BP Fired Heater Audit Refinery: Item No.: Service: Date:: Audit Criteria Audit Value Benchmark Explanation

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BP Fired Heater Audit

Refinery:
Item No.:
Service:
Date:
Field Firebox Audit

Audit Criteria

Benchmark

Explanation

0.1-0.3 H2O

Positive pressure
causes heater
firebox damage.
High drafts cause
high tramp air
ingress.

Yes

Dampers should be
stroked monthly.

Does draft gauge work


properly?

Yes

Magnahelic gauges
are very reliable.

Does O2 meter work


properly?

Yes

Analysers need to
be calibrated
quarterly and
checked with Testo
analyser.

Are firebox and viewports


sealed?

Yes

High temperature
silicone and foil tape
seal firebox
openings.

Are there adequate


viewports to view all tubes?

Yes

Necessary to ensure
no flame
impingement. Floor
observation ports
are required on VC
heaters.

Are tube hangers broken or


distorted?

No

Insulation of tube
support is
recommended in
high temperature
boxes.

Is refractory in good
condition?

Yes

High firebox
temperatures can
cause refractory
failures.

Ceramic Fibre are studs &


washers exposed?

No

Flame radiation and


oxidation result in
premature failure.

Radiant draft

Does damper work properly?

Audit Value

Is there oil firing with ceramic


fibre?

Audit Comments

No

Ash attack on
porous ceramic fibre
results in short
refractory life.

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