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Leading the Charge in Meeting EPA’s Stringent Emission Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been ramping up efforts to enhance air quality nationwide, resulting in stricter emission regulations that pose challenges for Electric Generating Units (EGUs) and non-EGUs alike. With the recent implementation of the Good Neighbor Plan (GNP) aimed at reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from power plants and industrial facilities, the […]

HT/HP Process Vessel Corrosion: Frequently Asked Questions

During our recent webinar (if you missed it live, you can still watch it here on demand), Colin Bateman and Shyam Barshikar reviewed a case study (read it here) where aggressive pitting corrosion was permanently stopped. Questions were raised about the process and limitations of protecting process vessels using thermal spray. Process Vessel Corrosion Frequently […]

IGS Launches CFB Boiler Drone Inspection Service

  We are pleased to announce the launch of our SMARTGard Inspection service; a fully digitalized Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) boiler drone inspection service.  The service, available worldwide, has been developed to meet the demands of the power industry for a turnkey inspection service that is quicker, safer, and improves CFB boiler availability. The drone […]

5 Common Causes of Refractory Failure and How to Fix Them

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 […]

Boiler Tube Leaks Prevented with Proactive Maintenance

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 […]

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Takes Action on NOx with a Good Neighbor Provision

The Good Neighbor Provision (GNP) aims to reduce NOx emissions from power plants, refineries, and industrial facilities from upwind states. These states currently prevent downwind states from attaining and maintaining the 2015 Ozone NAAQS. 23 states affected by the GNP include Alabama, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New […]