Increase the DCU furnace efficiency in Khartoum Refinery
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College of petroleum Engineering and Technology svoavess researctens
Sudan University of Science and Technology
Department of petroleum refining and transportation Engineering
By: Ahmed abd Alazeem - Basil Yousif - Fatima Omer - Mahmoud Adam - Masiya Abdelmoniem
ABSTRACT
Furnaces and fired heaters provide the energy associated with running hydrocarbon processes and chemical plants In this project the
suitable and best way to gain high efficiency of te funace has been determined by manipulating the parameters that affect in effiien-
ofthe furnace excess iy pre-heating stack temperature, and the effect ofthe presence of the nitrogen to the fumace efficiency)
Repen exchanger design and rating V8.8 EDN) was Wsed to design fred heater and sing the results in aspen HYSYS V8 to determine
the effec of these parameters consequently obtaining the best elective way for high eficiency which represent In reducing the pe-
cent of nitrogen,
‘his project seo includes controling and monitoring three major parameters: (Fuel ga/fuel oil pressure, Excess air and Furnace draft
fan), and using excel sheets for estimating the Cost ofthe furnace,
Introduction
‘The objective of process furnaces is to maximize heat delivery of the process-side feed while minimizing fuel consumption, Maximize
heat delivery with varying fuel quality, Minimize heater structural wear caused by operation, Minimize stack emissions (heat, CO, NOx)
and Maximize safety integrity levels[1)
Problem statement:
Reduction in the operation efficiency compare to design efficiency and increase in heat losses.
Objectives:
1. Determine furnace efficiency,
2. Investigate different parameters that affect in thermal efficiency:
= The effect of excess air and stack temperature on furnace efficiency.