Integrated Global Services Inc.

Start-up, even after a planned shutdown is one of the most vulnerable phases for fired heaters. Even with strict adherence to ramp-up procedures, mechanical failures, fouling, and uneven thermal expansion can impact efficiency, emissions compliance, and asset integrity. IGS Hot-tek™ services offer live, in-operation maintenance to address these start-up challenges. This blog explores common start-up […]

If a hot spot appears on the steel shell of a fired heater, it means that the refractory lining has failed, allowing hot flue gases, or direct radiant heat from the burners to contact the shell.  Clearly, immediate action needs to be taken – precisely what action depends on several factors:  How large is the […]

15% less fuel use. Same throughput. That’s Asset Vitality. 97% availability. Minimized downtime. That’s Asset Vitality. For process industries, including power, petrochemical, upstream, and offshore, your performance depends on your most valuable assets. Boilers, furnaces, heat exchangers, and process vessels all operate under extreme conditions. You rely on them not only to run, but to […]

Ethylene plant turnarounds are a significant challenge and opportunity for facility optimization. While these essential maintenance periods come with considerable costs in downtime and resources, they also provide the perfect window to implement improvements that can enhance operational efficiency and profitability. Plant managers must select projects that deliver rapid returns while minimizing downtime. Downtime translates […]

Prevention & Mitigation Strategies for Amine Corrosion There are effective amine corrosion management methods available that require a multi-faceted approach. Material Selection Use appropriate corrosion allowances based on expected service life Consider composite construction with CRA cladding in critical areas Specify post-weld heat treatment to reduce residual stresses Implement proper weld procedures to minimize susceptible […]

Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is a significant issue in various industries, including petrochemical, power, waste, and oil/gas environments. MIC is responsible for about 20% of all corrosion costs globally, amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars. This type of corrosion is caused by microbial activity, leading to the formation of corrosive metabolic by-products such as […]