Run length improvement and emissions reduction in delayed coker heaters

For many refineries, the delayed coker unit is a vital component of refinery profitability. The tubes used in delayed coker units foul and must be decoked ...

CFD: When good models go bad

Serious simulation capabilities are now well within reach but this does not mean that success will necessarily follow as predictions can still be wron ...

Innovation: Implementing cutting-edge technology without getting cut

Communication is key. How manufacturers and operations personnel can improve on the end result by collaborating in the use of new equipment.

One simple trick to set your CFD projects on a path to success

Starting your CFD project off in the right way can result in high-quality bids, knowing your deliverables and reducing schedule risk.

A confounding problem: Vibration issues in boilers and furnaces

There’s a whole lot of shaking going on – but why? Identifying industry trends that have contributed to this issue and what can increase the likelihood ...

Increasing draft from a natural draft stack

Easy methods to check if your heater is out of draft.

Advice to my aspiring engineer: What will make you stand out?

What separates the good engineers from the great? The top three traits to consider that could ensure a rewarding and challenging career in the industr ...