Knock-out Drum

Liquid Seal Drums, Ultimate Flashback Prevention for Flare Safety

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Knock-out drum used to separate liquid droplets from gas streams before downstream equipment

Overview

CRA’s Knock-out Drums are engineered to protect flare systems by efficiently separating and collecting entrained liquids—such as hydrocarbons, condensate, and water from relief gases before they reach the flare tip. Installed upstream of the flare stack, these vessels prevent liquid carryover, flame instability, and hazardous “flaming rain.” Designed for high vapor flow rates and harsh industrial service, CRA knock-out drums deliver reliable liquid handling, reduced system upsets, and long-term operational safety.

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Key Benefits

Here’s how they keep your operations safe, efficient, and

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Effective Liquid Separation

Removes entrained liquids from relief gases to prevent carryover into the flare stack.

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Enhanced Flare Safety

Reduces risks of flame extinguishment, irregular combustion, and flaming rain events.

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Optimized for High Vapor Loads

Engineered for large, transient relief flows common in emergency and upset conditions.

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Flexible Mechanical Design

Available in horizontal or vertical configurations to suit plot space and flow regimes.

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Seamless System Integration

Compatible with liquid seal drums, flare gas recovery units, and downstream flare hardware.

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The CRA Edge

With decades of flare system expertise, CRA goes beyond equipment — we deliver full solutions.

Designed for Real Relief Conditions

Engineered to handle high vapor loads, liquid slugs, and transient flare events safely.

Process-Based Custom Engineering

Each knock-out drum is sized from actual process data, not generic templates.

Flare System Compatibility

Designed for seamless integration with flare stacks, liquid seal drums, and FGR systems.

Robust & Low-Maintenance Design

Durable construction with reliable liquid drainage for long service life.

Applications

See how we turn hard problems into high-performance infrastructure.

Liquid removal upstream of flare stacks
Protection of flare tips from liquid carryover
Handling emergency relief and blowdown flows
Support for stable operation of flare gas recovery systems
Removal of condensate and hydrocarbon slugs from relief gas
Prevention of flame instability and flaming rain events
Pre-separation ahead of liquid seal drums
Liquid knock-out in high turndown or intermittent flare service

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