Process Heating articles from August 2004

Process Heating archives from August 2004

Beat the energy squeeze: tune up your systems.(Editor's Page)
August 1, 2004... In this issue of Process Heating, we bring you a lineup of articles that will help you improve process efficiency, reduce operating costs and improve your bottom line. How, do you as? By optimizing your equipment to reduce your energy...

Thermal Fluid Systems Inc.(Web Watch)
August 1, 2004... THERMAL FLUID SYSTEMS INC., Atlanta, has redesigned its web site, www.tfsheat.com, to assist engineers and end-users looking for customized heating systems. The intuitive site allows users to browse typical hot oil and other system...

BBC Industries Inc.(Web Watch)
August 1, 2004... Teaming up with West Layfayette, Ind.-based Purdue University, BBC INDUSTRIES INC., Fenton, Mo., provides hands-on advice and assistance on its new web site. A Purdue instructor and undergraduates in the Computer Science Department helped...

Sizzling skillets meet cool solution.(The Insider)
August 1, 2004... For more than a century, Lodge Manufacturing has been making cast-iron cookware at its facility in South Pittsburg, Tenn. In the past, it took generations of cooking countless batches of fried chicken, catfish and crispy-crusted cornbread to...

Combustion seminar targets efficiency.(The Insider)
August 1, 2004... Long the industry standard in combustion education, the Industrial Heating Equipment Association's annual combustion seminar returns to Chicago this fall. Scheduled for October 18 and 19 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, the two-day event...

E-coat seminar suitable for novices, pros.(The Insider)
August 1, 2004... An electrocoat seminar, scheduled for the fall, will target both first-time users and experienced professionals. The Electrocoat Association and Chemical Coaters Association International together are bringing the finishing industry the one-day...

When to lock out electrical equipment.(The Insider)
August 1, 2004... Machine and electrical accidents account for nearly one out of four deaths or disabling injuries in the workplace, according to databases maintained by government agencies. OSHA combats the rising tide of accidents with mandatory lock-out...

Eurotherm offers physical, online training.(The Insider)
August 1, 2004... A comprehensive training program for products, software, applications and skills needed to control industrial machinery and processes now is available from Eurotherm, a manufacturer of industrial instrumentation for the process control and data...

Take an ametek 'test drive'.(The Insider)
August 1, 2004... A three-month "test drive" may be yours if you want to evaluate the performance of a combined oxygen and combustibles analyzer. Ametek Process Instruments, Pittsburgh, is putting its Thermox WDG-IVC unit on the line. The evaluation...

OSHA-compliant training goes online.(The Insider)
August 1, 2004... One-on-one safety and health training the OSHA way has made it to the web. From Minneapolis-based Web-nettraining, the OSHA-compliant safety training system is delivered via the internet to eliminate costly, time-consuming meetings. ...

Heating cables receive UL listing.(The Insider)
August 1, 2004... Chromalox heating cables have received UL listing specific to fire-protection system piping. Recent fire code changes in many cities require the listing on heating cables used for freeze protection of fire-system piping. Based in...

Calendar.(The Insider)(Calendar)
August 1, 2004... SEPTEMBER September 8-15 - International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), McCormick Place, Chicago. Co-located with IMTS 2004 Manufacturing Conference, sponsored by Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and the Association for...

The burner, its air and fuel supply and ratio controls, and temperature controls: the second ounce of prevention.(Energy Notes)
August 1, 2004... In my last column (June 2004, p. 19), I ran down a shopping list of tools and instruments needed to carry out a preventive maintenance program on your fuel-fired heating equipment. Now, let's see how they'll be put to use. In setting up a...

Know what you're really doing to the product: what's that process?(Drying Files)
August 1, 2004... Drying is just one of a myriad of industrial heat and mass transfer operations. I am frequently asked questions such as "What is the difference between drying and evaporating?", or "drying and curing," or "What is roasting and what is...

Your test instruments: buy two, make two yourself; Checking your heat process on a budget, Part 1.(Heating Highlights)
August 1, 2004... Your task: To check the control circuits of items such as valve actuators, motor drives, SCRs and heaters; manipulate test signals; and analyze the results. In Part 2, I will be covering controllers, recorders, indicators, signal converters,...

Getting technical: thermal fluid changeout, Part 4.(Safety Zone)
August 1, 2004... Changing the fluid in your hot oil system can be dangerous. For this Safety Zone series, David Dowlen, assistant service manager at Heatec Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn.; Doug Irvine, engineering manager, thermal fluids, at Petro-Canada Lubricants,...

Does waste heat recovery make 'cents'? For industries that utilize large quantities of fuel and electricity to produce process heat--and the concomitant large amounts of exhaust heat--waste heat recovery may reduce energy consumption and yield cost savings. Is your process a candidate?(Heat Recovery)
August 1, 2004... Waste heat has been with us since the dawn of the industrial revolution. In countries where energy has always been relatively expensive, there has been an effort to reduce costs and minimize waste. In the United States, the interest in...

Create a process heating equipment improvement plan: measuring the performance of the equipment you currently use will help identify savings opportunities and opportunities to improve equipment safety.(Combustion System Series)
August 1, 2004... In the first article in this series (May 2004, p. 32), I outlined areas of process heating equipment performance that contribute to an organization's bottom line. For the purposes of this series, that can be broken down into three areas: ...

Valve selection for process heating: understanding what kind of valve to use where as well as the applicable safety standards for your process equipment will help you select a combustion control system that will operate reliably and safely.(Valves)
August 1, 2004... All combustion systems--from the simplest to the most complex--have six basic components in common: * Air source. * Fuel source. * Airflow controls. * Fuel flow controls. * Fuel and air mixer. * Burner. This...

Flame-tastic! Burners for any process application.(Equipment Overview)(Cover Story)
August 1, 2004... Whether your process requires direct or indirect heating, if you need a burner, this is the place to look. Our Equipment Overview on Burners, an apples-to-apples comparison of burner manufacturers, will help you narrow the field of potential...

Refining refinery heating: bolt-on heat tracing systems address two problem areas in sulfur recovery units at one refinery.(Heaters)
August 1, 2004... Sulfur recovery operations in refineries face many thermal maintenance challenges. Insufficient heat or piping failures in the transport of liquid sulfur or sulfur vapor compounds create safety hazards, environmental problems and productions...

Temperature's rising: think of insulation as an unnecessary expense? Consult this analysis of insulation options for high temperature applications and decide whether you can afford not to insulate.(Insulation)
August 1, 2004... Since the beginning of time, insulation in one form or another has been a part of our lives. The basic idea of keeping something hot or cold has evolved into the need to conserve energy, protect personnel, reduce operating costs and reduce...

CP index.
August 1, 2004... CP INDEX Company Page Circle No. No. Chromalox 51 308 Des Champs Technologies 54 ...

GTS Energy.
August 1, 2004... The DH Thermal Fluid Heater from GTS Energy Many industries are benefiting from GTS Energy's DH thermal fluid heating technology. Current DH installations include applications in chemical plants; textile manufacturing facilities; food...

Exothermics Inc.
August 1, 2004... New frontiers in heat exchanger and recuperator technology from Exothermics Inc. Exothermics Inc., a subsidiary of Eclipse Inc., has focused exclusively on industrial heat recovery applications since 1976. The company boasts 25-plus...

Watlow.
August 1, 2004... A Tradition of Product Innovation The year was 1922. Industry was thriving, and St. Louis, Mo., was one of the great shoe manufacturing capitals of the world. Sensing an opportunity, Louis Desloge Sr. founded Watlow to manufacture electric...

Siemens.
August 1, 2004... Optimal Gas-Train Solution for Oven and Infrared Burner Applications VG Series Gas-Valve Bodies The Siemens VG Series single and double gas-valve bodies are combined with SKP Series electro-hydraulic actuators to provide multiple...

Fulton Thermal Corp.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... For more than 30 years, Fulton Thermal Corp., located in Pulaski, N.Y., has manufactured customized and complete thermal fluid systems to meet your heat transfer needs. ASME stamped heaters are available to 14,000,000 BTU/hr and temperatures to...

Precision Quincy.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... We manufacture a comprehensive line of industrial batch ovens with maximum temperature ratings up to 1,250[degrees]F (676[degrees]C). Standard styles include both gas-fired and electric-heated bench-top, laboratory, cabinet, walk-in and truck...

Maxon Corp.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... Maxon--Your best choice for combustion equipment and valves. Maxon Corp.'s long-standing reputation of quality and innovation began with the introduction of the Maxon Premix burner, which revolutionized the industry back in 1916. Maxon has...

New York Blower.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... The New York Blower Company has been setting industry standards for 115 years. In 1889, two brothers--J. W. Mathis and August Mathis--opened a sheetmetal shop in Chicago called Mathis Brothers Company. They designed and installed heating and...

Chromalox.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... Process Heaters -- Process heaters supply heat for manufacturing operations for heating solids, liquids, and gases. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Screwplug & Flanged Immersion * Process Radiant * Over-the-Side Immersion * Circulation *...

Thermal Product Solutions.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... Familiar Products, New Name SPX Corporation is proud to announce that its Lindberg, Lunaire, Blue M, Tenney, Gruenberg, Kayex and Lindberg MPH business units have officially become Thermal Product Solutions (TPS). More importantly, this...

Honeywell Burner and Boiler Controls.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... Honeywell's Burner and Boiler Controls business is part of the company's global Automation and Control Solutions business. Automation and Control Solutions is the worldwide leader in products and services that create comfortable, safe,...

Wisconsin Infrared Systems.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... Wisconsin Infrared Systems designs and manufactures the highest quality infrared equipment available, in a wide array of sizes and configurations. They have experienced installation and service personnel that can provide a range of service...

Omega Engineering Inc.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... Exceeding Your Expectations. Since its inception in 1962, Omega has grown from manufacturing a single product line of thermocouples to an established global leader in the technical marketplace, offering more than 100,000 state-of-the-art...

Mectec Systems.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... Since 1969, Megtec Systems has developed a reputation as a leading supplier of air flotation ovens and drying systems and VOC emission control equipment. With more than 7,500 installations operating around the world, Megtec is considered a...

Eclipse Inc.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... For nearly a century, industry has looked to Eclipse for innovative thermal solutions to its process heating needs. From engineered systems to custom configured products, our solutions based approach insures that customers will get the most...

Des Champs Technologies.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... Founded in 1974 with the invention of the Z-Duct plate air-to-air heat exchanger, Des Champs Technologies (DCT) is the pioneer manufacturer of air-to-air energy saving systems. Sixteen patents and a host of new products have made Des Champs the...

Technical Heaters Inc./Thermolab.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... Technical Heaters/Thermolab is an established leader in the development and manufacture of custom heated hose and heating elements. Since 1968, Technical Heaters has served all facets of the industrial market worldwide in applications where...

MultiTherm LLC.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... MultiTherm LLC has been a leading supplier of efficient, non-hazardous heat transfer fluids since 1977. Within a temperature range of -170 to 650[degrees]F, the leading supplier of your heat transfer needs can successfully and economically...

Wisconsin Oven.(Corporate Profiles)
August 1, 2004... Wisconsin Oven was founded on integrity, service and delivery. Through our innovations and an unwavering commitment to quality in design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service, Wisconsin Oven has become recognized as the leader in the...

Ovens for many applications.
August 1, 2004... Company offers broad range of industrial ovens, including continuous models custom-designed for the specific application. The gas-fired drive-shaft tempering oven shown achieved a uniformity of [+ or -]2[degrees]F at 450[degrees]F...

Heat tracing for fire protection systems.
August 1, 2004... Recent changes in many city fire codes have required that heating cables used for freeze protection of fire protection system piping carry a special UL listing specific to fire protection system piping. Company has obtained this UL listing for...

Coils.(Products)
August 1, 2004... Steam, liquid heating, cooling and refrigeration coils are custom designed for specific application requirements. Copper, stainless steel or carbon steel tubes are offered with aluminum, copper, stainless steel or carbon steel fins. ...

Process and heavy-duty coils.(Products)
August 1, 2004... Heavy-duty designs for process heating and cooling applications are suited for use in applications such as high pressure steam, thermal liquid, high pressure and untreated water, direct expansion (DX) cooling and preheat/precool coils....

High velocity burner.(Products)
August 1, 2004... ThermJet line is offered in 12 sizes, including 7.5 million and 10 million BTU/hr. The burner produces an intense stream of hot gases to penetrate the load and deliver precise temperature uniformity. It is available for medium or high velocity...

Packaged burner with ultra-low emissions.(Products)
August 1, 2004... Corrected, typical emissions of 4 to 7 ppm N[O.sub.X] and 0 to 25 ppm CO provide assurance of air quality compliance in a range of heating processes. Bumer combines reliability with simple adjustment and operation. Its durable steel outer...

Combustion safeguard control.(Products)
August 1, 2004... Protectofier is designed to provide continuous, automatic protection against the buildup of combustible fuel mixtures due to flame failure or other faults in ovens, boilers and heating equipment. System can monitor one or more burners and will...

Burner control.(Products)
August 1, 2004... LMV Series is an integrated burner control that incorporates a flame safeguard, fuel-air ratio control system, valve-proving system, fault enunciator and optional PID pressure/temperature controller. Solid-state and easy to use, the burner is...

Solid-state relay.(Products)
August 1, 2004... Model 11 DZ provides on/off control of single-phase resistive loads, outperforming mercury relays, electromechanical contactors and solid-state relay blocks (SSRs) supplied without heat sinks. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 322 ...

Condensate and boiler feed pumps.(Products)
August 1, 2004... Series 4300 has an energy-efficient 3,450 rpm motor to ensure efficiency while maintaining minimum motor horsepower. Offered in simplex or duplex construction, the feed pump employs heavy-gauge, 0.1875" steel receivers for long operating...

Powder coating 2004: focus on what powder coating can do for you.(Show Preview)
August 1, 2004... Scheduled for September 21-23, Powder Coating '04 is headed for Charlotte. Find heat processing equipment exhibitors and get a sneak peak at heating-related technical programs. In a world that is increasingly focused on the bottom line,...

Alfa Laval Inc.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2004... John Atanasio was appointed president of the Warminster, Pa.-based Equipment Division of Alfa Laval Inc. Atanasio has been with Alfa Laval since 1982 and served most recently as president of the Parts and Service Division since 2001. ...

NuTemp Inc.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2004... Tony Ward was promoted to president of Marietta, Ga.-based NuTemp Inc., a specialist rental company leasing chillers, heaters and other temporary process equipment. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cheektowaga, N.Y.-based ITT Industries has appointed Bay Industrial.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2004... Cheektowaga, N.Y.-based ITT Industries has appointed Bay Industrial, Delta, British Columbia, as its exclusive sales representative for ITT Standard heat transfer products in the province of British Columbia.

George Fischer Piping Systems Ltd.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2004... George Fischer Piping Systems Ltd., Tustin, Calif., was named a recipient of Intel Corp.'s 2003 Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) Award, Intel's highest honor for its suppliers, for outstanding commitment to quality and performance...

Auburn Manufacturing Inc.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2004... Auburn Manufacturing Inc., Mechanic Falls, Maine, a manufacturer of high performance fabrics and textiles for extreme-temperature industrial applications, was certified to the ISO 9001:2000 standard.

Gems Sensors, Plainville, Conn., has acquired Venture Measurement Co. LLC.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2004... Gems Sensors, Plainville, Conn., has acquired Venture Measurement Co. LLC, Spartanburg, S.C., producer of the Bindicator, Niagara, Aliant and Levelite brands of level and flow measurement products for the process industries.

Cooper Wiring Devices.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2004... Cooper Wiring Devices, Long Island City, N.Y., appointed Daniel J. Hilinski vice president, human resources.

Moore Industries-International Inc.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2004... Moore Industries-International Inc., North Hills, Calif., a manufacturer of process control instrumentation, has opened a sales and service office in Bahrain. The office will support Moore Industries' expanding customer base in the Middle East...

Free literature: to send for these free brochures, just mark the appropriate number on the accompanying reader action card, and drop it in the mail today.(Literature)
August 1, 2004... FLAMMABILITY ANALYZERS The use of PrevEx Flammability Analyzers can lower oven and dryer heating costs in processes which use solvents. Benefits can range from a simple reduction of heated ventilation air to a combination of both reduced...