mass flow of 5 kg/s.

The relief profile shows a total molecular weight of 17.2 and a heat of combustion of 50.1 MJ/kg.

What is the required tip diameter for a 10 kg/s mass flow with a max exit velocity of 0.5 m/s?

The optimal tip diameter is 1.25 meters.

Provide a full sizing summary for a 20 kg/s relief load with 100% Methane, a 15 kW/m2 radiation limit, and 5 m/s wind speed.

The recommended stack height is 35 meters with a tip diameter of 0.8 meters to maintain a safe distance for personnel.

The tool follows the API 521 methodology for pressure-relieving and depressuring systems.

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