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Article: Taking the strain off the reforming furnace.(primary reforming furnace benefits from better materials that prolong its service life)
- Article from:
- Nitrogen & Methanol
- Article date:
- September 1, 1998
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The primary reforming furnace is the most highly stressed item in conventional ammonia and methanol plants, but better materials of construction and improved operating practices are helping to prolong its service life. Meanwhile alternative technologies are being developed to perform its function in much less massive and failure-prone equipment.
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