Refractory has always been an integral part on any steam-generating boiler. Refractory materials are used for filling gaps and openings to keep the fire inside the furnace, lining ash hoppers (wet and ...

Designing a commercial boiler replacement where you were not the original designer or installer might have some hidden dangers that could haunt you for years. The project is going to be a series of ...

The increasing demand for circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers to co-fire biomass and waste fuel products creates increased stress on refractory systems resulting in more frequent replacement ...

A critical care hospital discovers leaks in the underground gas piping system that serves it, a paper mill has reoccurring boiler tube failures, and a steel plant's reheat furnace has a serious ...

Refractory technology for the power industry has changed with the evolution of new demands for power and economic and environmental concerns. A wide variety of materials are available for use in ...

Current Research The conventional way for replacing boiler tubes is to weld from the outside of the tube. Unfortunately this can result in excessive weld reinforcement, restricted water flow and ...

RUSSEL, KANSAS — Large-scale industrial ethanol plants use a lot of steam, especially ones producing 50 million gallons per year. That’s why Rasmussen Mechanical Services, Council Bluffs, Iowa was ...