Title:
TUBE MONITOR AND PROCESS MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL IN OR FOR A REFORMER
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/057463
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The invention relates to methods and apparatus of monitoring real-time temperature conditions within a reformer (1), comprising measuring a length of a reformer tube (3) and calculating the temperature using the measured length. The data is then used for process control optimisation, overheat protection, and improved creep damage and fatigue life prediction.
Inventors:
TAIT PETER CAMPBELL (NZ)
Application Number:
PCT/IB2013/059289
Publication Date:
June 05, 2014
Filing Date:
October 11, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
METHANEX NEW ZEALAND LTD (NZ)
International Classes:
C01B3/38; B01J8/00; B01J19/00; F28F9/013; G01B21/02; G01N33/22; G21C17/00
Foreign References:
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| US20070104641A1 | 2007-05-10 | |||
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Other References:
FUKUOKA, M.: "Reformer Tube Internal Diameter Measuring System", MASTERS THESIS, 2010, XP055179044
KNOWLES, D. ET AL.: "Condition Assessment Strategies in Centrifugally Cast I-IP Steam Reiormer Tube Alloys", 2ND TAT ECCC CREEP CONFERENCE, 21 April 2009 (2009-04-21), pages 1 - 13, XP055179046
KNOWLES, D. ET AL.: "Condition Assessment Strategies in Centrifugally Cast I-IP Steam Reiormer Tube Alloys", 2ND TAT ECCC CREEP CONFERENCE, 21 April 2009 (2009-04-21), pages 1 - 13, XP055179046
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SIMUNIC, David, I. et al. (PO Box 949Wellington, 6140, NZ)
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