New in Gas Processing Technology

B. ANDREW, Technical Editor Thermal imaging for furnace tubes AMETEK Land’s Near Infrared Borescope (NIR-B) 3XR enhanced thermal imager is helping Air Liquide continuously measure the temperature of tube walls within its steam methane reformers (SMRs). Air Liquide’s SMRs are critical assets, and their safe and reliable operation is of high importance.  However, SMRs are also challenging assets to maintain and operate. Some of the most common problems in reformer operation are seen in burner, flue gas distribution and catalyst systems. All of those problems can directly affect tube wall temperature (TWT) and tube life, and lead to premature tube failure. These issues also can