Talking about refractories with people can quickly tell one at what level you are engaging. Meaning that statements or questions in such a discussion says allot in-and of itself about whether I should keep quiet and listen, and perhaps make notes. Or respectfully question statements & findings, ideally for clarity and professional engagement. That said, […]
Refractory inspection & valuable chats. Read More »
There is a Web based APP coming and it’s for Bosses, Supervisors, QC’s, Material controllers, site managers and you. Plus it’s for any job big or small! After a year of scrap paper, whiteboard scribbles and brainstorming the APP is in the closing stages of design and development and I consider it my Whetstone – let
The PBE-APP is coming! Read More »
I got my API982! My API936 I’ve got since 2012, but more than all of this. Myself and the team working with me adds the critical element: Experience. What does Experience mean? To quote myself – “knowledge of a certain subject matter, through some or the other level of learning thus engagement.” This is perhaps
API982 with Experience. Read More »
Refractory data sheets are not just a paper exercise, they should be trusted for reliable representation
Data sheet (t)error Read More »
PBE Porjects has in the last few weeks been working in the background and here is what we’ve done. In two weeks time we are finishing up in Indonesia (Copper plant) with exceptional value added for the material supplier ensuring their products are managed and installed correct! In the DRC things came to an end
A guy on site once said that his wish is for heaven to be the place he most enjoys – a Furnace. Well, that’s contradictory to the idea of heaven – isn’t it? But weirdly though, I can relate. A furnace is a special place when its being repaired or built from scratch. Not to
Efficient Refractories Read More »
Introduction to Refractories for maintenance, operations and support teams Effectively I am saying that this is an introduction to refractories for those less acquainted with some important details of refractories. The objective is to give a very basic outline of Refractories in general, with more specific references made to Petro Chem. Reforming and the related
Introduction to Refractories for maintenance, operations and support teams. Read More »
An Inspector has the primary responsibility to be one of clients specialists. We are hired because we can among other ensure standards & specifications as required are maintained. That said; we should be able to understand challenges, fairly evaluate competencies, establish parameters where required and …
A Refractory Inspectors Job Read More »
API 936 is a widely recognized standard developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) for the inspection, testing, and use of refractory materials in the petrochemical and refining industries (the standards are applicable to a much wider scope of industries though). It provides guidelines and recommendations for the installation & inspection of refractory linings in
PBE Refractory Inspections (API936) Read More »
Shortcuts and innovation, the differences in refractories. Typically shortcuts and poor quality goes hand in hand. The general perception of someone that took a shortcut or, the easy way out, could simply be perceived as them being lazy or as having the – I don’t really care – complacency kind of attitude. It relates to
Refractories and shortcuts or innovation Read More »
Click one of our contacts below to chat on WhatsApp
