Chemical Processing
Chemical processing plants, like ethanol facilities, paint and polymer factories, and basic chemical producers, are severe environments for materials. Piping, tanks, compressors, and heat exchangers are all at risk from corrosion, erosion, wear, and fracture. MEE can support reliable plant operations with failure analysis when equipment fails, rapid component evaluations during plant shutdowns, or engineering assistance for system upgrades. Our understanding of material behavior paired with your understanding of the plant operation will provide maximum reliability for your production facility.
Recent projects include:
- Afterburner exhaust system corrosion
- Boiler tube failure
- Water absorption vessel support beam fracture
- Blast furnace water jacket corrosion evaluation
- Personal care product mixing tank wall cracking
Contact us today to learn more.
Featured Case Study
Leaking Chemical Storage Tank A chemical storage tank at a manufacturing facility began to leak trace quantities of the chemical from the tank into the chemical containment area surrounding the tank. The leaks were found to be due to numerous small cracks in the type 316 stainless steel shell (wall)….