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PPI March 4, 2026 0

Why Heat Transfer Equipment Misses Duty – The Most Common Thermal Failure in Process Plants

When heat transfer equipment fails, the most frequent complaint is simple: “The exchanger is not giving the required duty.” Outlet temperatures are missed.Reboilers struggle.Coolers underperform in summer. Yet in many…

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Why most plant performance issues are thermal due to heat transfer degradation, fouling, and utility limitations
PPI February 22, 2026 0

Why Most Plant Performance Issues Are Thermal – A Pattern That Appears Across Industries

Across refineries, chemical plants, pharmaceutical facilities, food processing units, and energy systems, plant performance problems tend to repeat in familiar forms. Capacity slowly reduces.Energy consumption rises without obvious reason.Control becomes…

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