Heater in Refinery

Process heaters are critical equipment in refinery units such as atmospheric and vacuum distillation, hydroprocessing, catalytic reforming, and coking. GYRO custom-designs heaters based on heat load, fluid properties, and operating conditions, and provides equipment manufacturing, installation, and EPC services.

The specific furnace type is determined based on factors such as heat load, plant site space, properties of the process medium, combustion method, and future capacity expansion requirements. Common API 560 furnace types include vertical cylindrical, cabin, and box heaters; the choice of furnace type is closely linked to heat load, the process medium, and site constraints.

Heater Body

Following the cutting, assembly, and welding of the steel structure, dimensional inspections are conducted to ensure the structure meets design specifications.

Heater Tubes

Tube bending, assembly, welding, and non-destructive testing are performed in accordance with design drawings.

 

Tube Supports

Installation positioning and thermal expansion clearances are strictly controlled to prevent abnormal stresses during high-temperature operation.

Refractory Lining

Materials such as ceramic fiber and refractory castables are selected based on furnace operating temperatures; installation thickness and the furnace dry-out procedure are strictly controlled.

Burners

Following installation, checks are performed on positioning, orientation, and flame coverage to ensure the flame does not directly impinge upon the heater tubes.

GYRO provides services tailored to project requirements, including:

Process Design→Thermal Calculation→Mechanical Design→Heater Fabrication→Burner / Control System Integration→Factory Inspection→Site Installation→Commissioning Support→EPC Project Execution

For comprehensive refinery projects, GYRO also offers integrated design and manufacturing services for associated equipment such as towers, heat exchangers, reactors, and pressure vessels.

In accordance with project requirements, we can provide the following:

• Material Certificates
• Welding Procedure Specifications
• Welder Qualification Records
• NDT Reports
• Hydrostatic / Pressure Test Records
• Dimensional Inspection Reports
• Refractory Inspection Records
• Burner Inspection Records
• Factory Acceptance Test Documentation
• As-Built Drawings
• Operation & Maintenance Documentation

We also accommodate third-party inspections and on-site client acceptance.

If you are sourcing a refinery heater, we do not recommend comparing prices based solely on the required thermal duty (MW rating).

Please provide us with the following information:

Process fluid, flow rate, inlet/outlet temperatures, operating pressure, required duty, and fuel type.

Based on these details, ZIBO GYRO can evaluate the heater type, tubes, burners, radiant and convection sections, and waste heat recovery options. We can then provide solutions ranging from individual equipment units to complete packages or full EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services, tailored to the project scale.

Finalizing the thermal design before discussing equipment pricing is far more cost-effective than purchasing a heater that has a low initial price but high operating costs.