Ethylene cracking furnace hot spot repair online

In this audio case study, we discuss a situation at a Gulf Coast chemical plant where an ethylene furnace encountered a hot spot challenge, requiring prompt action.

Pre-turnaround scans in critical path

Listen to our podcast to learn more about how insights from our Tru-Scan™ and Tru-Grid™ Scan technology can help you make more informed decisions about your operations.

Solving coating issues in a carbon capture and storage project amidst new yearholidays

A critical issue arose during the construction of a groundbreaking direct air capture facility in the US Gulf Coast, risking the project timeline and costing over $500k per day in delays, as a particular coating specification for a vessel proved inadequate for the required environment ...

Robotic solutions: Enchancing efficiency in petrochemical operations

This audio case study is about fouling challenges faced by a petrochemical company. There is a crucial need to restore heater efficiency and operational reliability, leveraging advanced robotic technology in alignment with the company's commitment to sustainability, this process generated ...

How fireside ceramic coating enchance thermal spray performance

Discover how Fireside ceramic coatings improve boiler protection by enhancing thermal spray performance, reducing porosity, sealing microcracks, and boosting wear resistance in high-temperature environments.

SS chloride stress corrosion cracking in critical process assets

In this episode of the Efficiency and Reliability Podcast, we delve into how, in 2013, IGS was assigned a significant task: addressing Corrosion Under Insulation (CSCC) in six critical process vessels situated offshore in the Arabian Sea. These vessels, consisting of four discharge drums ...

Texas tower cleaning enables IRIS inspection and saves $8M+

Integrated Global Services (IGS) deployed Tube Tech’s engineered VCFE cleaning solution to remove fouling from 2688 tubes across two Texas Towers. 100% of tubes were cleaned to a production standard and 10% of tubes received enhanced cleaning for IRIS inspection.

Furnace hot spot repair in the live tail gas Incinerator saves $156M

In this audio case study, learn how IGS's Hot Refractory Repair prevented a potential $156 million shutdown cost for a Central Asian oil and gas producer. It also highlighted the crucial role of proactive maintenance in sustaining uninterrupted energy production.

Hydrotreater efficiency increase during turnaround

A refinery faced a challenge during a turnaround project in 2022, aiming to enhance hydrotreater efficiency with a unique convection section configuration dedicated solely to boiler feed water heating, lacking process coils. This setup presented an opportunity to maximize processing efficiency ...

HVTS eliminates waste heat recovery boiler corrosion at copper smelter

In this audio case study, we'll talk about the changing maintenance strategy of the power plant operating two Circulating Fluidized Bed boilers. In 2015, they required 500 tube repairs across their units, leading to severe production disruptions. We'll explain why their boiler reliability ...

Tracerco Radiation Monitors

Listen to our podcast as we discuss how our lightweight and easy-to-use radiation monitors provide a solution for every radiation monitoring and management need.  Learn more about how Tracerco radiation monitors provide the clear choice for radiation safety.

Solving fired heater radiant tube oxidation

This episode explores the issue of oxidation scale formation on steel tubes in fired heaters. This problem disrupts heat transfer, causing over-firing, high bridgewall temperatures, and reduced production rates.

Improving cement production with IGS air cannons and multipliers

In this podcast, we explore how Cementos Panam improved production efficiency by overcoming raw material humidity issues with IGS air cannons and multipliers.