TPT March 2020

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Multi-million-dollar R&D shell side fouling innovation from Tube Tech International TUBE Tech International has

“Using this system, we can restore assets to near design thermal efficiency, in turn reducing CO 2 emissions and improving productivity, which will ultimately save millions of dollars a year for refineries across the world. “We conducted our first live demonstration of the system at the 2019 WJTAConference and Exhibition in New Orleans in November to more than 1,600 spectators. The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive. Improving safety standards is a top priority for any technology that we develop; many people were impressed with the remote operation of the system and the safety benefits this brings. We can’t wait to start rolling out the service to clients worldwide, and welcome enquiries for technology demonstrations.”

announced that its multi-million-dollar Shell Side Jet innovation has begun live demonstrations to the open market. The Shell Side Jet, which has been developed by Tube Tech International, with R&D funding from the Horizon 2020 programme, via the SME Instrument, has been created to meet the demands of the petrochemical market for a solution that can clean in-between shell side tubes. Derek Sumsion, R&D manager for Tube Tech International, said: “The live demonstrations of our Shell Side Jet solution is a huge milestone for us, prior to the launch in March 2020. “We have spent years researching and developing solutions to the industry’s most difficult fouling challenges, and we are proud to be demonstrating this unique service, which is the first of its kind.  

“The technology includes a detection system that is able to indicate bent tubes and severely fouled areas, protecting the asset and ensuring a more precise clean. We are also able to offer the client detailed digital reports which includes information such as the distance of baffle plates, location of damaged or broken tubes, volume of fouling, photos of before, during and after the clean, and an intuitive heat map.

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