ZEECO® ZIP™ System

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On Demand Flare Ignition System

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April 2 2025

The Zirconium Instant Pressurized (ZIP™) ballistic Ignition System utilizes a compressed nitrogen launching system to propel zirconium-filled pellets through a guide tube to the flare tip. Upon exiting the guide tube at a high velocity, the pellet impacts a striker plate, showering the flare tip exit with sparks and igniting the flare gas stream. Because Zeeco high-pressure pellets require a minimum impact velocity for ignition and have no internal explosive materials, they will not detonate if dropped during loading or fragment collecting – creating a safer alternative to low-pressure systems on the market. Pellets are regularly tested to ensure safety, reliability, and quality. To reduce maintenance and provide a reliable spark, all electronics and movable parts are mounted in the launching cabinet located a considerable distance away from the flare tip.

Pros & Limitations
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Automatic ignition sequence can be integrated with flare system. Providing an ignition source upon flaring demand.
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Customer DCS integration with provides system status monitoring and ensures readiness upon demand.
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Can be applied to all flare types (onshore, offshore, burn pits)
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All moving and electronic components are located in accessible location, in case of maintenance.
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High integrity self contained enclosure for launching system
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Integrated safety interlocks prevent unsuccessful launching attempts.
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Ignition pellets are inherently safe requiring a minimum impact velocity to ignite making them safe to store and handle for operators.
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The system can be used to remove the need for continuously burning flare pilots thus reducing the daily CO2 emissions associated with operating the flare pilot.
Specification
Specification Title Specification Description
Local Requirements
Equipment can meet local requirements such as NORSOK, INMETRO, ASME ect.
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Equipment meets the essential safety requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive
Hazardous Area Specification
ATEX - 95 (94/9/EC)
IECEx 60079

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Zeeco Europe Ltd, located in Rultand, UK is the European Headquarters of Zeeco. Responsible for supporting our customers in the EMEAR region.

Founded in 1979, Zeeco has steadily become the world leader in designing and manufacturing advanced combustion and environmental solutions. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, Zeeco is a privately held business with more than 2,500 employees and 30+ global locations.

The company executes 10,000+ projects yearly for refining, production, petrochemical, LNG, power, pharmaceutical, biogas, and other industries. ZEECO® products and solutions include ultra-low-NOx burners, flare systems, thermal oxidizers, vapor control, rentals, aftermarket solutions, global field services, and combustion electronics. Zeeco’s comprehensive offering helps customers reduce emissions, optimize processes, and maximize operating efficiency while meeting global environmental compliance requirements.

Zeeco also operates the world’s largest combustion research and test facility and a manufacturing facility on a 250-acre campus at its Global Technology Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA.

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