LINDON, Utah, Aug. 12, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Profire Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:PFIE), a technology company which manufactures, installs and services burner management systems and other combustion technologies for the oil and gas industry, has unveiled a new product for use in oilfield flare stack environments, the Flare Stack Igniter (FSI). Flare stacks are used throughout the industry to burn off unwanted natural gas.
Profire currently resells various burners and pilots that are often used with the Company's burner management system (BMS); however, the Company has not historically offered a pilot specifically for flare-stack environments.
"Flare stacks are historically very challenging for producers to manage," said Stephen Pitcher, a career rocket- and aerospace-scientist who was lead engineer on the project. "Although the flare stacks are often installed in extremely harsh environments, they are also a subject of regulatory scrutiny, as their pilots are often expected to maintain constant flame—a significant challenge for much of the industry. Our FSI offers a reliable, powerful solution to help finally solve this industry problem."
By extending Profire's product-line with the FSI, the Company can now offer a proprietary pilot for flare stack environments. The Company also sells flare ignition systems designed specifically for such environments, such as the Company's PF2100F or PF1300 Flare Ignition Systems. The price-point and costs of the FSI are expected to help enhance the Company's product-margin.
"The launch of the FSI further demonstrates our responsiveness to the industry's needs," said Harold Albert, Chief Operating Officer of Profire. "Much of the industry is using flare-stack igniters that struggle to stay operational in intense flare environments. Our FSI has been designed to perform exceptionally in these environments. Its orifice size, core assembly, composition, reliable flame-sensing, and ease-of-installation all combine to make it a robust, powerful igniter for the industry."
The Company has installed dozens of systems for testing throughout North America, in various environments, with no incidents of product-failure. Real-world and simulated tests of harsh weather environments—including torrential rain tests, and wind tests of nearly 200 MPH—were also performed, with the FSI maintaining a constant flame throughout testing.
Systems are available immediately for purchase, by contacting a Profire sales representative. To learn more about Profire Energy, please visit www.ProfireEnergy.com.
About Profire Energy, Inc.
Profire Energy assists energy production companies in the safe and efficient production and transportation of oil and natural gas. As energy companies seek greater safety for their employees, compliance with more stringent regulatory standards, and enhanced margins with their energy production processes, Profire Energy's burner management systems are increasingly becoming part of their solution. Profire Energy has offices in Lindon, Utah; Houston, Texas; Victoria, Texas; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Tioga, Pennsylvania; and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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