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  • Packed bed performance analytics

    Listen to our podcast as we discuss how Tracerco’s Tru-Grid™ Scan and PackView™ technologies can provide critical insights to verify mechanical placement of internals, as well as quantify liquid distribution and packing retention characteristics in a packed bed tower which can aid ...

  • 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.

  • Introducing PACe: Our New Digital Ecosystem

    Hakan Turan, PAC's Digital Portfolio Product Manager, introduces PACe - a fully integrated digital ecosystem by PAC that empowers our customers with enhanced insights and operational efficiencies.

  • High velocity thermal spray

    A petrochemical aromatics plant faced scaling and oxidation issues that reduced radiant tube life and efficiency. By applying Cetek ceramic coating, the plant increased throughput, reduced fuel use, and extended tube lifespan—achieving ROI in just six months and setting a new standard ...

  • Tube Tech increases thermal efficiency by 3% at Tupras Izmir refinery

    In today's episode, explore the solution provided by Tube Tech (an IGS solution) that not only increased thermal efficiency by 3% at the Tupras Izmir Refinery in Turkey but also significantly enhanced heat transfer efficiency.

  • 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 ...

  • Cleaning fouled convection tubes at a US methanol plant

    In this episode, we cover a recent project at a methanol plant in the US where fouling in the primary reformer convection section reduced efficiency. We explain how precision cleaning restored heat transfer, improved steam output, and cut emissions—saving the plant up to $500,000 an ...

  • USA Podcast

    The latest episode of our ongoing series of podcasts is all about the expert gas analysis support Servomex brings to industries in the US market.

  • 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.

  • How a petrochemical plant avoided $12m in losses

    A petrochemical plant battled over 10 hotspots on a roof-fired reformer, exposed flames, and the threat of a $12 million loss, see how they avoided a full shutdown.

  • Catalytic reformer audits: 13.5% furnace efficiency increase

    In this episode, Larry Emch, Furnace Efficiency Specialist from IGS, joins us again to discuss a project where his team audited furnaces and heaters at an oil and gas site, identifying inefficiencies and offering solutions for increased production, including a notable 13.5% improvement, ...

  • IGS addressed a process vessel emergency on Christmas eve

    I'm going to tell you a Christmas story where we addressed an emergency for a refinery in Texas. This story highlights IGS's commitment to efficiency and reliability. We hope that you will not be facing emergencies during the holiday season, but if you do, you know who to call.   ...

  • How a metallurgy upgrade restored a fractionation column

    This case study highlights how a cost-effective and time-saving solution was used to protect a fractionation column, restoring it to service without the need for a new column.

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