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Direct fired heaters are used extensively in the oil refining and chemical process industries. In many instances, those heaters are relied on to heat hydrocarbon liquids or gases to temperatures of 900 to 1500F or higher. At those temperatures, the stationary fluid film on the inside tube surfaces i...

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Main Author: Cross, Alan (Author)
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Norwich, N.Y.] : Knovel, [2011]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Direct fired heaters are used extensively in the oil refining and chemical process industries. In many instances, those heaters are relied on to heat hydrocarbon liquids or gases to temperatures of 900 to 1500F or higher. At those temperatures, the stationary fluid film on the inside tube surfaces is subject to thermal decomposition, resulting in the deposition of coke at that location.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781680151848
1680151843