Petro-chemical Equipment Technology ›› 2019, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (4): 45-49.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-8805.2019.04.010

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Exploration of Thermal Efficiency Improving Method for Hydrogen Production Reforming Furnace in Use

Sun Yuantian1, Deng Huaqiang1, Dong Xia2, Wang Wenqi2, Cheng Xiangfeng3   

  1. 1.SINOPEC Qilu Company, Zibo, Shandong, 255434;
    2.Shandong Qilu Petrochemical Engineering Co., Ltd., Zibo, Shandong, 255400;
    3. Luoyang Chaolan Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd., Luoyang, Henan, 471003
  • Received:2019-04-04 Accepted:2019-06-25 Online:2019-07-15 Published:2019-11-20

Abstract: According to the structural characteristics of hydrocarbon-steam reformer for hydrogen plant, some problems restricting the improvement of its thermal efficiency are analyzed and discussed. Some preliminary explorations and attempts are made to eliminate the air leakage in the reformer system. Special sealing structure is adopted to reduce the oxygen content in the flue gas from the reforming furnace and improve the thermal efficiency of the reformer.

Key words: hydrogen production plant, reforming furnace, radiant section, convection section, oxygen content, thermal efficiency