Safety against overheating of oil -- Film Temperature

• The temperature of oil film near the

heated surface is higher than the
bulk temperature of oil .
• Maximum film temperature is found
in the furnace where maximum
radiation is received.
• Reasons of high film temperature
– Flame impingement on tubes
– High heat flux
– Low velocity of oil inside tube
Effect of high film temperature
- Fluid cracks due to overheating
- Carbon deposits on tube wall
- Eventual tube failure