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In the context of refineries or oil and gas plants, “fired equipment” refers to the equipment that is used
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for the combustion of fuel to generate heat or energy. This equipment typically includes various types
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of furnaces, boilers, heaters, and other similar devices. Fired equipment plays a crucial role in these
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industrial facilities as it provides the necessary heat and energy required for various processes such as
crude oil distillation, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrocracking, reforming, and other refining operations. It
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is also used for power generation, steam production, and heating purposes within the plant.
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The fuel used in fired equipment can vary depending on the specific requirements and design of the
equipment. Common types of fuel include natural gas, oil, coal, or even waste products like refinery
gases or residual fuels.
Safety is of utmost importance when dealing with fired equipment due to the inherent risks associated
with the handling and combustion of flammable fuels. Adequate measures, such as proper design,
installation, maintenance, and monitoring, are implemented to ensure the safe and efficient operation
of fired equipment in refineries and oil and gas plants. These measures include the use of safety
devices, flame detectors, control systems, and regular inspections to prevent accidents and ensure
compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Types of Fired Equipment

There are several types of fired equipment commonly used in refineries and oil and gas plants. Here are
some examples:
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Furnaces:
Furnaces are widely used in the oil and gas industry for heating purposes. A furnace is a device that
increases the temperature of a material by transferring heat via conduction and convection. They are
utilized in various processes such as crude oil heating, distillation, reforming, cracking, and others.
Basically furnaces are insulated structures containing the heat source. Furnaces can be classified
based on their configuration, such as box furnaces, cylindrical furnaces, radiant furnaces, or tubular
furnaces.
Boilers:
Boilers are closed vessels used to generate steam for power generation, process heating, or other
applications. They combust fuel to produce high-pressure steam, which can be used in turbines for
electricity production or for heating purposes in different plant operations. Boilers are generally used in
central heating systems, industrial processes, power plants, nuclear industries, and other applications
that require high-temperature or high-pressure steam.
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Fired Heaters:
Heaters are similar to furnaces and are used for heating fluids or gases in the refining and
petrochemical industry. They can be classified based on the type of fluid being heated, such as crude
oil heaters, process heaters, thermal fluid heaters, or steam superheaters. Fig. 1 below shows a typical
fired heater. More details regarding fired heaters are provided here.
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Fig. 1: Typical Fired Heaters in a Refinery
Incinerators:
Incinerators are specialized fired equipment used for the combustion of waste materials, including
hazardous or non-hazardous waste generated during refining or petrochemical processes. They help in
the safe disposal of waste while minimizing environmental impact. Other than waste disposal,
incinerators can help in producing electricity by burning fuels like natural gas or biofuels.
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Flares are devices used to burn off excess or unwanted gases, typically during an emergency or upset
condition. They are an essential safety feature in refineries and petrochemical plants and are designed x
to safely burn off gases that cannot be recovered or recycled. More details about flares are covered
here.
Thermal Oxidizers:
Thermal oxidizers are used to control emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other
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pollutants by combusting them at high temperatures. They are used to treat waste gases from various
plant operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
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Kilns:
Kilns are fired equipment used in specific applications, such as the production of cement or ceramics.
They provide controlled high-temperature environments for processes like drying, calcination, or
sintering.
Types of Fired Equipment based on the Type of Fuel

Again depending on the type of fuels used in fired equipment there are three types of fired equipment:
Coal-fired equipment,
Gas-fired equipment, and
Oil-fired equipment
Differences between Coal Fired, Gas Fired, and Oil Fired

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The main differences between coal-fired, gas-fired, and oil-fired equipment lie in the type of fuel they x
use and the combustion characteristics associated with each fuel. Here are some key distinctions:
Coal-Fired
Factors Gas-Fired Equipment Oil-Fired Equipment
Equipment
Fuel Type Natural Gas Coal Oil (e.g., diesel, fuel oil)
Combustion
High Moderate to Low Moderate to High
Efficiency
x Emissions x Lower Higher Moderate to Higher
Requires coal Requires oil storage,

Fuel Storage and
Pipeline supply storage, handling, and handling, and periodic
Handling
preparation deliveries
Ignition and Automatic ignition Combustion may require

Combustion systems, simpler Simple process. additional measures, control
Control control. complexity can vary.
Moderate Less maintenance

Maintenance and Moderate maintenance and
maintenance and and cleaning are
Cleaning cleaning required.
cleaning are required. required.
Generally stable and Varies based on coal Varies based on oil prices
Cost
lower cost prices and availability and availability
Table 1: Differences between Coal-fired, Gas-fired, and Oil-fired Equipment
Environmental Considerations for Fired Equipment

In terms of environmental considerations, the combustion of fuels in fired equipment can result in
emissions. Efforts are made to mitigate the environmental impact by implementing advanced
combustion technologies, optimizing fuel usage, and adopting emission control systems. The industry
continues to strive for cleaner and more sustainable solutions to minimize the carbon footprint
associated with fired equipment operations.
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Fig. 1: Typical Fired Heaters in a Refinery

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Types of Fired Equipment based on the Type of Fuel

Differences between Coal Fired, Gas Fired, and Oil Fired

Requires coal Requires oil storage,

Ignition and Automatic ignition Combustion may require

Moderate Less maintenance

Table 1: Differences between Coal-fired, Gas-fired, and Oil-fired Equipment

Environmental Considerations for Fired Equipment

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