Process air coolers used for combustion air preheating
US4165716A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 1977 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E20/34
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air-cooled process heat exchanger is connected to a process fired heater which uses ambient air for combustion. The exhaust air from the heat exchanger is used as preheated air to the combustion furnace, resulting in energy savings and decreased fuel consumption.
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