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.

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.

Addressing amine stress cracking in critical equipment

Amine stress corrosion cracking is a common issue in amine regeneration units, often leading to costly damage and downtime. This episode breaks down how it happens, why it matters, and what can be done to prevent it.

How to address scaling and efficiency challenges in an aromatics plant

Learn how an aromatics plant tackled severe scaling and efficiency losses in its fired heaters. Discover the impact of oxidation on radiant tubes and the steps taken to improve performance and extend equipment life.

Korean Special

Servomex’s support for gas analysis applications in Korea is growing, and you can learn all about it in the latest episode of our ongoing podcast series.

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 ...

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 ...

How refinery laboratories are benefiting from using OptiMVD

In this episode, Michael Rankin, the Eastern Gulf Coast Sales Representative for PAC, discusses some of the challenges refinery laboratories have faced over the years, and how the OptiMVD has been the solution to many of those challenges.

Innovating Together For Climate Action

Honeywell President and Chief Operating Officer Vimal Kapur joins Honeywell Chief Marketing Officer Laura Kelleher on this episode of The Future Is… to discuss Davos, technologies enabling the global energy transition, and the role of communities and collaboration in climate action. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Servomex 70th Anniversary Special

In this podcast our experts celebrate 70 years of Servomex, looking at how we got to the position of global expert in gas analysis, and what the future holds.