This paper describes the work performed on the development and characterization of new alloy materials used in steam methane reformer furnaces (SMR) outlet systems. New material developments allow outlet components to operate at more severe conditions without the need of increasing the wall thickness of these parts. In existing designs, reduction of wall thickness is possible while decreasing thermal stresses in such components. Selected results from improved materials, including results of creep and accelerated ageing tests carried out, are presented. Additionally, finite element case studies on existing outlet designs showing the benefits of new materials are also described in this paper.
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