Boiler Tube Failure Reduction Programs
Boiler tube failures are the number-one cause of forced outages at fossil plants worldwide, yet most of these failures are preventable repeat failures. Boiler tube failure reduction programs from Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SI) get to the bottom of boiler tube failures — the root cause — so that failures don't repeat themselves endlessly. The programs identify the root cause and implement remedial action to avert future failures, using tactics that include careful review of plant operating data, water chemistry data, and failure history; metallurgical examination of tubing samples; nondestructive examination of susceptible tubing; and installation of thermocouples, strain gauges, and even flow monitoring devices to track conditions.For information, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it