
Refractory Dry Out: The Complete Guide for Fabricators and Plant Managers
Jump to a Section: Introduction — What Is Refractory Dry Out and Why It MattersSection 1 — What Is Refractory Dry Out?Section 2 — Full

How Long Does On-Site Pressure Vessel PWHT Take?
If you’ve ever wondered how long on-site pressure vessel PWHT takes, here’s the straight answer: for most jobs, Gulf Coast Combustion is on your floor

What 10 Years With the Same Client Actually Looks Like
The first time one of our longest-running clients saw on-site pressure vessel PWHT, he didn’t describe it in technical terms. He said it looked like

5 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Mobile Heat Treating Company
Not all mobile heat treating companies are created equal. For pressure vessel fabricators, choosing the wrong vendor can mean schedule delays, execution problems, or a

Localized PWHT: Pipe Spools, Nozzle Welds, and Vessel Repairs
Pipe spools, flange faces, nozzle welds, and seam weld repairs all have one thing in common — they require post weld heat treatment on a

Pressure Vessel PWHT by Vessel Type: What Fabricators in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Need to Know
Pressure Vessel PWHT by Vessel Type: What Fabricators in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Need to Know If you fabricate pressure vessels for oil &

Refractory Dry Out Failure: Why Getting It Right the First Time Matters
Refractory lining is a significant investment — in materials and in the labor to install it. The dry out process is the final step before

THE FABRICATOR’S COMPLETE GUIDE TO PRESSURE VESSEL PWHT
Jump to a Section: Introduction — What Is PWHT and Why It Matters Section 1 — What Is Post Weld Heat Treatment? Section 2 —

Why the Best Pressure Vessel Fabricators Don’t Shop for a New Heat Treating Vendor Every Year
There’s a particular kind of fabrication shop that stands out in the pressure vessel heat treating world. Their work is precise. Their timelines are tight.

What Is Direct Gas Fire Heat Treating — and Why Does It Matter for High-Pressure Vessels?
Understanding the Method Behind Gulf Coast Combustion’s On-Site PWHT Process When people hear “heat treating,” they often picture a box furnace or electric resistance elements.

Why Rising Oil Prices Favor On-Site PWHT
If you’re a pressure vessel fabricator who relies on an outside furnace for PWHT, you’re probably already feeling the pressure of rising transportation costs —

PWHT Requirements Under ASME Section VIII
What Pressure Vessel Fabricators Need to Know: Understanding the Code Requirements That Drive Your PWHT Decisions If you fabricate pressure vessels, post weld heat treatment