Reducing boiler downtime – particularly from tube failures – demands constant vigilance. Boiler tube failures, especially in coal-fired power plants, continue to be the major cause of boiler forced ...

Boiler tube removal can be an extremely difficult process, and the method used will vary depending on the application. The amount of expansion as well as the age of the tube and whether or not it was ...

Confined spaces are one of the most common challenges boilermakers face during tube installation and maintenance. From squeezing into drums to working in tight utility rooms, space constraints are ...

One of the big surprises facing plants that switch from a more or less standard bituminous coal to a western coal is the increase in slagging and fouling. Many plants have reported significantly more ...

In this latest installment of Ras Class we break down how to spot boiler tube damage early, and why addressing tube issues quickly can prevent unplanned shutdowns and major repairs. Jan. 8, 2026 ...

Xcel Energy’s Hayden station is located in the Northwest corner of Colorado near Steamboat Springs, Figure 1. The station has two pulverized coal-fired steam electric generating units with ...

During inspections, the ends of boiler tubes tell a story—if you know what to look for. In this hands-on Weekly Boiler Tip (filmed at Boiler University) we examine welded, beaded, and flared tube ends ...

HOLLISTON, Mass., Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ESCO Tool has introduced a pneumatic saw with a track system that attaches easily to boiler tubes and is lightweight and easy to use for precise panel ...

WUXI, JIANGSU, CHINA, January 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The industrial heating sector’s premier gathering is approaching as manufacturers and technology ...

Triangle Tube gas boilers across the country have been recalled due to carbon monoxide concerns. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Triangle Tube announced Thursday that the ...