Integrated Global Services Inc.All process heaters operate at high temperatures and are constructed with process tubes inside a refractory-lined enclosure, which is heated by radiant heat from gas-firing or, less commonly, oil-firing. Refractory linings are insulating and minimize heat loss, making them essential to retaining the high-temperature environment. However, when subjected to high temperatures, refractory can deteriorate and […]
Boilers operate at high temperatures, often beyond their initial design parameters. As a result, the performance of the boiler is restricted due to issues on their waterwalls and superheater sections, including corrosion, cracking, erosion, and excessive fouling. Boiler Tube Panel Replacement Tubes, panels or even whole boiler sections may need replacing, which can be detrimental […]
During our recent webinar (if you missed it live, you can still watch it here on demand), Johnny Smatana reviewed a case study (read it here) where we repaired internal refractory on a live SMR. With more than 200 attendees, questions were raised about the process and limitations of repairing hot spots on live fired […]
Register for this Webinar Title: The Smarter Way to Guarantee Boiler Reliability Date: Thursday, December 08, 2022 Time: 2:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time Duration: 1 hour What is SMARTGard? Systematic Approach to Boiler Reliability Materials and Equipment Engineered for Specific Results Application by Trained and Accredited Teams Results are Measured, Documented, and Monitored Testimonials […]
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, […]
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 […]
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