Poth, J.
Integrated Global Services, Schleiden, Germany
Johannes Poth is a Cetek Subject Matter Expert in ceramic science and engineering. He earned an engineering degree in ceramics from the University of Applied Science in Koblenz, Germany. Mr. Poth then joined Fosbel as a Quality and Product Manager, specializing in Cetek high-emissivity ceramic coatings. Over the years, he has been responsible for the development, application and market introduction of Cetek ceramic coatings globally. Mr. Poth joined Integrated Global Services (IGS) in 2017, when the Cetek brand was acquired by IGS, and continues to support fired heater efficiency optimization projects in Europe and around the globe.
Oxidation of external tube surfaces is responsible for metal loss at around 0.25 mm/yr, which limits tube life.