Process Heating articles from March 2003

Process Heating archives from March 2003

You're invited: IHEA opens annual meeting. (Editor's Page).(Industrial Heating Equipment Association)(Editorial)
March 1, 2003... In a move that can benefit all users of heat processing equipment, the Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) has opened its 2003 annual meeting to all companies involved in thermal processing equipment manufacture. In previous years,...

Ircon Inc. (Web Watch).(improves website)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... IRCON INC., Niles. Ill. revised its web site, www.ircon.com, to include a searchable FAQ page to help answer common questions about noncontact temperature measurement; a product selector to help users determine the proper infrared instrument...

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). (Web Watch).(website award)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Rosslyn, Va., won the 2002 Web Marketing Association's (WMA) Outstanding Website Award for its relaunched web site that includes new navigation tools and enhanced content. Located at www.nema.org, the site structures the information...

Motion Industries Inc. (Web Watch).(website)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... A new web site from MOTION INDUSTRIES INC., Birmingham, Ala., allows customers to buy the company's products online. Located at www.miindustrial.com, customers can access product information and search for repair and operations chemicals for...

Forum focuses on sensors, controls research. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Representatives from sensors and controls manufacturers and users as well as scientists and researchers from the national laboratories met at a national forum to share information on recent research and discuss the industry's research needs....

Ausimont acquired by Solvay. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Solvay Group in Thorofare, N.J., merged its fluoropolymers activities with those of Ausimont into a new company, launched under the name Solvay Solexis in January. CEOs Bernard de Laguiche and Carlo Cogliati will head Solvay Solexis with...

North American Mfg. acquires Stordy Combustion. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Cleveland-based North American Manufacturing Co. Ltd., acquired Stordy Combustion Engineering Group, Wolverhampton, England. The existing European operations will combine to trade under the new name NA-Stordy Combustion. Offices in the...

CCI offers Caloritech brand. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Following its acquisition of Caloritech Inc. in August 2001, CCI Thermal Technologies Inc., Edmonton, Alberta, has incorporated the Caloritech brand with its other product lines. The Amherst, N.Y-based facility, formerly a stand-alone division...

Technique improves measurement accuracy. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The accuracy and reliability gap between an RTD and a thermocouple may be close to being closed thanks to research being performed at Electronic Development Labs Inc., Danville, Va. By combining two traditional devices, thermocouples and...

Process this: types of process fluids used in heat exchangers. (The Insider).(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... PROCESS THIS: TYPES OF PROCESS FLUIDS USED IN HEAT EXCHANGERS In November 2002, Process Heating conducted a market profile study on heat exchangers. Among the questions asked was, "What type(s) of process fluids do you use in your heat...

MDF opens powder coat test facility. (The Insider).(MDF Powder Coat Systems)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... MDF Powder Coat Systems opened a 300 coating line and research and development test facility at its headquarters in Portsmouth, RI. In addition to marketing medium density fiberboard (MDF) coating systems as a systems integrator, the company...

IHEA opens Annual Meeting. (This Insider).
March 1, 2003... Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) invites all companies involved in the manufacture of thermal processing equipment to attend its 2003 Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson, Nev., from March 23-26....

Clarification.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2003... In the Equipment Overview on Heat Transfer Fluids (January/February 2003, p. 30), Solvay Solexis' fluids are listed under its former name, Ausimont USA Inc. Our online version of the bullet chart, accessible at www.processheating.com, lists the...

Calendar.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... MARCH March 16-20 -- NACExpo/2003, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, Calif. Sponsored by NACE International -- The Corrosion Society. Call (281) 228-6299 or e-mail Trevor.Eade@mail.nace.org. March 18-20 -- Combustion Workshop,...

Burner History 103: one more lesson on premix burners. (Energy Notes).
March 1, 2003... To those survivors of Burner History 102, welcome to 103. You've reached the final step in the course series on premix burners. Just in case you've forgotten everything you learned in 101 and 102, I'll do a quick overview of their high points....

The tools of the trade, Part 2: what you need to do an effective dryer audit. (Drying Files).
March 1, 2003... In my last column, I began to share with you some of the methods of obtaining the required field data to enable an effective dryer audit. I left off with the more refined instruments to read pressure, so I'll pick it up there. Remember,...

Protective devices for control equipment, Part 3: chop-off circuits, crowbars, thermostats. (Heating Highlights).
March 1, 2003... In parts one and two, I dealt with fuses and circuit breakers. Here I'll continue my look at transient fuses overload protection; then, a few comments on flow failure protection, thermal cutoffs and arc-fault circuit breakers. As I noted...

Lockout/tagout, Part 1: don't forego LOTO. (Safety Zone).
March 1, 2003... A few months ago, I used this column to stress the importance of familiarizing yourself with various standards-making bodies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Washington. Its mission is "to save lives, prevent...

Select a tank heater. (How-To Handbook).
March 1, 2003... The two main methods of tank heating -- direct and indirect -- have their advantages and disadvantages. Direct Tank Heating. Direct heating places the heater in direct contact with the heated medium. The heating element is immersed in the...

Fan fixes: is your fan experiencing excessive noise, vibration, overheated bearings or poor air performance? This guide to common questions and answers may help you solve your problem. (Fans).
March 1, 2003... Most industrial fans arc reliable, designed by knowledgeable manufacturers for long life under a multitude of conditions. However, break downs do happen. They can be caused by incorrect installation, lack of maintenance or even improper fan...

Keeping SCR controls cool: the life expectancy of an SCR control depends on the manufacturer's design and the user's installation. A few precautions can ensure that your SCRs operate reliably. (Power Controls).
March 1, 2003... Solid-state devices -- from pocket calculators to personal computers to SCR power controls to solid-state motor starters -- generate heat during operation because there is a voltage drop across conducting silicon semiconductors. That voltage...

Dryers distilled. (Dryers Equipment Overview).
March 1, 2003... Whether it's a batch/cabinet, paddle or web dryer you are looking for, you are looking in the right place. The following pages are filled with Process Heating's annual equipment overview on dryers. You also can conduct your search for a...

How to maintain your heat exchanger: proper maintenance of your shell and tube heat exchanger will extend its life. (Heat Exchangers).
March 1, 2003... Successful performance of heat transfer equipment such as shell-and-tube heat exchangers depends upon, among other things, the thoroughness and frequency of cleaning. Clean exchangers subject to fouling (scale, sludge deposits, etc.)...

A checklist for specifying rolls: understanding these 10 most critical roller specifications will assist the converter in matching optimum roller performance to system fit and function. (Power Controls).
March 1, 2003... At the heart of every web converting process lie precision rollers. Designed to carry the web, laminate or coat it, cool it, heat it, or treat it, these cylindrical objects must be engineered and constructed with an exact eye for detail in...

Industrial ovens: Internet site report. (Web Review).(Despatch Industries)(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2003... Despatch Industries www.despatch.com Despatch's home page welcomes its visitors with an inviting tool bar that resembles electronic file folder "tabs" -- a graphic that is seen on the operating systems of many desktop computers. The...

Dryers and ovens. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Custom-designed dryers and ovens can be used in applications such as paper and film coating, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and coated fabrics and textiles. Designed to maintain peak operating efficiency while providing consistent production...

Electric heat exchanger. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Rapid response is designed to heat fluids and gases as they circulate. The tubular design offers users a quick response rate in high pressure conditions, making it suitable for precision applications. The exchanger can be custom configured to...

3-stage oven system. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Designed for a coating company, electric infrared system incorporates three ovens: one after each coating step, including base coat, top coat and splatter coat. The first two ovens are 44" long flash ovens that each uses 21 kW of infrared heat...

Temperature-indicating labels. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Model 110 provides a tamperproof, permanent record of highest temperature reached. As ambient temperature reaches the calibrated temperature of the label sensor, the corresponding indicator turns irreversibly from silver to black. Accuracy is...

Sludge removal fluid. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Paratherm SC is formulated to break up sludge and carbon lumps in hot oil systems, allowing them to be cleaned without tear down. The user drains the existing heat transfer fluid and replaces it with system cleaner liquid. The cleaning fluid is...

Dryer for cheese. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Designed to dry grated cheese, units have been shown to process cheese at a rate of 4,500 lb/hr. The system reportedly can dry in one hour what a standard tray dehydrator takes one week to dry. The dryer recycles heat to stay energy efficient,...

Heat recuperator. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Model IR exposes maximum surface area to the largest amount of hot gas. The insulated unit uses a proprietary counterflow design that produces improved heat transfer between two airstreams. Corrugated heat transfer plates achieve a sinusoidal...

SCR power controller. (Products).
March 1, 2003... MaxPac has a small footprint and is suitable for embedded OEM applications. Controllers for single-phase, three-phase/two-leg and three-phase/ three-leg configurations are included. Each provides power control output from 120 to 575 VAC at 100...

Laboratory incubator. (Products).
March 1, 2003... With forced air convection heating to 212[degrees]F (100[degrees]C) and cooling to 32[degrees]F (0[degrees]C), Friocell allows exact incubation processes for both variation and deviation. Unit offers precise climate control, short recovery...

Immersion heaters. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Available in screw-plug, flange and over-the-side styles, immersion heaters have magnesium oxide heating elements; NEMA moisture- or explosion-resistant enclosures; copper, steel or Incoloy sheaths; welded construction; and operating...

Compact condenser, reboiler. (Products).
March 1, 2003... As a condenser or a reboiler, Compabloc fully welded heat exchanger offers a space-saving alternative to traditional shell-and-tube heat exchangers. The low volume and weight allow the unit to be installed wherever there is space, either...

Fluid bed drying. (Products).
March 1, 2003... System has an integral bag collector unit that captures 100 percent of entrained product and returns the fine material into the fluid bed for processing. By placing the integral bag collector atop the fluid bed dryer at the source of the...

Epcon Industrial Systems LP. (Places & Faces).(joined by Steven R. Peterson)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Steven R. Peterson joined Epcon Industrial Systems LP, The Woodlands, Texas, as president and chief operating officer. Peterson has more than 30 years of experience relating to thermal processing and environmental capital goods as well as...

Omron Electronics LLC. (Places & Faces).(appointments)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Craig Bauer was appointed chief operating officer and Frank Newburn was promoted to co-CEO at Omron Electronics LLC, Schaumburg, Ill. In addition to his co-CEO duties, Newburn will continue to serve as president of both Omron Electronics and...

Eclipse Inc. (Places & Faces).(promotions)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Eclipse Inc., Rockford, Ill., promoted Harry F. Stelmann to president and chief operating officer. Lachlan L. Perks was promoted to senior vice president and GM of the Americas and Asia. He was formerly vice president of sales and marketing.

Megtec Systems, a unit of Sequa Corp. (Places & Faces).(names Mohit Uberoi)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... DePere, Wis-based Megtec Systems, a unit of Sequa Corp., named Mohit Uberoi to the newly created post of executive vice president, operations. The current president and GM, Alan Fiers, will retire at the end of May, and Uberoi will succeed him...

Advantage Engineering Inc. (Places & Faces).(names Jon Gunderson and Steve Wash)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Advantage Engineering Inc., Greenwood, Ind., expanded its board of directors from five to seven members. New board members are Jon Gunderson and Steve Wash. Gunderson, national sales and marketing manager, has served with Advantage since 1987....

Vulcan Electric Co. (Places & Faces).(acquires General Measurement Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Vulcan Electric Co., Porter, Maine, acquired Salem, N.H.-based sensor manufacturer General Measurement Co. Inc. The acquisition of General brings to Vulcan more than 50 years of experience and the capability to design, manufacture, calibrate...

Zircar Ceramics Inc. (Places & Faces).(strategic alliance with Beijing Naoi Kizai Co. Ltd.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... An international producer of ceramic fiber thermal-insulation products, Zircar Ceramics Inc., Florida, N.Y. is forming a strategic alliance with Beijing Naoi Kizai Co. Ltd. in China.

International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). (Places & Faces).(new location)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) moved its U.S. headquarters to a new address in December. The new address is 3109W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 250, Tampa, FL 33607; phone: (813) 960-2105; fax: (813)...

Cooper Industries. (Places & Faces).(Ralph Jackson)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Ralph Jackson, chief operating officer of Cooper Industries, Houston, was named chairman of the board of governors of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Rosslyn, Va., at its annual meeting in November.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) joined with Dow Chemical Co. (Places & Faces).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Washington, joined with Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich., in January in an alliance to promote worker safety and health. The alliance will provide technical knowledge and guidance on...