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Coker Blowdown Pipe Rupture

Problem Pipe ruptures occurred at a major refinery Coker blowdown system. The problem was investigated by the internal engineering group and other consultants. KHE was called in because of our capability to analyze the process and mechanical response of the … Continue reading

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Transfer Line Exchanger

Problem A client purchased approximately fifty Transfer Line Exchangers (TLE) valued at $18MM. The equipment was designed to operate for over twenty years. Within twelve months after startup the equipment failed. This equipment is used in ethylene facilities to quench … Continue reading

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