The SFU is used to evaluate fouling trends between different heavy feeds at various coker furnace operating conditions. The main variable used to determine fouling tendency is the fouling weight. Pressure drop is also measured.
SFU Specifications
•Pilot Scale- Horizontal Orientation
•Pipe flow path
•Pressure capability up to 250 Psig
•Maximum Fluid Temperature 970 oF
•Flow Range 1.2 – 8 kg/hr
•Typical test duration 5 hrs
