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Ethylene Cracking Furnace

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In ethylene cracking furnace applications, infrared (IR) thermal imaging delivers key benefits:
  1. Furnace Tube Overheating Detection: IR identifies hotspots on furnace tubes caused by coking, corrosion, or uneven heating, preventing tube rupture and production shutdowns.
  2. Combustion Efficiency Optimization: Thermal imaging maps flame distribution and temperature gradients in the furnace, enabling precise adjustment of fuel-air ratios for optimal energy use.
  3. Refractory Damage Monitoring: IR detects thermal leaks through damaged refractory linings, avoiding heat loss and structural degradation in high-temperature furnace environments.
  4. Real-time Coking Prevention: By monitoring tube surface temperatures, IR helps optimize cracking conditions to minimize coke deposition, extending tube life and maintaining production efficiency.