Oxch provides independent engineering analysis for heavy manufacturing plants and processing facilities. We map heat exchange networks, assess pipe stress under thermal loads, and build preventative maintenance plans for cooling towers and boiler installations. Our work helps facility managers reduce unplanned downtime and extend mechanical life.
Infrared thermography and CFD modeling to locate hot spots and flow imbalances in cooling tower networks and heat exchanger arrays.
Load modeling for thermal expansion, pressure transients, and support spacing in high-pressure boiler feedwater and process piping.
Condition-based schedules and retrofit recommendations to reduce unplanned outages and extend mechanical durability.
Applied engineering services built around real plant-floor constraints, not theoretical models.
Infrared thermography paired with CFD modeling to locate hot spots, flow dead zones, and fouling patterns in cooling towers and boiler systems. We deliver a ranked list of corrective actions with expected impact on heat transfer rates.
Detailed finite element analysis of high-pressure and high-temperature piping systems. We model thermal expansion, water hammer, and support loads to identify fatigue-prone welds and recommend rerouting or expansion loop additions.
Condition-based schedules derived from actual operating data and wear patterns. We specify inspection intervals, sensor placement, and trigger thresholds for heat exchangers, cooling towers, and boiler feedwater systems.
Redesign of plate-and-frame and shell-and-tube units to improve energy recovery and process consistency. We evaluate baffle geometry, gasket materials, and flow configurations against actual fouling and temperature profiles.
Full-cycle efficiency audits for steam, hot water, and chilled water loops. We measure actual vs. design performance, identify parasitic losses, and provide a prioritized list of mechanical and control adjustments.
Field measurement and modeling of pump curves, valve positions, and pipe diameters to balance flow across parallel cooling tower cells or boiler feedwater headers. We target a flow variance of less than 5% between branches.
One diagnostic assessment can identify the root cause of recurring heat exchange issues and extend equipment life by years.
Request a consultationEvery engagement targets a specific mechanical or thermal bottleneck. The results speak in uptime, efficiency, and reduced failure rates.
Thermal mapping and stress analysis identify failure points before they cause shutdowns. One steel mill client cut emergency maintenance events by 40% over six months.
Flow configuration audits and baffle redesigns recover lost thermal performance. A food processor achieved a 15% drop in steam consumption after our retrofit.
Preventative maintenance plans based on real pipe stress data reduce fatigue failures. A chemical plant reported zero feedwater system outages for 12 months post-analysis.
Thermodynamic diagnostics and control logic updates stabilize production conditions. Our work narrowed pasteurization temperature variance by 3°C across all shifts.
Optimized pipe routing and heat exchanger arrays cut parasitic losses. Facilities see measurable reductions in steam and pumping power without sacrificing throughput.
Every diagnostic ends with a prioritized action plan: sensor placement, pipe support spacing, retrofit schedules. Facility managers get a document they can hand directly to their maintenance team.
Precision heat exchange diagnostics and flow analysis to improve cooling tower efficiency and reduce downtime.
Read case study →Pipe network integrity assessment and preventative maintenance planning for high-pressure boiler feedwater lines.
Read case study →Thermodynamic optimization of a multi-stage pasteurization system to improve energy recovery and process consistency.
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