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PHASE I – TARGETING
In the targeting phase of the audit, heaters are reviewed
and prioritized based on their criticality. UOP develops a
short list of heaters for which detailed work will follow.
Screening of heaters is based on an economic and techni-
cal evaluation of the following heater information:
Reliability Interviewing operators and observe unit operation
Operating and maintenance costs in depth
Collecting data for heater simulation and
Performance criteria (throughput, cycle length and
environmental limitations) mass/energy balances of associated equipment
Conducting metallurgical evaluation
Visual inspection by UOP’s heater specialists
Off-site, the specialist models the heater to evaluate the
PHASE II – DETAILED ANALYSIS thermal performance of the process and flue gas. Current
The heater specialist performs a detailed audit for the heater operation is compared to design.The operating
heaters on the short list.The on-site activities could profits and expenses for each heater are calculated, and
include: most profitable operating point is recommended.
Observing flame patterns, heat distribution, and
Detailed heater audits evaluate the major mechanical
tube scaling and thermal performance of fired heaters both on the
process and flue gas sides of the heater. Current
operation is compared to original design parameters and
to state-of-the-art heater technology. For processes such
as UOP’s Platforming process, UOP can provide software
for heater optimization while also maintaining the desired
octane and product quality.
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