Fired Heater Services Division

Managing operational risk in Fired Heaters requires a unique combination of knowledge throughout an
organization – operational knowledge, mechanical integrity know how, engineering design & optimization,
infrared imaging, and safety shutdown system consistency among others. Becht brings this expertise and
more into a single, field-proven team coupled with our Advanced IR Technology resulting in best in class
services to our clients. All IR imaging is coupled with concise and thorough reports by experienced engineers.
Becht also leverages our +1300 Subject Matter Expert Advisors to solve the most complex cross discipline
problems. If you are looking for a comprehensive site assessment or just a quick health-check by our “A
Team”, reach out and we will rapidly mobilize to support your needs.

Our services help understand:

 Safely operating to equipment limits to
maximize cycle length safely, every time
 Unexpected fouling or coking of heater tubes
 Poor cycle length between spalling or
mechanical decoking
 Poor combustion performance, burner pattern
issues, afterburning, tube support damage
 Alternate, real time, monitoring processes to
manage broken tube metal thermocouples

What makes us unique?

 Advanced IR Technology - Consistent IR
measurements within 10oF of actual tube
temperatures, unsurpassed in the industry.
 Engineering Analysis - Thorough and
actionable analysis coupled to every report
we do. We leverage Becht’s deep bench to
execute CFD, creep, FEA, among others.
 Combustion Training - Best in class, onsite Fired Heater Services Team
hands on training from an operator’s  6 full time members, with 150+
perspective. Learn and understand the art of years experience
running and fine tuning fired equipment.
 Both Degreed Engineers and
The devil is in the details. Our team understands
“up through the ranks”
an owner’s perspective will strive for practical and
Operations backgrounds
lasting solutions.

9-2019