Process Heating articles from June 2007

Process Heating archives from June 2007

When temperatures are bears.(Are You Goldilocks?)
June 1, 2007... In this month's issue, we have a lineup of articles to help you when your process temperatures are too high, too low, or just right. In Don Robson's "Three Cool Solutions," the vice president of engineering of Robson Industries Inc., West...

Metso supplies grinding system to Swedish mine.(Inner: Workings)
June 1, 2007... Boliden's Aitik mine in Gallivare, Northern Sweden, is constructing a new concentrator with a grinding system supplied by Metso Minerals, York, Pa. Scheduled to begin production in 2010, the new concentrator will replace older equipment and...

Spangler candy is sweet on Miura boilers.(Inner: Workings)
June 1, 2007... Dum Dum Pops manufacturer is already tasting success after switching to Miura boilers to maximize efficiency and reduce fuel costs. Spangler Candy, headquartered in Bryan, Ohio, has been in business for more than 100 years and today...

Eclipse awarded for growth, sponsors ethanol racing.(Inner Workings)
June 1, 2007... The Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce of Illinois presented its "21st Century Manufacturer of the Year Award" to Eclipse, a Rockford, Ill.-based thermal solutions provider. The award is presented annually to recognize a company that has used...

High-temperature hoses used in wine production.(Inner Workings)
June 1, 2007... Investments are being made in modern wine-production equipment due to growing interest in wines and increasing demands on wine quality. When revamping facilities, wine producers look for materials that are approved for use in dairies and...

Coalition promotes woody biomass use and markets.(Inner Workings)
June 1, 2007... Advocacy, education, information and outreach to public and private entities to promote research, development and funding for sustainable woody biomass (logging and mill residue that can be used for energy production) utilization and markets is...

Manufacturer marks 20-year anniversary.(Inner Working)
June 1, 2007... Celebrating its 20th year of business in the field of melt pressure measurement for the plastics extrusion market is Winchester, Mass.-based Gefran. The firm began as Industrial Sensors Inc., with a 10 by 20' office area that offered the...

Conveyorized frying solutions handle breaded, high water-content foods.(Inner Working)
June 1, 2007... Processors of fried products may be interested in Chicago-based FMC FoodTech's specialized frying solutions. For processors of breaded and battered foods, the company offers TFF Series fryers with ThermoFin technology. The vertical fins,...

EPRI completes pre-design for IGCC plant.(Inner Working)
June 1, 2007... Pre-design specifications for an integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plant were completed by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Palo Alto, Calif., using the design of the Excelsior Energy's Mesaba Energy Project. The...

National lab improves access to technologies.(Inner Working)
June 1, 2007... Details of more than 150 technologies developed at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, in Richland, Wash., and available for licensing are now consolidated at www.availabletechnologies.pnl.gov. A Department of Energy Office of Science...

Calendar of events.(Conference news)(Calendar)
June 1, 2007... June 18--Introduction to Elastomers Seminar, Lowell, Mass. Hosted by University of Massachusetts. Call (978) 934-2405 or visit continuinged.uml.edu/plastics. 18-20--Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding Seminar, Lowell, Mass....

Hazards to people and plant, Part 3.(More Help from Your Instrumentation)
June 1, 2007... In this brief series, I've described three industrial incidents that demonstrate the potential cascading effects that failing to consider the human factor and to ensure equipment reliability can have. What can we learn from incidents such as...

Safety first.(Process Controls)
June 1, 2007... NFPA 86 requires ovens, furnaces and related equipment to be designed to minimize the fire hazard inherent from equipment operating at elevated or high temperatures. Limit controllers are an integral tool in complying with the safety standard....

Recycling PET packaging.(Dryers)
June 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ubiquitous water bottle, which seemingly accompanies consumers everywhere, creates a challenge for recyclers. One heat processing equipment supplier suggests environmentally friendly, cost-effective recovery...

Fluid phraseology: use this heat transfer fluid glossary to speak the language of thermal fluids effectively.(Thermal Fluids)(Glossary)
June 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When selecting a fluid (or fluid type) for a system, it is important to have accurate data on certain intrinsic properties of the fluids being considered. These properties are used to define fluid flow rates and...

Three cool solutions: learning about the factors involved in designing or specifying a process water cooling system can help you successfully match a cooling strategy to your process.(Chillers)
June 1, 2007... Many factors must be considered when designing or specifying a process water cooling system. Understanding these factors will help you select the cooling strategy that best fits your process. In general, industrial process water is cooled by...

Aluminum advantages.(Heat Exchangers)
June 1, 2007... Air-cooling evaporators used in ammonia refrigeration systems traditionally have been made using galvanized (zinc-coated) carbon steel. However, other metals, including aluminum, are compatible with ammonia. Aluminum has been used in ammonia...

Convection and conduction heaters.(Equipment Overview)
June 1, 2007... Equipment Overview Convection and Conduction Heaters Convection and conduction heaters take the shape, size and configuration you need to get heat where you need it. Find suppliers that will satisfy your process requirements in this print...

Electrotechnologies review: end-users who are hoping to speed up production, save on natural gas costs and reduce emissions are taking another look at electrotechnologies such as infrared, ultraviolet, microwave and electron beam.(Special Section)
June 1, 2007... Process heating technologies supply heat to nearly all manufacturing processes. Because the use of process heating systems represents a significant percentage of overall U.S. industrial energy consumption, process heating technologies also...

Swaged cartridge heaters.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... For applications up to 1,500[degrees]F (816[degrees]C), the alloy sheath of these heaters is swaged for maximum compaction at high-watt densities and efficient heating element operations. Sheath diameter is sized for a precision fit into...

Brushless blowers.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... IntelliGen has an electronic drive controller with a customizable, factory-programmed digital signal processor. The variable speed brushless blowers deliver high air pressure vacuums to satisfy material-handling applications using air in...

Electrical test kit.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... Model TK430 includes components for the installation and repair of electrical systems. The electrical test kit is supplied with the company's EX430 True RMS autoranging digital multimeter; MA200 400A clamp meter; 40130 noncontact voltage...

LCD digital panel meter.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... Series DPML-4 has a large 4.5-digit LCD display with a choice of red, amber or green segments to ease viewing at a distance. The loop-powered unit accepts a 4 to 20 mA input signal from temperature, flow, level, and pressure transmitters. The...

Ceramic adhesives.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... Resbond 940 is intended for high-temperature (3,000[degrees]F [1,649[degrees]C]) bonding, sealing and encapsulating applications. Low-to-high thermal expansion, ultra-high temperature, machinable, super-fast setting, metallic-based and...

Temperature control system.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... Iceman is intended for applications that require a combination of heating and chilling. The full-range system integrates a circulating-water temperature control system with a chiller to provide heating and chilling from a single, compact unit....

Thermal camera.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... With Bluetooth voice-recording technology and a detector resolution 45 percent higher than the standard 320 x 240 pixels, Model TP8 is designed for use in plant inspections. With a measurement range of -4 to 1,470[degrees]F (-20 to...

Heat transfer media for oxidizers.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... Flexisaddle LPD for regenerative thermal oxidizers used in the finishing and composites industries provides low-pressure drop and efficient heat transfer. The 1" heat transfer media is suitable for applications where particulate buildup has...

Infrared sensor.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... Series 56 adds a 2 [micro]m range product to the Modline 5 product family along with lower temperature capabilities (122 to 1,472[degrees]F [50 to 800[degrees]C]). The units are designed to assist with temperature measurement in...

Mold temperature controller.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... Hydra offers a choice of pump and heater combinations matched to specific needs. The high-speed controller and direct heating and cooling ensure fast response and tight control. The pressurized system circulates plain water through the mold for...

Portable gas detector.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... Infrared cartridge options have been added to the multi-gas Lumidor Impact Pro. One of three infrared sensors can be chosen as one of the four sensors that come standard in a four-sensor, multi-gas cartridge. Two infrared sensors monitor for...

Walk-in oven.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... The gas-fired, 350[degrees]F (177[degrees]C) jumbo walk-in oven is used for batch processing large composite structures. Workspace dimensions of No. 996 measure 10 by 8' with a 32' diameter. The unit offers 1.2 million BTU/hr installed in a...

Test lamp.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... With an explosion proof design, intelligent built-in micro-controller and rechargeable batteries that provide 45 min of testing on a single charge, Model TL105 allows routine maintenance to be performed safely in hazardous areas. The test lamp...

Infrared calibrators.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... Dual-zone, black body calibrators are designed to simplify infrared calibration. Portability allows technicians to accurately calibrate general-purpose infrared thermometers in the field. The cold side ranges from 4 to 275[degrees]F (-20 to...

Miniature infrared thermometer.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... Rayomatic 4 is suitable for replacing Type J and K thermocouples while providing noncontact temperature measurement. Features of the infrared thermometer include compact physical dimensions of 0.7 by 5"; accuracy of up to [+ or -]2 percent of...

RTDs.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... Nickel thin-film RTDs provide a large change resistance in response to temperature changes, at a lower cost than nickel wire wound RTD elements. Available with resistance values of 100, 120, 500 and 1,000 [ohm], nickel thin-film temperature...

Centralized filter systems.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2007... Providing up to 10 years of filter life with 99.5 percent or higher efficiencies at capturing mist emissions, the mist collector allows effluent from multiple operations, even plant-wide, to be treated at one location. In turn, captured liquids...

Heat exchangers.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... APV Brazed plate heat exchangers play a vital role in today's heating applications. Manufacturers of boilers, radiant heating and snow melt systems all rely on the compact and efficient brazed plate heat exchanger to meet their design...

Batch ovens.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... Guide helps you determine and select the batch oven that best meets your requirements including temperature uniformity, airflow, controls, chamber size and more. Visit Despatch Industries at www.despatch.com. Call 1-888-DESPATCH. ...

Process heating equipment.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... 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...

Chiller controls.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... For 30 years CAREL has been a leading manufacturer of OEM chiller controls. LCD graphic displays, communications, and brand labeling are just the beginning. See our chiller controllers at www.carelusa.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Heat transfer system cleaners.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... Full line of System Cleaners easily remove sludge and varnish from heat transfer systems of all types. The only one able to clean and run long term production at the same time! Duratherm Extended Life Fluids, Ph:800-446-4910....

Infrared product line.(Free Literature)
June 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...

Oil units.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... Delta T manufactures oil units with pumps from 10 to 250 gpm and heaters from 6 KW to 300 KW. Units feature a positive displacement, mechanical seal pump, PID controller, disconnect switch, mercury heating contactor, and important safety...

Building Automation & HVAC systems.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... 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:...

Reliable non-contact temperature sensors.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... Self Powered IRt/c's wired to any thermocouple input device. 300 models available. Optics from 1:2 to 100:1. Temperature ranges from -50 to 5000[degrees]F(-45 to 2760[degrees]C). SmartIRt/c's (powered & linear) 0-1000C, optics of3:1 to 40:1 are...

Exothermics Inc.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... Exothermics' complete air-to-air heat exchangers bro-chure is available in English, French, German and Spa-nish. Contact: Exothermics Inc. (USA), (800) 662-3966; or Exothermics LTD. (United Kingdom) 1 905 794671. Internet: www.exothermics.com....

Blowers & accessories.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... Leister offers a wide range of heat sources, blowers & accessories. Leister heat sources include heating-element protection. The LHS Premium heater line includes integrated temperature regulation and power electronics. The LHS System line...

HVAC coil selection program.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... MultiTherm LLC has developed a state of the art HVAC coil selection program.The program calculates performance on existing coils as well as makes selections on the most efficient coils for your job. It offers the lowest pressure drop along with...

New catalog of solid state controls.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... 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...

IR systems.(Free Literature)
June 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,...

Combustion Gas IR Emitter.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... Marsden's Embedded Combustion Gas IR Emitter provides individual output zones that accommodate varying product widths. With 5-second heat up, 1-second cool down and instantaneous temperature modulation, Marsden emitters produce the highest...

Process heat and control systems.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... Ogden's newest brochure describes their capabilities in supplying turnkey heat and control systems with ratings from just a few kilowatts to megawatts of power. Component options, accessories, along with ASME coding and testing procedures are...

Protectofier service manual.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... This comprehensive Service Manual covers all Protectofier combustion safeguard units. Information on installation, service guides, testing and trouble shooting as well as specifications, features and application on single and multi-burner...

Fulton thermal fluid.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... (Hot Oil) Heaters 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 ...

Intelligent Valve Actuator.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... 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...

Thermally stable heat transfer fluid.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... 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, odorfree, human-safe and well suited for...

Industrial temperature control.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... QPC Systems Inc. designs and manufactures a broad range of industrial temperature control equipment. Located in Holland, Michigan, QPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of IdraPrince. QPC Systems, Inc. Tel 616-394-6988 Fax 616-394-6986....

Infrared noncontact thermometers.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... Raytek has introduced a new brochure detailing the Marathon series of infrared, non-contact thermometers designed for use in harsh operating environments. The series is a high performance family of products delivering superior measuring...

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

Aluminum age ovens.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... Save $$$ and increase production rates with Wisconsin Oven's high performance aluminum age ovens. Heats parts faster to shorten cycle times, and provide easy temperature certification. 3-Year warranty included! Wisconsin Oven Corp., Ph:...

HC900 hybrid controllers.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... Brochure details Honeywell's line of integrated loop and logic controllers, providing a cost-effective platform for combining PID and logic control. HC900 reflects a modular, scalable design that is sized to meet the automation needs of unit...

Control equipment catalog.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... FREE catalog from RKC Instrument, a worldwide leader in temperature and process controls since 1937. Complete control equipment catalog includes single loop and multi-zone controllers, indicators, power controllers, heater break alarms, and...

Boilers.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... Vapor Power offers two lines of boilers offering advantages including small footprint, five-minute startup, high pressure, full modulation, fast response, and safe operation due to low water content. The Circulatic is available up to 600 BHP...

Panel heater brochure.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... This new piece of literature displays the many panel heater options available. Heater dimensions, styles,shapes, mounting, termination, watt densities, and voltage are reviewed. Solar Products Inc., The Infrared Heater Co., (800) 616-2601. ...

Tek-Temp Instruments'.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2007... Tek-Temp Instruments' product brochure presents our portable chillers and heat exchangers. Our models have the perfect combination of compact size, reliable performance, and exceptional flexibility that make them ideal for OEMs and end-users....

Santa Clara, Calif.-based LumaSense Technologies Inc., a provider of sensing solutions, acquired Mikron Infrared, a manufacturer of infrared noncontact temperature measurement and thermal imaging equipment.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2007... Santa Clara, Calif.-based LumaSense Technologies Inc., a provider of sensing solutions, acquired Mikron Infrared, a manufacturer of infrared noncontact temperature measurement and thermal imaging equipment. Mikron Infrared, Oakland, N.J., is...

Drew Van Norman, chief engineer at SPX Process Equipment, Delavan, Wis., will take on an additional leadership role in SPX PE's new product development (NPD) program by facilitating progress for all active NPD projects at the Delavan operation.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2007... Drew Van Norman, chief engineer at SPX Process Equipment, Delavan, Wis., will take on an additional leadership role in SPX PE's new product development (NPD) program by facilitating progress for all active NPD projects at the Delavan operation....

Moore Industries-International Inc.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2007... Moore Industries-International Inc., North Hills, Calif., promoted Nick Moore to director of strategic planning. Also, Charles Larson, the company's software development manager, was given the additional title and responsibility for director of...

Mikael Le Guern joined the Eurotherm's U.S. sales and marketing team as product marketing manager for power products.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2007... Mikael Le Guern joined the Eurotherm's U.S. sales and marketing team as product marketing manager for power products. Based at the company's U.S. headquarters in Leesburg, Va., Le Guern is responsible for the promotion and sales of power...

Stella Reeves has joined the sales staff of Vulcanium Corp., Northbrook, Ill.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2007... Stella Reeves has joined the sales staff of Vulcanium Corp., Northbrook, Ill. She has a background in chemical troubleshooting and electroplating and will work with the company's anodizing and plating product lines. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Spirax Sarco Inc.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2007... Pat Tillisch was appointed president and general manager of the U.S. based operations of Spirax Sarco Inc., Blythewood, S.C. Tillisch joined Spirax Sarco in 1986 and has spent 21 years cultivating managerial experience and expertise regarding...

Denso Sales California.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2007... Denso Sales California, Long Beach, Calif., made three staffing changes. John Doran was promoted to senior manager, from manager, and is responsible for the heat management and customer service departments. Gene Stark was promoted to senior...

Ameritherm Inc.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2007... Steve Enes, global supply chain and manufacturing manager at Ameritherm Inc., Scottsville, N.Y., has been given the responsibility of managing the entire Ambrell supply chain and assembly processes both in the United States and United Kingdom....

Dow Corning.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2007... Eriko Sakurai was named global industry executive director for the Midland, Mich.-based Dow Corning Expertise-Based Industry Group, which comprises Molykote brand lubricants, Dow Corning brand industrial maintenance sealants, and Dow Corning...