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, and long-term efficiency.

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.

In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Phillips, Director of Business Development for Integrated Global Services and a Thermal Spray expert. He discusses a Pulp and Paper CFB Boiler dealing with extreme erosion issues, worsened by the presence of plastics, resulting in corrosion problems. The boiler experienced forced outages due to tube leaks, leading to frequent mechanical repairs. Fast forward six years later, and there are no tube leaks or forced outages.

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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.

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 was compromised and what they learned from it.

In this audio case study, we explore how a copper smelter addressed extensive downtime, high replacement costs, and logistical challenges associated with their waste heat boiler.

In this audio case study, discover 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.

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.

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.

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.