Mechanical Engineering

September 21, 2020

Nexus Rebuilds Hydrocracker Furnace

Inspection indicated signs of creep stress and deterioration in radiant and convection sections of furnace. A client’s inspection of the 1960’s vintage furnace identified that the tubes in the radiant sections showed signs of creep stress and required replacement. This inspection also showed other deterioration issues in the radiant section, convection section and large bore duct to the SCR from the furnace stack. With only a short amount of time remaining before the Hydrocracker planned turnaround, the challenge...
September 20, 2020

Nexus Improves Manufacturing Process Control and Productivity

Global specialty product producer seeking manufacturing improvements to their quality output. Improving product quality and production capacity were the goals of a global manufacturer of specialty products company. The client stored its solid product in a bulk warehouse under regulated conditions to maintain quality. The client was seeking real-time information and controls, such as the weight of the product, temperature and volume of liquid, used to produce its final product. This valuable information...