Lining Consultancy & Inspection

TECHNOLOGIES

Video Endoscopy: high resolution pictures of the interior of the combustion and high-temperature areas of the plant under normal operating conditions
Water-Cooled Endoscopic Camera: for hot room and chimney inspections; allows an assessment of the internal condition during normal operation up to 2.000 °C (3600 ˚F)
Thermography: the condition of the refractory lining can be evaluated with a thermographic camera without entering the furnace
Rope Access: expertise and skilled personnel for inspection of tall structures such as chimneys or re-circulation ducts in lignite boilers

PREVENTION, PREPARATION & FOLLOW-UP

Inspection While Operating:

Endoscopy
Thermography
Operation parametersanalysis

Inspection During Shutdown:

Expansion Joints
Corner Treatments
Areas Around Doors, Site Ports, Nozzles, Hangers, etc.
Unusually Soft or Hollow Sounding Areas
Anchors
Discoloration
Heaving
Wear patterns
Cracking
Corrosion

Elements of a Good Inspection Program:

Identification and specification of areas to be inspected
Inspection before plant start-up and afterwards on a regular basis
Maintenance of records, photos and journal of each inspection
Standardized testing
Objectivity in analyzing the cause of any failure