Surface Protection Solutions for Mission Critical Equipment
Integrated Global Service provides surface protection solutions for challenging metal wastage problems in mission critical equipment worldwide.
Integrated Global Services
Surface Protection Solutions for Mission-Critical Equipment
Based in Virginia, US, Integrated Global Services, Inc. (IGS) offers surface protection solutions to clients on a global scale.
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Integrated Global Services (IGS) provides turnkey surface protection solutions that improve boiler reliability and increase plant availability. IGS’s proprietary High Velocity Thermal Spray (HVTS) cladding and SMARTGard® systems:
- Stop tube leaks
- Stop corrosion
- Reduce erosion
- Reduce slagging
- Prevent the need for panel replacement
- Eliminate the need for welding repairs
Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Boiler Reliability
IGS leverages decades of experience with over 500 CFB boiler High Velocity Thermal Sprayed (HVTS) cladding applications to stay at the forefront of maximizing run time and minimizing outage frequency and cost for CFB boilers globally.
Waste to Energy (WtE) and Biomass Boilers
IGS provides corrosion-resistant metal alloy protection for waste incinerators, biomass, and waste-to-energy boilers. Fuel flexibility in these boilers offers related cost reduction but results in boiler corrosion. Chlorine, dew point and hot molten salt corrosion can be addressed with the application of IGS high nobility cladding.
Pulverized Coal and Lignite Boilers
With more than 25 years of applications around the world in Pulverized Coal (PC) Fired boilers, IGS has developed proven solutions to extend the life of boiler tubes providing a reliable, long-term solution with significant cost and time savings to its customers. The IGS HVTS cladding has been recognized as the gold standard to resist fireside corrosion in high-temperature sulfidation environments. As only one example, IGS HVTS was proven the best product in some of the most intense conditions in a 39,000-hour test in a 1,300 MW supercritical boiler by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
IGS’ SMART Approach to Boiler Reliability
The IGS SMARTGard® approach has been developed over four decades by working closely with hundreds of CFB operators and OEMs. What makes this solution so smart?
- S stands for systematic. Our service starts with a comprehensive boiler metal wastage assessment and considers all operational aspects of the boiler. We investigate the surface conditions thoroughly with our eyes, drones, lasers and AI.
- M stands for materials and equipment. IGS has developed proprietary equipment and alloys designed for field protection against high-temperature erosion and corrosion environments. Our cladding system works where all others fail – including high erosion, high chlorine and uneven waterwalls, among others.
- A is for application by trained and certified teams. Our experienced technicians, stationed in 15 countries, perform more than 200 days per year on shutdown and turnaround projects. No matter what your turnaround schedule is, our teams make it happen. We are proud to say that our customer satisfaction score for site execution and schedule adherence is 4.8 out of 5, surveying 113 customers.
- R is for results that are measured, documented and monitored. IGS maintains detailed records of all quality and completion documentation, initial inspection reports and all cladding thickness maps for 600+ CFB boiler projects completed. Since 2019, we have scored 4.85 out of 5 for quality commitment, surveying 226 customers.
- T is for testimonials that prove performance. Joel Taylor, Boiler Engineering and Maintenance Specialist, that has ensured reliable operation of 7 CFB boilers between 4 plants across 15 years said: “With IGS we went from a varied scope and high man hours to lower man hours and a known scope, which is great for planning for an outage, especially for the budget. Because of our process and work with IGS we didn’t need to replace pressure parts.”
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How to Stop Boiler Tube Wastage in Circulating Fluidized Bed Boilers
Extending the life of the tube is possible with the use of added material to the outside diameter (OD) surface of the tube, with Weld Overlay or High Velocity Thermal Spray (HVTS) Cladding. The purpose of adding material to the tube is to extend its useful life, ultimately preventing panel replacement.
Preventing Biomass Boiler Pressure Part Replacement
Based in United Kingdom, Drax Power Plant has a capacity of 3,906 megawatts (MW) and produces around 14 terawatt-hours (TWh) of power a year, 96% using compressed wood pellets, a form of sustainably sourced biomass.
Plant Replaces Weld Overlap in their CFB Boiler
Over the last 25 years, the plant owner utilized weld overlay to protect boiler tubes against erosion. They have been using both carbon steel weld overlay and stainless steel overlay. They were applying more weld overlay over the same exact areas, building thickness back up every outage.
Preventing Biomass Boiler Pressure Part Replacement
IGS’s High Velocity Alloy Cladding (HVTS) solutions upgrade existing metallurgy to higher alloys that provide a barrier to mitigate corrosion and / or erosion in mission critical equipment around the world.
Mitigating Corrosion/Erosion in Waste to Energy and Biomass Boilers
Boiler reliability has become one of the main challenges with the advent of efficiency advances in Waste to Energy industry.
How to Stop Corrosion in PRB and Lignite-Fired Boilers
The IGS HVTS claddings have been proven around the world to address severe corrosion and erosion problems in utility boilers, resulting in significant cost savings by preventing tube replacement and increased unit availability & reliability.
Rapid Response to Address the Boiler Damage Zone
CASE STUDY | Sulfidation corrosion - reduced atmosphere corrosion.
Chlorine Corrosion in CFB Coal/Biomass Boilers
Case study: Straw was added to the fuel mix of two CFB boilers originally designed for coal firing, leading to chlorine corrosion.
IPP Facility Shifts to Reliable and Predictable CFB Maintenance Strategy Using Smartgrid
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RELIABLE BOILER PROTECTION SUPPORTED BY LONG-TERM EPRI STUDY
In the mid 2000s, a US power utility owner and EPRI performed a long-term study to determine if thermal spray technology would protect the sidewall tubes (adjacent to burner levels) from thinning caused by reduced sulfidizing atmospheres.
IGS HVTS STOPPED EROSIONCORROSION IN WASTEFUELLED CFB BOILER
Case study: Corrosion and erosion mechanisms were both major contributors to tube wastage in this biomass CFB Boiler, burning waste/biomass.
Press Releases
Causes of Boiler Corrosion and Benefits of Boiler Tube Coating
There are several reasons why boilers may suffer from corrosion. The types of boilers that IGS works within the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) and wider power industry, include: Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Boilers Pulverized Coal (PC) Fired Boilers Bubbling Fluidized Bed (BFB) Boilers Grate Boilers
IGS Releases Inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
IGS today published its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. The report outlines the company’s ESG commitments and the environmental and social impact created by its global operations and innovative products and services.
5 Common Causes of Refractory Failure and How to Fix Them
All process heaters operate at high temperatures and are constructed with process tubes inside a refractory-lined enclosure, which is heated by radiant heat from gas-firing or, less commonly, oil-firing.
How to Prevent Hexavalent Chromium Exposure
In the world of industrial applications, where precision and innovation meet the demands of modern manufacturing, one challenge stands as a formidable obstacle—hexavalent chromium exposure.
Waste not, Want not! Stopping Fireside Metal Wastage in WtE and Biomass Boilers
Energy derived from burning waste (Waste to Energy, WtE) and biomass is growing rapidly as countries seek to increase green power generation, avoid landfill and recover the captured energy.
Integrated Global Services Sees Doubling of Pipeline Growth, Eyes Exponential Growth
Rich Crawford, CEO and president of Integrated Global Services (IGS), is confident in the company’s growth prospects, which are driven by strategic acquisitions, a strong business culture focused on talent development and effective execution of its value proposition.
Integrated Global Services Recognized for Role in Mega Turnaround
Integrated Global Services (IGS) has been recognized as a major contributor to the successful Ras Tanura Refinery (RTR) 2024 Mega Turnaround and Inspection (T&I) for Saudi Arabian Energy Company (Aramco).
IGS: Leading the Charge in Meeting EPA's Stringent Emission Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been ramping up efforts to enhance air quality nationwide, resulting in stricter emission regulations that pose challenges for Electric Generating Units (EGUs) and non-EGUs alike.
IGS Facilitates Significant Reduction in Emissions at Utility Plant
In the ongoing battle to reduce hazardous nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, Integrated Global Services (IGS) has provided invaluable assistance to a utility plant, contributing to the nationwide effort to comply with the increasingly stringent emission regulations set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Tube Tech Wins International Safety Award
RAYLEIGH, Essex., April, 2024 - IGS Tube Tech has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2023 calendar year.
ADM Names Integrated Global Services as a 2023 Supplier Award Winner
Integrated Global Services, Inc. (IGS) has been named a 2023 Supplier Award winner by ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in sustainability sourced solutions from nature.
Identifying and Stopping Boiler Tube Wastage in Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Boilers
CFB Boilers by design offer several advantages over conventional boiler designs, including the ability to fire a wide range of fuels and lower combustion temperatures which reduces emissions.
How to Protect Coal-fired SCR Reactors from Build-up Issues
Coal-fired SCR reactors are known to suffer from build-up issues.
Tube Tech Unveils Most Advanced Convection Section Automated Rover System to Date
Tube Tech, the leader in premium cleaning and inspection solutions for oil and gas, petrochemical and agrochemical plants, has launched its next generation Mark 7 fired heater rover system capable of remotely eradicating more than 90% of convection section fouling.
IGS Announces Strategic Partnership with Monar Industrial Services at Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference
In a significant development unveiled at the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference, Integrated Global Services (IGS), a global leader in efficiency and reliability solutions, proudly announced its official partnership with Monar Industrial Services.
HVTS Stops Alloy 625 Weld Overlay Corrosion in WtE Boiler
A waste to energy boiler was experiencing fireside corrosion. Shop applied Alloy 625 weld overlay was showing signs of premature accelerated degradation. IGS was contracted to apply an HVTS cladding on top of the weld overlay in situ to stop corrosion and ensure the reliable and safe operation of the boiler.
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