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Application of this powerful optimisation tool results in a clear improvement in the combustion control that allows for higher unit reliability, safer operation, and reduced mainte- nance costs. Crucial information for preventive maintenance actions is obtained through the immediate identification of burner malfunctions and continuous control of CO or unburnt fuel, which are also associated with fouling, over- heating, and coke deposit scenarios. The potential of this optimisation strategy is significantly increased in scenarios of variable fuel supplies or operation loads, where combustion unit operators are otherwise totally ‘blind’ to the changes occurring in the combustion process. References 1 Bosch E, Rodríguez F, Tova E, Stenson B, Hoffman B, Application of Combustion Optimization Technologies at ATCO Battle River GS. EPRI Heat Rate Conference 2015, Houston, TX (USA). 2 Rodríguez F, Tova E, Morales M, Bosch E, Hoffman B, Ramdhani J, Us- ing Performance Monitoring and Combustion Optimization Technolo- gies to Reduce Environmental Emissions and Enhance Boiler Efficiency. POWER-GEN Africa 2014, Cape Town (South Africa). 3 Rodríguez F, Tova E, Morales M, Bosch E, Sale J, Technology Applica- tion at Fired-Heaters and Boilers for Safer and Efficient Combustion. AFPM Meeting 2013, San Antonio, TX (USA). 4 Sale J, Bosch E, Rodríguez F, Tova E, Morales M, Advanced Monitoring Approach for Improving Combustion Performance and Minimizing Fuel Costs for Low NO x and Co-firing Operation. COAL-GEN 2012, Louis - ville, KY (USA). 5 Rodríguez F, Tova E, Morales M, Portilla M A, Cañadas L, Improve-

ment of Efficiency, Emissions and Operational Safety in Combustion Units. Hydrocarbon Processing , Vol 88, No. 9, 87-91. 6 Rodríguez F, Tova E, Morales M, Portilla M, Cañadas L, Vizcaíno J L, Efficiency Improvement and Emissions Reduction in Refinery Boilers and Furnaces. 19th World Petroleum Congress, Madrid (Spain). 7 Rodríguez F, Tova E, Morales M, Portilla M, Cañadas L, Vizcaíno J L, Application of Controlled Furnace Technology for Efficiency Improve - ment and Emissions Reduction in Refinery Combustion Units. 12th Eu - ropean Refining Technology Conference, Barcelona (Spain). Francisco Rodríguez Barea is Director of Engineering and Technology at INERCO. He holds a PhD in industrial (chemical and environmental) engineering from The University of Seville, School of Engineering. Email: frodriguez@inerco.com Enrique Tova is Head of Energy Technologies and Services at INERCO. He holds a BSc in industrial (chemical) engineering from The University of Seville, School of Technical Engineering. Email: etova@inerco.com Miguel A. Portilla is Head of Energy Services at INERCO. He holds a BSc in industrial (industrial chemistry) engineering from The University of Seville, School of Engineering. Email: mportilla@inerco.com Miguel A. Delgado is Head of Energy Technologies at INERCO. He holds an MSc in industrial (chemical) engineering from The University of Seville, School of Engineering. Email: mdelgado@inerco.com Sixto López is Head of E&IC at INERCO. He holds an MSc in industrial (chemical) engineering from The University of Seville, School of Engi- neering. Email: slopez@inerco.com Alfonso García-Marcos Suanzes is Project Manager at INERCO. He holds an MSc in industrial (energy) engineering from University Carlos III (Madrid). Email: agmarcos@inerco.com

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