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Convection Section Fouling Removal Robot
Safe, rapid deployment and +90% clean as standard
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November 18 2024
Tube Tech’s fired heater convection section fouling removal service is a proven turnkey solution which guarantees to remove 90%+ fouling, restoring fired heater performance and reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.
WINNER "Best Controls, Instrumentation, Automation Technology – Downstream" at the 2024 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards.
- 90%+ fouling removed guarantee
- 2-5% increase in thermal efficiency*
- Up to 15% reduction in CO2 emissions*
- ROI within 2 months
Average* results reported by Tube Tech clients
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Pros & Limitations
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90 - 95% clean as standard
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Reduced downtime
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3-5% increase in thermal efficiency
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up to 15% reduction in CO2 emissions
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No man entry, ensuring optimum safety
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Real-time inspection and verification
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Brings assets back to original design thermal efficiency
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Can be more expensive initially than traditional methods
Specification
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| Theme/Discipline | Emission ReductionControl and AutomationIndustrial CleaningTurnarounds |
| Core Tech | Robot |
| Industry | OilRefining/Chemicals |
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Areas of Application
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Fired heater bundle convection bank | Heat exchanger cleaning | Petrochemical plants | Refining assets
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Capabilities
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The system is capable of fitting different size assets and will not need to be rebuilt for each asset.
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Certifications / licences
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Patented design.
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Compliance
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The robot is built for low voltage areas and can be approved for use through standard site Permit system.
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Hands free operating
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The robot is able to remotely access process plant assets.
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Implementation time
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The robotic technology drastically reduces set-up time. Can be deployed anywhere in the world within 72 hours.
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Non man entry
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The system is a robotic rover that allows for non man entry into the furnace areas.
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Return on Investment
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Return on investment is significant < 2 months. CO2 emissions are reduced and productivity is restored to a greater extent than using traditional cleaning methods.
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