Autoclave lining repair at a copper facility

In this audio case study, we discuss the application of Weld Metal Overlay in an African copper facility, detailing its impact on reducing corrosion, minimizing maintenance downtime, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Corrosion challenges in Japanese refineries

A prominent player in the Japanese market, this energy company operates several refineries across the country, including Miyagi, Ibaraki, Chiba, Kanagawa, Okayama, Yamaguchi, and Oita, facing various corrosion and erosion challenges in critical refinery equipment, leading to premature ...

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.

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.

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.

How can refineries cut costs and reduce fuel use in their catalytic reforming unit fired heaters

In this audio case study, we discuss how refineries can instantly reduce fuel consumption and save costs with the process tube Hot Tube Descaling process on their live heater.

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 ...

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.   ...

IGS ClearStream chromium-6 filtration for safe HVTS application

In today's episode, explore the successful collaboration between IGS and a power & light facility as they address high-temperature corrosion in a gas turbine, utilizing innovative HVTS cladding, along with safety measures and environmental considerations, to ensure prolonged operational ...

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.

Mitigating Erosion: HVTS cladding solution for QAPCO quench column

In this case study, we discuss how IGS's High-Velocity Thermal Spray (HVTS) Cladding technology solved erosion issues in QAPCO's Quench Column VE140001.

SMARTGard HVTS Solution: Pulp Mill CFB Boiler Goals Achieved

In this episode of "Efficiency and Reliability," learn how a Pulp Mill in the South Eastern United States overcame operational challenges to achieve their critical maintenance goals, including increasing boiler reliability, extending outage cycles, and reducing mechanical repairs, all ...

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 ...