Services

Services – Red Hot Refractory

Refractory Inspection | Concrete Assessment | Technical Consulting

We offer three core services. Every engagement is tailored to your facility, your timeline, and your budget.

1. Refractory Inspection

What We Inspect

• Boilers, Heaters, Dryers, furnaces, kilns, incinerators

• Process heaters, reformers, reactors

• Transfer lines, cyclones, ducts

• Stack linings and flare tips

What We Look For

• Cracking, spalling, and delamination

• Erosion and abrasion wear

• Chemical attack and alkali infiltration

• Hot spots and shell temperature anomalies

• Anchor and attachment degradation

Deliverables

• Digital photo documentation

• Condition assessment with priority ratings

• Repair recommendations (type, location, urgency)

• Estimated repair quantities where applicable

Best For

• Annual shutdown inspection planning

• Pre-outage scoping

• Failure investigation

• Insurance or reliability audits

2. Concrete & Shotcrete Inspection

What We Assess

• Industrial concrete structures (foundations, pads, containment areas)

• Shotcrete and gunned concrete applications

• Repair patches and overlays

• Corrosion damage and reinforcement exposure

• Protective coatings and linings

What We Deliver

• Condition assessment

• Repair vs. replacement recommendations

• Priority ranking for maintenance planning

Best For

• Plant civil maintenance

• Industrial flooring and containment areas

• Post-repair quality verification

3. Technical Consulting

Shutdown Support

• Scope development for outage work

• Pre-outage inspection to define work packages

• On-call technical support during execution

Failure Analysis

• Root‑cause investigation of refractory failures

• Review of installation records, operating data, and inspection history

• Written report with corrective recommendations

Repair Strategy

• Repair vs. replace analysis

• Material selection guidance (without brand bias)

• Contractor bid support and proposal review

Training

• Refractory basics for maintenance and operations teams

• Inspection techniques for plant personnel (upon request)

Our Process

1. Contact

Call or email to discuss your needs

2. Scope

We define the inspection area, access requirements, and timeline

3. Site Visit

On‑site inspection by API 936 Certified inspector

4. Report

Practical, actionable report delivered quickly

5. Follow‑Up

Available to discuss findings and next steps

Service Area

• Headquarters: Spruce Grove, AB

• Primary Regions: Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba

• Travel: Willing and able to travel to remote industrial sites

Schedule an Inspection

📞 587-643-5523
✉️ Gregu@rhr1.ca

Let's talk about what you need and when you need it.