Refractory Consulting Services typically involve expert guidance and technical support related to the selection, design, installation, maintenance, and performance optimization of refractory materials in high-temperature industrial applications.
Key Offerings in Refractory Consulting Services:
Material Selection & Recommendation
- Suggesting suitable refractory types (bricks, castables, plastics, etc.) based on operating conditions.
- Chemical compatibility and thermal shock resistance analysis.
Design & Engineering
- Lining design for furnaces, kilns, reactors, incinerators, and other thermal units.
- 2D/3D CAD drawings and thermal calculations (heat loss, backup insulation thickness, etc.)
Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation
- On-site inspection and lab analysis to diagnose refractory failures.
- Recommendations for corrective actions and preventive measures.
Installation Supervision & Quality Control
- Monitoring of refractory lining installation (gunning, casting, ramming, etc.)
- Inspection of anchoring systems and expansion joints.
Performance Evaluation & Life Assessment
- In-situ refractory wear analysis using thermography or borescope.
- Lining life prediction and performance audits.
Training & Technical Support
- Training programs for plant personnel on handling, installation, and maintenance.
- Safety protocols during refractory shutdown work.
Shutdown & Turnaround Planning
- Planning, budgeting, and execution strategies for refractory repair/overhaul.
Project Management & Third-Party Audit
- Independent evaluation of refractory systems supplied by vendors.
- Technical audits and documentation compliance.