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Flame Interaction and Rollover Solutions in Ethylene Cracking Furnaces

Written by Rex K Isaacs | June 12, 2013

Zeeco’s Director of Burner Products, Rex Isaacs, explains the importance of flame, fuel, and lower emissions for new or expanding olefins facilities.

Due to an increasing supply of North American shale gas feedstocks, many petrochemical companies are restarting onceidled olefins facilities or planning plant expansions. Since these facilities may have been out of commission for several years, operators should be aware that existing ethylene furnace equipment might not meet today’s emissions requirements. This article will discuss the challenges facility operators face when retrofitting furnaces with the latest burner technology to achieve required emissions levels.

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