Cetek® Ceramic Coatings

Cetek® Ceramic Technologies, developed by IGS, are industry-leading high emissivity and thin-film ceramic coatings applied to fired heater process tubes and refractory surfaces. These engineered coatings restore and preserve radiant heat transfer efficiency, reduce tube metal temperatures, and significantly cut fuel usage and emissions, all while extending the lifespan of critical heater components.

With over three decades of success and multiple patented technologies, Cetek® services are custom-engineered to solve performance bottlenecks like BWT (Bridgewall Temperature), Firing Duty, and tube oxidation or carburization, without requiring heater shutdowns or mechanical modifications.

Restore Heat Transfer. Reduce Emissions. Extend Asset Life.

• 5–15% increase in radiant heat transfer efficiency*
• Up to 14% throughput gains*
• 10–30% reduction in CO₂ and NOx emissions*
• Prevents oxidation, carburization, and external scale formation
• Enables accurate tube metal temperature (TMT) monitoring
• Lowers BWT and Firing Duty limits

*Typical performance improvements reported by IGS clients

Results depend on heater design, condition, and service severity. A free technical evaluation is performed before commitment which includes ROI forecast, emissions reduction, thermal performance improvement estimates.

Services

Cetek® High Emissivity Coatings for Refractory – Boost radiant section efficiency

Cetek® Thin-Film Tube Coatings – Prevent oxidation, scale, and carburization

Cetek® Dual Emissivity Coatings – Optimize heat flux and reduce coke formation
 

Optional Add-Ons

• Combined TubeTech™ Fouling Removal + Cetek® Coating Package
• Post-Coating Performance Monitoring (via IR)
• Dual Emissivity Optimization Plan for Reformers