In this Issue:
ö Application Report: Crude Heater Lining
ö Congratulations to Ashley Garcia, Marketing Manager!
ö Introducing Stellar’s New Partner: Advanced Materials Technologies
ö Save the Date: 2012 Thermbond Worldwide Workshop!
ööö APPLICATION REPORTööö
Crude Heater Lining
Industry: Refining and Petrochemical
Description of Equipment: Crude heater
Problem: Original refractory was severely eroded from flame impingement and abrasion. The customer required a hot-face refractory that could perform well in the harsh environment and be fired-in rapidly without a long dry-out schedule.
Solution: The solution was to use Thermbond Formula 6-BL as the center wall and radius curve to control the flame pattern. Thermbond Formula 6-AG was gunned onto the ends of the Crude Heater to complete the protective lining.
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Curved Steel forms in crude heater |
Forms with external vibrators attached |
Product Being Replaced: Conventional water-based, dense castable
Savings Using Thermbond Start-up was accomplished without any issues and the heater was brought up to full operating capacity without a prolonged dry-out period. : Thermbond’s rapid cure capability allowed the unit to be brought back online 2-3 days earlier than expected.
Products Applied: Thermbond Formula 6-BL and Thermbond Formula 6-AG
Method of Installation: Cast in place using steel forms and gunning
Equipment Used: Large horizontal paddle mixer, Reed machine, and Stellar Gunning Nozzle
Scope of Work: The contractor removed the old refractory and anchoring system, made steel repairs and prepared the crude heater for installation. New steel forms were placed into the heater and the center wall and radius curve was cast in sections. Thermbond was cast per a new design that changed and controlled the flame inside the heater. Both ends of the heater were then gunned to the required thickness.
Follow Up: Subsequent inspections of the outside show no hot-spots developing. Inspections of the inside and the refractory with direct flame impingement show no problem areas.
For additional information regarding this application please contact our HPI Industry Specialist, Ted Hagberg at ted.hagberg@thermbond.com
Testimonial from a customer in the Aluminum industry:
“Thermbond’s Formula 2104-L was installed as a repair to the most severe wear furnace hearth. Formula 2104-L has provided ‘amazing’ ability to withstand the abrasion and mechanical abuse that no other refractory as been able to provide. “
ööö Congratulations Ashley Garciaööö
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Marketing Manager, Ashley Garcia |
Stellar Materials is pleased to announce the promotion of Ashley Garcia to the position of Marketing Manager.
Ashley began her employment with Stellar Materials in 2004 as an Administrative Assistant and was later promoted to Customer Service Representative. In 2008 she transferred to the Marketing Department as the Marketing Coordinator.
Ashley will be managing Stellar Materials’ Marketing Department effective immediately. Her expanded role will allow her to focus on higher value marketing initiatives. Stellar’s 2012 Marketing Strategy includes many new and exciting projects that will contribute to Stellar’s growth worldwide.
“I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and I look forward to meeting the challenges ahead!” says Ashley Garcia.
Please join Stellar Materials in congratulating Ashley on her new position!
Testimonial from a Customer in the petrochemical Industry:
"I have used Thermbond successfully in TLE’s and different applications where conventional refractories were failing. Thermbond has performed as promised, and I will continue to use Thermbond in the future."
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Stellar Materials partners with
Advanced Material Technologies |
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Stellar Materials recently established a strategic partnership with Advanced Material Technologies Pty Ltd. This new partnership is a direct result of the outstanding relationship built over the past 15 years with John Pulbrook, Managing Director of Advanced Material Technologies.
“Advanced Material Technologies Pty Ltd is a one source, dynamic solutions services company with over 30 years’ experience in the refractory industry. As the exclusive Australian partner to Stellar Materials Inc. we offer the complete line of Thermbond products as well as a service package that provides superior value and significant savings in downtime outages” says John Pulbrook.
“Stellar Materials is very excited about this new partnership and the opportunities that will grow from it” explains Tom Atkins, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales. I have worked with John for nearly 15 years and know well his enthusiasm and commitment to Thermbond.” Stellar looks forward to a strong successful relationship with Advanced Materials Technology!
Stellar thanks all of their Partners around the world for their continued support!
Testimonial from a customer in the petrochemical industry:
"We have successfully installed Thermbond products in many areas of our Ethylene furnaces since 2001. We are very pleased with its unique benefits, including cure out, which we usually base on a standard heat-up procedure, we have used a variety of Thermbond materials with the ability to withstand thermal cycling better than previous used conventional refractory."
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Check Your Calendar!
Thermbond 2012 Worldwide Workshop
Whitmore Lake, Michigan |
Join us at our Thermbond Refractories 2012 Worldwide Workshop!
Content will focus on installation and application of Thermbond, including industry specific break-out sessions.
Our tentative dates are September 9-13. If you are interested in attending, please email ashley.garcia@stellar.us and advise us ASAP if these dates work for you and your colleagues. Last years’ workshop filled to capacity early.
Invitations and registration information coming soon! |
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