Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) reactors can experience build-up problems, which result in higher operational costs, lost generation revenue, and the expense of catalyst replacements. The build-up is caused by Large Particle Ash (LPA). The first and most crucial step for SCR cleanliness is to prevent LPA from ever reaching the reactor.
IGS has developed an erosion-resistant LPA Screen that protects SCR reactors from LPA build-up. With decades of installation experience, our team responds rapidly, anywhere in the world.
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Large Particle Ash (LPA) is the primary root cause of ash build-up on the catalyst. This can result in:
IGS understands that it is critical to prevent LPA from reaching the SCR in the first place. That’s why we have developed smart LPA screens to protect SCR reactors, maintain performance and deliver long-term cost savings.
Our technology has been developed by experts at the IGS Technology Research Center.
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Once the LPA screen has a breach, LPA is allowed to pass through and reach the SCR. Screen failures are often in the higher flow regions, increasing the likelihood that LPA is carried through. Although it is possible to catch screens before a complete breach, this requires full-screen access, detailed inspections, and preparedness for panel replacements on a frequent basis to be effective. Therefore, a proactive replacement or refurbishment program is often more cost-effective and user-friendly in the long run.
At IGS, we understand the costly effects of neglecting to maintain mission-critical equipment. If you notice a drop in the performance of any asset, it is likely that fouling, corrosion, or damage is occurring.
We are experts in asset life integrity, developing patented technologies to prevent damage, fix any issues that do occur whilst the equipment is in operation, and clean and maintain assets during planned turnarounds.
An LPA screen is situated in an erosive environment; therefore, high-quality erosion-resistant material is essential to produce a long, reliable screen life. IGS LPA screen claddings have been successfully tested with physical erosion rate test experiments.
The erosion resistance of a typical NoNOxTM cladding has been determined to be 40 times greater than that of carbon steel in the same application. IGS utilizes proprietary application procedures and equipment to provide quality protection to the external and interior surfaces of the hexagonal perforations. Due to the acceleration of the flue gas as it passes through the perforations of the screen material, the internal region is the most critical to protect.
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Coal-fired SCR reactors have been suffering from build-up issues since entering the market. Although the severity of build-up problems can vary significantly between boilers, the causes of and solutions to build-up problems are remarkably predictable.
IGS is the first company to combine various cleaning products to offer SCR owners a comprehensive solution.
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