Heat Transfer

Modeling Dynamic Heat Transfer in Piping Systems Using An Enhanced ASTM C-680 Algorithm

Apr 4, 2012

Debby Sielegar

AIChE 2012 Spring Conference Modeling Dynamic Heat Transfer in Piping Systems using an Enhanced ASTM C-680 Algorithm Debby Sielegar Process Engineering Specialist Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Inc. David Messersmith (co-author) LNG Technology Manager Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Inc. ASTM...

Increasing Propane Desuperheater and Condenser Reliability in PT Badak NGL

Apr 3, 2012

Mohammad Arief Setiawan

PT Badak NGL is the operator for natural gas liquefaction at Badak LNG Plant, Bontang, Indonesia. At present PT Badak NGL has 8 Trains. The mode for liquefaction is using the APCI process license. At the first step, Feed Gas is pre-cooled with propane refrigerant, followed by liquefaction process...

Absorption Refrigeration for Auxiliary Applications in LNG Plant

Apr 3, 2012

Jordan Belue

ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION FOR AUXILIARY APPLICATIONS IN LNG PLANT Jordan Belue a , Robert Havlik b , Stanley Huang a , a: Chevron Energy Technology Company, Houston, Texas b: Tengizchevoil, LLP. ABSTRACT A Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant demands a large amount of mechanical power for generating...

Fluid Mixing Technology for Operators

eLearning (online) Course

Starting with the fundamentals (the basic principles of mixing), this course continues with practical applications to mixing technology, and ends with advanced topics such as solid-liquid processes. Operators will gain an excellent understanding of mixing theories and how they work in today's mixing technology without getting too product specific.

Heat Transfer Calculations

AccessEngineering

Heat Transfer in Process Engineering

AccessEngineering

Nano / Microscale Heat Transfer

AccessEngineering

Monitor Cooling Towers for Environmental Compliance

March

2001

Heat Transfer

Allen C. Hile, III

Establish an effective monitoring program by following these recommended practices.

Ensure Proper Distribution in Cooling Towers

May

2005

Heat Transfer

James L. Willa

Follow these guidelines to achieve thorough mixing of the air and water in the tower.

Cooling Towers, Part 1: Siting, Selecting and Sizing

August

2009

Back To Basics

Loraine Huchler

An evaporative cooling tower can be an effective way to reject process heat. Here’s a guide to some of the early design decisions.

Cooling Towers, Part 2: Operating, Monitoring and Maintaining

October

2009

Back To Basics

Loraine Huchler

Process plants often use evaporative cooling towers to reject heat to the atmosphere.This article explains the basics of cooling tower operation.

Selecting Baffles for Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers

February

2012

Heat Transfer

Salem Bouhairie

Baffles play a crucial role in regulating shellside fluid flow and improving heat transfer between shellside and tubeside process fluids. Here's how to choose the correct baffle to meet process requirements.

Prepare Your Cooling System Before Startup

July

2012

Heat Transfer

Paul R. Puckorius

Pre-startup actions such as initial water treatment and equipment coatings in cooling tower water systems can increase system life expectancy and efﬁciency, and reduce corrosion and fouling.

Selecting Tube Inserts for Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers

September

2012

Back To Basics

Richard L. Shilling, P.E.

A tube insert modifies flow stream characteristics to enhance heat transfer. Here’s how to choose the optimal insert to meet process requirements.

Best Practices for Heat Tracing Pilot Plants

November

2012

Heat Transfer

Richard P. Palluzi, P.E.

Heat tracing a pilot plant is a difficult task, but with proper design and careful installation, the tracing system can operate safely and effectively.

Optimizing an Organic Rankine Cycle

January

2013

Heat Transfer

Alan Winstead, Ali Bourji, P.E.

An organic Rankine cycle (ORC) system can be a cost-effective way to convert waste heat to electricity. The key is finding the best ratio of net power recovery to capital cost.

Search form

Heat Transfer

Pages