摘要 |
A method and apparatus for igniting a gas flare includes a housing ( 12, 112 ) and at least one flow passage ( 14, 120 ) extending through the housing ( 12, 112 ). A body ( 16, 124 ) made from a heat conducting material in communication with the at least one flow passage ( 14, 120 ). A heating element ( 18, 126 ) embedded in the body ( 16, 124 ) maintains the body ( 16, 124 ) at a temperature above an ignition temperature of a combustible mixture of combustion air and combustible gases. The combustible mixture passing along the at least one flow passage ( 14, 120 ) is ignited immediately upon coming in contact with the body ( 16, 124 ). The apparatus can be a separate from the gas flare or can be incorporated into the construction of the gas flare.
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