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Why the Burner Is the Most Interesting Part of a Fired Heater

When you think about the equipment inside a natural gas processing plant or refinery, what stands out? Pumps, heat exchangers, piping, and pressure vessels all play important roles, but there's one component that brings a little more excitement to the operation: the ...

Common Fired Heater Calculations: Understanding Duty and Fired Duty

Fired heater engineering can involve complex calculations, but some formulas come up again and again.

Meet Josh Smith: The Details Behind Great Fired Heater Design

Behind every fired heater that makes its way from an engineering concept to the fabrication shop is a team of people focused on getting the details right.

4 Fired Heater Myths You Need to Stop Believing

When it comes to fired heaters, some commonly repeated “rules” aren’t quite as simple as they sound.

Looking for a New Fired Heater Vendor? Here’s What the Customer Journey Can Look Like

Choosing a new fired heater manufacturer or midstream equipment supplier can feel like a major decision. Maybe you have worked with the same vendor for years. Maybe you are experiencing reliability issues. Or maybe you want to know what other ...

Why Fired Heater Design and Aftermarket Support Matter More Than the Lowest Bid

Fired heaters operate under demanding conditions. High temperatures, open flame, metal components, process piping, fuel systems, burners, and controls must all work together safely and reliably.

Why Pilot Burners Cause So Many Fired Heater Problems (And How to Prevent Them)

When a fired heater won't light or unexpectedly shuts down, the culprit is often much smaller than you think.

Understanding Multi-Pass Fired Heaters and Why Flow Distribution Matters

If you've ever heard someone talk about a two-pass heater, three-pass ...

Growing Together: Why Teamwork Still Matters in a Modern Workplace

Growth is always exciting, but sometimes growth comes with a very visible sign: running out of office space.

Don’t Ignore the Boiling Point: The Hidden Risk in Amine Reboiling Systems

In the natural gas industry, amine systems play a critical role in removing contaminants like CO2 and H2S from gas streams. One of the biggest mistakes operators can make is ignoring a key detail in the reboiling process.