Process Heating articles from May 2003

Process Heating archives from May 2003

Infrared and more: reduce costs, increase productivity. (Editor's Page).
May 1, 2003... This month, Process Heating's editorial lineup offers five articles with information you can use immediately to help reduce operating costs and improve productivity. Solenoid valves have proven to be the most reliable and cost-effective...

BTU International. (Web Watch).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Features of www.btu.com, the new web site of BTU INTERNATIONAL, North Billerica, Mass., include solutions for thermal processing applications such as semiconductor packaging, surface mount and advanced materials. There are links to BTU product...

Solvay Solexis. (Web Watch).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The new web site of Thorofare, N.J.-based SOLVAY SOLEXIS, www.solvaysolexis.com, offers 24/7 access to technical, application and contact information about the company's range of fluorinated materials, including fluorinated fluids, PVDF and...

Tranter PHE Inc. (Web Watch).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... TRANTER PHE INC., Wichita Falls, Texas, has organized its web site, www.tranterphe.com, to make it easy to find literature and product specifications. Customers can submit requests for information and search for aftermarket parts and...

Leister distributors earn certification. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Six U.S. distributors of Leister hot air tools have successfully completed the necessary training and certification to become "Authorized Leister" resellers. Assembly Supplies Co., San Diego; Hapco Inc., Kent, Ohio; Heely-Brown Co., Atlanta;...

BASF, siemens to build heat and power plant. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... BASF Aktiengesellschaft in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and Siemens Power Generation in Jakarta, Indonesia, signed an agreement for the construction of a new combined heat and power plant. The companies are making a 240 million euro investment in the...

Process this: types of products heated in ovens.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... PROCESS THIS: TYPES OF PRODUCTS HEATED IN OVENS In May 2002, Process Heating conducted a market profile study on ovens. Among the questions asked was: "What types of products do you heat in your oven(s)?" Multiple responses were allowed....

Despatch opens test lab. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Despatch Industries, Minneapolis, entered into a cooperative agreement with Japan Semiconductor Technology Inc., a subsidiary of Kobe Steel Ltd. of Japan, to develop a new magnetic annealing tool for processing magnetic RAM (MRAM) semiconductor...

Coating 2003 comes to Midwest. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Coating 2003, an event for the users of industrial coating processes, is coming to the Midwest for the first time in its history. Scheduled for October 28-30 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, the exhibition will cover 200,000...

Burn-off-oven truns 35. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... One oven design has reached a landmark anniversary: The burn-off oven was invented 35 years ago. In 1968, Robert Heran of Cleveland's ACE Equipment Co. recognized the need for a controlled process to strip paint, varnish, plastics, rubber,...

Infrared thermography papers sought. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Snell Infrared, Montpelier, Vt., has issued a call for papers for its Thermal Solutions conference, which is scheduled to be held in Clearwater Beach, Fla., January 26-29, 2004. The conference is open to all thermographers, regardless of...

Correction.
May 1, 2003... In the cover credit in the April 2003 issue, located on the table of contents, the location listed for Raytek Corp. was incorrect. Raytek Corp. is located in Santa Cruz, Calif.

Calendar.
May 1, 2003... MAY May 13 -- UV Powder: The Future of Wood Finishing Course, York University Auditorium, Toronto, Ont. Sponsored by RadTech Canadian Focus Group. Call (240) 497-1243 or visit www.radtech.org/canadaevent.html. May 19.24 -- Achema...

Today's generation of burners: Burner 105. (Energy Notes).
May 1, 2003... In Burners 104, I introduced the concept of the modern nozzle-mix burner. Continuous development from the 1920s through the 1950s resulted in numerous designs with excellent flame stability over a wide range of firing rates and ratios, The...

Big air: understanding a psychrometric chart. (Drying Files).
May 1, 2003... The past series has dealt with various instruments used in the acquisition of system parameters. For the data collected to have some value requires understanding and manipulation of the data, ultimately resulting in a model of your system. The...

How transformers extend the capabilities of SCRs, part 1: silicon-controlled rectifiers and transformers in power control. (Heating Highlights).
May 1, 2003... The most common and economical arrangement of SCR power control is an SCR unit inserted between the AG power line and a constant resistance load having a voltage rating that marches an available standard power source. Sources with more than...

Lockout/tagout, part 3: do not rely on exceptions. (Safety Zone).(safety equipment usage)
May 1, 2003... This series has focused on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's "Control of Hazardous Energy" standard -- also known as the lockout/tagout standard. This month, I outline what your lockout/tagout training program must cover. ...

How to measure for coil replacement. (How to Handbook).(electric coil usage and evaluation)
May 1, 2003... When it comes time to replace an old steam coil that's corroding and cracking like an old pickup truck, it is important to understand the features of the coil that need to be duplicated in order to ensure the performance and fit required. It...

Better drying with infrared. (Infrared Heating).
May 1, 2003... Want to reduce energy costs, increase productivity and improve product quality? Here are four things you can do with infrared to improve your drying process. Drying coatings or saturants on substrates is a common process heating...

A look at gas infrared heaters. (Infrared Heating).
May 1, 2003... Gas infrared emitters are used in a range of process applications, including paint and powder curing, paper and coating drying, and heat setting. Here's a look at the basics behind this heater type. The mission of a gas infrared emitter, or...

Neat heat. (Ovens Equipment Overview).
May 1, 2003... USE OUR EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW TO FIND OVEN SUPPLIES THAT CAN SATISFY YOUR PROCESS REQUIREMENTS. If you are 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...

Out valves: understand the basics before selecting a solenoid or motor-operated valve for fuel gas and oil shutoff. (Waives).
May 1, 2003... Solcnoid valves have proven to be the most reliable and cost-effective method for controlling fuel in a range of combustion applications. A solenoid valve is a combination of two basic functional units: * A solenoid (electromagnet) with...

3 Nozzle-mixing burners to consider. (Burners).
May 1, 2003... Nozzle-mix burners are not prone to flashback, have a wide range of possible air/fuel ratios and have a wide turndown capacity. Find out how these burners may improve your process. Over the years, three groups of burners -- nozzle mix,...

Install removable insulation on uninsulated valves and fittings: reduce heat loss and emissions and improve worker safety. (Insulation).
May 1, 2003... During maintenance, insulation over pipes, valves and fittings often is damaged or removed and not replaced. Uninsulated pipes, valves and fittings can be safety hazards and sources of heat loss. Removable and reusable insulating pads are...

Conical dryer. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Designed to remove moisture and vapors from heat-sensitive products and materials, system provides thorough mixing or blending to the product/materials. Because the conical dryer is enclosed completely, multiple processes can be accomplished...

Temperature control units with sliding trays. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Designed for processes that require controlling more than one temperature and where floor space is at a premium, Multi-Zone factory-tested units can be made up of two to eight independently controlled temperature zones, each with its own...

Oven with cast-iron burner. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Buzzer Fire-Box oven has a large, brick-lined work chamber and is rated from 500 to 1,800[degrees]F (260 to 982[degrees]C). Offered in eight standard sizes, each oven is lined with 4.5" of insulating firebrick and backed with an additional 2"...

Muffle-less furnace. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Fast Fire II incorporates an advanced control algorithm for precise and balanced temperature control, a drive system that ensures uniform belt tension, and Wincon oven control software. It has no muffle, which allows the furnace to heat and...

Ratio regulator. (Products).
May 1, 2003... ES Series is used where gas-to-air proportional flow is required. Gas flow is controlled as a function of the air pressure through a loading line that connects into the top of the regulator. As the system air pressure increases, it forces the...

Temperature sensor. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Made of PVDF, Signet 2350 is capable of maintaining purity in aggressive fluids, offering longer service life than metal-type sensors that typically require thermowells. The unit is made with industry-standard 0.75" NPT threaded connections at...

Heat transfer roll. (Products).
May 1, 2003... ThermEx is designed as a double-wall spiral roll. The standard design offers a straight-pitch spiral wrap, but a gain-pitch spiral wrap also is available. Internal roll design is a function of the computerized design analysis. A range of...

Modulating valve improves cooling. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Sentra temperature control system uses an Advanced Valve Technology (AVT) modulating valve to precisely meter in cooling water while eliminating water hammer caused by on/off solenoid-style cooling valves. Expected benefits of the redesigned...

Thermal grease. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Model XT line of noncurable, high-temperature thermal grease provides efficient heat transfer up to 662[degrees]F (350[degrees]C). Standard thermal greases can dry out at temperatures above 392[degrees]F (200[degrees]C). Grease comes in...

Sensing and control devices. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Sensor product line includes IP-68 rated condensate probes. Hall effect magnetic sensors and temperature sensors. Control and communication product line includes industrial network converters such as an RS232-to-RS485 converter and a...

Electric infrared oven. (Products).
May 1, 2003... BT Series utilizes a refractory board reflector that can withstand a much higher temperature than a traditional metallic reflector. It does not require air or water cooling and is designed to continuously operate in a high temperature...

Megtec Systems. (Places & Faces).
May 1, 2003... Megtec Systems, DePere, Wis., a unit of Sequa Corp., New York, named Mohit Uberoi executive vice president of operations. Megtec's current president and general manager, Alan Fiers, plans to retire at the end of May, and Uberoi will succeed him...

Solvay Solexis. (Places & Faces).
May 1, 2003... Solvay Solexis, Thorofare, N.J., named Ray Bastnagel as global marketing manager for semiconductors. Prior to the appointment, Bastnagel was business development manager for all melt-processable fluoropolymers.

Burger & Brown Engineering Inc. (Places & Faces).
May 1, 2003... Olathe, Kan.-based Burger & Brown Engineering Inc. celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The company manufactures a line of proprietary products for injection molders.

Zircar Ceramics Inc. (Places & Faces).
May 1, 2003... Refractory products supplier Zircar Ceramics Inc., Florida, N.Y., appointed Chris Decker to international sales engineer.

Gary Sanders of HS&S Plastic Machinery. (Places & Faces).
May 1, 2003... Mokon, Buffalo, N.Y., appointed Gary Sanders of HS&S Plastic Machinery, Vancouver, Wash., as its representative in Idaho, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.

Barnstead International. (Places & Faces).
May 1, 2003... Barnstead International, a material testing and laboratory equipment maker in Dubuque, Iowa, acquired the operations of Dallas. based Tempyrox Co., a maker of high temperature ovens for cleaning laboratory glassware and metal parts.

ACE Equipment Co. (Places & Faces).
May 1, 2003... Robert F. Heran is celebrating 40 years as CEO of Cleveland-based ACE Equipment Co. Heran took over the company back in 1963 from his father-in-law George Sherrer. During the past 40 years, Heran has designed numerous pieces of equipment as...

Walton/Stout Inc. (Places & Faces).
May 1, 2003... Walton/Stout Inc., Lithonia, Ga., a supplier of bulk material-handling and drying systems, appointed Gene Ayers as field service manager.

ConocoPhillips. (Places & Faces).
May 1, 2003... Houston-based ConocoPhillips and Egypt's El Behera Natural Gas Liquefaction Co. S.A.E. have a license agreement for application of ConocoPhillips' proprietary liquefaction technology at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility to be located at...