Process Heating articles from January 2007

Process Heating archives from January 2007

Start at the beginning: good advice the Yogi Berra way.(Commentary)
January 1, 2007... It ain't over 'til it's over!" I was reminded of Yogi Berra's famous malapropism while working on this issue's lineup of articles, which all emphasize a similar thought: start at the beginning. You might ask, where else would you start? But...

Anguil's oxidizer helps keep ethanol production green.(Inner Workings)
January 1, 2007... A multi-million dollar contract was awarded to Anguil Environmental Systems Inc., a Milwaukee-based air-pollution control supplier, to assist a Nebraska ethanol production plant in meeting EPA regulatory requirements. At the Nebraska...

System helps keep oil, gas control systems safe.(Inner Workings)
January 1, 2007... A project created to help secure U.S. oil and gas control systems, and help minimize the chance that a cyber attack could severely cripple America's oil and gas infrastructure, has proven successful during early testing. For the past 12...

Watlow opens Shanghai facility.(Inner Workings)
January 1, 2007... To serve its customers that currently have a presence in China, St. Louis-based Watlow has opened manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China. Watlow, a designer and manufacturer of heaters, controllers and temperature sensors, will manufacture...

Sentry Equipment breaks ground.(Inner Workings)
January 1, 2007... Heat exchanger maker Sentry Equipment broke ground on a new 51,100 f[t.sup.2] building in Oconomowoc, Wis. The new facility will house company offices and manufacturing Les Blum, Opus North; Dan Vrakas, Waukesha County Executive; Mike...

Can-Eng acquires Gasmac.(Inner Workings)
January 1, 2007... The intellectual property, including engineering drawings, records and spare parts, of Gasmac Inc., Guelph, Ontario, have been acquired in by Can-Eng Furnaces Ltd., in a transaction completed November 6, 2006. Gasmac's industrial thermal...

Hudson Technologies adds steam assessment capabilities.(Inner Workings)
January 1, 2007... Hudson Technologies Inc., Pearl River, N.Y., a refrigerant services company specializing in proprietary on-site decontamination services for industrial process cooling and refrigeration systems, has completed 11 steam energy savings assessments...

Correction.(Correction notice)
January 1, 2007... In the September 2006 issue of Process Heating, the caption for Figure 1, a photo of Model R400 provided for illustrative purposes by Dean Pump Div., Met-Pro Corp., Indianapolis, contained an error. The high-temperature thermal fluid pump is...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
January 1, 2007... January 22-26 -- Infrared Thermography Training (Level I Certification), Los Angeles. Hosted by Academy of Infrared Training. Call (888) 673-4743 or visit www.infraredtraining.net. 23-25 -- Pilot Plant and Scale-Up Methods for...

Just how efficient are you? Look at the process as a movie, not a snapshot.(Energy Notes)
January 1, 2007... The definition of oven or furnace efficiency is pretty straightforward--it's the thermal energy put into the product, divided by the total thermal energy consumed to carry out the process. To do an energy efficiency calculation, then, you need...

Helplines for users of process heating controls: do your homework and construct a meaningful query.(Heating Highlights)
January 1, 2007... A helpline or hotline, or a telephone line providing customers or clients with direct access to a company or professional service, can be a useful resource when used in an effective, efficient manner. Too often, though, that is not the case....

Heat Transfer Fluids.(Equipment Overview)
January 1, 2007... 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...

Choosing the heat transfer fluid: in determining the best fluid for a new application, there are a number of factors that the owner should consider in narrowing his choices.(Heat Transfer Fluids)
January 1, 2007... This year, I will be reviewing the steps normally taken to specify a new thermal fluid heat transfer system. In each of six articles, I will take a look at one aspect of the system and discuss important considerations for selecting equipment or...

How to ensure success after installation: selecting a boiler is about more than simply the equipment specs. Learn how to evaluate suppliers up front for long-term service and support.(Boilers)(Cover story)
January 1, 2007... Many industrial sales organizations do a wonderful job of wooing a customer, gaining the customer's trust and making the sale. But what happens after the ink dries on the contract and the purchase order is cut? The reality can leave process...

Is your process right for heat tracing? Any tracing method considered must be able to meet the functional requirements of the process piping and equipment being traced. To find out whether it can, consider four key aspects.(Heat Tracing)(Reprint)
January 1, 2007... Before a potential application or process can be evaluated for whether heat tracing can satisfactorily handle the job, you need to know what's needed to complete an evaluation. A complete tracing system analysis should consider all of the...

Brazed way: find out how a compact brazed heat exchanger works and if it is right for your cooling process.(Heat Exchangers)
January 1, 2007... A compact brazed heat exchanger is an efficient way to transfer heat from one medium to another. This type of heat exchanger consists of many corrugated plates that are combined to create complex channels through which a hot medium and a cold...

Fluid solves pump maintenance problem for one extruder.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... In plastic extruding, operating efficiency is key. This can be a challenging task because the equipment needs to operate at high temperatures, and it is expensive for companies to shut down for repairs. As one of Europe's leading suppliers...

SCR power controls.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Payne Engineering solid state power controls utilizing SCRs as the power devices are the perfect replacements for variable transformers, saturable core reactors, mercury relays and electromechanical contactors when used in almost all electric...

Efficient, non-hazardous, low viscosity heat transfer fluids.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... MultiTherm has the right fluid for your high temperature process application and every fluid provides energy efficient, non-hazardous, low viscosity applications that are recognized by USDA and FDA. Temperatures range from -170[degrees]F...

Wisconsin Oven offers high efficiency oven line.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Wisconsin Oven is proud to announce the introduction of their E-Pack oven line. This line of equipment features an energy efficient package to reduce operating costs, which saves thousands of dollars! How much money can you expect to save?...

Combustion controls.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... The Karl Dungs Inc. product offerings represent a wide range of gas-flow controls, shutoff valves, pressure reducing and ratio regulators, air- and gas-pressure switches, actuators and other burner equipment. Dungs products are suitable...

Oven applications engineering.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Engaged, applications engineering--it's where every Precision Quincy oven begins. Taking the time to assist the customer, relating equipment capabilities in regards to customer-designed processes--it's what we do. Committed, superior...

Parallel systems, contrasting results: Therminol[R] 66 delivers superior performance for Grupo Primex.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Reliable heat transfer fluids are vital to the ability of manufacturers to operate efficiently and productively. However, some heat transfer fluids can degrade over time, resulting in deteriorating performance, and impacting operating costs and...

Maxon breaks emissions barriers.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Since the early 1900s, Maxon Corp. has relied on innovation and technology in its combustion products to provide successful heating solutions to customers. Today, that Maxon innovation provides solutions to the challenges of more efficient use...

Tyco Thermal Controls launches new DigiTrace NGC-30 advanced heat-tracing control, monitoring and power distribution system.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... The DigiTrace[R] NGC-30 System is the next generation heat-trace control and monitoring system from Tyco Thermal Controls. By selecting the best features from the existing DigiTrace controller line, adding an intuitive touch-screen user...

Hydrocarbon in water leak detection for heating and cooling systems.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments manufactures oil-in-water monitors for crude oil, fuel oil, gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and aromatic chemicals. UV fluorescence-measurement technology with the lowest detection limit available provides the...

Pumps operate up to 800[degrees]F without utility cooling.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Many industrial processes require heating to accomplish a goal, such as melting or drying a product. A large percentage of systems use heat transfer fluid (hot oil) that is circulated by a pump. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Special designs...

Tips for choosing the right oven for you.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... When it comes to purchasing a heat-treating oven, there are many brands and models to choose from. Before you can choose the right oven, you need to identify what elements are critical to your specific product and process application. Check out...

Chromalox heat trace and control products.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Chromalox heat trace and control products will keep your processes up and running during cold winter months. For new systems or easy expansion, or for the repair and retrofitting of older systems, Chromalox's expert design engineers will help...

Energy-saving boilers.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... The simplicity of the engineering design factors responsible for Miura Boilers' 19% energy savings is self-evident. If you compare the available radiant surface area of one 100 BHP firetube boiler versus one 100 BHP Miura, there is about three...

High performance burners for process air heating.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... The Eclipse RatioAir is a premium air-heating burner ideally suited for applications that require a velocity burner with high excess air and high chamber temperatures, up to 2,500[degrees] F (1,370[degrees] C). Applications successfully fired...

Raytek.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Raytek, a leading worldwide provider of infrared thermometry, has expanded the capabilities of its compact, digital MI Series infrared (IR) temperature sensor. The MI sensor now features increased optical resolution, optimizing its performance...

PPR-1800 videographic recorder.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... The PPR-1800 is a high-specification graphic recorder capable of plotting up to 18 channels of analog input or 36 channels of digital data or a combination of both. Engineered in a heavy gauge sheet metal, the case meets the requirements of an...

How to choose the right heat transfer fluid.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Heat transfer fluid selection can involve complicated, multi-dimensional decisions where factors such as thermal stability, pump-ability, pressure requirements, and more must be weighed in an effort to achieve the optimum balance of performance...

Considering a new steam boiler? Look for these 10 important features.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Your investment in a new steam generator should pay off in many years of dependable performance. The unit you install should deliver high quality, dry steam rapidly, maintain pressure when demand fluctuates, offer the advantages of compact...

IR Transmitters keep plastic welds at precise temperatures.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Application Brief Electromagnetic welding employs the principle of inductive heating to bring joints in thermoplastic components to fusion temperatures. The process begins with ferrous-magnetic particles compounded within a thermoplastic...

Packaged thermal fluid heating and cooling.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Systems utilizing condensing organic vapors can have significant advantages over circulating liquid systems, especially where the process requires uniform heating at relatively high temperatures. Because condensation occurs at constant...

Duratherm increases fluid life, keeps systems cleaner.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Duratherm's line of nontoxic, nonhazardous Heat Transfer Fluids deliver not only reliable temperature control but offer longer lasting, cleaner running performance for bulk temperature applications ranging from -120[degrees]F to 650[degrees]F....

New frontiers in heat exchanger and recuperator technology.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... 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...

TubeTrace vs. field installation.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Compare the installations of TubeTrace preinsulated tubing and field-routed, heat-traced and insulated tubing for a differential pressure transmitter application, and you'll see savings with TubeTrace. The field-insulated and heat-traced...

Obtain faster cure times with Wisconsin Infrared Systems' gas catalytic infrared heater.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Gas catalytic technology has been used for decades as a safe, cost effective means of heating products. Wisconsin Infrared Systems' SunCat, a gas catalytic medium-wave heater, is used to cure solvent-based, water-based and powder coatings on...

Free tip sheets via Paratherm email or website.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Tipsheet, Paratherm's short monthly email series delivering operations tips for users of thermal foil systems can be yours at no cost. Subscribe and receive free tips on shutdown procedures, system contamination causes and cures, problems with...

Solar products provides solutions for infrared heating applications.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... 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...

The parker design.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... Process heating applications that require temperatures between 350[degrees]F and 650[degrees]F frequently can be serviced more dependably, efficiently, uniformly and safely with a thermal liquid system as opposed to a steam, water, electric or...

Mokon's HTF Systems increase energy efficiency.(SPOTLIGHT on Product Applications)
January 1, 2007... BUFFALO, N.Y. -- 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. Unique heating and cooling...

Digital infrared thermometer for applications with difficult ambient conditions.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... MI Series is a two-piece infrared temperature measurement system with a miniature sensing head and separate electronics, covering a temperature range from -40 to 1,112[degrees]F (-40 to 600[degrees]C). The sensor has increased optical...

Plug-and-play heating tape.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... HSTAT has a built-in adjustable temperature controller. The user sets the thermostat dial to a temperature up to 425[degrees]F (232[degrees]C) for rapid heat on valves, pipes, bearings, pumps, filter housings, actuators and other odd shapes....

Vapor corrosion inhibitor package for boilers.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Corrosion in boilers and deaerators occurs most often during periods when the equipment is idle or offline. Boiler Lizard, an all-organic boiler system seasonal lay-up treatment, is used to protect pipes, heat exchangers and boiler equipment...

Electric class 100 cleanroom cabinet oven.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... No. 962 is currently used for pass-through depyrogenation of glassware. Workspace dimensions of the 500[degrees]F (258[degrees]C) cabinet oven measure 24 x 36 x 27". 10 KW installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular elements provide heat, while a 600...

Magnetic thermocouple.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Used to confirm cure specifications in hard-to-reach places, MicroMag provides accurate product temperature readings in tight recesses. The thermocouple has a 0.6693" (17 mm) dia. samarium cobalt magnet, low thermal mass and an aluminum knob to...

Threadless sensor eliminates external contamination sites.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Temperature sensors are designed to reduce the time and complexity associated with cleaning the assembly that remains external to the process. The No Exposed Thread (N.E.T.) Series of sensors does not have external threads, so possible...

1/8 DIN temperature/process controller.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Series 8B offers reliability for temperature and process monitoring applications. Features include dual outputs, universal input and up to three additional alarm outputs. The second output can be configured as a third alarm. The user selects...

Indicator provides precise monitoring.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Series 2400 has two main universal inputs that are configurable for temperature, pressure, force (load cells), displacement, and linear signals, and two auxiliary channels for normalized voltage or current signals. This enables the instrument...

Solid-state relays have current-monitoring feature.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... RJCS Series is capable of switching 50 A single-phase AC loads at up to 660 VAC when controlled by a 4 to 32 VDC signal. Its internal current-sensing circuitry monitors and reacts to a number of load failure conditions, and the alarm functions...

Thermal-shock-resistant silica composite.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Refractory Sheet Type RSLE-57 is a high-strength, reinforced-silica-matrix composite. Designed for use as a high strength insulator in induction hot press applications, it is suited for applications that require a material with superior hot...

Thermocouple assemblies.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Offered in a range of head, connector and wire-type configurations, TU-Pak assemblies consist of single- or dual-element thermocouple wires, hard-packed magnesium oxide insulation, and an Inconel or stainless steel sheath in one rigid, compact...

Large diameter ball valve.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Type 546 is offered in 2.5, 3 and 4" sizes. Its multifunctional module, pneumatic or electric actuation and range of accessories provide modular use. It is provided in five materials: polypropylene, PVC, CPVC, ABS and PVDF (polyvinylidene...

Indirect-fired gas heaters.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Line of precision, high efficiency indirect gas fired heaters is more than 90 percent efficient, according to the company. Vari-Max IFRG heaters are capable of a 1,000[degrees]F (538[degrees]C) temperature rise with a 1,200[degrees]F...

Hot spot temperature controller.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... ThermAsset2 is designed to measure transformer winding hot spots in real time and activate control of the cooling system, allowing optimum operation of the transformer at safe load capacity during overload conditions. The fiber-optic controller...

Flow control system.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Designed for burner control of combustion air and gases, Type 8750 consists of the company's Type 2712 globe control valve with the Type 8630 TOP control system, and optionally, a temperature transmitter. The pressure drop over the control...

Paint provides high temperature corrosion resistance.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Corr-Paint CP2010 is used to provide high temperature corrosion resistance on steel components and structures exposed to oxidation and corrosive atmospheres to 400[degrees]F (204[degrees]C). The single-part, aluminum pigment, low viscosity,...

Chart recorders.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Temperature/humidity chart recorders and Type K thermocouple remote-sensing chart recorders are optimized for different humidity and temperature ranges. Users are able to interchange 24-hour, 7-day, or 31-day charts as desired, opt to display...

Statistical process control software.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Designed for companies seeking a production-based software tool for real-time quality management, Synergy 1000 enables businesses to standardize the way they organize, store and act upon production data as it relates to quality. The software is...

High strength adhesive.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Bond-IT 007 bonds thermocouples, strain gages and sensors in tight locations in and around heavy production equipment. Designed for use sealing the ends of heating elements, thermocouples, tubes and sensors, the product adheres to smooth, rough...

Open-mesh conveyor belting.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Compact Grid is designed to handle smaller, more delicate products while providing a lighter weight, lower mass, open-mesh belt design suited for high speed cooling and drying operations. Engineered with a 70 percent open surface area, the...

Ethernet temperature controllers.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Models UT351 and UT551 include features such as autotune, fuzzy logic overshoot suppression and hunting suppression. The Ethernet gateway makes it possible to connect serial controllers and other Modbus devices to the temperature and process...

Portable infrared thermometer.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Heat Spy DHS215XEL has type K thermocouple ANSI mini-jack input and USB data output. Features include an adjustable emissivity setting; temperature range of -58 to 1,832[degrees]F (-50 to 1,000[degrees]C); and a four-digit backlit dual LCD...

Diaphragms for high pressure pumps.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... One-Up diaphragms are intended for high-pressure pumping applications involving corrosive or caustic media. Made from PTFE material in a one-piece construction, the diaphragms work in high-pressure pumps with head pressures of 250 psig (17...

Solenoid pumps.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... With these metal and plastic solenoid-operated metering pumps, flow rate is dependent upon the volume displaced by the piston during each stroke and on the number of strokes per unit time. As a result, the pumps operate as positive-displacement...

Steam trap stations.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Models V2-LB and V2-RB are suited for use with the company's VCCM condensate manifolds or other trap applications. The trap station combines two bellows-sealed isolation valves with the company's two-bolt universal connector to simplify trap...

Direct C[O.sub.2] measurement.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... GreenLine 8000 is built with the same characteristics as your CEM system, so the portable gas analyzer can be used as a temporary replacement when CEM systems are nonoperational or being repaired. It has sensors for both NO and N[O.sub.2] and...

Over-the-side immersion heaters.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Over-the-side immersion heaters are designed for heating clear, opaque or hard-to-heat liquids in containers such as tanks and drums. The heaters are offered in a range of configurations with capacities from 8 to 120 kW and lengths from 21 to...

3-pass thermal fluid heater.(Product Highlights)
January 1, 2007... Thermomat forced circulation heater is designed for organic high temperature heat transfer media on mineral or synthetic basis. It consists of a cylindrical combustion chamber, formed by closely bended pipes. This principle ensures that a...

Infrared product line.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2007... Introducing a NEW, brochure on our IRtec Infrared product line, consisting of non-contact, infrared temperature thermometers in either a Portable or a continuous monitoring system. These are ideal tools for high performance and efficiency in a...

Ovens and dryers.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2007... 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....

IR systems.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2007... 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, 2007... 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 multi-burner...

Ovens and furnaces.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2007... Over 400 standard ovens and furnaces, with temperatures to 2200[degrees]F, are de-scribed in this catalog from Grieve. Custom-designed heat processing systems, too. Grieve offers laboratory, bench, cabinet, truck, walk-in and conveyor ovens;...

Industrial heating solutions.(Free Literature)
January 1, 2007... 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...

APV.(Places & Faces)
January 1, 2007... As part of a global campaign, APV is re-launching its identity using a new value slogan. The slogan, "We Listen. We Design. We Engineer. We Deliver.", is accompanied by a tagline, "the people behind your performance" on the company's existing...

Mark Basham.(Places & Faces)
January 1, 2007... In other company news, APV, part of the Invensys plc group, appointed Mark Basham sales director for the EMEA 2 region within APV, which comprises Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Eclipse Inc.(Places & Faces)
January 1, 2007... John Searle was named as vice president of strategic marketing for Eclipse Inc., Rockford, III. He is responsible for all activities related to conceptualizing and implementing market strategy, including coordinating global marketing efforts,...

Eraser Co. Inc.(Places & Faces)
January 1, 2007... Syracuse, N.Y.-based Eraser Co. Inc., appointed Doni Blanchard lab technician. Blanchard will assist with implementation of the company's complementary sample processing program. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Novatec Inc.(Places & Faces)
January 1, 2007... Matt Van Dyke, an electrical engineer with experience in developing industrial control systems, has joined Baltimore-based Novatec Inc. as a project manager, where he will oversee installations of the company's resin-handling systems. Also, Don...