Process Heating articles from August 2008

Process Heating archives from August 2008

Optimizing heat processing operations: power factor, infrared heating, and steam system safety.(Commentary)
August 1, 2008... In this issue of Process Heating, we bring you a lineup of articles intended to help you minimize costs, maximize efficiency and optimize operations. In "Reduce Utility Cost by Improving Power Factor," Stanley Kintigh, a cofounder of...

Steam generator assists in program against salmonella.(Inner Workings)
August 1, 2008... When an outbreak of salmonella was traced to almonds, investigation determined that the nuts were subjected to the bacteria during harvest. The nuts were shaken to the ground at the orchards and exposed to salmonella when they came in contact...

U.S. Water Services opens additional warehousing.(Inner Workings)
August 1, 2008... To better serve customers in the Central Plains region, U.S. Water Services, Cambridge, Minn., has leased a portion of a 160,000 [ft.sup.2] warehouse in Omaha, Neb. Because of the location, one-day service will be provided to a six-state...

Afterburner controls coffee roasting emissions.(Inner Workings)
August 1, 2008... A direct-fired afterburner is helping a specialty coffee roasting company in the San Diego area handle emissions from its aromatic but potentially overwhelming product. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.-based Pro-Environmental Inc. designed and...

Assessments reveal steam energy savings.(Inner Workings)
August 1, 2008... Through "Save Energy Now," the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Program performs energy assessments to help industrial manufacturing plants identify ways to improve efficiency in energy-intensive systems such as steam. ...

Newpoint Thermal formed.(Inner Workings)
August 1, 2008... Newpoint Gas has expanded its position in the process heating business by hiring the sales, engineering, manufacturing and service personnel that previously worked at the now defunct, Atlanta-based GTS Energy. Newpoint Gas will serve the...

Sensors and instruments guide released.(Inner Workings)
August 1, 2008... A free guide that will show users how to define temperature-sensing requirements and choose the best sensor for the application is available from Minneapolis-based Minco. The guide also can be used to help determine which sensing technology is...

Calendar of events.(Conference news)(Calendar)
August 1, 2008... September 8-12--Cogeneration Technology Seminar, Madison, Wis. Hosted by University of Wisconsin. Call (800) 462-0876 or visit epdweb.engr.wisc.edu. 17--Biofuel Emissions Control and Efficiency Course, Tulsa, Okla. Hosted by John Zink...

Infrared: the cure for your converting process? Infrared technology can help improve performance and cut energy costs.(Infrared Heating)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Infrared technology has the potential to improve productivity, reduce energy costs and improve product quality. Well-designed and engineered infrared heating, drying and curing systems have been proven to help the...

Steam team know-how: a step-by-step guide to proper sizing and installation of safety valves equips you with the tools you need to specify these safety devices with confidence.(Valves)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the most critical automatic safety devices in a steam system is the safety valve. The safety valve provides a protective measure for personnel, equipment and property from potentially dangerous levels of...

4 steps to optimizing chiller performance: periodically performing just a few simple preventive maintenance tasks can help ensure that your chiller will provide years of dependable service.(Chillers)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Portable chillers provide heat removal and temperature control for industrial lasers, EDM machines, CNC lathes, and other temperature-sensitive equipment and processes. However, if the chillers are not maintained...

Reduce utility cost by improving power factor: because the cost of electrical energy can be dependent on power factor, judicious selection of the techniques used to control electrical power to industrial process heating applications can result in significant savings.(Power Controls)
August 1, 2008... When SCR controllers are used to control the electrical power, power factor is effectuated. Learn how multiple SCR controllers can be used to improve the power factor and reduce electrical costs. Power factor is the ratio of real power to...

Managing emissions: as emission limits continue to decrease, boiler operators seek products that provide efficient, safe and economical operation.(Boilers)
August 1, 2008... Emissions from combustion systems have been regulated by local and federal governments since the early 1960s. During the 1990s, industrial boilers were heavily targeted, due in part by the Clean Air Act, and end users addressed regulatory air...

Equipment overview: burners.
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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 the capabilities of a range of burner...

Compact infrared thermometer.(Product Highlights)
August 1, 2008... MicroRay Xtreme is intended for diagnosing, inspecting and checking the performance temperature of an application. The compact infrared thermometer allows easy, accurate measurements of small targets at long distances. The unit can store up to...

Temperature sensors.(Product Highlights)
August 1, 2008... AccuSense line includes thermistor, RTD, thermocouple and semiconductor sensor elements. Whether the elements are installed in a standard housing or designed into a custom sensor probe, the entire line is RoHS compliant. Combinations of sensing...

Multimeter announced alarms, readings.(Product Highlights)
August 1, 2008... OmegaSays UV1000 measures 0 to 10 VDC voltage, 0 to 20 mA current and Type K thermocouple inputs and verbalizes them in any range, with more than 100 built-in engineering units. The handheld universal verbalizer multimeter is battery powered...

Modular temperature/process control boards.(Free Literature)
August 1, 2008... EMC Series Controllers offer all the capabilities of a multi-zone PLC with powerful analog functions on a small size, inexpensive control board (4.5" x 7") that provides maximum flexibility in embedded machine design applications. Basic...

Split-sheath cartridge heater.(Free Literature)
August 1, 2008... Brochure describes how unique Watt-Flextm splitsheath design permits independent expansion of heater halves for maximized heat transfer even in oversized bores. Continuous coil construction provides uniform temperature profile, allows heated...

ARI Valve.(Free Literature)
August 1, 2008... ARI Valves are in service all around the globe in applications such as cars, ships, chemicals, food processing and heating technology. ARI also works where any fluid, liquid, gas or vapor needs to be isolated, secured or regulated. ARI Valve...

Infrared product line.(Free Literature)
August 1, 2008... Introducing a NEW, brochure on our IRtec Infrared product line, consisting of noncontact, infrared temperature thermometers in either a Portable or a continuous monitoring system. These are ideal tools for high performance and efficiency in a...

Reliable non-contact temperature sensors.(Free Literature)
August 1, 2008... Self Powered IRt/c's wired to any thermocouple input device. 300 models available. Optics from 1:2 to 100:1. Temperature ranges from -50 to 5000[degrees]F(-45 to 2760[degrees]C). SmartIRt/c's (powered & linear) 0-1000C, optics of3:1 to 40:1 are...

Ovens and dryers.(Free Literature)
August 1, 2008... For 40 years, HIX Corporation has engineered and manufactured the highest quality and longest lasting ovens and dryers. Designs include gas, electric, conveyor, and batch models with integrated cooling or robotic systems. HIX Corporation....

Temperature control systems.(Free Literature)
August 1, 2008... Huber-USA offers a large variety of Heaters and Chillers that accommodate temperature control requirements ranging from -120[degrees] C to 400[degrees] C. Ph: 631-912-0800; www.huber-usa.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Burners.(Free Literature)
August 1, 2008... Pyronics, Inc. is committed to providing reliable, energy efficient combustion systems, and is a global leader in the fuel-air combustion marketplace. Our extensive selection consists of burners, valves, regulators, combustion air blowers,...

Industrial heating solutions.(Free Literature)
August 1, 2008... This brochure provides a unique overview of many kinds of industrial heating solutions, demonstrating that there is a wide range of applications where electrical heat can not only meet manufacturers' needs, but provide uniform and...

Thermal processing ovens.(Free Literature)
August 1, 2008... Precision Quincy Corp. Literature features gas and electric walk-in batch ovens with work areas 96 to 360 cu. ft. and maximum temperatures of 1000[degrees]F (538[degrees]C) and 1250[degrees]F (676[degrees]C). Every model features horizontal/...

Packaged control for infrared burners.(Free Literature)
August 1, 2008... Redi-Pak[TM] is the new compact and affordable plug and play control module for powerful premix infrared process burners. Factory set and programmed. Just supply electric and gas. Ph: 908-722-0040; Red-Ray. www.red-ray.com [ILLUSTRATION...

Protectofier Service Manual.(Free Literature)
August 1, 2008... This comprehensive Service Manual covers all Protectofier combustion safeguard units. Information on installation, service guides, testing and trouble shooting as well as specifications, features and application on single and multi-burner...

Boiler tech support.(Free Literature)
August 1, 2008... Topog-E[R] Gasket Company, formulates and mixes its own rubber, and manufactures superior molded rubber handhole and manhole gaskets for steam, hot water boilers, water heaters, softeners, deaerators, make-up tanks, and other selected pressure...

Grieve Corp.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2008... Grieve Corp., Round Lake, Ill., released an expanded, 100-page, full-color catalog of its ovens and furnaces. New equipment, new market applications and an expanded, factory-trained sales representative network are all highlighted in the...

Heatec Inc.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2008... Robert Harter joined Heatec Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn., as a regional sales manager. He will cover the Northeastern region from his home base in Salem, Ohio, for the thermal fluid heating systems manufacturer. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Nationwide Boiler Inc.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2008... Nationwide Boiler Inc., Fremont, Calif., appointed Robert Remkes its vice president, environmental solutions. Remkes will be based in Kingwood, Texas, and is responsible for the sales and marketing of Nationwide Boiler's selective catalytic...

Pennsauken, N.J.-based Marsden Inc. was awarded an order from CT Nassau Tape LLC, Alamance, N.C., to replace an electrical infrared system on a textile line.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2008... Pennsauken, N.J.-based Marsden Inc. was awarded an order from CT Nassau Tape LLC, Alamance, N.C., to replace an electrical infrared system on a textile line. The award marked the third time the company has chosen Marsden to provide a gas...

Iwaki America Inc.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2008... Iwaki America Inc., Holliston, Mass., received ISO 9001-2000 certification. The company manufactures nonmetallic centrifugal magnetic-drive and positive-displacement metering pumps for liquid chemical applications.

According to a notice posted at its former URL, Reheat Co. Inc., Danvers, Mass., has effectively dissolved.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2008... According to a notice posted at its former URL, Reheat Co. Inc., Danvers, Mass., has effectively dissolved. All inquiries and quotation requests can be forwarded to Custom Heat LLC, Danvers, Mass., (www.customheatllc.com) which will be taking...

Williamson Corp.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2008... Williamson Corp. named William "Bud" Foran as director of sales. Foran is responsible for worldwide sales the Concord, Mass.-based manufacturer of infrared temperature-measurement and control systems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cleveland-based Parker Hannifin Corp. acquired Titan Industries, South Gate.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2008... Cleveland-based Parker Hannifin Corp. acquired Titan Industries, South Gate, Calif., a manufacturer of industrial rubber, custom-made and composite hoses for fluid and material transfer as well as related products, services and accessories.

Cleaver-Brooks.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2008... Milwaukee-based Cleaver-Brooks expanded its Stratford, Ontario, location to allow the company to better address the increased demand for small, modular boilers, including its newest model, the ClearFire CFC condensing boiler.

Minco.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2008... Minneapolis-based Minco released a free design guide that enables users to design flexible printed circuits optimized for manufacturability. "Flex Circuits Design Guide" can ordered in print from Minco's web site or downloaded at www.minco.com....

Novatec Inc.(Places & Faces)
August 1, 2008... Baltimore-based Novatec Inc. appointed Jim Braddick to handle direct sales in Texas and Louisiana for the supplier of resin drying, blending and pneumatic conveying systems to plastics processors.