Houston Refractory Management & Consulting

What refractory material did we use in that area three years ago?

What is our total refractory cost per ton of our prodcut?

How many tons of product did we make since we repaired that area?

What is the most cost-effective material we have used in this area?

How well has this refractory performed compared to other materials we've used?

Plant personnel, supplier reps, and contractor supervisors involved with refractory repairs quite often change positions or leave, taking valuable knowledge of your refractory linings with them. It's difficult to maintain accurate, helpful historical records of refractory repairs unless an easy-to-use system is in place which is not dependent on the presence of any one individual for its success.

Using the latest in computer technology, internet information exchange, and condition monitoring, TFL has developed a unique system for refractory data collection and overhaul history reporting. Our Refractory Management System (RMS)™ provides an easy way to record the details of refractory repairs made during an outage: inspection comments, digital photographs, material usage, labor and equipment costs, materials inventory, and testing results are easily stored in a digital form on a desktop computer. Future planning of refractory repairs and evaluation of refractory linings are made easy with RMS™.

RMS™ is especially appropriate for companies with several installations operating the same refractory-lined equipment. With the available technology for sharing information today, RMS RMS™ makes it easy to evaluate refractory performance and costs from plant to plant.

Contact TFL to see how RMS™ can make your refractory management easier.