About
Expert Assessments of High-Temperature Refractory Systems
THERON Refractories Consultancy is dedicated to delivering expert guidance and practical solutions in refractory materials and refractory lining design to ensure our clients’ operations remain safe and productive. Our mission is to enhance the reliability and efficiency of high-temperature industrial applications that rely on refractory linings. This is accomplished through thorough inspections to understand the behaviour of the materials and design in the specific operational environment. The process involves failure analysis by identifying the best samples for testing and ensuring the best test methods are chosen to deliver the best possible results.
Experts in Refractory Materials and High-Temperature Engineering
Meet the dedicated specialist who drive our refractory consultancy forward.
Jan theron
Refractory Consultant
With his chemical engineering background and over 26 years of industry insight, he knows how to interpret the behaviour of refractory material within the operational conditions of the unit to advise on finding the most cost effective solutions.
Jan theron
Failure Analysis Specialist
Known for his innovative approach to diagnosing refractory failures. With his many years of industry exposure and working in a laboratory for 17 years he understands how to interpret results based on theory and practice.
jan theron
Training Coordinator
Expert in developing tailored training programs for refractory maintenance teams, refractory artisans, inspectors, procurement personnel and anyone involved with decision making where refractories are involved. This has been a passion for many years as refractory materials are very unique in their behaviour.
Expert Solutions for Refractory Systems
Hear directly from our clients about the value and impact of our refractory consultancy services.
The team’s insight into refractory issues dramatically improved our plant’s uptime and safety.
Example 1
Operations Manager
Exceptional guidance and thorough inspections have enhanced our refractory maintenance program.
Example 2
Quality Assurance Lead