The Refineries & Petrochemicals sector places exceptionally high demands on refractories, requiring resistance to extreme temperatures, highly corrosive and reducing atmospheres, severe thermal shock during upsets, and abrasive catalyst particles. Critical applications include FCC (Fluid Catalytic Cracking) units, reactors, heaters, reformers, sulfur recovery units, and furnaces. Premature refractory failure in these units can lead to significant safety risks, environmental impact, and massive production losses.
Refractory IntegraSmart provides specialized expertise in refractory management for these complex environments. We advise on the selection of high-performance materials such as low-cement castables, erosion-resistant refractories (ERRC), and insulating refractories tailored for specific zones within cyclones, risers, standpipes, and flue gas ducts. Our services include lining design for optimal flow and erosion resistance, API 936 certified inspection for stringent quality control during installation and repairs, failure analysis to determine root causes of degradation, and maintenance program optimization. By ensuring superior refractory integrity, we help refineries and petrochemical plants enhance operational safety, extend campaign life, reduce downtime, and maximize throughput in their critical processes.
