Heat-flux imbalances in fired heaters cause operating problems

Hydrocarbon Processing

Volumn 77, Issue 5, 1998, Pages 103-109

  Martin, G R ^a  

^a Process Consulting Services Inc   (United States)

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EID: 0002318767     PISSN: 00188190     EISSN: None     Source Type: Trade Journal    
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