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Fuel Diversification Causes Corrosion of Boiler Pressure Parts Leading to Tube Leaks

Colin Bateman, IGS Corrosion Mitigation SME, explains how fuel diversification causes corrosion of the boiler pressure parts, leading to tube leaks that result in costly shutdowns. Watch until the end to see how these forced shutdowns caused by boiler tube corrosion can be prevented. Video Transcript The power industry today faces a lot of challenges, […]

How to Reduce Fired Heater Fuel Usage Amid a New Gas Demand Reduction Plan

Stringent legislations combined with rising fuel costs are making it increasingly important for refineries, chemical, and petrochemical plants to ensure that their critical equipment is performing at maximum capacity and efficiency. A 1-2% decrease in efficiency in fired heaters can consume an additional $1m in fuel across a 12-month period, placing additional pressure on plants […]

Saudi Aramco and IGS: 10 Years in Partnership to Preserve Asset Integrity

IGS has provided millions of Saudi Riyals value in asset preservation, elimination of forced outages, and reduction of maintenance costs over the past ten years. Fast Facts IGS has executed over 50 projects and installed close to 3,500M² of IGS HVTS. Projects to date include 3 NGL facilities, five gas plants, four refineries, two petrochemical […]

Fuel Change Often Require Boiler Erosion and Corrosion Protection

Metal loss of the pressurized tubes inside the boiler is a big concern for boiler designers and operators. Changing fuel composition and other service parameters can lead to accelerated erosion and corrosion, which needs to be mitigated using proven and robust materials. The power generation industry has been faced with increasing pressures from environmental agencies […]

Understanding Oil & Gas CO2 and NOx Emissions, and the Science Behind Reducing Them

Oil refineries, petrochemical, and chemical facilities are widely considered some of the largest contributors to nitrogen oxides (NOx), and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions which adversely affect the environment. Fired heaters emit an estimated 400 to 500 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) every year, with at least 73% of average refinery CO2 emissions coming from […]

Three Ways to Reduce Fired Heater Emissions

According to a recent Digital Refining article, fired heaters emit an estimated 400 to 500 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) every year, with at least 73% of average refinery CO2 emissions coming from combustion. Refineries and petrochemical plants are under increasing pressure to reduce emissions, while also looking for ways to reduce fuel consumption […]