Process Heating articles from January 2004

Process Heating archives from January 2004

Stepping into the recovery: ramp up skillfully and safely.(Editor's Page)
January 1, 2004... According to our lead news story, "Manufacturing Index Reaches Near-20-Year High" (p. 10), the manufacturing sector should end 2003 on a positive note, and all of the indexes support continued strength in 2004. As the economic recovery picks up...

Pyrometer Instrument Co. Inc.(Web Watch)
January 1, 2004... PYROMETER INSTRUMENT CO. INC., Northvale, N.J., launched its Innovations and Technology for the Future temperature measurement web site at www.pyrometer.com. In-depth product information, technical articles, infrared and emissivity...

Eclipse Combustion.(Web Watch)
January 1, 2004... Rockford, III.-based ECLIPSE COMBUSTION offers an energy audit at its web site. Visit www.eclipsenet.com and click the link for a Flash movie demonstration. Then click on a link to complete a form to request a combustion process audit. ...

Dow Corning Corp.(Web Watch)
January 1, 2004... DOW CORNING CORP., Midland, Mich., redesigned its web site to help users obtain silicone rubber physical and chemical properties as well as optimize a process with the company's processing guides and complementary services. Visit the site at...

Manufacturing index reaches near-20-year high.(The Insider)
January 1, 2004... "Indications are that the manufacturing sector is ending 2003 on a very positive note, and all of the indexes support continued strength into 2004," says Norbert J. Ore, C.P.M., chair of Tempe, Ariz.-based Institute for Supply Management's...

New NSF fluids guidelines for food.(The Insider)
January 1, 2004... Heat transfer fluids with and without food-additive approval will now be listed in a new NSF category to make it easier for users to determine which fluids are safe to use in and around food. NSF International, Ann Arbor, Mich., announced the...

Speedline acquired from Cookson.(The Insider)
January 1, 2004... KPS Special Situations Fund II, New York, acquired the stock and related assets of Speedline Technologies Inc., Franklin, Mass., from Cookson Group plc, London, for a total consideration of $10 million. Following the acquisition, the management...

Nalco acquisition completed.(The Insider)
January 1, 2004... A private equity group, consisting of Blackstone Group, Apollo Management L.P., and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, all headquartered in New York, has completed its acquisition of Ondeo Nalco Co., Naperville, Ill., from Suez S.A., Paris. The...

Emerson provides controls for petrochem site.(The Insider)
January 1, 2004... Emerson Process Management, Austin, Texas, was awarded an umbrella agreement for the automation of an integrated petrochemical site being constructed by BASF-YPC Co. Ltd., in Nanjing, Jiangsu province in east-central China. A 50/50 joint...

Omega offers technical reference series.(The Insider)
January 1, 2004... Free technical literature designed to provide at-your-fingertips access to the technical information you need to meet your measurement and control requirements is offered by Omega Engineering Inc., Stamford, Conn. Conceived as a practical...

Calendar.(The Insider)(Calendar)
January 1, 2004... JANUARY January 15-16 -- 2004 Electronic Thermal Design and Analysis Seminar, Amerisuites Hotel (Medford), Boston. Call (973) 560-9092 or visit www.sensorprod.com/heatsink. January 26-28 -- 2004 AHR Expo (held in conjunction with...

Calculating load heating requirements: the special situations.(Energy Notes)
January 1, 2004... In my last column, I examined how the process heating requirements of a load are determined. Briefly, it consists of calculating how much thermal energy is required by the load and dividing that by the time allowed to heat it. That heat...

Dust control systems for thermal process drying systems: separation and recovery techniques, part 1.(Drying Files)
January 1, 2004... An inherent result of thermal drying is a relatively hot, humid exhaust gas stream. Depending on the type of dryer employed, this stream may contain final product, dust or myriad other potential solid emissions products. It is necessary by...

NFPA helps you keep at least one new year's resolution: simplifying standards.(Safety Zone)
January 1, 2004... As a responsible manager in a manufacturing facility, there is no doubt you rang in the New Year with a promise to keep plant employees safe and simplify the process to boot. Regular readers of this column know that enforcing standards and...

How to troubleshoot your process heating system: when disaster strikes and the heating plant is offline, do not panic. Take a systematic approach to get the system back online.(Heaters)
January 1, 2004... It is 3 a.m. and you, the head plant engineer, are soundly asleep in your warm bed. Then, the phone rings. It is your third-shift electrician on the line, telling you that your vital process heating system has just cratered, shutting down the...

Processing electrical components and assemblies: whether used for curing, stress relieving or burn-in, process ovens play key roles during the manufacture of electronic components. Understand how oven layout, airflow patterns and control choices influence the success or failure of your process.(Ovens)
January 1, 2004... Many different processes require the use of an oven in the manufacture of electronic components and assemblies. These include curing sealants within the assemblies; potting; stress relieving the housing; curing an adhesive; and burn-in testing....

Hot data use our chart to compare heat transfer fluids.(Equipment Overview)
January 1, 2004... When choosing which heat transfer fluid to use for your process, data such as density, film coefficient, viscosity, pour point and thermal conductivity need to be taken into consideration. In Process Heating's annual Equipment Overview on Heat...

5 Steps for designing temperature probe assemblies: understanding some basic design steps can help you choose the temperature assembly that is best suited for the conditions of your heating process.(Temperature Sensors)
January 1, 2004... In any application where temperature sensing is necessary, it is important to consider a number of variables to obtain a product that meets and exceeds the requirements yet is cost effective. Use this information to gain some insight into the...

Tackling the tough processes: accurate product temperature measurement improves process control, but it can be difficult to get an accurate snapshot of your process. Advances in infrared thermometer technology have made it possible to profile your process temperature measurements unerringly.(Temperature Profiling)
January 1, 2004... One way profiling of product temperature in dryers, ovens, etc., can be achieved is with the proper selection of infrared thermometers. Sensors can be installed in the machine direction to control the zone heating profile involving preheat,...

Outokumpu Heatcraft custom-builds true 'made to fit' coils & tube bundles.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Outokumpu Heatcraft Commercial Products is dedicated to the manufacture of heating and cooling coils for the comfort cooling & heating, industrial and process industries. Outokumpu Heatcraft custom-builds true "made-to-fit" replacement coils...

Breakthrough oven design expands like an accordion bellows.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... This Wisconsin Oven breakthrough is the patented W-Wall oven design, which accumulates growth like an accordion bellows, as opposed to the sliding seams of tongue and groove panel ovens. The W-Wall oven significantly reduces wall losses,...

High performance burners for process air heating.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... The Eclipse RatioMatic is a nozzle-mix type burner designed for direct air heating, indirect air heating and oven applications up to 1800[degrees]F (1000[degrees]C). The complete line consists of 14 individual models with maximum capacities...

Ovens for any application.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Whether you have to cure a coating or dry some ink, there is an oven for your application. The key is what type of heat source to use. The two most common today are recirculating hot air and infrared. Recirculating hot air involves passing...

Family of fluids for a multitude of applications.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Multitherm has the right fluid for your high temperature process application and each and every fluid provides energy efficient, nonhazardous and nonfouling features that are recognized by USDA, U.S. Food and Drug, Underwriters and many other...

Active Chemical Systems Inc. offers impervious graphite immersion plate heaters.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Manufacturers of Impregtite[R] graphite equipment for the chemical industry since 1972, Active Chemical Systems Inc. as an experienced engineering staff with more than 27 years in the industry. Its facility is equipped to handle all aspects of...

Solar products provides solutions for infrared heating applications.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Thermoforming Thermoformers can improve product quality, reduce power consumption, increase process speed, and decrease scrap by retrofitting from old electric calrod ovens to new efficient, electric panel heater ovens. Field testing has...

Your thermal processing experts.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Heyl & Patterson Inc. has been designing and manufacturing high quality thermal processing equipment for more than 100 years. We are experts at solving the thermal processing problems of our customers and supplying equipment for efficient and...

Graham UltraHeat plate exchanger is engineered for excellence.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Graham Corporation, a leader in vacuum and heat-transfer technology, now offers a new line of gasketed plate heat exchangers. With more than 30 years of experience in plate heat exchanger design, Graham engineers have carefully reviewed both...

Mokon's HTF Systems increase energy efficiency.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Mokon's HTF (Heat Transfer Fluid) Systems deliver long-lasting performance and accurate temperature control, with heating capacities up to 96 kW per zone and temperatures up to 600[degrees]F. The energy efficient designs preheat die faster to...

Combination oven uses Gas Catalytic Heaters.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Curing coatings on metal and plastic parts with a convection oven can take a long time and make the oven very large. Radiant Energy has developed a combination oven using Gas Catalytic Heaters for preheating the parts and drying the coatings...

New frontiers in heat exchanger and recuperator technology.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Exothermics Inc., a subsidiary of Eclipse Inc., has focused exclusively on industrial heat recovery applications since 1976. The company boasts 20+ years of industrial aluminum plate exchanger experience and 18+ years of industrial stainless...

Glenro infrared heaters and systems improve manufacturing productivity.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Added energy in the right place can make the difference between merely acceptable and truly outstanding performance on a production line. Glenro's infrared heaters and systems can be the proven solution to a wide range of heat processing...

Marlotherm[R] Heat Transfer Fluids.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Sasol North America Inc., a part of the global Sasol family of companies, markets Marlotherm Heat Transfer Fluids in North America. For almost 40 years, Marlotherm products have provided reliable performance in a wide variety of applications...

GTS thermal fluid systems.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... GTS Energy Inc. provides a full line of gas, oil or solid fuel fired thermal fluid heating and heat recovery systems. Thermal fluid heating systems are a reliable means of supplying continuous direct heat at high temperatures while maintaining...

Vari-Max[R] IFRG provides indirect heating with high efficiencies.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Des Champs Technologies introduces the Vari-Max, IFRG, an ultra-high efficient indirect-fired recirculating heater with a wide range of flexible options in a single customizable package. It combines Des Champs' proven heat exchanger design with...

Award-winning OMEGA iSeries devices.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... The award-winning OMEGA[R] iSeries devices are the first instruments of their kind that connect directly to an Ethernet network and transmit data in standard TCP/IP packets. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OMEGA iSeries devices can serve Web...

Technical Heaters Inc. solves problems.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Problem: The need to heat a specific area in a product is making its design difficult and more expensive. Solution: We can fabricate heaters to fit snugly in, around, over and under the contours of your parts or products, conforming even to...

Horizontal hot oil sealless centrifugal pump.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... The magnetic-driven NMWR pumps from Dickow Pump Co. are designed for hot oil applications, to improve plant and personnel safety in industrial heating facilities. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Leakage of hot oil at high temperature reacts to...

Ovens for every application.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... SWN -- Competitive Quality Standard Maximum Temperature Rating of 500[degrees] F. * Optional ratings of 650 & 800[degrees] F. * Rattle proof adjustable "H" pattern louvers * Horizontal air flow standard * Combination...

Fulton Thermal Corp.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Fulton Thermal Corp. manufactures customized thermal fluid heater systems to meet your heat transfer needs. ASME stamped heaters are available to 14,000,000 BTU/hr and temperatures to 750[degrees]F. The unique 4-pass, high efficiency design...

Special size heavy duty walk-in ovens at standard prices & delivery.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Computer-assisted engineering of batch ovens allows infinite size configurations with 96 to 4,600 cubic foot capacities. Gas and electric models have temperatures from slightly above ambient to 850[degrees]F (454[degrees]C). Both heating types...

Dupps QuadPass dual-zone, four-pass dryer provides higher capacity, better product quality and lower energy costs.(Manufacturing Spotlight)
January 1, 2004... Optimum dryer performance The patented dual-zone, four-pass QuadPass rotary drum dryer from the Dupps Thermal Technologies Div. produces extremely high thermal efficiencies, prevents thermal degradation of products, improves end product...

Temperature sensor.(Products)
January 1, 2004... Heraeus Sensor Technology Pt200-type HA 421 provides precision performance and long-term stability over a broad temperature range. It offers a small, vibration-resistant design and is available in bare-element form or prepackaged in a...

Dip coater with infrared dryer.(Products)
January 1, 2004... Conformal coating machine dip-coats printed circuit boards, then dries or cures them in one enclosed unit that can be operated by one person. The boards are hung on a conveyor and move to a dip tank in the machine's base. The boards pass...

Self-regulating heat trace cable.(Products)
January 1, 2004... Therma-LinX SR is offered in 120 VAC with power outputs from 5 to 10 W/ft and is designed with plug-and-play connectors and a modular design with a flexible round cable shape. Suitable for low temperature, self-regulating applications, the...

Hand-held manometer.(Products)
January 1, 2004... HHP680 is portable and has a backlit display. Device comes with tubing, fitting, carrying case and batteries. Its resolution can be read at 0.01 or 0.1'' w.c., depending on how much accuracy of the process reading is desired. Its operating...

Temperature/process controllers.(Products)
January 1, 2004... E5AR 1/4 DIN and E5ER 1/8 DIN multiloop models allow for integrated control of multiple zones or environmental factors such as temperature, pressure and humidity. A sampling response time of 50 ms gives precise control for quick-changing...

Carbon monoxide exhaust analyzers.(Products)
January 1, 2004... CA-Calc Model CA-6010, CA-6060 and CA-6070 analyzers are suitable for verifying the efficient, safe operation of internal combustion process equipment. Critical carbon-monoxide exhaust-gas concentrations can be checked regularly to meet...

Process data software.(Products)
January 1, 2004... Scorpion Version-7 provides a range of useful tools to maintain quality, consistency and efficiency in thermal processes. An improved graphic SPC function supports the company's datalogger. When run through a heating or cooling operation, the...

Solid-state relays.(Products)
January 1, 2004... Designed to reduce heat sink requirements, CW24 and CW48 Series offer high thermal ratings with reduced power dissipation. Integrated, removable fingerproof covers, LED status indication and universal connectors are included. Both series offer...

Intelligent control relays.(Products)
January 1, 2004... Rated for loads up to 100 A at a maximum 70[degrees]F (40[degrees]C) ambient temperature, control relays are offered in nine models. Assemblies consist of solid-state relays attached to anodized aluminum heat sinks, designed ensure reliable...

Mini infrared temperature sensor.(Products)
January 1, 2004... IRtec Rayomatic 6 Series is designed to be an accurate tool ([+ or -]2 percent of reading) and has an optical resolution of 6:1 (180 mm at 1,000 mm). Features include smart microcontroller technology, a temperature range up to 932[degrees]F...

Temperature transmitter.(Products)
January 1, 2004... Rosemount 644 provides measurement accuracy in a compact head-mount design. The company added Foundation Fieldbus communications to the temperature transmitter, which powers the company's PlantWeb digital plant architecture. The transmitter...

Air-heating burner.(Products)
January 1, 2004... RatioAir has an integral packaged blower that is offered in four different models with capacities ranging from 1 million to 5 million BTU/hr. A choice of standard-, medium- and high-velocity combustion tubes and block-and-holder options are...

SCR power controllers.(Products)
January 1, 2004... Designed to aid in regulating process temperature in any resistive-heating application, line of SCR power controllers is designed to be accurate and reliable, providing 1 percent voltage regulation for a [+ or -]10 percent line change to help...

Process monitor.(Products)
January 1, 2004... VersaPro is designed to monitor oxygen concentration for combustion trim efficiency. The single-loop process instrument works with zirconia-based oxygen sensors and automatically converts the raw sensor readings of oxygen concentration and...

Differential pressure instruments.(Products)
January 1, 2004... Designed for hazardous environments, explosion-proof differential pressure instruments have switches and electrical connections that are housed in special enclosures approved by UL, CSA, FM and CENELEC. The epoxy-coated aluminum enclosures meet...

Heating element.(Products)
January 1, 2004... Designed to have high mechanical strength, Model SD is offered in a one- or three-piece construction, depending on the application, and in a range of sizes. They can be supplied as straight rods or as multileg elements. Special glazes and...

Process valves.(Products)
January 1, 2004... CX-Tec Series has an integral actuator with only one moving part, which eliminates bulky high-maintenance external actuators, linkages and stem seals. The compact, pressure-balanced design, positive shutoff, fast actuation and long cycle life...

Dual-input thermometer.(Products)
January 1, 2004... Designed to store up to 8,800 temperature measurements in your choice of [degrees]F, [degrees]C or Kelvin, EA15 can measure, store and display simultaneously temperature measurements from two different thermocouples. Using the supplied...

Severe service clamp connector.(Products)
January 1, 2004... An alternative to traditional gasket-and-ring pipe-flange connections, the clamp connector product line provides good sealing and a high integrity all-metal seal. The pressure-assisted seal eliminates fugitive emissions at elevated pressures....

Palm-based datalogger software.(Products)
January 1, 2004... HandCar EX for Palm hand-held computers enables uninterrupted datalogging during offload and supports company's Hobo datalogger. In addition to providing onlocation datalogger readout and launch capabilities, the software provides a number of...

Noncontact temperature control.(Products)
January 1, 2004... Designed to improve process control in measuring rotating heaters and stationary strip heaters used for heat sealing in packaging machinery, IRt/c sensors need no power supply. Maintenance is not required and the sealed sensors can be steam...

Linear integrated sensor transmitter.(Products)
January 1, 2004... Model L.I.S.T. II provides temperature-to-milliamp signal conditioning, combining the stability and accuracy of an RTD with the benefits of an integral 4 to 20 mA signal-conditioning device. It can be field programmed and calibrated using...

Industrial Heating Solutions.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... 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...

Visionary Solutions[TM].(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... Tempco's 672-page color catalog offers electric heaters, temperature sensors, temperature controls and accessory items. Select from thousands of stock products or have one custom engineered/manufactured for your application. Many are UL and CSA...

Custom oven solutions.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... DTI has a combined 85 years of experience designing and manufacturing custom oven solutions. No matter what the requirement. DTI will work with the customer to solutions. No matter what the requirement. DTI will work the customer to determine...

Electric heating elements for 50 years.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... Hotwatt has expanded our product line to 50 various items including cartridge, air process, immersion, strip and fin strip, tubular and finned tubular, band, foil, flexible glasrope and ceramic heaters. We are dedicated to the design and...

Thermally stable heat transfer fluid.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... Paratherm NF[R] heat transfer fluid is highly efficient, thermally stable and cost-effective. The fluid is non-fouling and capable of continuous film temperatures to 650[degrees]F. NF fluid is non-toxic, odor-free, human-safe and well suited...

IR systems.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... Manual reviews designing, testing, and manufacturing of infrared systems. The guide outlines various processes, including powder coating, and provides guidelines for metals and other materials. Cost advantages related to speed, space quality,...

Protectofier Service Manual.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... This comprehensive Service Manual covers all Protectofier combustion safeguard units. Infor-mation on installation, service guides, testing and trouble shooting as well as specifications, features and application on single and multiburner...

World of New Ideas brochure.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... Describes low maintenance stainless steel bellows seal valves for 300 psi working pressure to 800[degrees]F. Available in flange or butt weld configurations ideal for heat transfer systems. ARI VALVE CORP., (404) 933-8845. [ILLUSTRATION...

New catalog of solid state controls.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... Short form catalog describes the most complete line of solid state motor and power controls with ratings to 1,200 amps, 600 volts. Single phase and three phase, zero-fired and phase angle controls, relays, motor soft-starters, reversing...

Ovens and Furnaces.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... Over 400 standard ovens and furnaces, with temperatures to 2200[degrees]F, are de-scribed in this catalog from Grieve. Customdesigned heat processing systems, too. Grieve offers laboratory, bench, cabinet, truck, walk-in and conveyor ovens;...

Protherm.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... Illustrated catalog from Process Thermal Dynamics details the company's line of electric infrared heating equipment for industrial applications. Although custom-designed. Protherm heaters and equipment are available and priced as if they were...

Plate-and-frame heat exchangers.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... Tranter's commitment to superior plate-type heat-exchanger design has established it as a leader in the selection and specification of a plate-and-frame heat exchanger for maximum performance and economy. From free cooling to thermal storage,...

Fluorinated lubricants.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... Krytox[R] Fluorinated greases and oils are chemically inert, insoluble in common solvents. Temperatures range from -103[degrees] to 800[degrees]F. Compatible with plastics, rubber, ceramics & metals. Nonflammable. NEW!! Extra high temperature...

Catalytic IR ovens.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... Long-wave catalytic infrared ovens drastically reduce curing times of waterborne, powder, and most other coatings. That's because the majority of the infrared emitted by Catalytic's heaters is on a wave length that closely matches the...

CATA-DYNE.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2004... The CATA-DYNE uses a variety of patented activated platinum catalyst formulations to achieve flameless combustion of natural gas or propane. As a safe, far infrared, low temperature emitter, the CATA-DYNE is the optimum heat source for many...

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Quincy, Mass., appointed Franklin Switzer Jr.(Places & Faces)
January 1, 2004... National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Quincy, Mass., appointed Franklin Switzer Jr., president of S-afe Inc., Muncie, Ind., to three seats on technical committees for the NFPA 85, Boilers and Combustion System Hazards Code. The...

Kromschroder Inc., Hudson, Ohio, and Fireye Inc., Derry, N.H., have finalized a sales agreement under which Fireye will market a range of products.(Places & Faces)
January 1, 2004... Kromschroder Inc., Hudson, Ohio, and Fireye Inc., Derry, N.H., have finalized a sales agreement under which Fireye will market a range of products, which includes air and gas pressure switches, general-purpose gas solenoid valves, valve-proving...

ITT Industries.(Places & Faces)
January 1, 2004... ITT Industries, Cannon Div., Santa Ana, Calif., appointed David Bland as vice president and controller. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Mokon, Buffalo, N.Y., appointed two new sales representatives.(Places & Faces)
January 1, 2004... Mokon, Buffalo, N.Y., appointed two new sales representatives: Precision Plastics Equipment, Kansas City, Mo., and Process 1 Inc., Lake Zurich, III.

Maxitrol Co.(Places & Faces)
January 1, 2004... Southfield, Mich.-based Maxitrol Co. promoted Kenneth D. Fox to vice president of sales and appointed John McHale to the newly created position of vice president of wholesale distribution and utilities.