2014 Spring Meeting & 10th Global Congress on Process Safety

(55a) Ethylene Furnace Radiant Section Tutorial

This ethylene furnace tutorial will focus on key guidelines associated with properly operating and maintaining various components of the radiant section.  This will include concepts associated with even heat distribution within the firebox, burner basics, refractory concerns, air leakage minimization, and tube replacement criteria.  The session’s aim is to help people new to the ethylene industry develop a better understanding of furnace parameters that affect overall performance and annual costs.