Boiler tube removal can be an extremely difficult process, and the method used will vary depending on the application. The amount of expansion as well as the age of the tube and whether or not it was ...

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 ...

One of the big surprises facing plants that switch from a more or less standard bituminous coal to a western coal is the increase in slagging and fouling. Many plants have reported significantly more ...

Confined spaces are one of the most common challenges boilermakers face during tube installation and maintenance. From squeezing into drums to working in tight utility rooms, space constraints are ...

In this latest installment of Ras Class we break down how to spot boiler tube damage early, and why addressing tube issues quickly can prevent unplanned shutdowns and major repairs. Jan. 8, 2026 ...

HOLLISTON, Mass., Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ESCO Tool has introduced a pneumatic saw with a track system that attaches easily to boiler tubes and is lightweight and easy to use for precise panel ...

Xcel Energy’s Hayden station is located in the Northwest corner of Colorado near Steamboat Springs, Figure 1. The station has two pulverized coal-fired steam electric generating units with ...

WUXI, JIANGSU, CHINA, January 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The industrial heating sector’s premier gathering is approaching as manufacturers and technology ...

The Jinzhushan Unit 3 boiler completed its 168-hour reliability run on July 4, 2009. The boiler performance test was completed on September 12, 2009. The performance test results show all design ...

POTTSVILLE – Steel tubes in a boiler at the Schuylkill County Courthouse need to be replaced, and the cost would be about $28,700. At Wednesday’s work session, Kevin Mahall, public works director, ...