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Top 10 Cleaning and Inspection Challenges: No. 7

Air Cooled Condenser (ACC) Cleaning Based on an extensive survey of 500 refinery operators, ACC cleaning ranks seventh among the most prevalent cleaning challenges. In this in-depth discussion, we will explore the issues around air-cooled condenser fouling and solutions to restore efficiency and maximise productivity. Introduction Air Cooled Condensers (ACC) are widely utilized in arid […]

Written by on March 21, 2024

Top 10 Cleaning and Inspection Challenges: No. 8

Selective Catalytic Reduction Units Based on an extensive survey of 500 refinery operators, cleaning catalyst banks in SCR units ranks eighth among the most prevalent cleaning challenges. In this in-depth discussion, we will explore how to effectively remove pluggage and fouling from SCR screens and improve catalyst reduction system efficiency. SCR Catalyst Screen Fouling During […]

Written by on March 18, 2024

Top 10 Cleaning and Inspection Challenges: No. 9

Steam Cracking Furnace Cleaning Based on an extensive survey of 500 refinery operators, steam cracking furnace cleaning ranks ninth among the most prevalent cleaning challenges. In this in-depth discussion, we will explore the issues around ethylene furnace fouling and solutions to restore efficiency and maximise productivity. Steam crackers, also known as Pyrolysis furnaces, are used […]

Written by on March 12, 2024

Fired Heater Convection Bank Cleaning FAQs

  Following the launch of the new Tube Tech fired heater convection section cleaning rover system, we have compiled a list of FAQs: How does the Robot cleaning of convection banks work? Our bespoke cleaning robot is a compact remotely operated vehicle (ROV) placed on the top row of every convection coil to be cleaned […]

Written by on March 11, 2024

Top 10 Cleaning and Inspection Challenges: No.10

Hot Convection Section Cleaning Based on an extensive survey of 500 refinery operators, hot convection section cleaning ranks tenth among the most prevalent cleaning challenges. In this in-depth discussion, we will explore the issues around convection section fouling and solutions to restore efficiency without taking the heater offline. Online cleaning of the convection section in […]

Written by on March 7, 2024

Mark 7 Rover Launched: Our Most Advanced Cleaning System to Date

  Patented Convection Section Cleaning System Launched We are pleased to announce the much-anticipated launch of our next-generation Mark 7 fired heater rover system. The automated system is capable of remotely eradicating more than 90% of convection section fouling. Developed in-house at our R&D facility in Rayleigh, UK, the Mark 7 rover holds two patents. […]

Written by on February 7, 2024

The Importance of Cleaning Texas Towers: Enhancing Efficiency and Performance

Introduction to VCFE Cleaning Fouling, the formation of unwanted material deposits on heat transfer surfaces, is a common issue that affects industries across the board. It’s particularly prevalent in heat exchangers like the Texas Towers or Vertical Combined Feed Exchangers (VCFEs), which are integral components of many refineries. These towers are designed to be relatively […]

Written by on September 28, 2023

Fired Heater Furnace Cleaning vs. Heat Transfer Efficiency Recovery: What’s the Difference?

Furnace cleaning and heat transfer recovery are two important aspects of maintaining fired heater performance. However, there are key differences, which we will explore in this article. How Does Fouling Occur? Fouling occurs when deposits accumulate on fired heater furnace tube surfaces. Fouling can come from contaminated fuel, debris from the surrounding environment, or fibre […]

Written by on June 26, 2023

Top 5 Features of Our Convection Section Cleaning Robot

Tube Tech’s fired heater/ furnace convection section cleaning robot is an intelligent system guaranteed to remove 90%+ fouling from fired heater furnace convection sections. It is packed with exciting features, designed to clean assets more effectively and saving your plant valuable time and money. There’s lots to shout about, but we’ve highlighted our top 5 […]

Written by on June 8, 2023

Tube Tech Receives its Highest Concom Audit Score

Tube Tech recently passed a Contractor Competency (Concom) audit at its European headquarters in Essex, UK, with a score of 95.3%; our highest score to date and up from 87% two years ago. The audit covers several areas of competency including safety, equipment, competence, health and wellbeing, quality and environment, and subcontractors. What is Concom? […]

Written by on May 30, 2023