Process Heating articles from November 2006

Process Heating archives from November 2006

A process disturbance you can't avoid: don't fall prey to seasonal disorders.(Commentary)
November 1, 2006... Winter is my least favorite season, mostly because I hate being cold. From mid-October until late May, I pile on three, four and five layers in an effort to get comfortably warm. I even wear a winter scarf in my home at times, just for the...

Data links sausage with taste.(Inner Workings)
November 1, 2006... Dataloggers are finding a use in many process applications, including food processing. A meat processor in California is using the FlashLink datalogger from DeltaTrak Inc., Pleasanton, Calif., to track the temperature of its high quality...

Heat transfer fluids and your extruder.(Inner Workings)
November 1, 2006... All hot oils have a limit to the time they can be utilized in an extruder. The key factor is mainly the type of fluid being used, according to Duratherm Extended Life Fluids, Lewiston, N.Y. The company offers a monthly e-newsletter that details...

Pilkington chooses Eurotherm DCS for global alliance.(Inner Workings)
November 1, 2006... One of the world's largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products for the building and automotive markets will standardize internationally wherever possible on "hot end" control solutions based on Eurotherm's EurothermSuite family of...

GF piping releases interactive system selection tool.(Inner Workings)
November 1, 2006... An easy-to-use online tool allows design engineers to select products and accessories for their application, offering another selection source for specifying and purchasing Signet piping system components from Tustin, Calif.-based GF Piping...

Fluid solves pump maintenance problem for one extruder.(Inner Workings)
November 1, 2006... In plastic extruding, operating efficiency is key. This can be a challenging task because the equipment needs to operate at high temperatures, and it is expensive for companies to shut down for repairs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As one...

Novatec introduces newsletter.(Inner Workings)
November 1, 2006... Intended to provide plastics processors with information on advances in systems for drying, blending and conveying resin, a quarterly newsletter from Baltimore-based Novatec has been released. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Connections" is...

Despatch wins largest infrared equipment.(Inner Workings)
November 1, 2006... Despatch Industries has secured the largest single order for solar cell production equipment in company history. Despatch's equipment sale is an integral part of a previously announced photovoltaic industry venture, namely the largest turnkey...

Glen Dimplex acquires Koolant Koolers.(Inner Workings)
November 1, 2006... The Glen Dimplex Group has acquired industrial process cooling equipment manufacturers Koolant Koolers, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Schreiber Engineering, Cerritos, Calif. Koolant Koolers has manufactured industrial liquid chillers for more than...

Pilot plant to test C[O.sub.2] capture process.(Inner Workings)
November 1, 2006... A pilot plant to demonstrate a carbon dioxide (C[O.sub.2]) capture process--a step in assessing new technology that could lower emissions from fossil-fuel-burning power plants--will be constructed in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. Alstom, the Electric...

5 tips for selecting an industrial sealant.(Inner Workings)
November 1, 2006... With so many products to choose from, making sure you select the proper sealant is especially important. Selecting the wrong industrial sealant, or applying the correct sealant in the wrong manner, can have serious consequences. Ross Noel, a...

Polymers manufacturing process inventors granted patent.(Inner Workings)
November 1, 2006... Inventors Jerry L. Brown of Heflin, Ala., and Patrick P.B. Notte of Wavre, Belgium, have received a U.S. patent for a process to manufacture specialty polymers and plastics using Solutia's Therminol VP-3 heat transfer fluid. The patent (US...

Cole Parmer release catalog.(Inner Workings)
November 1, 2006... Vernon Hills, Ill.-based Cole-Parmer has release its 2007/08 general catalog, which has 2,600 pages and includes more than 60,000 products. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To receive a catalog, call (800) 323-4340 or visit...

Hauck to market Kromschroder burners.(Inner Workings)
November 1, 2006... Following a reallocation of products among three sister companies, Kromschroder burners will be sold under the Hauck label and join the sister company's family of combustion products. Hauck Manufacturing Co., Lebanon, Pa., will market...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
November 1, 2006... November 14 -- Process Burner Operations Seminar, Houston. Sponsored by John Zink Co. LLC. Call (918) 234-5710 or visit www.johnzink.com. 15 -- Process Burner Operations Seminar, Port Arthur, Texas. Sponsored by John Zink Co. LLC. Call...

When is a cubic foot not a cubic foot? How airflow is measured.(Energy Notes)
November 1, 2006... We all know that in convection ovens and furnaces, air is heated by a burner or electrical elements and then is pushed or pulled over and through the workload by a circulating fan. Coming into contact with the workpieces, the air transfers some...

Sealed vs sealless pumps for thermal fluid service: whether choosing pumps for a new thermal fluid system or to replace pumps in an existing system, the design of the pump that is installed should be considered in order to realize the best value for the particular system being operated.(Heat Transfer Fluids)
November 1, 2006... In "Thermal Fluid Pumps for 650 to 750[degrees]F Service" (September 2006, p. 27), desirable design features of thermal fluid pumps were discussed in some detail. They include: * Hydraulic performance, including flow, head, and NPSHR. ...

Selecting air pollution control systems: modern emission control equipment offers multiple choices in technologies, temperatures, operating costs and energy efficiency. By taking into consideration the selection criteria issues, companies can be better prepared to specify and select a custom-designed air pollution control system.(Oxidizers)
November 1, 2006... Since the early 1970s, air pollution control regulations have required many different businesses to install emission control systems to destroy volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)--or face the possibility of...

Winterizing with electric process heaters: most process industries have multiple applications where winterization should be made a priority to avoid maintenance headaches or simply to improve processes. Get prepared now or wish you had later.(Heaters)
November 1, 2006... As winter approaches, processing plants and engineering firms begin to turn their thoughts toward preparing for the extreme weather conditions they will soon be facing. Typically, when individuals working in the processing industries think of...

Scan plan: from thermal imagers to contact temperature sensors, find suppliers that can help you get a sense of your process.(Equipment Overview: Temperature Sensors)
November 1, 2006... Temperature sensors are a critical part of any process control scheme. To keep your oven, dryer, chiller, heater or other heat processing equipment within your process specifications, you need to know what temperature the process is at now, and...

Corporate profiles 2006.(Company overview)
November 1, 2006... Paratherm Corp. Since 1988, Paratherm Corp. has been manufacturing high quality heat transfer fluids used in a broad range of applications in the process industries. Non-fouling and non-toxic, the fluids are recommended for use in...

Heat-tracing control, monitoring, power distribution system.(Product Highlights)
November 1, 2006... Designed for industrial heat-tracing systems used in process-temperature maintenance and freeze-protection applications, DigiTrace NGC-30 can control up to 260 circuits with multiple networked panels. The electronic, multi-circuit control,...

Low profile chillers.(Product Highlights)
November 1, 2006... Series LK-20 has a low profile design that fits into locations where other chillers may not. At 15" high (17.125" with casters), the portable chillers combine compact size, reliable performance and flexibility. Units have cooling ratings up to...

Circulating water temperature control system.(Product Highlights)
November 1, 2006... Hydrotherm II has stainless steel as the main component for wetted surfaces. In the two-pass stainless steel heating canister, fluid is forced to take a designed path over the heating elements to increase heat transfer efficiency. The compact...

Portable gas analyzer.(Product Highlights)
November 1, 2006... GreenLine 4000 is suited for industrial service and maintenance purposes, including boilers, burners, heaters and other industrial applications. The hand-held combustion and emission analyzer measures true N[O.sub.x] with sensors for both NO...

Power monitor measures energy consumption.(Product Highlights)
November 1, 2006... Powermonitor 1000 profiles a plant's energy consumption and utilization data to provide manufacturers with the information needed to better control and optimize energy costs. It is suited for basic power-monitoring applications such as load...

Advanced ceramic heaters.(Product Highlights)
November 1, 2006... Ultramic 600 is designed for challenging thermal applications where temperature uniformity, fast ramp rates, high electrical isolation and/or chemical resistance are required. The advanced ceramic heaters can be designed with ramp rates of up...

High density modular control system.(Product Highlights)
November 1, 2006... DIN-rail-mounted, high-density modular system has a sample cycle time of 250 ms, providing accuracy of 0.2 percent. The control method of Model SRZ is selectable between position proportional control and cascade control in addition to the...

Indirect gas-fired heating systems.(Product Highlights)
November 1, 2006... VariMax OTH systems are more than 80 percent thermally efficient and capable of a 150[degrees]F (83[degrees]C) temperature rise with a 600[degrees]F (316[degrees]C) maximum discharge temperature. Process flow can be once through or recirculated...

High frequency induction heating.(Product Highlights)
November 1, 2006... EasyHeat CE line includes 4.2, 6, 9 and 10 kW power levels. The power supply has the option to be controlled remotely through a serial interface. Other features include 370 to 528 VAC capability and the ability to maintain operation even under...

Continuous process curing ovens.(Product Highlights)
November 1, 2006... Gruenberg ovens include high-tech digital controllers, uniform airflow, safety features and rugged construction. Applications include aging, curing, core hardening, baking, preheating, water dry-off, paint drying, plastic curing, varnish...

Thermal wire Stripper.(Product Highlights)
November 1, 2006... Model BTS1 Stripper can strip thermoplastic insulations such as nylon, rubber, Teflon and vinyl from solid and stranded 0.5" to 36 AWG wires. Elements are actuated by hand or an optional electrical foot pedal. The unit strips lengths up to...

Instruments with flexible gooseneck probes.(Product Highlights)
November 1, 2006... Built with flexible gooseneck probes, EzFlex Series of instruments includes an infrared thermometer, a thermo-anemometer and a combustible gas detector. The infrared thermometer delivers noncontact surface temperature measurements from -58 to...

Portable infrared thermometer.(Product Highlights)
November 1, 2006... Both Cyclops 100 and Cyclops 100B provide wired RS232C serial communications, and Cyclops 100B also communicates using Bluetooth wireless communications. The hand-held thermometers use digital signal processing techniques to provide fast,...

Industrial ovens & furnaces.(Free Literature)
November 1, 2006... For nearly 30 years, Epcon Industrial Systems, LP has served the world's industrial heat processing needs through innovative custom industrial ovens and furnaces. We engineer and manufacture a variety of ovens and furnaces for: burn off,...

Grieve Corp.(Places & Faces)
November 1, 2006... Grieve Corp., Round Lake, Ill., has expanded www.grievecorp.com, on which the company demonstrates its capabilities in the design, manufacture and delivery of standard as well as custom heat processing equipment and systems.

Birk Manufacturing Inc.(Places & Faces)
November 1, 2006... Birk Manufacturing Inc. has expanded its facility in East Lyme, Conn. A grand opening/ribbon-cutting ceremony and luncheon is planned for November. The addition will more than double the facility's floor space. Birk also has received ISO...

Marsden Inc.(Places & Faces)
November 1, 2006... Pennsauken, N.J.-based Marsden Inc. has promoted Holger Reissman to sales manager. Reissmann has been with the company for more than nine years, most recently as regional accounts manager. Marsden Inc. develops and manufactures gas infrared...

Vulcanium Corp.(Places & Faces)
November 1, 2006... Vulcanium Corp., Northbrook, Ill., has named Rick Piacenza its director of sales. Managing and targeting sales efforts for both anodizing and plating systems, Piacenza will direct inside and outside sales staff. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

EFD Solder Paste Group.(Places & Faces)
November 1, 2006... EFD Solder Paste Group, Lincoln, R.I., and Leister Technologies LLC, Sarnen, Switzerland, have signed a worldwide marketing agreement for a tabletop automated solder paste reflow system. The EFD/Leister soldering system combines EFD's auger...

Extech Instruments.(Places & Faces)
November 1, 2006... Extech Instruments, Waltham, Mass., released a catalog celebrating 35 years of the "Extech Advantage." The 128-page "General Catalog 35" highlights more than 50 new product offerings, including multimeters, clamp-on meters, and meters to test...

Eraser Co. Inc.(Places & Faces)
November 1, 2006... Eraser Co. Inc., Syracuse, N.Y., a manufacturer of wire, cable and tube processing equipment, has named Laura Prattico as marketing manager. Prattico will be responsible for the implementation of marketing initiatives promoting Eraser products...

Emerson Process Management.(Places & Faces)
November 1, 2006... Austin, Texas-based Emerson Process Management will offer courses on the company's smart safety instrumented systems (SIS) with online training at www.emersonprocess.com/education. The safety engineering courses provide in-depth information on...

Applied Manufacturing Technologies Inc.(Places & Faces)
November 1, 2006... Orion, Mich.-based Applied Manufacturing Technologies Inc. (AMT), a supplier of factory automation design, engineering and process consulting services, appointed Joseph Campbell as COO for the company's worldwide operations. Campbell's...

Heater design meets multiple and exacting requirements.(POWER PLANTS)
November 1, 2006... Solving application problems can be tricky. Sometimes customers ask for help with a situation that no one has faced before. Sometimes, the difficulty requires re-engineering a product. And almost always, the problem requires someone to think...

Moving steam source pays big dividends for Johnstown Wire.(COATING PROCESS)
November 1, 2006... Distance may lend enchantment, but it doesn't do much for processing efficiency that depends on steam. And Johnstown Wire Technologies faced just such a problem. Formed in 1992 when investors purchased the former Bethlehem Steel Wire Mill...

Cutting energy use with combustion control.(REFINERIES, AUTOMAKERS, FURNACES)
November 1, 2006... Better control can offer relief from the brutality of high fuel prices. Control of industrial combustion has taken recent leaps in evolution to improve efficiency and reliability. The first step to understanding this control development is to...

Fuel-saving solution to volatile steam demands.(FOOD PROCESSING)
November 1, 2006... For industries that rely on steam as an integral part of their process, more horsepower is not always needed to meet increased demand--even when existing boiler capacity just cannot keep up. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Boiler Capacity...

Thermoformer relies on IR temperature control.(PLASTICS)
November 1, 2006... Ask General Plastics Machines Inc. why they use Raytek non-contact IR temperature measurement technology in their thermoforming machines, and they'll tell you it comes down to the bottom-line benefits: higher product quality, less scrap, fewer...

Resin compounder increases data acquisition on extrusion equipment.(PLASTICS)
November 1, 2006... RTP Company is a global leader in specialty compounding that provides conductive, structural, wear resistant, flame retardant, soft-touch and color properties in over 60 engineering resins. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To remain on the...