Leite, L.
R. Luiz Leite has 35 yr of experience in process design, research and development, planning and managing activities in refining and petrochemical projects at Petrobras. At present, he is an Associate Professor at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro’s School of Chemistry.
Energy losses from the radiant firebox wall of pyrolysis furnaces
Environment & Safety
/ Petrochemicals
/ Process Optimization
/ Refining
/ Carbon Management
/ Engineering & Design
/ Environment
/ Equipment
/ Furnaces
/ Greenhouse Gases
/ Loss Prevention
/ Natural Gas
/ Americas
The steam cracking unit is highly energy demanding, requiring high-severity pyrolysis furnaces to break the carbon-carbon bonds, as well as high pressure for the purification of its products.
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Construction Boxscore: Project Spotlight
Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
Status:
Under Construction

