Larry Emch from IGS: Energy efficiency in furnaces
In this episode, Larry Emch, IGS Furnace Efficiency Specialist, shares the story of a site tackling excessive fuel usage and high emissions in their Steam Methane Reformer.
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Texas tower cleaning enables IRIS inspection and saves $8M+
Integrated Global Services (IGS) deployed Tube Tech’s engineered VCFE cleaning solution ...
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Nugen Energy's refractory failure challenge
In this audio case study, Nugen Energy faced a significant challenge when their facilities began experiencing refractory failures, requiring extensive downtime for repairs. This downtime not ...
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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 ...
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Erosion and corrosion in waste heat recovery systems
Today, we'll delve into a case study surrounding the challenges faced by a plant due to erosion and corrosion in their waste heat recovery system, and how they tackled this issue without compromising ...
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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 ...
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Corrosion challenges in Japanese refineries
A prominent player in the Japanese market, this energy company operates several refineries ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Sulfolane corrosion prevention with on-site alloy upgrade during turnaround
In this audio case study, we discuss the corrosion challenges within a sulfolane unit, showing why it's important for proactive maintenance strategies to safeguard operations and reinforce ...
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How a pulp and paper CFB boiler mitigated extreme erosion and saved long-term costs
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.