Rex K. Isaacs, Director of Burner Products, Zeeco USA, LLC, discusses the use of compact design burner technology to meet challenging emissions restrictions in ethylene and olefins production.
The increasing supply of global shale gas feedstocks has rekindled worldwide interest in olefins production. Many petrochemical companies are restarting once idled 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 meet required emissions levels.
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