Furnaces: Safe Operation and Optimisation
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Furnace operations are critical in industrial processes such as refining, chemical, and petrochemical plants. Safe and efficient furnace operation requires a deep understanding of combustion processes, heat transfer, and the essential steps in furnace start-up and shutdown. This course focuses on optimising furnace performance while maintaining safety standards. Participants will gain insights into combustion phenomena, troubleshooting, and the implementation of best practices for furnace operation.
Course Objectives
- To describe industrial combustion phenomena and calculate the air/fuel ratio for optimum combustion.
- To identify bad-quality combustion from flue gas analysis and flame study, and implement corrective steps.
- To list and apply the main steps of a furnace start-up procedure.
- To recognise the main operating and material constraints for an optimal, safe and reliable furnace operation.
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for:
- Operators and panel operators involved in furnace operation.
- Supervisors and plant managers in refining, chemical, and petrochemical plants.
- Engineers and supervisors concerned with furnace safety, optimisation, and operation issues.
- Professionals seeking to improve their furnace operation knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
Course Outline
- Introduction to different types of furnaces and their functions in industrial processes.
- Key operating conditions and their impact on heat distribution and efficiency.
- Estimation rules and parameters affecting furnace efficiency and ways to improve it.
- Construction details of heat exchange areas and the use of refractory materials, including tube bundle arrangements and insulation types.
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