Efficiency and Reliability Audio Case Studies

A case study outlining performance challenges at the 1040 MW Apex Four Corners coal-fired power station, where ash buildup, failed LPA screens, and degraded air cannon systems led to rising differential pressure, reduced output, and catalyst damage within the SCR system. The study explores the operational impact of ineffective cleaning and component failure, highlighting how these issues increased maintenance demand, safety risks, and emission compliance pressure over time. 
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A case study on fired heater performance challenges at one of the world’s largest integrated refining and petrochemical complexes in India. The episode explores how refractory degradation, tube oxidation, and declining heat transfer efficiency impact fuel consumption, emissions, and long-term reliability, and why a holistic approach to fired heater integrity is critical for sustained efficiency at scale.

A multi-year case study of how HVTS cladding transformed a European biomass power station, from quarterly outages and recurring tube failures to predictable annual inspections and zero failures in protected zones.

An offshore platform faced pitting corrosion on stainless steel–clad slug catchers. HVTS was applied as a weld overlay alternative, achieving reliable corrosion protection under sour service conditions and delivering significant cost savings.

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 challenges during a major turnaround.