Ambient condition effects on process heater efficiency

W.R. Bussman and C.E. Baukal

Energy, 2009, vol. 34, issue 10, 1624-1635

Abstract: Process heaters are typically located outside and subject to the weather. Although heaters are typically tuned at a given set of conditions, actual operating conditions vary significantly from season to season and sometimes even within a given day. Unfortunately, most heaters are not properly adjusted for actual operating conditions. Ambient air temperature, pressure and humidity all significantly impact process heater efficiency. This paper shows how changing ambient conditions can reduce efficiency if proper adjustments are not made.

Keywords: Process heater; Efficiency; Excess air; Excess O2; Humidity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2009.07.009

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