5 Common Causes of Refractory Failure and How to Fix Them

Refractory linings are insulating and minimise heat loss, making them essential to retaining the high-temperature environment. However, when subjected to high temperatures, refractory can deteriorate and potentially lead to failure if remedial work is not carried out.

If refractory failure results in an unplanned shutdown, it can cost plants more than US$1 million/day in lost production.

In this whitepaper, IGS discusses the most common causes of refractory failure, how to inspect fired heaters or furnaces for damage, and the methods of repairing refractories online without the need to disrupt normal operation.

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