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Inside Waste-to-Energy Boilers: A Conversation with Asset Integrity Specialists

From Corrosion Mechanisms to Field Reality – Inside WtE Boiler Integrity Waste-to-energy (WtE) boilers operate in some of the most aggressive environments in the power sector. High temperatures, corrosive flue gases, and unpredictable fuel compositions create a constant challenge for operators trying to maintain reliability and extend asset life. To better understand what drives damage […]

Restoring Coke Drum Integrity in Logistically Challenging Environments

Structural Reinforcement Under Geographic and Regulatory Constraints At a remote South American refinery, inspection identified severe shell bulging and weld seam cracking across multiple coke drums. The structural concerns were significant, but the operating environment added a second layer of complexity. Limited infrastructure, extended supply chains, and local regulatory requirements elevated execution risk beyond typical […]

Wet H2S Corrosion in Sour Service Environments

What Is Wet H2S Corrosion? Wet H₂S corrosion occurs when hydrogen sulfide is present in a process stream together with free water, creating a highly aggressive sour environment capable of rapid metal loss. In this condition, carbon steel and even some corrosion resistant alloys can suffer accelerated degradation through localized pitting, crevice corrosion, and general […]

Inside Automated Field Welding: Insights from a Global Welding Operations Lead

From Planning to Execution – Inside Automated Field Welding with Antoni Zarychta Automated field welding is often viewed as a technical process – equipment, parameters, procedures. But in reality, its success depends just as much on planning, adaptability, and experience as it does on technology. We spoke with Antoni Zarychta, Global Welding Operations Lead at […]

Solving two of petrochemicals biggest challenges in Saudi Arabia: efficiency and corrosion

Across the petrochemical industry in Saudi Arabia, asset efficiency and integrity is under intense scrutiny, driven by major production targets, pressure on energy costs and the drive to improve equipment performance. While many are investing in new capacity to meet rising demand, there is an increasing imperative to also optimise existing, often aging assets, running […]

Amine System Corrosion Mitigation & Prevention

The amine system is an efficient chemical process for removing H₂S, CO₂, and mercaptans from a variety of hydrocarbon streams. During the regeneration of rich amine solutions, acid breakouts create a highly corrosive environment that demands specialized treatment and the use of high-alloy materials, such as titanium, stainless steels, and other corrosion-resistant alloys, to ensure […]