How detailed analysis can guide difficult fired heater decisions

Engineering studies allow end users to develop ways to improve facility operations or help solve specific problems. They can also be used to help understand ...

Fired heater design a multidisciplinary engineering effort

A fired heater is typically one of the most complex pieces of equipment in a refinery or petrochemical complex, and its design requires a multidisciplinary ...

Tips for effective project management in engineering

Effective project management is crucial for the success of any engineering endeavor. From planning and scheduling to budgeting and resource allocation, ...

Plastic vs elastic bending: when to use the extra capacity

When you design a steel member for bending stresses, do you go straight to an elastic bending calculation without any further thought?

Solving a tube failure problem due to flow stratification using the Xtend tube-insert

A vacuum heater located at a major oil refinery experienced tube failures at the top of the radiant section, and inspection showed a substantial layer ...

Tips for effective project management in engineering

Effective project management is crucial for the success of any engineering endeavor.

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 ...