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Patel, S.

Petro-Canada, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Typical fired heater problems and root causes

Hydrocarbon Processing / March 2007
Petro-Canada: Patel, S.
Heat Transfer

A quick look at symptoms can provide operational answers

Canadian oil sands: Opportunities, technologies and challenges

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2007
Petro-Canada: Patel, S.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Energy resources found at the Arctic Circle have potential

Spot energy-savings opportunities in your plant

Hydrocarbon Processing / December 2006
Petro-Canada: Patel, S.
Process Optimization / Project Management / Engineering & Design

Choosing the appropriate equipment design and other system components can improve system reliability and save money

Understand the difference between solid and serrated fins

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2006
Petro-Canada: Patel, S.
Heat Transfer

Here are the advantages and disadvantages of each type and how to calculate their surface areas and efficiencies

Optimizing O2 levels in fired heaters

Hydrocarbon Processing / May 2006
Petro-Canada: Patel, S.
Environment & Safety / Heat Transfer

Here's the procedure this plant used to reduce fuel consumption and emissions

Simplify your thermal efficiency calculation

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2005
Petro-Canada: Patel, S.
Heat Transfer

Standard charts and a spreadsheet help

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