Design and Supply of a High Gas Temperature Static Mixer for a Refinery in Norway

01.03.2019

We designed and supplied a large-scale static mixer which is capable of mixing hot exhaust gases from a burner within a very short distance. The challenge was the high temperature level (550°C mean temperature) and the strict mixing quality requirements which involved reducing the maldistribution from initially +/-300°C to +/-20°C in less than 2.5 times L/D. To reach our goals, a CFD study was conducted prior to elaborating the detailed design and manufacturing plans.

Finally, we supplied the static mixing system ready to be mounted on site.

 

Gas temperature with the static mixer installed (CFD plot)

Gas temperature with the static mixer installed (CFD plot)

 

Large-scale, high gas temperature static mixer ready to be delivered (Flowte-C)

Large-scale, high gas temperature static mixer ready to be delivered (Flowte-C)

 

Velocity vectors downstream of the burners showing static mixer and diffuser

Velocity vectors downstream of the burners showing static mixer and diffuser