Features:

• Constant pilot for positive ignition, 24 hrs/day
• Extremely fuel efficient compared to other pilot systems on the market. Consider the quick pay back with Tornado™ systems
• Totally retractable to allow easy future inspection and servicing of pilot or thermocouples from ground level without cranes, unlike other weld-on systems that are fixed at the tip
• Ceramic pilot nozzle minimizes nozzle breakdown (listed in options)
• Successfully tested for winds in excess of 200 mph by University of Calgary Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Proven reliability in most adverse and windy conditions
• Backed by proven performance and service
• Satisfaction Guaranteed

Models:
Tornado™ Technologies offers systems or Flare Stacks, Flare Pits, Burner Tubes, and Off-shore Booms. These systems may be equipped with the unique Tornado™ Pilot Monitoring and Relite (TPMR) which will relight the pilot once every second until a steady burn is achieved.

Stack Ignitor:
TSI-3    Propane    1 gallon/24 hrs.
TSI-4    Fuel Gas     6 scfh/1.2 gallons of propane in 24 hrs.
TSI-6    Fuel Gas     20 scfh

Pit Ignitor
TPI-3    Propane    1 gallon/24 hrs.
TPI-4    Fuel Gas     6 scfh
TPI-6    Fuel Gas     20 scfh

Burner Tube Pilot
TBTP-3     Propane     1 gallon/24 hrs.
TBTP-4     Fuel Gas    6 scfh
TBTP-6     Fuel Gas    20 scfh

PLUS Pilot
TPP-8    Fuel Gas     95 scfh
The Tornado™ PLUS Pilot is designed for economical weld-on applications to supply a large dimension flame. Fuel consumption is approximately one-third of competitive windproof pilots. May be used for oil batteries, gas wells, etc. (Mounting bracket included)

Options:
TCER - Tornado™ Continuous Electronic Re-ignition
TM - Manual Relight
TPMR - Tornado™ Pilot Monitoring and relite
TRI - Tornado™ remote ignition
U.V. - Pilot monitoring and relite
TPM - Tornado™ pilot monitoring
C.N. - Ceramic Nozzles for your very corrosive conditions (conditions that quickly break down S.S. nozzles)

Stack Ignitors:
Tornado™ Flare Stack Ignitors are designed with economy, reliability and serviceability in mind. Some of the Tornado™ advantages are:

• An ignitor head which is retractable to ground level for easy manual ignition of the pilot, eliminating the need for flare guns and shot tubes, and also allowing easy access for servicing
• A simple, rugged design which is effective, reliable, easily repaired, and is economical to purchase, install, operate, and maintain.

Pilot Options:
Pilot Monitoring and Relite: This option consists of a Type K thermocouple housed in a thermo well which is positioned in the pilot to monitor pilot status. If a pilot outage occurs, the thermocouple sends a signal to a controller unit positioned by the stack or in the control room. This signal tells the relite device, mounted on the back side of the retractable pilot, to relight the pilot until the controller is satisfied that a stable pilot has been established. After establishing a pilot, the system returns to a normal operating mode. Options such as alarm contacts (wet or dry), and timed delay are available. Models are available in 12V, 12V solar, and 110V with battery backup (generally used in permanent plant locations where flare does not burn continuously, but the pilot does).

TCER: The continuous electronic re-ignition option consists of a high energy spark generator powered by a selection of power inputs. This spark generator is set to send intermittent high voltage arcs every 40 seconds for 1 1/2 across. This then lights the premixed pilot fuel internally, where it is protected and clean. Using this method insures that there is no delay in lighting the pilot if it should go out. Other manufacturers systems have to premix a flame front generator, and fire it. If the fireball doesn’t make it to the pilot, it has to try again, taking excessive time.

U.V. Flare Stack Monitoring: The U.V. monitoring device, instead of having a thermocouple monitoring the pilot, has a detecting eye that is mounted on a post at ground level, back away from the stack. The detecting eye is pointed at the flare stack tip where the burning flare gas sends off U.V. rays. If the flare goes out, the detecting eye sends a signal to the controller and tells the the relite device, mounted on the backside of the retractable pilot, to relight the stack. Once the stack is relit, the detecting eye detects the U.V. rays, and the system returns to normal standby condition. Models are available in 12V, 12V solar, and 110V with battery backup (generally used in locations where the flare is burning continuously).

Remote Ignition: This remote ignition option is to be used where continuous pilot is not required, but the flare stack ignited intermittently from a remote location. To operate the system, you simply turn on the fuel to the pilot and relite device, and push the ignition button. The relite device, on the backside of the pilot, will relight the pilot for as long as you hold in the ignition button. Manual Remote Electronic Systems are also available. Models are available in 12V off of truck battery, 12V solar, or 110V A.C.

The above options can be used on flare pits and heating system burners as well. For technical information, please contact Advanced Rupture Disk Technology.

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