Furnaces
Sample heat transfer fluids to offset carbon effects on thermal plant efficiency
The long-term viability of a plant depends on maintaining continuous output and reducing production costs.
Use computational fluid dynamic analysis to revamp fired heaters
A refinery process fired heater system consists of multiple sub-units, of which the fired heater is the most critical, as it impacts the overall efficiency of the system.
Minimize unplanned shutdowns of fired heater operations
There are many potential “rules,” or guidelines, for the safe operation of process heaters.
HP Refining: Maintain plant production with temporary heat exchangers
Of all the process operations in a refinery or petrochemical plant, heating and cooling streams are perhaps the most pervasive.
Rethink specifications for fired heaters
Fired heaters are essential and important major pieces of equipment in a process plant.
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How Cr compounds discolor refractory brick walls of an ethylene cracking furnace
Unusual pink coloration was noticed on the entire refractory brick wall in the radiant section of an ethylene cracking furnace of a petrochemical plant. The problem was investigated by evaluating the ..
How caustic stress leads to failures of incinerator caustic spray nozzles
Frequent failures of the waste spray nozzles in incinerators result in accelerated degradation of the refractory lining, requiring unscheduled shutdowns for repairs. A study was carried out to identify the factors that contributed to the nozzle failure and to prevent the reoccurrence of similar failures in the future.
Extend heat exchanger lifecycle with hyper-duplex stainless steel
Intensifying performance demands in refineries, coupled with the ongoing decline in crude oil quality, require a new and improved duplex SS grade to withstand increasingly tough operating conditions. This need has led to the development of hyper-duplex stainless steels.
Improve the operation of fired heaters
Fired heaters or “process furnaces” are used extensively by the refining and petrochemical industries. These heat transfer units generate the much needed process energy through the combustio..
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