ASTM C860 Ball-in-Hand Test
by Api-936 / on 18 July, 2026
Api 936 Blogs ASTM C860 Ball-in-Hand Test Home ASTM C860 Ball-in-Hand Test ASTM C860 Ball-in-Hand Test: More Than Just a Handful of Material The quality of a refractory installation begins long before the material is placed into a furnace, boiler, reactor, or vessel. One
Refractory Dry-Out Services
by Api-936 / on 16 July, 2026
Api 936 Blogs Refractory Dry-Out Services Home Refractory Dry-Out Services Refractory Dry-Out Services Installing a high-quality refractory lining is only part of ensuring the long-term performance of industrial equipment. One of the most overlooked yet critical stages of every refractory installation is the dry-out
Industrial Furnace Refractory Inspection
by Api-936 / on 4 July, 2026
Api 936 Blogs Industrial Furnace Refractory Inspection Home Industrial Furnace Refractory Inspection Industrial Furnace Refractory Inspection Industrial furnaces operate in some of the harshest environments found in manufacturing and processing industries. Constant exposure to extreme temperatures, thermal cycling, chemical attack, abrasion, and mechanical stress
Refractory Installation Supervision Api 936
by Api-936 / on 2 July, 2026
Api 936 Blogs Refractory Installation Supervision Api 936 Home Refractory Installation Supervision Api 936 Refractory Installation Supervision Refractory linings are essential for protecting industrial equipment that operates under extreme temperatures and harsh process conditions. Furnaces, boilers, reactors, incinerators, kilns, heaters, FCCUs, and other high-temperature
FCCU Refractory Inspections
by Api-936 / on 2 July, 2026
Api 936 Blogs FCCU Refractory Inspections Home FCCU Refractory Inspections FCCU Refractory Inspection Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units (FCCUs) are among the most important process units in modern oil refineries. They operate under extremely high temperatures, abrasive conditions, and continuous thermal cycling to convert heavy
Refractory Installation Supervision
by Api-936 / on 2 July, 2026
Api 936 Blogs Refractory Installation Supervision Home Refractory Installation Supervision Refractory Installation Supervision Industrial facilities that operate under extreme temperatures rely on refractory systems to protect critical process equipment from intense heat, abrasion, thermal shock, and chemical attack. Equipment such as furnaces, fired heaters,
FCCU Refractory Inspection
by Api-936 / on 2 July, 2026
Api 936 Blogs FCCU Refractory Inspection Home FCCU Refractory Inspection FCCU Refractory Inspection Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units (FCCUs) are among the most important process units in modern oil refineries. They operate under extremely high temperatures, abrasive conditions, and continuous thermal cycling to convert heavy
Refractory-qa-qc-services
by Api-936 / on 2 July, 2026
Api 936 Blogs Refractory-qa-qc-services Home Refractory-qa-qc-services Refractory QA/QC Services Refractory systems are among the most critical components in industrial facilities that operate under extreme temperatures. Industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical processing, power generation, cement manufacturing, steel production, fertilizer plants, and chemical processing
API 936 Refractory Inspection Services
by Api-936 / on 1 July, 2026
Api 936 Blogs API 936 Refractory Inspection Services Home API 936 Refractory Inspection Services API 936 Refractory Inspection Services: Ensuring Quality, Safety, and Long-Term Reliability Industrial facilities operating under extreme temperatures rely on refractory systems to protect critical equipment from thermal damage, chemical attack,
API 936 Refractory Inspector
by Api-936 / on 1 July, 2026
Api 936 Blogs API 936 Refractory Inspector Home API 936 Refractory Inspector API 936 Refractory Inspector: The Complete Guide In high-temperature industrial environments such as oil refineries, petrochemical plants, power generation facilities, cement plants, and chemical processing units, refractory systems are critical to operational
Alkali-Sulfate Attack and Sulfide Attack
by Api-936 / on 14 June, 2026
Alkali-Sulfate Attack and Sulfide Attack in Refractory Linings Introduction Chemical attack is one of the most significant causes of refractory deterioration in high-temperature process environments. Among the various degradation mechanisms affecting refractory linings, Alkali-Sulfate Attack and Sulfide Attack can lead to substantial reductions in
API 982:Guide to Refractory Lining Inspection and Repair
by Api-936 / on 8 January, 2025
Introduction Refractory linings are essential components in various high-temperature refinery equipment. They provide thermal insulation and protect the equipment from extreme conditions. API 982 outlines industry best practices for inspecting and maintaining these linings, ensuring safety and efficiency. What is API 982? API 982