Process Heating articles from June 2004

Process Heating archives from June 2004

Smart buying advice: in the market?(Editor's Page)
June 1, 2004... As I write this, one of the hot news stories is the high cost of gasoline, particularly in the Midwest. Disgruntled consumers are threatening to boycott purchases on certain days, calling their congressmen, and swearing they're going to drive...

Radiant Energy Systems Inc.(Web Watch)
June 1, 2004... Radiant Energy Systems Inc., Hawthorne, N.J., expanded its web site to include its powder coating, converting and Flexo brochures, which cover industrial heaters and ovens, drying ovens, process heating equipment and Flexo presses. Go to...

Megtec Systems.(Web Watch)
June 1, 2004... MEGTEC SYSTEMS, De Pere, Wis., has restructured www.megtec.com to provide information about the company, its products and the industries it serves. The manufacture of dryers and oxidizers for web offset printing includes sections on energy...

Cristal Controls Ltd.(Web Watch)
June 1, 2004... Manufacturers of SCR energy controls such as the modulating silicone control rectifier (SCR), the solid-state relay (SSR) and the linear phase controller, CRISTAL CONTROLS LTD., Quebec City, Quebec, includes complete product brochures on...

Eclipse opens China office.(The Insider)
June 1, 2004... Eclipse Inc., a global provider of industrial heating and combustion products, has opened a sales, manufacturing and service facility in Suzhou, China, one of that country's fastest growing industrial centers. A nearly century-old company based...

Carton maker converts to Marsden dryer.(The Insider)
June 1, 2004... Marsden Inc., Pennsauken, N.J., has been contracted by Smurfit Carton de Venezuela to replace its current gas infrared drying system. Set for August delivery, the new gas-fired system will be used for drying following a wet stack and three...

Temperature controlled in 7-zone extrusion barrel.(The Insider)
June 1, 2004... A snack-food processor needing to control temperature in multiple zones of its extrusion barrel has added a Mokon temperature controller to its production process. Mokon, a 50-year-old company in Buffalo, N.Y., met the tight requirements of its...

Thermoplastics plant chooses Therminol fluids.(The Insider)
June 1, 2004... Heat transfer fluids from Solutia Inc. have been selected for use in the manufacture of thermoplastics because of their ability to withstand high temperatures. PTT Poly Canada plans to use the Solutia's Therminol fluids in its Montreal...

Aeroglide acquires National Drying Machinery.(The Insider)
June 1, 2004... Aeroglide Corp., a Raleigh, N.C., supplier of thermal processing equipment, has acquired National Drying Machinery Co. in Philadelphia. Combining the two brands gives the group a position in virtually every segment to which they supply thermal...

Accreditation goes to ISO registrar.(The Insider)
June 1, 2004... Non-governmental NSF-ISR, the only registrar authorized to publish ISO standards, is one of only two registrars in the world to receive approval by the Registrar Accreditation Board to conduct RC14001 registrations. RC14001 promotes tangible...

Calendar.(The Insider)(Calendar)
June 1, 2004... JUNE June 7-10 -- Sensors Expo and Conference, Cobo Hall, Detroit. Call (516) 771-6868 or visit www.sensorsexpo.com. June 28-July 1 -- AESF Sur/Fin, co-located with Interfinish, Navy Pier, Chicago. Sponsored by American Electroplaters...

Build your own starter kit: an ounce of prevention.(Energy Notes)
June 1, 2004... At the risk of beating a dead horse, I'd like to make another pitch for preventive maintenance. It's the most sensible, cost-effective way of keeping our equipment operating productively, efficiently and cleanly. Many people have taken this...

More on reverse-pulsing systems: a sticky subject, part 3.(Drying Files)
June 1, 2004... Continuing my discussion on how to use reverse-pulsing dust collectors to control solid particulate emission and recover final product, in this issue, I'll conclude the series by looking at potential trouble spots. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Intelligent control with digital electronics and sensing built in: smart field-mounted control components, part 2.(Heating Highlights)
June 1, 2004... Continuing my discussion of smart controls, in this issue, I'll finish my discussion of smart power controls and look at signal conditioners. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Access to process information and the ability to act on it is...

Getting technical: thermal fluid changeout, part 3.(Safety Zone)
June 1, 2004... Changing the fluid in your hot oil system can be dangerous. For this Safety Zone series, David Dowlen, assistant service manager at Heatec Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn.; Doug Irvine, engineering manager, thermal fluids, at Petro-Canada Lubricants,...

How proper thermal fluid heater installation can help you to: prevent fires.(How to Handbook)
June 1, 2004... Addressing three areas--component selection and orientation, insulation and instrumentation--can minimize the potential for fires in thermal fluid systems. Component Selection and Orientation. For valve stems, packing sets consisting of...

How to select a recirculating chiller: considering a recirculating chiller? Follow a simple three-step process to narrow the search from a field of hundreds to the chiller that will work best for your process cooling operation.(Chillers)
June 1, 2004... Many process heating systems require cooling as well as heating. For example, many conveyor ovens feature a cooling zone. Injection molding requires bulk heat removal. And furnaces often have cold-water jackets. There are many ways of cooling...

Getting your money's worth: maximize value when selecting temperature and process controllers by buying the best control for your overall process and making the most of its features and real estate.(Process Controllers)
June 1, 2004... It used to be easy to select a temperature controller. You looked at a few of the popular vendors and chose the one that offered the correct input/output specifications and had a good reputation at the best price. In the past few years, this...

Need a heater? Apply heat where it's needed with our guide to conduction and convection heaters.(Equipment Overview)(Cover Story)
June 1, 2004... This side-by-side comparison of conduction and convection heater manufacturers will help you narrow your choices. Find the type of heater you need and run down the column to see which manufacturers supply it. You also can conduct your...

Fluid bed dryer improves granular chemical production: find out how a circular fluid bed dryer equipped with an integral circular vibratory screener quadrupled production of a proprietary granular chemical product.(Dryers)
June 1, 2004... For a producer of proprietary granular chemical product, long production times and inconsistent drying times were the problems. A circular fluid-bed dryer/screener system from Kason Corp., Milburn, N.J., provided the solutions. With a...

Heat exchanger basics: confused about which part of a heat exchanger is for what? Consult this glossary of terms.(Heat Exchangers)
June 1, 2004... Plate-and-frame heat exchangers are designed to provide close temperature control of fluids where space is a prime consideration. To help heat exchanger users get a handle on heat exchanger basic terms, here is an edited version of a glossary...

Fluid bed clay dryer.(Products)
June 1, 2004... Fluid bed dryer includes a heat recovery system that recycles the residual heat carried in the clay after drying. It heats air to temperatures up to 1,000[degrees]F (538[degrees]C); working at a higher temperature allows it to take up less...

Microprocessor-based burner control.(Products)
June 1, 2004... ESTRO Series microprocessor-based burner control flame safety device can be used for single, two-stage piloted or direct-spark ignited, continuous or interrupted gas or oil burners. Other suitable uses include ignition control for packaged...

Circulation heater.(Products)
June 1, 2004... Cast-X Series 1000 provide a safe heating method for volatile, viscous or mildly corrosive liquids. The circulation heater uses a helically coiled tube to eliminate direct contact between fluids and the tubular elements of the heater,...

Heating, cooling thermal liquid.(Products)
June 1, 2004... Heat transfer fluid is designed for combination heating/cooling applications. Fluid has low viscosity and low vapor pressure, is nontoxic and nonhazardous, and meets FDA specifications. MultiTherm 503 has a operating temperature range of 10 to...

Drying and curing oven.(Products)
June 1, 2004... Oven incorporates high efficiency medium-wavelength infrared QF heaters that have a high emissivity coating on the face and low back-side losses. The QF panel heater delivers radiant heat across the full area of its face. Hot air is...

Thermal fluid heater system cleaner.(Products)
June 1, 2004... Large, continuously operating hot-oil systems can be cleaned without shutdown using Paratherm LC system cleaner liquid. To use it, replace 10 percent of the existing heat transfer fluid with the cleaner fluid and install a 100 [micro]m element...

1/16 din controller.(Products)
June 1, 2004... With a large LED display, Fuji Electric's PXR4 controller includes options such as retransmission function, remote setpoint, RS485 communications, digital input, timer function, heater burnout alarm, dual outputs and programmable alarms. The...

Hybrid radiant tube burn-off system.(Products)
June 1, 2004... Designed to offer radiant and convective heat to improve efficiency and reduce cycle times, the system provides uniform temperatures without hot or cold spots. There is no wasted energy forcing heat down or through a separate chamber....

Moisture-resistant thermistor probes.(Products)
June 1, 2004... High moisture environments are a primary cause of temperature sensor failure. Hydroguard NTC solves this problem by combining a temperature sensor with a moisture-resistant molded body to create a thermistor probe suited for use in...

Infrared thermometer.(Products)
June 1, 2004... The outer body on Modline 5 uses a stainless steel, NEMA 4-rated housing to protect against corrosion and humidity. Wiring is handled with a high temperature cable and completely sealed electrical connectors to further improve reliability....

Switching power supplies.(Products)
June 1, 2004... Line of fully enclosed, switching power supplies range from 5 to 48 VDC and 1.6 to 10 A. Composed of four families (45, 75, 120 and 240 W), the line includes twelve DIN-rail-mounted models. Each power supply has screw-type, touchproof terminals...

Epoxy adhesive resists high temperatures.(Products)
June 1, 2004... Two-component, room-temperature-curing EP35 produces high strength bonds whose strength is maintained even after long exposures to temperatures in the 450 to 500[degrees]F (232 to 260[degrees]C) range. The epoxy adhesive has a 100:70 mix ratio...

Laboratory dryer.(Products)
June 1, 2004... Sized to accommodate the appropriate web width, web weight and desired length of each heating zone, laboratory or pilot dryer incorporates the additional instrumentation, configuration flexibility and self-contained heating units necessary in a...

Heaters for small hot channels.(Products)
June 1, 2004... Freek Microcoils measure 1 X 1.6 mm and are suitable for use in small nozzles and cavities. The company also supplies minature cartridge heaters and tubular heaters, including 3.2 mm and 4 mm, 230 V cartridge heaters. CIRCLE 224 Thermetic...

2" all-angle thermometer.(Products)
June 1, 2004... Model LH has a 2.375" diameter dial, making it suitable for applications with minimal space where external reset is not required. The 360[degrees] all-angle rotation on the bimetal thermometer eases temperature monitoring from any position....

Pasteurizer for pharmaceutical products.(Products)
June 1, 2004... Pasteurization system utilizes the company's scraped-surface heat exchanger to pasteurize or sterilize various pharmaceutical-type products such as ointments, creams, lotions, gels and other high viscosity products. Standard design capacities...

Fluorinated lubricants.(Free Literature)
June 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...

Electric heating elements for 50 years.(Free Literature)
June 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...

SCR Power Controllers.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... "Selecting SCR Power Controllers to Reduce Heat Control System Panel Costs." The six-page, illustrated white paper advises engineers on the proper selection of SCR power controllers with special regard for reducing assembly time, material cost,...

Wolverine Proctor.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Wolverine Proctor offers a complete line of continuous conveyor dryers, fluid bed dryers, ovens, roasters, toasters, puffers, coolers, the JETZONE Air Im-pingement Oven and cooking systems. Tray and truck dryers also offered. Full testing...

Building Automation & HVAC systems.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Dwyer's new catalog for the Building Automation & HVAC markets. Products are grouped together by application: water-cooling systems. boilers, air quality & control, test equipment and signal processing. DWYER INSTRUMENTS, INC., Ph:...

New catalog of solid state controls.(Free Literature)
June 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 softstarters, reversing...

Protectofier service manual.(Free Literature)
June 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 multi-burner...

Industrial heating solutions.(Free Literature)
June 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...

Plate-and-frame heat exchangers.(Free Literature)
June 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,...

Ovens, oxidizers & energy management.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... MEGTEC Systems offers flotation ovens. VOC emission control and energy recovery systems for industrial processes. Additional services include dryer/oxidizer refurbishing, plant and process energy optimization, engineering studies, pilot coating...

TURBO-Dryers.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... The brochure contains a detailed description of how the TURBO-Dryer[R] operates and unique features offered by the dryer, as well as many condensed articles which outline actual TURBO-Dryer installations and applications. WYSSMONT COMPANY, INC....

Dryers and coolers.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... B.N.W.'s 12 page color catalog outlines the company's line of single stage and multiple pass dryers and coolers as well as their line of custom built multiple pass and multiple stage dryers. B.N.W. INDUSTRIES, (219) 353-7855; fax (219)...

Visionary Solutions[TM].(Free Literature)
June 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...

Stock and custom heaters.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Catalog describes units with insulation of silicone rubber or flexible Kapton; die-cut or stamped flat units; and heaters bonded to mating metal parts or molded to 3 dimensions. TECHNICAL HEATERS INC./THERMO-LAB. (818) 365-9435; fax (818)...

Power systems.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... AMETEK HDR POWER SYSTEMS manufactures standard and custom engineered SCR Power Controls, Power Control Systems, Power Supplies and Panelboards for a variety of industries. Our commitment is to customer service, delivery and quality. (888)...

Heyl & Patterson.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... We offer a range of products and services designed to keep you up and running at peak performance. Our staff knows exactly what parts your equipment requires, no matter when it was originally purchased or how old it is. HEYL & PATTERSON. ...

Oven construction breakthrough.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Wisconsin Oven Corporation's patented "W-Wall" construction for large ovens makes insulated panels obsolete. This construction reduces heat loss, eliminates maintenance cost, and is inherently weather tight. WISCONSIN OVEN CORP., (262)...

Industrial heat exchangers.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... DES CHAMPS Technologies is the leading manufacturer of high-temperature heat exchangers for industrial applications. The Thermo-Z plate heat exchanger and Thermo-T tubular heat exchanger recovers heat from energy-consuming processes. This...

Four-Pass Rotary Drum Dryer.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... New Dupps Four-Pass Rotary Drum Dryer lowers energy costs and improves product quality. Par-ticles dry at their individual rates, regardless of size, density or moisture. DUPPS CO., (316) 331-0025. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Thermal fluid heaters.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Our DH series, available in sizes from 400,000 BTU/hour to 100MM BTU/hour, provides an efficient means of supplying indirect heat to one or more industrial heat consumers. GTS ENERGY INC. www.mindspring.com/~gtsenergy. [ILLUSTRATION...

Thermal Processing Equipment.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Thermal Processing Equipment is now available from RAYMOND OPERATIONS, AIR PREHEATER COMPANY. The brochure features rotary calciners, kilns, dryers and coolers along with Raymond flash drying equipment and systems. 630-971-2500 or fax...

Temperature control valves.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... The Sterlco 56-T Temperature Actuated Water Regulation Valve evenly regulates cooling water and other fluids in most rugged applications, available in 6 different temperature ranges. Ideal for hydraulic power packaged equipment, hydraulic...

Thermally stable heat transfer fluid.(Free Literature)
June 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...

Process heating equipment.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Comprehensive brochure presents the entire line of process heating equipment and systems from the Eclipse family of brands. Our global powerhouse of industry-leading products includes combustion burners, packaged burners, integrated combustion...

Fulton thermal fluid (hot oil) heaters.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Fulton thermal heaters are available to 14,000,000 BTU/hr with operating temperatures to 750[degrees]F. Customized skid mounted heater system packages available. FULTON THERMAL CORPORATION, Ph: 315-298-8500; www.fulton.com [ILLUSTRATION...

Intelligent valve actuator.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... SMARTLINK[TM] Intelligent Valve Actuator Assembly provides precise and repeatable flow control in industrial applications. The actuator assembly is user-programmable at up to 800 adjustment steps with 0.1[degrees] accuracy. Valve bodies...

Thermal heat transfer fluid.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... OG-1, is designed for use in liquid-phase heat transfer fluid systems, which are "open" to the atmosphere or there is a possibility that the heat transfer fluid in the expansion tank will come in contact with air. OG-1, is enhanced with special...

Thermal insulation.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Contact ZIRCAR Ceramics Inc. for high temperature thermal insulation and high performance heating element products. Rigid and flexible forms of alumina, alumina-silica and NON RCF fiber insulation materials. Resistance wire and MOSI2 heating...

Temperature controls & sensors.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... This 66-page catalog includes detailed descriptions, charts, and technical data on Oven Industries' temperature controllers and thermistor sensors. These widely recognized and respected controllers are available for industrial, commercial, and...

Exothermics Inc.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Exothermics' complete air-to-air heat exchangers brochure is available in English, French, German and Spanish. Contact: EXOTHERMICS INC. (USA), (800) 662-3966; or Exothermics LTD. (United Kingdom) 1 905 794671. Internet: www.exothermics.com....

MHI handbooks.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Three comprehensive handbooks on true convective, heating elements and radiative products are available from Micropyretics. The handbooks offer energy calculators and a variety of information on the cost of thermal treatments by different heat...

Chillers and heat exchangers.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Lydall's Affinity[TM] Brand chillers and heat exchangers are the premier solution for precise temperature control applications from 500W to 150kW. Affinity is leading the way to smarter, smaller, faster and more reliable thermal control units....

Experience, innovation and reliability.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Hubbed or u-tube, fixed or removable tube sheet general purpose exchangers designed to cool oil, water, compressed air and other industrial fluids. A variety of port configurations and materials are available. Diameters from 3" (7.62cm) to 12"...

Heresite protective coatings Inc.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... The catalog contains information on their complete line of coatings and application capabilities, as well as the unique "Saekaphen Process." Heresite has over 60 years of experience in solving and preventing corrosion problems. HERESITE...

Plug Fans.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Used in applications where the system plenum acts as the fan housing, Plug Fans combine versatility with compact design to reduce overall system costs. Ideal for OEM applications which involve supply, exhaust, or recirculating air in plenum...

New heat transfer technology.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Paul Mueller's new-est line, the Hybrid, is the first heat exchanger to successfully combine the high performance of the plate and frame heat exchanger with the high pressure and temperature capabilities of the shell and tube design. PAUL...

Plate heat exchangers.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... APV is your single source solution for every heat transfer need. New Hybrid and ParaShell options feature all-welded, gasket-free technology to withstand the most extreme temperatures and pressures. APV's ParaTube and Scraped Surface Exchangers...

Temperature control equipment.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Provides description of hot oil circulating temperature control equipment. Unique non-proprietary component design allows easy customization to your specification. Available from 6KW and 10GPM up to 650F max temp. DELTA T SYSTEMS INC., (800)...

New integrated temperature controller.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2004... Together in one package-PID temperature controller, SSR, serial communications and optional operator interface-all on a space saving DIN rail mounting! GEFRAN's new Geflex simplifies wiring and installation and provides programmable, multi-zone...

Watlow.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2004... St. Louis-based Watlow appointed Dean McCaskill as managing director for the Asia region. McCaskill will oversee sales and operations in Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and other Asian markets and will report to Peter Desloge, Watlow's...

Eurotherm.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2004... Leesburg, Va.-based Eurotherm, a manufacturer of industrial instrumentation for the process control and data acquisition industries, and a unit of Invensys plc, appointed Christopher King product manager of its recorder and data management...

Research Inc.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2004... Research Inc., Eden Prairie, Minn., introduced its DryIR line of infrared heaters, which concentrate heat in the desired area, resulting in immediate evaporation.

Alfa Laval Inc.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2004... Alfa Laval Inc., Richmond, Va., announced two changes to its management team. Michael Kahler was appointed president of the Process Technology Division. Kahler joins Alfa Laval after holding various positions at Nalco Chemical Co., Naperville,...

C.A. Litzler Co. Inc.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2004... C.A. Litzler Co. Inc., Cleveland, introduced a line of infrared heaters to augment its infrared drying systems. The infrared heaters are offered in six series, depending on the process need of the user.

APV Products-Heat Transfer.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2004... APV Products-Heat Transfer, Goldsboro, N.C., with Robert Limper and Tim Taylor, managing directors of sales and marketing, was named to membership in the Manufacturers' Agents National Association (MANA), Laguna Hills, Calif. MANA is the...

Marsden Inc.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2004... Marsden Inc., Pennsauken, N.J., formed a new international network of sales representatives to represent the gas infrared drying systems manufacturer as it expands its global presence in the pulp and paper, textile, nonwoven, glass and paint...

MP Pumps Inc.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2004... MP Pumps Inc., Fraser, Mich., earned its ISO 9001-2000 certificate. The year-long endeavor required making extensive updates to all procedures and work instructions to meet the updated ISO standards, which place a heavier emphasis on measurable...