Abstract – Coke drums are subjected to severe cyclic thermal and structural loading, and have therefore become a canonical example of thermo-mechanical fatigue failure. One of the most common locations of fatigue failure is at the shell-to-skirt juncture. To reduce temperature differences between coke drum shell/skirt near the juncture, “hot-boxes” are often implemented in coke …
This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of coke drums in the petroleum refining industry, including their history, the vital role of Fitness-for-Service (FFS) monitoring programs, and the cutting-edge technologies and innovations that ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. What is a Coke Drum Fitness-For-Service Monitoring Program? A coke drum Fitness-For-Service FFS monitoring program is …
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In this post we discusses the nature, function, importance, and common failure mechanisms of coke drums. What is a Coke Drum? A coke drum is a type of equipment used in oil refineries during the coking process. The coking process is a thermal cracking process used to convert heavy oil residues and other heavy hydrocarbons …
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