HRST can design and supply retrofit pressure parts to improve your boiler system. Our mechanical design engineering, thermal performance engineering and field retrofit skills can develop the best option and provide performance predictions (if needed). HRST boiler and pressure vessel design and retrofit services are certified by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBIC).
Spare Tube Stock Box
Be ready for your next tube leak by having an HRST engineered box of spare tube stock.
- Save time
- Fix leaks on the spot
- No hassle of expedited sourcing
- Minimize inventory costs & space requirements
- Organized storage of labeled tubes with Material Test Reports
- HRST will do the review and analysis of your HRSG to select the proper tube pieces for the entire HRSG
Superheater/Reheater Drain System Upgrade
Current drain system have you feeling drained? Upgrade to an HRST Drain System.
- Redesign existing pipe route layouts that are problematic
- Sized for proper condensation removal and rates during shutdowns, trips, and starts
- Drain pipe routing with improved flexibility
- Better instrumentation and controls to detect and avoid condensation
- Integration of current ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel code upgrades where possible
Tube Tie Upgrade
Are your Superheater and Reheater tubes being damaged by the tube ties? Upgrade to an HRST solution and improve your tube tie reliability. Tube ties for bare grade 91 tube can be designed for the application.
- Designed to withstand heat and turbulence
- Solutions for finned and bare tubes
- Tighten space between tubes to minimize tube vibrations, yet allow expansion
- Increase bearing surface between finned tube & tube ties
- Utilize portions of existing tube ties when practical
- Installation drawings
- On-site Technical Advisor to assist with installation
HRST ShockMaster Economizer®
- Patented design promotes uniform water flow and temperatures across each tube panel, minimizing pressure part stress
- Excellent for low-load performance
- Excellent for cycling HRSGs
- Design allows complete venting prior to start-up
- Shop modularization for short retrofit outages
- Compatible with partial economizer replacements
Steam Spargers
Spargers done incorrectly will generate frightening and damaging water hammer. HRST provides engineered spargers for freeze protection or for maintaining a level of steam pressure.
Steam Drum Door Upgrade
A retrofit steam drum manway door kit includes everything needed to install and use the drum door.
- Door system design eliminates the need for stud hot re-torqueing
- Door design, closing hardware, and closing procedures reduce the risk of gasket leaks from poor alignment
- Applicable for steam drum elliptical manways
- Internal manway door and bolt plates or strongbacks specifically designed for your application
Economizer Return Bend Failure Mitigation
Are your experiencing repeated failures in the upper return bends? Return bends looped over a support are a nightmare to repair. HRST can design a modified support system to prevent such failures.
Solutions:
- Evaluate the original design
- Inspect for problem indicators
- Change the economizer support strategy to manage thermal expansion and start-up transients
- Eliminate excessive stress on return bends
Features:
- Eliminates return bend crushing failures
- Makes (damaged) return bends accessible should repairs be necessary
- No pressure part modifications
- Innovative retrofit strategy that simplifies field installation work
Use the following to request a brochure: HRST HP Steam Drum Doors
What our clients are saying:
4 Bent Tubes for HP Evaporator
“We experienced a forced outage as a result of a HP evaporator tube leak. HRST was able to find the drawings for our system and get the part made in a reasonable and quick amount of time. HRST made the process very easy because they knew exactly what to look for in resolving this issue for us. I would definitely work with HRST in the future and would be comfortable recommending HRST, Inc. to another company with a similar need. It is nice to know that help is out there when these situations pop up out of nowhere.”
Pipeliner for Reheater Desuperheater
“We had a short outage and needed a pipe liner for a reheater project. The attemporator was broken off and we needed expert recommendations for repairing the nozzle. HRST, Inc. was just great. They really helped us out a lot. They sent us a new liner right away. We had several questions about fitting the liner and we needed several on-site modifications. What impressed me was how helpful HRST, Inc. was throughout the entire process. All of our questions were answered immediately and we got all the help we needed to make this project work for us. I would definitely recommend your company to any facility with a similar need. We certainly plan on working with your firm in the near future.”
Steam Drum Tretrofit Mist Eliminator Product
“Our mist eliminator was in pretty sad shape so we called HRST, Inc. They were very responsive and had a quote produced and delivered within 48 hours. The new mist eliminator was delivered in a timely fashion and we were able to install it without issue. I am very comfortable recommending HRST, Inc. to any company with a similar need. They have done outstanding work for us and we will certainly be using them in the future.”
HRSG Tube Inserts
“I worked with HRST, Inc. for some tube inserts. We were delighted to discover that the installation process went smoothly for us thanks to input and advice from HRST. We feel that the tube inserts we were sold were of excellent quality and met the needs for our facility quite nicely. I enjoyed working with HRST Inc. and look forward to using them for our future needs.”