Super Major Baytown Refinery

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  • E-741A: Atmos OVHD GAS OD, Cooling water ID (coated side). Super Duplex tubes coated for fouling issues
  • Coating applied: Curran 1000T Siliconized epoxy at 3-5 mils thick.

Super Major Lake Charles Refinery

  • C109A – Carbon Steel Cooler with high shell inlet temp ran for 8 months bare.
  • C111A – 1000T Coated Carbon Steel Cooler with high shell inlet temp ran 8 months in the same conditions as above.
  • Bundle has gone from 2.5 service years to 15+ service years since being coated
  • Outages from cleaning or repairs on coated bundles went from 14 per month down to 4 per month
  • Leaks per month on coated bundles went from 6.5 to 0.5 per month

BLCOH C-10 Stabilizer OVHD Cooler

  • Before coating – 6 months between cleanings – 2 unit shutdowns with duration of 4 days @ $20M/Dy – Total production + Maintenance Cost = Loss of $190M/Year
  • New coated bundle installed initial cost $25M
  • 2 Month Payout
  • Since being coated, the bundle has worked flawlessly. No unscheduled outages. The only cleaning required during catalyst change-outs is washing cooling tower debris off with a water hose. Inlet process temp is 375-390F.

Super Major Midwest Refinery

  • Cool water exchangers – new uncoated vs new coated installed at the same time and ran for 3 years of refinery service comparing Uncoated to 1000T Coated exchanger in same service conditions.