Efficiency and Reliability Audio Case Studies

This episode explores a Gulf Coast refinery’s battle with severe H2S and HCl corrosion in critical stripper towers and a debutanizer. We cover the risks to reliability and safety, and how the refinery addressed these...

A refinery restored furnace efficiency and reduced stack temperatures through targeted maintenance solutions, avoiding costly operational downtime.

In this episode, we examine how a Middle Eastern petrochemical plant reduced costly shutdowns and improved reliability by applying IGS cladding technology inside a reactor for the first time. A practical look at...

In this episode of The Efficiency and Reliability Podcast, we unpack Asset Vitality: IGS’s integrated approach to improving performance in power, petrochemical, and process industries. Discover how companies are cutting...

This episode explores how a Canadian refinery addressed complex corrosion and metallurgy challenges during its shift to renewable fuels using a faster, cost-effective thermal spray alternative to welding.

Severe corrosion was found in the amine still tower at P66 Giddings. Past fixes like coatings and weld buildup kept failing, causing recurring maintenance issues and rising costs.

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...

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.

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...

In this episode of the Efficiency and Reliability Podcast, we dive into a Q4 2024 refinery turnaround in Saudi Arabia, where HVTS® technology helped overcome severe corrosion challenges, saving 10–12 days of turnaround...

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.

This episode explores the high-temperature corrosion challenges faced by a U.S. power utility’s GE 7HA gas turbine and their impact on maintenance and reliability.

A biomass-fired boiler in Sweden faced escalating erosion and corrosion, risking unplanned outages and costly failures. Discover the challenges this critical energy facility encountered and their impact on operations.

This case study highlights how HVTS metal alloy cladding provided a cost-effective and time-saving solution to protect a fractionation column, bringing it back into service without the need for a new column.

A petrochemical plant battled over 10 hotspots on a roof-fired reformer, exposed flames, and the threat of a $12 million loss—see how they avoided a full shutdown.