Application Note
THERMOX®
AAIMETEK rrocess instruments
Process Heaters, Furnaces and Fired Heaters
Improving Efficiency and Reducing NOx
PROCESS OVERVIEW
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MEETING PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
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FACTORS AFFECTING PROCESS
HEATER OPERATION
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