REFRACTORY ENGINEERING SINCE 1989
Molten metal pouring with sparks in industrial foundry
Proven Operational Track Record

Projects that speak for us.

Every project is a test of control: of heat, of deadlines and of safety. Our engineering responds in complex shutdowns and critical constructions.

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Full EPC project•Oil & Gas / Gasification
Barcelona, Spain
Real photograph of PROYCO project: Gasification plant: Integral renewal of ducts

Gasification plant: Integral renewal of ducts

Integral renewal of the refractory and insulating lining in the main ducts of the gasification plant.

The components were designed and prefabricated in PROYCO's workshops under rigorous quality and thermal-resistance standards, for subsequent transport and installation by our specialised teams.

Results and value delivered:
Optimisation of plant performance
Guaranteed operational continuity and reduction of unplanned downtime
Supply & Assembly•Oil & Gas / Petrochemical
Sines, Portugal
Real photograph of PROYCO project: Petrochemical Complex: Sulphur recovery unit and furnaces

Petrochemical Complex: Sulphur recovery unit and furnaces

Intervention in the sulphur recovery unit (reactors no. 1 and no. 2), repair of gas ducts, and partial repair of linings in process furnaces PH-3 A, PH-3 A B, PH-3 A C and PH-3 A D.

Materials supplied: RAG Lite®, RAG Tix T® (tabular alumina), FireBrick RAG®, Calde Cast® and Bio Fiber Blanket RAG®. Comprehensive supply of refractories and anchors in AISI 310.

Results and value delivered:
Maximum chemical and thermal resistance assured
Complete execution within agreed deadlines without incidents
Maintenance shutdown•Cement
Palencia, Spain
Real photograph of PROYCO project: Technical shutdown at Cement Plant: Rotary kiln Ø4.6 m and DOPOL tower

Technical shutdown at Cement Plant: Rotary kiln Ø4.6 m and DOPOL tower

Technical management, reconstruction of Ø4.6 m rotary kiln, repair of roof, side walls, clinker cooler and smoke chamber.

Intervened areas: nose ring, tire zones, precalciner and DOPOL heat-exchange tower with anti-abrasive formulations.

Results and value delivered:
Optimisation of the refractory lining
Substantial extension of the kiln's service life
Full EPC project•Biomass
Spain
Real photograph of PROYCO project: New construction: Biomass boiler for urban District Heating network

New construction: Biomass boiler for urban District Heating network

Design, engineering and turnkey construction of the refractory lining of a biomass boiler for an urban district heating network.

Technology employed: RAG-Tix A-ZR refractory concrete (andalusite base + zirconium reinforcement) for maximum resistance to corrosion by alkaline ashes.

Results and value delivered:
Reduced porosity and high thermal shock resistance
Higher energy efficiency and optimised heat transfer
Full EPC project•Industry & Thermal Processes
Castilla y León, Spain
Real photograph of PROYCO project: Comprehensive renewal of Lime Kiln (185 t/day) for Sugar Industry

Comprehensive renewal of Lime Kiln (185 t/day) for Sugar Industry

Detail engineering, manufacturing of proprietary RAG® materials, controlled technical demolition and new installation of refractory lining.

Supply of high-density bricks, ramming mixes, and on-site monitored drying and commissioning curve.

Results and value delivered:
Deadlines met with a 2-week lead time
Zero workplace and environmental incidents
Specialised maintenance•Waste recovery
Barcelona, Spain
Real photograph of PROYCO project: Municipal solid waste (MSW) recovery plant: Water-tube boiler

Municipal solid waste (MSW) recovery plant: Water-tube boiler

Renewal of water-tube boiler, insulation and refractory coating in areas exposed to corrosive gases and aggressive slag.

Critical areas intervened: main combustion chamber, gas headers and flue gas passes with RAG® mortars and concretes.

Results and value delivered:
Increased continuous operational safety
Strict emissions control and reinforced thermal insulation
Full EPC project•Biomass
Hungary
Real photograph of PROYCO project: Biomass steam generation plant: Gasifier and cyclone

Biomass steam generation plant: Gasifier and cyclone

Intervention on gasifier, cyclone chamber and steam generation boiler for a biomass recovery plant.

Design, supply and installation of refractory linings optimised for extreme conditions of heterogeneous combustion and mechanical abrasion.

Results and value delivered:
Sustained thermal performance in discontinuous operation
Turnkey delivery with international site management
Maintenance shutdown•Foundry & steelmaking
Cantabria, Spain
Real photograph of PROYCO project: Steel Plant: Reheating furnace and main manifolds

Steel Plant: Reheating furnace and main manifolds

Comprehensive refractory reconstruction of reheating furnace and main manifolds with continuous shifts to shorten shutdown time.

Materials applied: RAG BLOCK® precast preshaped pieces and special high-alumina thixotropic concretes.

Results and value delivered:
Demonstrated improvement in lining durability
Drastic reduction in future hot spots and thermal losses
EPC project•Biomass
Albacete, Spain
Real photograph of PROYCO project: Pellet production plant: 3D redesign and robotic demolition

Pellet production plant: 3D redesign and robotic demolition

Engineering, 3D redesign of thermal linings, technical robotic demolition, supply of RAG® materials, installation and controlled drying.

Optimisation of interior combustion profile and industrial dryers with lower auxiliary fuel consumption.

Results and value delivered:
Direct reduction in plant energy consumption
Demonstrated extension of cycles between maintenance stops
Internal Training School (EFI)

Grupo PROYCO's own refractory school

The EFI (PROYCO's Refractory Training School) is our internal training centre, a space dedicated to the technical training of operators, technicians and engineers. Through practical, specialised programmes, we ensure that every professional masters the installation techniques, materials and safety protocols required by high-temperature refractory engineering.

Theoretical classroom at Grupo PROYCO's EFI school

Specialised theoretical training

Classrooms equipped for learning refractory material fundamentals, thermodynamics and industrial processes.

Practical workshop at Grupo PROYCO's EFI school

Practice on real installations

Hands-on training with installation, demolition and drying techniques on industrial-scale equipment and mock-ups.

Operator training session at Grupo PROYCO's EFI school

Safety & occupational hazard prevention

Continuous health & safety training and safety protocols for work in furnaces, boilers and high-temperature confined spaces.

Qualified technical response

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