HVTS℠ vs. Conventional Thermal Spray Coating
A gas plant in the Middle East faced internal corrosion in its amine process columns. In 2015, they chose IGS HVTS℠, a high-performance thermal spray solution, to protect two columns. For six additional columns in 2016, a local thermal spray contractor using conventional low velocity thermal spray was selected based on cost. Inspections conducted in […]
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Jul 13, 2022
How to Prevent Corrosion Caused by Renewable Conversion
Many oil and gas companies are repurposing refineries to produce renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and other renewable biofuels and products. The replacement of fossil fuels will help to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) and CO2 emissions. To incentivize the production of renewable fuels, the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program requires that […]
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Jul 12, 2022
Ceramic coating application in a refinery steam methane reformer
Tüpras, Izmir refinery, increased the radiant heat transfer efficiency of their SMR by applying a high emissivity ceramic coating to the refractory lining of the radiant section. SMR Fired Heater This SMR is a terrace-wall design with two radiant chambers. 144 burners on two floors provide the heat and the feed is composed of the […]
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