Careers Case Studies
The Global Source for Reliable Surface Protection
Explore how IGS technologies deliver measurable results for critical industrial assets worldwide. Our case studies highlight how clients across power, petrochemical, refining, and process industries have overcome corrosion, erosion, and fouling challenges using IGS’s engineered surface solutions.
These real-world examples demonstrate more than just technical success, they show how we help operators extend asset life, reduce unplanned downtime, and lower total maintenance costs, all while supporting safer, more efficient operations.
Furnace Emergency Shutdown Prevented
Hot Spot Repair Saves Refinery $15 Million
A refinery faced a fired heater emergency after multiple roof anchor failures exposed the shell to extreme heat. Using IGS Hot-tek® hot spot repair while the unit remained online, the team prevented a forced shutdown, protected production, and helped save an estimated $15 million.
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Biomass Power Station Preventing Boiler Tube Failure with HVTS®
A European biomass power station suffered severe boiler tube erosion and repeated outages from year one of operation. Working closely with the OEM, IGS deployed HVTS® cladding to eliminate tube leaks, cut outages from quarterly to annual, and deliver long-term boiler reliability with over six years of proven performance.
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TubeTech™ Reinstates Heat Transfer Efficiency of an Ethylene Furnace
An ethylene furnace was losing efficiency as convection section fouling drove stack temperatures higher and increased fuel consumption. Using TubeTech™ no-man-entry ROV cleaning, IGS restored heat transfer, cut stack temperature by 40°C, improved fuel efficiency by two percentage points, and delivered payback in less than four months.
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