Flaring is the controlled destruction and/or consumption by fire of a hazardous material. When this process is chosen, it like any other de-inventory process has its advantages and disadvantages. These items must be understood, used and/or controlled to ensure a safe operation. This course covers and includes live demonstrations of a controlled material burn off in the field through the use of a ground flare, candlestick flare, and a water-break flare.

Other factors that are covered in this course all play a part in the decision making process involved in using this type de-inventory method. These will all be covered in conjunction with actual flaring to simulate an entire realistic situation: