Stuart Rye, NEO Monitors AS, considers whether methane can safely exist in a
hot-fired process heater during normal operation.

This is not just an article discussing Safe Combustion, featured in the August issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering. 

It is also a tribute to and in memory of a dear friend and colleague, Larry Sieker, who sadly and unexpectedly passed away last year. Larry was a much respected expert within the gas measurement community and particularly renowned for his expertise in combustion analysis. It was a privilege to work with him, and his knowledge, enthusiasm and friendship are missed.