Process Heating articles from July 2006

Process Heating archives from July 2006

Provisions for purchasing decisions: your heat processing kit.(Commentary)
July 1, 2006... Chemicals, refining, electronics, finishing, food processing, plastics, packaging, printing, pharmaceuticals and pulp/paper/converting: Industries with at least two things in common--the use of heat during the manufacturing process and Process...

Infrared ovens and heaters.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Whether curing paint or powder, drying inks, processing plastics, or baking bread, Thermazone can help with the process. Infrared ovens, utilizing the Black Body emitter, transform nearly 90 percent of consumed energy into useful heat. The high...

Ovens for many applications.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Company offers 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 (232[degrees]C)....

Custom ovens and dryers.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Designed to utilize specific combinations of radiant and air-impingement systems to satisfy the user's process requirements, custom ovens and dryers ensure product uniformity and maximize production. Suited for use in chemical, food, finishing,...

Ovens and dryers.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Thermatrol electric, gas or propane conveyor ovens utilize infrared heaters, infra-air, or combination infrared/convection heating so specific process needs are met. Other features include inline integral coolers, ability to interface with...

Infrared oven with refractory board reflector.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... BT Series uses a refractory board reflector that can withstand a much higher temperature than a metallic reflector. The unit does not require air or water cooling and is designed to operate continuously in a high temperature environment....

Infrared ovens.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Company offers a range of infrared equipment in many sizes and configurations. Infrared technology allows faster heating than convection ovens, decreasing oven floor-space requirements by 75 percent to 90 percent. Heating can be provided by...

500[degrees]F Class 100 electric cabinet oven.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... No. 971 is used to sterilize glassware. Workspace dimensions measure 36 x 36 x 39", and 20 kW are installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular. A 1200 cfm, 1.5 hp recirculating blower motor provides horizontal airflow to the workload. The electrically...

Catalytic infrared ovens.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Paint drying infrared oven line includes dryoff, powder gel/ramp and cure ovens. Other models include continuous and batch convection cure ovens, combination systems, infrared retrofits and portable cure units. Long-wave catalytic infrared...

Process gels, slurries and solids.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Solidaire dryer/cooler processes solids, slurries and gels in heating, cooling and drying applications. The technology combines turbulent agitation with the ability to process heat-sensitive materials in short-to-medium residence times. Typical...

Semiconductor polyimide curing batch oven.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... PCO2-14 optimizes the polyimide cure process for semiconductor wafer devices. It enables short cycle times and a consistent, reproducible cure process for all wafers in the product load by combining four characteristics in a single, compact...

Paddle dryer.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Rosinaire consists of a horizontal, cylindrical vessel containing a longitudinal rotor/paddle assembly. The vessel body is fabricated with external jacket sections through which flows the heat transfer fluid (steam, hot water, hot oil, or...

Custom ovens.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Conveyor, batch/walk-in, laboratory and specialty ovens can be specified in temperatures up to 2,000[degrees]F (1,093[degrees]C). Airflows are offered in horizontal, vertical or a combination of the two in electric, gas or steam models....

Vertical tower oven for drying/curing.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Drying and curing oven incorporates medium-wavelength infrared Type QF heaters. The panel heater delivers radiant heat across the full area of its face. The medium-wavelength energy generated is absorbed readily by water and most products,...

Electrically heated coreless screw dryer.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Spirajoule provides optimal thermal transfer to finely divided wet and dry products. Maximum efficiency is achieved by the product's direct contact to the heated screw. Product dwell time, temperature and air extraction are fully adjustable....

Convection oven.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Model 1406STD is suited for applications such as ASTM testing, epoxy curing, moisture drying, UL testing and aging of electronic components and devices. Temperature ranges from 27[degrees]F (15[degrees]C) above ambient to 662[degrees]F...

Indirectly heated rotary calciners.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Designed to provide an efficient means for continuously processing granular materials and powders at high temperatures in oxidizing, inert or reducing environments, rotary calciner consists of a cylindrical rotating tube housed in a...

Circular tray dryer.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Model K-10 Turbo-Dryer is used to remove the bound water of hydration from a specialty chemical at a rate of approximately 100 lb/hr. The dryer yields uniform product due to its positive retention time and close temperature control. Gentle...

Combination system speeds cooking, retains flavor.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... The MESO (Multi Energy Source Oven) combination system utilizes a circular energy feed that allows the use of combination energy for volumetric and convection cooking at the same time. This enables the processor to have the broadest cooking...

Vertical curing system.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Ultima system is configurable for continuous, inline curing of components in carriers, strips, magazines, baskets or other transport mediums. The oven design ensures good thermal performance utilizing a small, automated equipment footprint. The...

Batch ovens.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Computer-assisted engineering allows a range of size configurations with 144 to 2,800 [ft.sup.3] capacities. Gas-fired and electrically heated models provide temperatures from 450 to 840[degrees]F (232 to 454[degrees]C). Features include...

Gas infrared drying.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Designed for the pulp and paper industry, Air system offers a combination of infrared and air-flotation drying that produces no detectable levels of N[O.sub.x] or CO. The dryers offer increased drying rates in a compact space. Marsden Inc....

Combination infrared/convection.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... High-velocity air/infrared ovens combine two technologies for applications demanding evaporative processing and fast rampup of surface temperature. Warm air is passed over the coating surface to remove VOCs or moisture without disrupting the...

360[degrees] uniform cooking in spiral oven.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Twin-Drum has fans centered atop cylindrical enclosures to distribute cooking atmosphere uniformly across the conveyor from all sides in a 360[degrees] pattern. The spiral oven's design provides consistent temperature across the belt from top...

Advanced dryer technology.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Providing more than 100 years of drying technology, the company manufactures dryers for drying any type of bulk granular material at a low total cost. Choose from direct heat, indirect heat, impact or steam-tube dryers to meet your needs. Local...

Paddle processor.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... A vapor-tight design allows for indirect heating, drying or cooling under vacuum or with an internal pressure, making it suitable for temperature-sensitive and hazardous materials. Dual counter-rotating shafts with hollow wedge-shaped paddles...

Web drying systems.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Convective air-drying systems are suited for use in the paper, paperboard, converting and metals industries. Custom-engineered drying and cooling systems can be used for drying, curing, cooling, noncontact web support and web turning. ...

Mixing, drying technology.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Mixing technology can be supplemented with task-specific peripheral drying equipment for process operations such as reacting and cooling. Drying processes that can be completed include convection drying of aqueous material with smoke gases or...

Laboratory oven.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... General-purpose laboratory ovens are suited for curing, drying, aging and bake out. HF Series forced convection ovens come with programmable controllers and independent high-limit thermostats. FX Series forced convection ovens are supplied with...

Batch cooker.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Available in capacities to 10,000 lb, cooker is intended for heavy-duty applications such as blood drying and hydrolyzing. The rugged herringbone gear reducer drive provides trouble-free processing under the heaviest loads. A strong,...

Drying, curing systems.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... ModuleDryer dries and turns a product up to 180[degrees] and is designed to be used in the paper, converting, textile and nonwovens industries. Spooner Industries Inc. (920) 336-2010 www.spoonerinc.com

Vacuum oven.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Model SVO-9 provides a 9 [ft.sup.3] capacity chamber and is available off the shelf to reduce customer lead time. The oven automates purge/backfill steps and has custom pump and controller configurations as well as datalogging and...

Batch ovens.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Each batch oven in the product line is designed around the heating requirements of the application. Electrically or steam heated or gas-fired, each oven offers uniform heating capabilities up to 800[degrees]F (427[degrees]C), precise...

Gas oven.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Designed for preheating and annealing of plastic sheets, gas-heated oven has an operating temperature range is 120 to 500[degrees]F (49 to 260[degrees]C). Its airflow pattern is cross-flow recirculation with the supply plenum in the front and...

Dryers optimize uniformity.(Ovens & Dryers)
July 1, 2006... Cascade dryer has a multi-deck, continuous batch, vertical design that permits quick product changeover, good moisture control and high energy efficiencies. Design also reduces floor space, maintenance and cleaning demands. It can be equipped...

Infrared emitter.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Designed for difficult drying applications, MetFlame PB is a high efficiency infrared emitter that is capable of reaching uniform-operating temperatures up to 2,100[degrees]F (1,150[degrees]C) nearly instantaneously. It is robust enough for...

Air heater with quartz insulator tube.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Capable of providing air temperatures to 1,600[degrees]F (871[degrees]C), Series I, II and III have quartz outer tube housing. Offered in two styles (nozzled or open-ended) design, the heater has a high-temperature silicone rubber rear...

Electrically heated, Teflon-core hoses.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Series 212 is offered in low pressure, high pressure and convoluted core styles. A built-in electric heating element provides heat up to 450[degrees]F (232[degrees]C) for low- and high-pressure styles. The TFE Teflon core is reinforced with a...

Electric immersion heaters.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Immersion heaters are constructed using high-grade materials and put through a rigorous quality assurance testing procedure to ensure that each heater conforms to specification. Heaters are fabricated in a range of types and styles, including...

Aqueous immersion heating elements.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Screw plug, flanged and pipe plug styles of over-the-side immersion heaters provide benefits such as retrofit ability, ease of use, and the ability to remove the heating assembly without draining the tank, thus offering practical replacement....

Air heat program.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Air-heater program for industrial hot air applications includes LHS Classic, LHS Premium and LHS System. All three LHS (Leister Heat Sources) lines include integrated device and heating element protection from excess temperatures. The new air...

Infrared heater for drying, baking, curing.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Infrared process modules provide a maximum operating ambient temperature of 350[degrees]F (177[degrees]C), but higher object temperatures can be achieved. Metal sheath heaters allow for precise product temperature control through percentage...

Circulation heaters.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Heaters have all-welded construction of the steel shroud and flanges; hydrostatically pressure-tested ports: heavy-duty metal-sheathed heating elements of Incoloy or steel; galvanized or carbon steel containment pipe; NEMA1 terminal housings;...

Process air, gas heaters.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... For direct-fired gas-heating applications, these heaters provide high temperatures without air preheat in a packaged design. The heaters come in sizes to 25 million BTU/hr for applications such as air separation, fuel gas heating, regeneration...

Thermal fluid heater.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Designed for high temperature industrial process applications, Twin-Coil HYT heater has two close-wound helical coils to provide thermal efficiency in a compact package. The internal use of a ceramic fiber blanket in place of cast refractory...

Thick film heaters.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Thick film heaters and sensors provide heat transfer, thermal efficiency and temperature uniformity in applications where there is a need to save space in a product design. Applications include semiconductor manufacturing, plastics processing,...

Thermal fluid systems.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Customized and complete thermal fluid (hot oil) heater systems are available to 14 million BTU/hr and temperatures to 750[degrees]F (399[degrees]C). The four-pass, high efficiency design with preheated combustion air requires minimal floor...

Thermal fluid heater for printing.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Built for use in the printing industry, thermal fluid heater is a helical coil design and has an output of 9.4 million BTU/hr. In addition to its helical coil, the heater has two heat exchangers. The first preheats combustion air to the burner....

Direct steam-injection heating.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... EZ Heater can be used in any process where instantaneous hot water is required. The direct steam-injection heater is suited for applications where a heat exchanger was utilized in the past. The heater can accommodate flows up to 600 gal/min and...

Circulating thermal fluid heating systems.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Systems are designed to provide high-temperature heat at low pressures to a range of process users such as heat exchangers and synthetic fiber extrusion presses. Company provides circulating thermal fluid heating systems for every heat transfer...

Oil immersion heaters.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Used for oil preheating, oil baths, wax and other heat transfer fluids, oil immersion heaters provide years of trouble-free service when the tubes are completely covered with fluid, used on correct voltage and kept free of carbonization. With...

High temperature air heater.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Airtorch is used for direct heating or to augment/heat existing ovens and furnaces. They offer high flexibility and control of any heating process. Input of air or gas may be from a compressor, blower or fan, depending on the model. Line...

Cartridge heater.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Designed for maximum temperature, heat transfer and heater life, the 0.125" Superwatt optimizes heat transfer from the resistance wire to the sheath. Suitable applications include dies, plastic molding, instrumentation and packaging machinery....

Flanged immersion heaters.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Suited for use in tanks, large vats and reservoirs, flanged immersion heaters consist of a standard 150 or 300 lb flange for mounting and the company's dry-well, low-density heating elements. Dry wells allow the elements to be serviced or...

Adhesive curing and drying.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... DryIR Model 6040 can concentrate infrared heat directly to the desired area, resulting in immediate evaporation. It is designed for drying applications that require a clean, responsive, noncontact heat source on target areas up to 4" (102 mm)...

Convection and infrared in one heater.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Model FBA has all of the characteristics of the company's F-Series along with holes drilled in the heater face to allow for forced air. The purpose of the forced air is to either protect sensitive material, improve drying or to provide...

Silicone heated jackets for cylindrical surface heating.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Isopad heated jackets are moisture resistant, chemical resistant and can operate in ambient temperatures from -80 to 392[degrees]F (-62 to 200[degrees]C). They can include a high-temperature thermal cutout switch, a choice of temperature sensor...

Process air heaters.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Custom built, directly or indirectly heated units have efficiencies up to 90 percent. Heaters are custom designed using construction materials to suit the application and engineering parameters. Gas- or oil-fired, electrical or steam heated...

Direct contact water heater.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Fully integrated, direct contact water heater provides fuel savings, wastewater heat energy reclamation, water conservation and sewer cost savings. Designed to provide up to 99.7 fuel efficiency, the heater has a non-pressure vessel that does...

Heaters for precision heating.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Kappa Series has nickel-plated copper inner sleeve and stainless outer sleeve provide precision heating. The materials direct heat inward toward the nozzle for efficient, even heat distribution. Tightly sandwiched between the sleeves, the...

Flanged immersion heater.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Offered in a range of rates, sizes and materials, flanged immersion heater is adaptable to the heating requirements of water, oil and other liquid solutions as well as air and gases. The heater is designed for through-the-side mounting in tanks...

Gas coolers and heaters.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Process gas coolers and heaters provide transitions on both ends to mate to process piping. Each transition is customized to properly distribute air across the finned tube bundle and minimize pressure drop. Removable-core design allows heat...

Explosion-proof pipe-thread heaters.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Explosion-proof pipe-thread immersion heaters are CSA approved for use in hazardous areas classified as Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C and D, and Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F and G. Heaters are provided with 304 stainless steel fittings...

Cartridge heaters.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Line of metal-sheathed cartridge heaters are offered in standard and custom configurations. To ensure efficient heat transfer, diameter tolerances are maintainted between -0.001 and 0.005" from specified nominal diameters. In this way, the user...

Cartridge heaters.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Watt-Flex offers options of flexible stainless-steel hose or braid, straight or right-angle headers, extra-long leads, high-temperature leads, threaded post terminals, fiberglass or silicon-rubber sleeving, an internal ground wire and a Quick...

Thermal Fluid and process heating system.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Complete fuel-fired three-pass low pressure hot oil heating system provides temperatures up to 750[degrees]F (399[degrees]C). Offered in sizes ranging from 400,000 to more than 75 million BTU/hr, efficiency can exceed 90 percent. Heating...

Flanged heater for air, gases, liquids.(Heaters)
July 1, 2006... Flanged heaters are manufactured in more than 4,300 configurations with capacities from 1 to 1,200 kW. Each configuration is available in NEMA 12, 4 and 7. Used to heat air, gas and aqueous solutions, the heater is supplied with up to a 36"...

Oil leak detection for heat exchangers.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Designed specifically for high temperatures and pressures, Series C provides continuous, online oil-in-water monitoring. Models TD-4100 C and the TD-4100 XDC can detect and measure oil, fuel, crude oils and most heat transfer fluids in water...

Brazed heat exchangers.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Manufacturers of boilers and snow-melt systems rely on compact brazed plate heat exchangers to meet design objectives. Standard "P" types offer AISI 316L stainless steel plates and connections with copper brazing. Units are rated for 450 psig...

Standard shell-and-tube.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Offered in straight- or U-tube configurations, Basco Type 500 shell-and-tube heat exchangers have a fixed tubesheet. The highly standard design offers cost effectiveness while providing for options to meet specific customer requirements. Sizes...

Protective coating for heat exchangers.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Saekaphen protective coating can be used to completely line the interior tube surfaces of shell-and-tube heat exchangers. Coating reduces fouling and protects the tubes from corrosion caused by most chemicals and all cooling waters. The lack of...

Stainless steel heat exchanger.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Welded end and primary seals on this stainless steel heat exchanger eliminate contamination. Unit has removable access panels to ease inspection and cleaning. Maximum operating temperature is 1,200[degrees]F (649[degrees]C). [ILLUSTRATION...

Coils.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... 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. ...

Zirconium heat exchangers.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Zirconium provides resistance to chemical solutions even at elevated temperatures and pressures. It resists corrosive attack in most organic and mineral acids, strong alkalis and some molten salts. Zirconium's corrosion resistance is due to the...

Plate heat exchanger.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Accu-Therm is designed to provide highly efficient heat transfer, whether you are processing simple fluids, viscous solutions or particulates. The plate heat exchanger design eases cleaning and maintenance and allows closer approach...

Coils.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Coils are offered in designs with seven to 12 fins per inch with various fin heights. Tube diameters of 0.625 and 1" OD as well as heavy wall thicknesses are available. Varied tube centers meet replacement coil criteria. Possible applications...

Large capacity, all-welded exchanger.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Supermax is designed as an alternative to shell-and-tube units in elevated pressure and temperature applications. The all-welded plate heat exchanger is suited to applications with large flow imbalances, including gas or vapor condensers,...

Fluid cooler selection software.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... The latest version of Dryware software is able to size air-cooled condensers in addition to fluid (dry) coolers. The program will rate a standard or custom air-cooled condenser or fluid cooler using coil algorithms rather than tables or...

TEMA heat exchangers.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Precise thermal ratings and mechanical designs of shell-and-tube heat exchangers are determined through computer-aided design. Heat exchangers can be fabricated in all TEMA configurations, from single-pass to multi-pass to "U" tube...

Thermoelectric heater/chiller.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Kool-Pure can be used to heat and cool chemicals for semiconductor and medical applications. The ultra-high-purity thermoelectric heat exchanger utilizes a leakproof, all-PFA (Teflon) flow path to ensure chemical resistance. Its thermoelectric...

Air-cooled heat exchangers.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Designed for applications in refining, gas processing, gas transmission, petrochemical, power generation, and other heavy industries, air-cooled heat exchangers can be constructed of carbon steel, stainless steel, Monel, copper-nickel,...

High-efficiency evaporator.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Model XP has the ability to handle 3 to 80 tons for R410a refrigerant applications. The two-circuit heat exchanger can accommodate two separate compressors. It has 7[degrees]F (-13[degrees]C) approach temperatures that allow chiller designers...

Compact plate-and-frame exchanger.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Plateflow is designed to provide close temperature control of fluids for heat recovery applications where space is a prime consideration. Efficient countercurrent flow yields heat transfer coefficients that are three to five times greater than...

Heat exchangers for corrosive applications.(Heat Exchangers)
July 1, 2006... Meeting TEMA standards, shell-and-tube heat exchangers suit highly corrosive environments in the chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. Fabricated of reactive materials such as tantalum, zirconium, niobium, titanium or...