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This article appeared in the October 1997 issue of The International Journal of Hydrocarbon Engineering, and examines the basic principles of economical heat recovery, with relation to both overall plant energy efficiency and the application of pinch technology, which assures maximum energy recovery. Considerations are given to overall heat transfer, pressure drop, velocity restrictions, and physical properties that affect heat exchanger performance. These topics are currently extremely relevant because refiners are improving process operations to remain competitive in the global marketplace.