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Temperature Measurement Solution: How to Accurately Monitor Hot Spots in Syngas Plant Furnaces

05/18/2018 | Robert Torgerson | Know-how

Temperature measurement in syngas plants

Hot spots can considerably reduce the life of furnace tubes. To monitor hot spots, tubeskins should be equipped with a reliable, robust temperature measurement system. Multipoint thermocouple assemblies can quickly alert operators when hot spots occur. In addition, …

How to Maximize Furnace Tube Life and Determine How Much Life Is Left

05/09/2018 | Robert Torgerson | Know-how, Temperature

Reforming reactions in syngas (synthesis gas) plants require high heat, which takes a toll on the lifespan of furnace tubes. The higher the temperature, the shorter the tube life. Using a simple formula based on temperature measurements over time, plant operators can …