Industrial and Process Furnaces
Principles, Design and Operation
- 2nd Edition - October 30, 2018
- Authors: Barrie Jenkins, Peter Mullinger
- Language: English
Furnaces sit at the core of all branches of manufacture and industry, so it is vital that these are designed and operated safely and effi-ciently. This reference provides all of th… Read more
Furnaces sit at the core of all branches of manufacture and industry, so it is vital that these are designed and operated safely and effi-ciently. This reference provides all of the furnace theory needed to ensure that this can be executed successfully on an industrial scale.
Industrial and Process Furnaces: Principles, 2nd Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of furnace operation and design, including topics essential for process engineers and operators to better understand furnaces. This includes: the combustion process and its control, furnace fuels, efficiency, burner design and selection, aerodynamics, heat release profiles, furnace atmosphere, safety and emissions. These elements and more are brought together to illustrate how to achieve optimum design and operation, with real-world case studies to showcase their application.
- Up-to-date and comprehensive reference encompassing not only best practice of operation but the essential elements of furnace theory and design, essential to anyone working with furnaces, ovens and combustion-based systems.
- More case studies, more worked examples.
- New material in this second edition includes further application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), with additional content on flames and burners, costs, efficiencies and future trends.
Professional engineers (chemical, mechanical, power, process, HVAC, environmental), designers, production staff who use heat and combustion as part of a process. Advanced students of Chemical, Mechanical and Powever Engineering (as a reference) dealing with energy conversion/thermal engineering
Dedication
Foreword to Second Edition
Foreword to First Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to First Edition
Acknowledgements
List of Figures
List of Tables
Chapter 1. Introduction
Abstracts
1.1 What is a Furnace?
1.2 Where are Furnaces Used? Brief Review of Current Furnace Applications and Technology
1.3 Drivers for Improved Efficiency
1.4 Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 2. The Combustion Process
Abstracts
2.1 Simple Combustion Chemistry
2.2 Combustion Calculations
2.3 Chemical Reaction Kinetics
2.4 The Physics of Combustion
Nomenclature for Chapter 2
References for Chapter 2
Chapter 3. Fuels for Furnaces
Abstract
3.1 Gaseous Fuels
3.2 Liquid Fuels
3.3 Solid Fuels
3.4 Waste Fuels
3.5 Choice of Fuel
3.6 Safety
3.7 Emissions
Nomenclature
References
Solid Fuel Bibliography
Chapter 4. An Introduction to Heat Transfer in Furnaces
Abstract
4.1 Conduction
4.2 Convection
4.3 Radiation
4.4 Electrical Heating
Nomenclature
References
Chapter 5. Flames and Burners for Furnaces
Abstract
5.1 Types of Flame
5.2 Function of a Burner and Basics of Burner Design
5.3 Gas Burners
5.4 Oil Burners
5.5 Pulverised Coal Burners
5.6 Furnace Aerodynamics
5.7 Combustion System Scaling
5.8 Furnace Noise
Nomenclature for Chapter 5
References for Chapter 5
Chapter 6. Combustion and Heat Transfer Modelling
Abstract
6.1 Physical Modelling
6.2 Mathematical Modelling
6.3 Application of Modelling to Furnace Design
Nomenclature
References
Chapter 7. Fuel Handling Systems
Abstract
7.1 Gas Valve Trains
7.2 Fuel Oil Handling Systems
7.3 Pulverised Coal Handling and Firing Systems
7.4 Waste Fuel Handling
Nomenclature
References for Chapter 7
Applicable Codes and Standards
Chapter 8. Furnace Control and Safety
Abstract
8.1 Process Control
8.2 Furnace Instrumentation
8.3 Flue Gas Analysis
8.4 Combustion Control
8.5 Ensuring Furnace Safety
8.6 Burner Management Systems
Nomenclature
References
Certification and Testing Organisations
Chapter 9. Furnace Efficiency
Abstract
9.1 Furnace Performance Charts
9.2 Mass and Energy Balances
9.3 Energy Conversion
9.4 Heat Recovery Equipment
9.5 Identifying Efficiency Improvements
Nomenclature for Chapter 9
References
Chapter 10. Emissions and Environmental Impact
Summary
10.1 Formation of Carbon Monoxide
10.2 Formation of Nitrogen Oxides
10.3 Formation of Sulphur Oxides
10.4 Formation of Intermediate Combustion Products
10.5 Particulate Emissions
10.6 Environmental Control of Emissions
References
Chapter 11. Furnace Construction and Materials
Abstract
11.1 Basic Performance Requirements of the Furnace Structure
11.2 Basic Construction Methods
11.3 Practical Engineering Considerations in the Use of Refractories
11.4 Ceramic Refractory Materials
11.5 Heat Resisting and Refractory metals
11.6 Practical Engineering Considerations in the Use of High Temperature Metals
11.7 Concluding Remarks
References
Selection of Relevant Standards
Advisory Organisations
Appendix 11A
Chapter 12. Furnace Design Methods
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Conceptual Design
12.3 Furnace Sizing
12.4 Burner Selection
12.5 Detailed Analysis and Validation of the Furnace Design
12.6 Furnace Instrumentation and Controls
Nomenclature for Chapter 12
References
Chapter 13. Economic Evaluation
Abstract
13.1 Cost Accounting
13.2 Distinction Between Capital and Revenue
13.3 Profit and Profitability
13.4 Financial Ratios
13.5 Project Costing
13.6 Investment Evaluation
13.7 Determining Financial Benefits
13.8 Post Project Analysis
References
Chapter 14. Selected Examples of Real Furnace Applications
Abstract
14.1 Design of a New Burner for a Lime Sludge Kiln
14.2 Optimising Flash Furnace Design
14.3 Contribution to the Design of a New Reforming Process for Fuel Cell Applications
14.4 Resolving Tube Internal Coking and Premature Tube Failure in a Refinery Heater
14.5 Unsuccessful Attempts to Resolve Severe Problems with a Preheater Cement Kiln
14.6 Investigation and Elimination of Coal Firing System Problems
14.7 Concluding Remarks on Implementation
References
Chapter 15. Future Trends and Concluding Remarks
Abstract
15.1 Trends in New Materials
15.2 Trends in Furnace Emissions and Fuels for Furnaces
15.3 Prospects for Alternative Electrical Energy as a Power Source
15.4 Trends in Furnace Controls
15.5 New Applications for Furnaces
15.6 Concluding Remarks
References
Index
- Edition: 2
- Published: October 30, 2018
- Language: English
BJ
Barrie Jenkins
Barrie Jenkins has held senior technical management roles in industry and academia. He currently advises major energy users and continues to lecture at a number of Universities. He is currently Engineering Director at Origen Power Ltd.
Affiliations and expertise
Engineering Director, Origen Powers Ltd., London, and Consulting Engineers, High Wycombe, UKPM
Peter Mullinger
Peter Mullinger held senior management roles with both equipment suppliers and end users before joining the University of Adelaide as Associate Professor in 1999. Now semi-retired, he continues to teach process design and process safety.
Affiliations and expertise
Visiting Research Fellow, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Adelaide, North Adelaide, SA, AustraliaRead Industrial and Process Furnaces on ScienceDirect