--- title: Improving Waste Heat Recovery for Heating Wet Crude description: Learn how to improve waste heat recovery for heating wet crude in energy-intensive processes. Explore efficient heater designs to reduce energy costs and carbon footprint. --- [![HTRI Logo](https://info.htri.net/hs-fs/hubfs/HTRI.png?width=130&height=50&name=HTRI.png "HTRI Logo")](https://www.htri.net/) - [Home](https://info.htri.net/horizons) - About - [Symposium Overview](https://info.htri.net/horizons/symposium-overview) - [Steering Committee](https://info.htri.net/horizons/steering-committee) - 2024 Symposium - [Speakers](https://info.htri.net/horizons/2024/speakers) - [Program Schedule](https://info.htri.net/horizons/2024/program-schedule) - [Venue & Fees](https://info.htri.net/horizons/attend/venue) - [Conference Flyer](https://info.htri.net/hubfs/horizons/Horizons2024SpeakerFlyer.pdf) - [Sponsorship Packages](https://info.htri.net/hubfs/horizons/Sponsor%20packages%20Horizons%202024%20230809.pdf) - Past Events - [2022 Program](https://info.htri.net/horizons/past-symposiums/2022-program) - [Purchase 2022 Proceedings](https://www.htri.net/horizons) - [Contact](https://info.htri.net/horizons/contact-us) [![Register Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4045210/39a43e76-4871-4cb7-843f-94ce63ec4f42.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4045210/39a43e76-4871-4cb7-843f-94ce63ec4f42) # Improving Waste Heat Recovery for Heating Wet Crude ![Lauren V. Moran](https://info.htri.net/hs-fs/hubfs/horizons/lauren-moran.jpg?width=400&name=lauren-moran.jpg "Lauren V. Moran") ### [Lauren V. Moran](https://info.htri.net/horizons/speakers/lauren-v-moran) Director, Engineering Services HTRI ### ABSTRACT Energy intensive processes have long used waste heat recovery to reduce energy costs. Recent emphasis on lowering or eliminating the carbon footprint has prompted a review of traditional practices. In this case study, we explore the energy usage for two different designs of wet crude heaters for an off-shore installation. Wet crude feed stream is heated by effluent water and product oil before a fired heater further heats the feed stream prior to the separator. Oil and water separate in the separator prior to shipment to a refinery. Efficient heater design will lower the firing rate of the fired heater. --- [Back to Program Schedule](https://info.htri.net/horizons/2024/program-schedule) - [About HTRI](https://www.htri.net/about) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.htri.net/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Use](https://www.htri.net/terms-of-use) - [Contact HTRI](https://www.htri.net/contact-us) - [Join Our LinkedIn Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13935750/)