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Heat Transfer

Optimize operating parameters of absorbers/strippers in gas plants

Bantrel Co.: Nava, J.

Better recovery definition of C3s and C4s from gas absorber/stripper can lower costs

Increase crude unit capacity through better integration

Gulf Advanced Process Technologies (GAP-Tech): Amin, M. S.  |  Ibrahim, M. S.  |  Aseeri, A. S.

In revamp projects, better energy integration provides more benefits with less capital investment and lower operating costs

HP Innovations: ‘Revolutionary’ new industrial insulation product

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Thinnes, Billy

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

Sazeh Consultants: Jari, Kalat  |  Gorji, A. H.

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

Saudi Aramco: Yeh, G. J.  |  Al-Babtain, I.  |  Al-Zahrani, S.
PetroRabigh: Al-Ghanemi, N.

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

University of Tehran: Mazuchi, M.  |  Monemian, S. A.
Shahid Chamran University: Sababi, M.

This case history analyzed the failure and makes recommendations to prevent future failures

Calculating turbulent diffusion jet flames

Praxair, Inc.: Meagher, J.P.

Following these steps may prevent potential damaging hot spots

What metals should be used in critical service heat exchangers?

Consolidated Contractors Co.: Pramanik, R.

Here are important guidelines when considering titanium for exchanger construction

Rethink planning for heat-recovery systems

Consultant: Ganapathy, V.

Better early design of steam generators can save lots of money in operating cogeneration plants