A water wall boiler tube repair system for biomass boilers that precisely cuts tube panels without a HAZ (heat affect zone) and bevels for superior welding end preps has been introduced by Esco Tool ...

Reducing boiler downtime – particularly from tube failures – demands constant vigilance. Boiler tube failures, especially in coal-fired power plants, continue to be the major cause of boiler forced ...

Replacing old steam systems can improve efficiency, cut costs and reduce emissions. A few years ago, the Department of Energy recognized TPC Group for the energy efficiency of a new steam turbine it ...

One of the reasons Eskom gave for implementing Stage 4 loadshedding last week was boiler tube leaks. To us that doesn’t seem like much of an issue. Simply replace the faulty tube right? As it turns ...

Most engineers and operators know (or should know) that boiler tubes containing deposits create long-term reliability problems for the boiler. Long-term overheating of the metal will result from ...