Process Heating articles from February 2005

Process Heating archives from February 2005

When a hairbrush and duct tape are not enough: improving your improvement skills.(EDITOR'S PAGE)
February 1, 2005... I recently signed up for a basic home repair course, and I can hardly wait for it to start. The four-week class promises to cover the basics of drywall repairs, plumbing, electrical and other common household complaints that a novice...

TPS expands facility.(THE INSIDER)
February 1, 2005... Thermal Product Solutions, Williamsport, Pa., has transferred the manufacturing of its custom laboratory equipment from its Lindberg operation in Watertown, Wis., to the Williamsport facility. Lindberg's custom laboratory furnace product...

Des Champs licenses wringer plus.(THE INSIDER)
February 1, 2005... Des Champs Technologies, Natural Bridge Station, Va., and Venmar CES Inc., Saskatoon, Canada, have resolved a patent dispute between the two parties. Des Champs owns the U.S. patent "Heat Recovery Ventilating Dehumidifier." In 1993, Des...

Industrial heating equipment revenues climb.(THE INSIDER)
February 1, 2005... Total domestic and foreign orders for industrial heating equipment, as reported by 16 members of the Cincinnati-based Industrial Heating Equipment Association for third quarter 2004, were $59.09 million. Compared to orders received and reported...

IHEA considers electric process heater division.(THE INSIDER)
February 1, 2005... Interest is building to form a new division within the Industrial Heating Equipment Association. Several potential members who are manufacturers of industrial electric heaters met with IHEA representatives in the fall to discuss how such a...

Coating 2005 changes fit attendee needs.(THE INSIDER)
February 1, 2005... Trade shows must implement change in order to best meet the needs of both attendees and exhibitors. To that end, Coating 2005, the only conference and trade show devoted to end users of industrial coatings, will make several changes during its...

Money no longer 'burned' at plant.(THE INSIDER)
February 1, 2005... A window-film manufacturer using an old recuperative thermal oxidizer to destroy solvents from its drying ovens got tired of "burning" money on its coating lines. Madico, headquartered in Woburn, Mass., produces thin solar-control...

Use infrared for quick, controlled heating.(THE INSIDER)
February 1, 2005... Although infrared heating has been around for many years, it only has begun to be applied to a wide range of industrial processes in the past 15 or so years. New applications for this efficient, highly controllable and fast-responding heat...

Dry, toast, puff with pulsed fluid-bed unit.(THE INSIDER)
February 1, 2005... Get rapid heat transfer when you roast, dry, toast, puff or cool a variety of products using pulsed fluid-bed dryers developed by Raleigh-based Aeroglide Corp. The Canadian Energy Diversification Research Laboratory (CEDRL), which...

Wenger patents food extrusion system.(THE INSIDER)
February 1, 2005... A new U.S. patent for Wenger Manufacturing Inc., Sabetha, Kan., offers control of final product characteristics in extrusion processes. The patent officially reads: "Extruder system for processing food products has an adjustable back-pressure...

Check out test lab, in-stock parts, and more.(WEB REVIEW)
February 1, 2005... Have you visited Minneapolis-based Crown Iron Works' web site lately? Since its makeover, there's much to keep you moving among all the pages, and the new search bar makes it easy to do so. For instance, one new page on...

Calendar.(THE INSIDER)(Calendar)
February 1, 2005... FEBRUARY February 7-9 -- AHR Expo (held in conjunction with ASHRAE Winter Meeting), Orlando, Fla. Call (203) 221-9232 or visit www.ahrexpo.com. February 8-9 -- Cleaning Validation Practices for Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical...

Don't be too quick to blame the burner: those mystery shutdowns.(ENERGY NOTES)
February 1, 2005... "I don't know what happened. We just opened the door, and the burner went out." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's a common refrain. Oh, the circumstances might be a little different--a sudden fluctuation in combustion chamber pressure as an...

Thermoforming, compression molding and roto-molding: what's that process? Part 5.(DRYING FILES)
February 1, 2005... Plastic processing is a major part of the process heating world. Continuing with my "What's That Process" series look at plastic processing, this month I will look at thermoforming, compression molding and roto-molding. [ILLUSTRATION...

The human factor: a book I recommend; More on the misfits between man and technology.(HEATING HIGHLIGHTS)
February 1, 2005... As I noted in my previous column, the topic of the human factor in industrial incidents has been covered extremely well in a book, The Human Factor: Revolutionizing the Way People Live with Technology by Kim Vicente. Vicente is a professor of...

Safety shutoff-valve compliance: reducing your oven's hazards, Part 3.(SAFETY ZONE)
February 1, 2005... The NFPA 86 Standards for Ovens and Furnaces, 2003 Edition, address the safety aspects of the design, construction and operation of gas- and oil-fired ovens and furnaces. The standard provides the requirements for preventing fire and explosions...

Safety monitoring of critical vessels: wireless radiometric camera technology is simple to install and maintain while providing data for loss prevention and process improvement.(TEMPERATURE SENSING)
February 1, 2005... Operators of high-temperature pressure vessels can now see in vivid color the advantages of wireless radiometric imaging technology for safety monitoring of shell temperatures. The largest such system, utilizing 14 Mikron infrared cameras and...

9 ways to use infrared more effectively.(HEATERS)
February 1, 2005... Even the most casual cook is familiar with the principles behind infrared by using appliances in their own kitchen. The gas burner or electric resistance heater in your oven functions just like a gas or electric infrared heater. It isn't new in...

Side-stream or full-flow filtration: effective filtration is important to keep your heat transfer fluid clear of particles, coke and sludge that will coat the heat transfer surfaces and degrade heat transfer. But what type of filtration system do you need?(THERMAL FLUID HEATERS)
February 1, 2005... The decision to filter your heat transfer fluid is the first step in the right direction. There could have been several reasons why you finally came to this decision. Maybe it was recommended by your fluid supplier. It could have been the...

Executing your plan: your process heating equipment vendor can help you fine tune your process heating equipment specification and help you focus on lifecycle costs--if you select carefully.(COMBUSTION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT)
February 1, 2005... In my last article (August 2004, p. 30), I described a series of steps to take to create a process heating equipment improvement plan. In this article, I will discuss one key element in the execution of your plan: partnering. Every time...

Inside track: save time when looking for infrared heater suppliers by using our equipment overview.(EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: INFRARED HEATERS)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2005... Infrared heaters are used to transfer heat through a process or to a product via radiation. Use the data we have compiled in this bullet chart to find potential infrared heater suppliers by comparing products and narrowing your search. You...

Gas shutoff valve actuators.(Products)
February 1, 2005... SKPx5 multifunction gas shutoff valve actuators are designed to optimize process performance, minimize costs and simplify installation on applications such as ovens, dryers or furnaces. The electrohydraulic actuators offer many new features,...

Customizable OEM panel controllers.(Products)
February 1, 2005... K1 Series is designed to be customized for seamless integration into OEM equipment such as chambers, chillers, dryers and process equipment. The controller incorporates electronic assemblies that mount behind a panel and are accessed via a...

Thermal hoses.(Products)
February 1, 2005... Regloplas thermal hose has heavy-duty construction throughout to ensure good, safe performance and a long service life. Features include stainless steel braided outer hose, stainless steel corrugated inner liner, fiberglass/silicone full-length...

Pump tanks.(Products)
February 1, 2005... Specifically engineered for integration with the company's central process water chillers, cooling towers or existing cooling water systems, the double-welded pump tanks are offered in stainless steel or epoxy-coated carbon steel construction....

Thermal imaging thermometer.(Products)
February 1, 2005... Model OS-XL is a two-dimensional infrared thermometer equipped with a 64-element thermopile array sensor. It allows the user to view and verify the measurement subject on the LCD screen while simultaneously measuring the temperature at 64...

Dual-fuel low N[O.sub.X] burner.(Products)
February 1, 2005... Magna-Flame LEx uses premix technology to provide up to 400 million BTU/hr in heat release rates. The burner's ultra low N[O.sub.X] emissions for most air heating and drying applications are less than 10 ppm. The burner generates a short,...

Indicator series has expanded sensor inputs.(Products)
February 1, 2005... Users of the 4B/40B-96 series may now choose potentiometer and magnetostrictive transducer (3-wire, 20 mA) inputs in addition to a standard 350 [OMEGA] strain gage (four- and six-wire) input. For this special configuration, indicator outputs 1...

RTDs and thermocouples.(Products)
February 1, 2005... RTDs and thermocouples are used for remote temperature sensing in industrial processes requiring high accuracy, fast response and reliable temperature readings. The elements are offered in various calibrations, a range of sheath and sensor...

High temperature heater.(Products)
February 1, 2005... Airtorch PV is designed for pressure vessel (PV) type applications. Its outer casing is made with high-grade stainless steel like the original Airtorch but has flanges on both ends to create a seal. The PV version can create exit temperatures...

High temperature coating.(Products)
February 1, 2005... Pyro-Paint 634-BN is used to protect metal and refractory surfaces from corrosion by molten glasses, metals, plastics and salts in applications to 1,500[degrees]F (850[degrees]C). The single-part, odorless, water-dispersible, boron nitride...

Digital infrared temperature transmitter.(Products)
February 1, 2005... Model M770S is made for stationary and moving objects, including rotary kilns and temperature monitoring of products on conveyor belts. It has a 7.5 ms response time and a temperature range of 662 to 5,432[degrees]F (350 to 3,000[degrees]C). It...

Flexible hose.(Products)
February 1, 2005... RFH-Plus is a thermoplastic rubber coated polyester fabric hose that has a reinforcing wire helix and will not flake during repeated flexing. Hose operates at -60 to 325[degrees]F (-51 to 163[degrees]C), is puncture and tear resistant, and...

Temperature controllers.(Products)
February 1, 2005... Units have [+ or -]0.1 percent FS accuracy, sealed front displays with two sets of bright LEDs for process value and setpoint, and PID control. They can accept all popular thermocouples, RTD and voltage inputs. Options include up to five...

Excess temperature labels.(Products)
February 1, 2005... Jumbo-CelsiDot temperature detectors are offered in 40 levels within the range of 104 to 500[degrees]F (40 to 260[degrees]C). Labels are available in packages of 24 or rolls of 1,200. Applications include operation-critical parts used in...

Panel meter indicators.(Products)
February 1, 2005... LCI132 Series is housed in a 1/32 DIN package and designed for all types of process measurements. Standard features include high accuracy and IP65 (NEMA 4X) front panel. Inputs are available for process (0 to 10 V, 2 to 20 mA) and AC volts, AC...

Steam trap.(Products)
February 1, 2005... LV21 is a maintainable stainless steel trap with high air-venting capability and light condensate capacity for steam mains, tracing and process equipment. Positive open-close operation reduces valves wear, and a flat, mirror-finish valve head...

Colmac Coil Manufacturing.(Places & Faces)
February 1, 2005... Colmac Coil Manufacturing, Colville, Wash., has promoted Joe Fazzari to general sales manager. Fazzari will supervise factory sales personnel and oversee the heat transfer and refrigeration product groups. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Red-Ray Manufacturing Inc.(Places & Faces)
February 1, 2005... Burner manufacturer Red-Ray Manufacturing Inc. has relocated to larger offices. President Tom Bannos says the new facility will allow Red-Ray to continue its growth. The new facility is located at 10-22 County Line Road, Branchburg, N.J. 08876....

Eurotherm.(Places & Faces)
February 1, 2005... Leesburg, Va.-based Eurotherm, a manufacturer of industrial instrumentation for the process control and data acquisition industries, and a unit of Invensys plc, appointed Tim Davis as manager for Eurotherm's Leesburg repair center. Davis has...

Watlow.(Places & Faces)
February 1, 2005... St. Louis-based Watlow, a manufacturer of heaters, controllers and temperature sensors, has named Franz Fritz to European marketing manager. Fritz will be responsible for overseeing the company's European marketing efforts.

Omron Corp.(Places & Faces)
February 1, 2005... Omron Corp., Kyoto, Japan, an international supplier of automation, sensing, and control technology, will donate one hundred million yen (nearly $1 million) through the Japan Community for UNICEF for victims of the Asian tsunami following the...

Elfab Europe.(Places & Faces)
February 1, 2005... Elfab Europe, London, has appointed Mike Purcell as its national sales manager for North America. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Invensys Validation Technologies.(Places & Faces)
February 1, 2005... Invensys Validation Technologies, Montreal, and Mathis Instruments, Fredericton, New Brunswick, signed a memorandum of understanding to offer a complete package for monitoring and automating drying control for the pharmaceutical and life...

Speedline Technologies Inc.(Places & Faces)
February 1, 2005... Speedline Technologies Inc., Franklin, Mass., has signed a business partnership agreement with Schmidt & Co. (H.K.) Ltd., Hong Kong. Under the agreement, Schmidt & Co. will provide sales and services support for Speedline's Electrovert line of...

Precon Inc.(Places & Faces)
February 1, 2005... Precon Inc., a manufacturer of precision sensors, probes and electronic controls, has relocated its headquarters and expanded its manufacturing facilities. The new facility includes the headquarters offices and 25,000 [ft.sup.2] of...

Tecnologia Avanzada Para Mantenimiento S.A. de C.V.(Places & Faces)
February 1, 2005... Tecnologia Avanzada Para Mantenimiento S.A. de C.V. in Queretaro, Mexico, will sell the complete line of Jena, Germany-based Jenoptik Laser Optik Systeme GmbH's thermography cameras.

Ameritherm Inc.(Places & Faces)
February 1, 2005... Rochester, N.Y.-based Ameritherm Inc., a radio frequency induction heating equipment supplier, has acquired substantially all the assets of Cheltenham Induction Heating Ltd., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Cheltenham Induction Heating...