Heat Transfer
Optimize operating parameters of absorbers/strippers in gas plants
Better recovery definition of C3s and C4s from gas absorber/stripper can lower costs
Increase crude unit capacity through better integration
In revamp projects, better energy integration provides more benefits with less capital investment and lower operating costs
HP Innovations: ‘Revolutionary’ new industrial insulation product
Visionary Industrial Insulation recently announced that it has commenced sales as the master distributor what is claimed to be a revolutionary new insulation product (Fig. 2), high-temperature layered..
Finetune boil-off gas generation from refrigerated storage facilities
Improved estimation methods accurately calculate vaporized product for LNG and LPG storage and transfer systems
Furnace tubes-enhancing safety and efficiency with infrared thermography
Thermal imaging offers advantages over thermocouples
Troubleshooting waste-heat boiler poor heat transfer
Analytical results showed that potash leached from the catalyst, refractory powder, corrosion products and, to a lesser extent, catalyst fines resulted in tube fouling
Heat-exchanger failure analysis in a naphtha cracking unit
This case history analyzed the failure and makes recommendations to prevent future failures
Calculating turbulent diffusion jet flames
Following these steps may prevent potential damaging hot spots
What metals should be used in critical service heat exchangers?
Here are important guidelines when considering titanium for exchanger construction
Rethink planning for heat-recovery systems
Better early design of steam generators can save lots of money in operating cogeneration plants

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