Process Heating articles from May 2002

Process Heating archives from May 2002

Maintain for the long haul. (Keep Up Your Upkeep).
May 1, 2002... Long-time readers may remember my column in 1995 on deciding which new car to buy: Dodge Avenger or Jeep Wrangler. After weighing all the pros and cons, I selected the Jeep -- and I still drive it each day, nearly 170,000 miles later. They've...

IHEA inducts 2002 board. (The Insider).(Industrial Heating Equipment Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) welcomed a new board of directors at its annual meeting, which was held March 17-21 in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Board members were elected during a meeting of the IHEA board of directors...

HTF seminar held in New Jersey. (The Insider).(heat transfer fluids)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Continuing a series of seminars on heat transfer fluids that was initiated in October 1999, MultiTherm Corp., Colwyn, Pa., presented its seventh seminar on fluids, fluid analysis and systems at the Marriott Saddle Brook Hotel in Saddle Brook,...

Specify and select ovens online. (The Insider).(Heat-Pro by Lewco Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Heat-Pro by Lewco Inc., Sandusky,. Ohio, offers its online Oven Configurator at www.heat-pro.com. The free web-based tool allows the user to eliminate the guesswork by streamlining the complex steps and calculations required to select an...

Buy thermal energy via the internet. (The Insider).(BTU Source, Motorola Telematics Div. agreement)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Users of process heating equipment may soon be able to buy energy as a commodity instead of owning the equipment, thanks to an agreement between BTU Source, Atlanta, and Motorola, Telematics Div., Chicago. BTU plans to use Motorola's advanced...

First industrial fluid properties challenge underway. (The Insider).
May 1, 2002... The Computational Molecular Science and Engineering Forum of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), New York, established an open competition for scientists and engineers to use molecular simulation methods to calculate a...

Novatec re-enters dryer market. (The Insider).(introduces high, low pressure systems)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Baltimore-based Novatec has re-entered the industrial dryer market with the introduction of custom-designed, high pressure and low pressure systems. Industrial uses of these types of dryers include removal of water, moisture and volatiles from...

NEMA revises electrical standards. (The Insider).(National Electrical Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Rosslyn, Va., released two revised standards: ANSI C37,46-2000, "For High Voltage Expulsion and Current-Limiting Type Power Class Fuses and Fuse Disconnecting Switches" and ANSI C37.47-2000,...

ITT Industries realigns fluid technology operations. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A producer of pumps and related components, ITT Industries, White Plains, N.Y., has reorganized its global fluid technology business to enhance its focus on high growth market segments and regions worldwide. ITT created five groups focused on...

Darwin, Tokyo Electric and Tokyo Gas sign HOA for Timor Sea project. (The Insider).(Darwin LNG Proprietary Ltd., heads of agreement)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Phillips Petroleum Co., Bartlesville, Okla., parent company of Darwin LNG Pty Ltd. and other Australian affiliates, signed an agreement that enables it and its co-venturers to move ahead with the gas development of the Bayu-Undan project in the...

Calendar.
May 1, 2002... MAY May 7-9 -- Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill. Call (800) 354-4003 or visit powdershow.reedexpo.com. May 9-21 -- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)...

It takes two to tango: energy transfer via electromagnetic waves, Part 2. (Energy Notes).(Brief Article)(Column)
May 1, 2002... In my last column, I began describing radiation heat transfer and the factors affecting it. Radiation is a more complex phenomenon than it appears at first glance, so it's necessary to carry on the discussion to give you a complete picture of...

Let's go fishing: casting out my line to catch your ideas. (Drying Files).
May 1, 2002... I have never been a good fisherman. The few times that I have gone fishing I really caught nothing worthwhile. I could not take the few tiny fish that I did manage to hook off the hook. The sensation of them writhing and wriggling with their...

Power factor: two myths and some words of comfort. (Heating Highlights).(electrical energy)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... When you are buying electrical energy (kilowatt-hours), why should your supplier care about your power factor (PF) and why should he give you a better deal for having a high power factor? The answer: At power factors less than one, your...

Plan for the unexpected, Part 1: lessons learned by one plater can benefit you. (Safety Zone).(Aetna Plating Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Dis-as-ter (di zas' ter, -za' star), n. a calamitous event, esp. one occurring suddenly and causing great loss of life, damage, or hardship, as a flood, airplane crash or business failure. (Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the...

How to maintain your infrared oven. (Infrared Heating).
May 1, 2002... Infrared oven systems are designed to operate efficiently with very little maintenance. Ceramic, T3 quartz tube, and gas catalytic ovens are used in many industries for countless purposes because of their cost efficiency, low maintenance and...

California emissions standards met with oven retrofit. (Burners).
May 1, 2002... Reducing emissions is a fact of life for every facility and original equipment manufacturer. Whether mandated by state regulations or simply a corporate goal, attaining lower emission levels can be a difficult and costly proposition. ...

At the center of quality: Blue M and Gruenberg; merger of Blue M and Gruenberg results in strong partnership for thermal processing and test industries. (Advertorial).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Williamsport, PA - Bringing together the best of the best, the merger of Gruenberg Oven Co. and Blue M, as orchestrated by Lunaire, has resulted in a stronger company with more product and service offerings than ever before. Not only has the...

Oven options: where to get what you want. (Ovens Equipment Overview).
May 1, 2002... If you arc in the market for an oven that will satisfy the needs of your specific process, you are looking in the right place. The following pages are filled with Process Heating's annual Equipment Overview on Industrial Ovens. You also...

Miniature cartridge heaters to the rescue: need more heat but don't have room for another heater? A miniature cartridge heater may be the answer. (Heaters).
May 1, 2002... Miniature cartridge heaters play a unique role in process heating. Unlike their larger counterparts, their small size -- 1/8" diameter and as short as 1/2" long -- permits installation in tight spaces. They especially are useful for: *...

How to keep the heat in your oven: proper insulation in your industrial process oven can be the difference between efficient production and costly energy losses. (Insulation).
May 1, 2002... When designing ovens for process heating applications, insulation typically is the last and least considered area. Insulation isn't sexy. It cannot think for the operator like a controller can. It can be itchy. And those who handle it have to...

Innovation, determination drive Despatch: oven maker celebrates 100th anniversary. (Corporate Profile).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Proving the difficulty of business longevity, less than 3 percent of all American companies last a century. Contrary to this trend, Despatch Industries, Minneapolis, one of the pioneers of thermal processing, recognizes its centennial in 2002....

4" gas burner. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The manifold/diffuser-firing head on Series X4 allows fuel and air to mix rapidly and thoroughly, creating a stable, compact flame. The gas pilot design on the 4" dia. gas burner ensures reliable ignition of the main flame. Model X4-700 is...

Safety valves. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Figure 32, 42 and 42A Series are suitable for use on steam boilers, steam service on unfired pressure vessels, accumulators, cleaners and distillers as well as for air, gas and vapors on compressors, receivers, burners, dryers and other piping...

Adapter for heat exchangers. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Push-to-Connect adapter can be used to configure tubing connections for specific applications without expensive customization, Several types are available, including reducing and elbow unions as well as tube-to-hose adapters. Made from acetyl...

Electric cabinet oven. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... No. 888 is a 350[degrees]F (177[degrees]C) model that has 12 kW installed in Nichrome wire heating elements to provide heat to the workload. A 1,600 cfm, 1.5 hp recirculating blower furnishes horizontal airflow. Cabinet oven has aluminized...

Temperature controller. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The dual-loop E5NZ is 0.886" (22.5 mm) wide and snaps onto the panel DIN rail. Each unit controls two loops, and as many as 16 units can be mounted side by side to control up to 32 loops in minimal space. An RS-485 communication capability at...

Curing/baking ovens. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Batch ovens are available in a choice of airflow patterns, a range of sizes and many configurations. Other features include a choice of top or rear heat chamber and a digital microprocessor-based, thermocouple-activated temperature control. All...

Pump for viscous product. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Rectangular Flange Model is designed to pump heavy, sticky and highly viscous materials such as dough, meat emulsion, puddings, cheese and similar products. The pump has a large rectangular inlet port that usually is positioned at the top of...

Heat transfer system cleaner. (Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Cleaning fluid for heat transfer systems is formulated to clean carbonized heat transfer equipment. It is designed to be an alternative to water-based chemical cleaning agents, which require heat transfer system operators to remove residual...

Gas ignition control. (Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Series 35-80 provides 0.2 sec timing accuracy, sparks 60 times/sec and stops when it senses a flame. Combing a range of features onto a single PC board, including local or remote flame sensing and field-adjustable fan off display, this...

Thermocompressor. (Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Used to entrain and compress a low pressure fluid to an intermediate reusable pressure/temperature, thermocompressor is available in single-nozzle, multiple-nozzle and spindle-operated configurations. During operation, the mixture of motive...

Indicating sensor film. (Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Suitable for process control, Pressurex is designed to assess the compression magnitude and distribution between any two mating or impacting surfaces. Available in a large, thin sheet, the film aids in performing thermal analysis between a heat...

Kemco Systems Inc., Clearwater, Fla., appointed John Pabalan, who works in the Bronx, N.Y. as northeast regional sales manager. (Places & Faces).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Kemco Systems Inc., Clearwater, Fla., appointed John Pabalan, who works in the Bronx, N.Y. as northeast regional sales manager. In addition, Rick Warren was appointed Ohio Valley regional sales manager, covering six states from his home in...

James M. Shannon was unanimously elected president and CEO of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). (Places & Faces).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... James M. Shannon was unanimously elected president and CEO of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Quincy, Mass., effective June 1. Shannon succeeds George D. Miller, who is retiring after 10 years.

ConocoPhillips, Bartlesville, Okla., named James J. Mulva as president and CEO. (Places & Faces).
May 1, 2002... ConocoPhillips, Bartlesville, Okla., named James J. Mulva as president and CEO; Philip L. Frederickson as executive vice president; Gene L. Batchfelder as senior vice president and chief information officer; and Thomas C. Knudson as senior vice...

Danfoss Inc., Baltimore, appointed Rudy Bocchinfuso. (Places & Faces).
May 1, 2002... Danfoss Inc., Baltimore, appointed Rudy Bocchinfuso as key account manager covering OEM customers in Canada, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. He is based in Mississauga, Ont.

Speedline Technologies, Franklin, Mass., changed its name to Cookson Electronics Equipment Group. (Places & Faces).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Speedline Technologies, Franklin, Mass., changed its name to Cookson Electronics Equipment Group. According to the company, the name change reflects its dedication to drive process synergies among the Cookson Electronics companies, which...

SP Industries Co. (Places & Faces).(Hotpack appoints Yury Zlobinsky president)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Hotpack, an SP Industries Co., Philadelphia, named Yury Zlobinsky president.

Mike Adams was appointed as Western U.S. sales manager for Cincinnati-based Advanced Research Technologies Inc. (Places & Faces).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Mike Adams was appointed as Western U.S. sales manager for Cincinnati-based Advanced Research Technologies Inc.'s ISIS product line of infrared verification systems.

Watlow, a St. Louis-based thermal solutions provider, named Bruce D. Sabin senior project manager. (Places & Faces).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Watlow, a St. Louis-based thermal solutions provider, named Bruce D. Sabin senior project manager. Sabin assists Watlow's Global Leadership Team with the implementation, analysis, planning and control of key strategic and operational projects.

Wieland Electric Inc., Burgaw, N.C., promoted Marc Immordino to electronics product manager. (Places & Faces).(North Carolina)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Wieland Electric Inc., Burgaw, N.C., promoted Marc Immordino to electronics product manager. Immordino will oversee the introduction of standard and hazardous location-approved products into the petrochemical industry. Also at Wieland, Buddy...

Dr. Madan Bhasin, a senior scientist for Dow Chemical Co. (Places & Faces).(wins award from American Institute of Chemical Engineers)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Dr. Madan Bhasin, a senior scientist for Dow Chemical Co., South Charleston, W.V., received the 2001 Award in Chemical Engineering Practice from American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), New York City.

Drexel Western, Burnaby, B.C., a provider of technical products and services to process industries in western Canada. (Places & Faces).(to distribute products for MycroSensor Technologies)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Drexel Western, Burnaby, B.C., a provider of technical products and services to process industries in western Canada, has agreed to distribute Phoenix-based MycroSensor Technologies' field measurement products in the region.

National Electric Code (NEC). (Places & Faces).
May 1, 2002... The State Electrical Board of North Dakota and the State Electrician's Board of New Hampshire voted to implement the 2002 edition of the National Electric Code (NEC), effective April 1, 2002, and July 1, 2002, respectively. The new edition of...

Moore Industries, North Hills, Calif., purchased Powers Process Controls Instrument Div. Skokie, Ill., a unit of Crane Corp. (Places & Faces).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Moore Industries, North Hills, Calif., purchased Powers Process Controls Instrument Div., Skokie, III., a unit of Crane Corp. The acquisition includes Powers' family of multifunction 1/4 DIN single- and multiloop process controllers, 1/8 DIN...

Christopher Group Inc., Santa Ana, Calif., appointed Martin Gershenson to technical sales representative for the West Coast. (Places & Faces).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Christopher Group Inc., Santa Ana, Calif., appointed Martin Gershenson to technical sales representative for the West Coast. His responsibilities include sales and technical support on both board and PCB assembly product lines in Northern and...