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NECX 2025 – Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo

Join Us at NECX 2025 – Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo We’re excited to exhibit at the inaugural 2025 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX), taking place Monday, 8 September – Thursday, 11 September 2025 at the Marriott Marquis Atlanta. Hosted by the American Nuclear Society (ANS) and the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), NECX brings […]

The 69th Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities

Join Us at the 69th Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities We’re excited to participate in the 69th Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium, taking place Sunday, 7 September – Thursday, 11 September 2025 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA. This international event brings together industry experts to […]

Troubleshooting Fired Heater Start-Up Issues with IGS Hot-tek Services

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 […]

Secunda Petrochemical & Energy Roadshow

Join Us at Secunda Petrochemical & Energy Roadshow We’re excited to participate in the Secunda Petrochemical & Energy Roadshow, taking place on the 31st of July 2025. The expo is an annual event taking place in Secunda where companies who work in the Petrochemical sector as service, talent or equipment suppliers to this sector will […]

Hot Spots on a Fired Heater Shell

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 […]

Southern Company Technical Conference Tradeshow

Join Us at the Southern Company Technical Conference Tradeshow We’re excited to participate in the Southern Company Technical Conference Tradeshow, taking place Tuesday, 12 August 2025 – Wednesday, 13 August 2025 in Birmingham, AL. This event brings together over 1,400 Southern Company and external attendees to share and discuss technical information related to best practices, […]