Fouling Services

HTRI experts use our proprietary fouling rigs to research and assess fouling of petroleum and petroleum products. We provide data that can help keep heat exchangers running longer, cleaner, and more efficiently. Our crude oil fouling testing program has developed reliable and repeatable techniques that assess the in-tube fouling potential for crude oil and petroleum products. Results are provided in a detailed, customized report. More information can be found on the Fouling Testing page.

To request a test, please fill out the Fouling Testing form and submit online.

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Improve Heat Exchanger Performance and Efficiency with Edgeview^®

Edgeview^®, an inventive solution for fast, accurate performance evaluation of heat transfer equipment, helps engineers to identify operating regimes that exhibit reduced fouling tendencies in shell-and-tube heat exchangers. Edgeview leverages six decades of HTRI research expertise to evaluate measured fouling development to improve equipment operating efficiency.

Edgeview consulting services deliver clients an effective, customized solution to guide them in improving operating efficiency of their thermal process equipment and realizing the benefits of reduced energy consumption.

Vapor Infusion for Preventing Fouling

Vapor infusion is an environmentally friendly alternative that reduces fouling and protects heat exchangers and process equipment that use water as a process stream. It safely generates scrubbing, transitory bubbles to reduce the formation of foulants on heat exchanger surfaces while imparting targeted and reduced chemical treatments. HTRI is the exclusive worldwide provider for vapor infusion technology for heat exchanger and water processing applications using fluid flow (including liquid or gas). For further information see our vapor infusion web page or contact [email protected].