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Time Lapse of on-site PWHT pressure vessel

Check out a time-lapse of the post-weld heat treatment process on a large pressure vessel on-site at

Check out an exciting time-lapse of the entire post-weld heat treatment process on a large pressure vessel on-site at customer location. The video walks you through the initial set up, cook, temperature recording and strip out of PWHT on a large 70’ X 16’ vessel weighing 600,000 LBS.

The process here is using ceramic fiberglass insulation along with high-velocity gas combustion equipment to complete PWHT in accordance with ASME Sec, VIII Div. 1 / UCS-56 or any other customer-provided specifications. On-site PWHT of pressure vessels typically takes GCC an average of 36-72 hours, depending on size. Get an overall visual of the process from beginning to end through time-lapse photography in about 90 seconds!

Gulf Coast Combustion specializes in direct combustion gas fire on equipment like pressure vessels, refractory and paint cures. Contact us for more information.