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 ...

Overcoming severe refractory failure in a Saudi Arabian refinery

Today, we'll delve into the case study of how IGS significantly helped improve the operational efficiency of a Saudi Arabian Refinery by addressing a critical refractory failure. Our focus today centers on the innovative Hot-Tek Refractory repair services, implemented while the unit was ...

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.

Key features of the OptiMVD by Kelvin Lam, PAC Software Engineer

Kelvin Lam is the software engineer who designed and implemented the software for the OptiMVD. In this episode of the podcast, Kelvin shares his thought process behind creating this software, and how the key features of the OptiMVD are both user-friendly and can improve user productiv ...

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 ...

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.

Air Separation Units

In this episode our experts focus on cryogenic air separation unit (ASU) processes, looking at the best ways to produce high-purity oxygen, nitrogen, and argon products.

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 commitments to process safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

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.

Successful revamp of a 40-year-old steam-methane reformer furnace

This episode examines a successful application of Cetek high emissivity coating to the radiant section of an SMR reformer which was experiencing excessive fuel firing.

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.   ...