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Guideline A-50

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The flare tip is covered by the PED, when the internal pressure exceeds 0,5 bar, in which case it is a pressure accessory.

Note 1:
A flare (or flare system) can be considered as two parts: the lower part, which essentially comprises discharge piping and the upper part, at the extremity of the piping (usually joined by a flanged connection), which is the flare tip, where the flame is ignited. In some designs a device is installed as part of the flare tip to regulate flow.

Note 2:
The discharge piping is covered by the PED (see PED Guideline A-42)