Process Heating articles from September 2002

Process Heating archives from September 2002

A matter of choice: don't let decisions overwhelm you. (Editor's Page).
September 1, 2002... A few years ago, I had a new house built. What I liked best about the process was being able to tailor the home to my wants and needs. As long as I could afford what the change would add to the contract price, I could do whatever I wanted. What...

CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. (Web Watch).(launches reconstructed Web site)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... CCI THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES INC., Edmonton, Alb., Canada, launched its reconstructed web site at www.ccithermal.com. The site reflects CCI Thermal's evolution into a global provider of advanced industrial heating solutions. It integrates the...

Eurotherm. (Web Watch).(Eurotherm Controls Inc. launches new Web site)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... EUORTHERM, Leesburg, Va., launched a new web site that makes it easier for customers to get more product and application information faster. There are product selectors that locate, specify and create part numbers as well as an online store for...

International meeting in Rockford. (The Insider).(Eclipse Inc. holds sales meeting, Illinois)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Eclipse Inc., Rockford, Ill., held its annual sales meeting at the Clock Tower Resort this past summer. Nearly 140 participants attended the event, including thc Eclipse staff, sales representatives and business partners from around the world....

Despatch Ransco combine efforts. (The Insider).(Despatch Industries, Ransco Industries)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Minneapolis-based Despatch Industries, a designer and manufacturer of thermal processing equipment, combined with Ransco Industries, Oxnard, Calif., a designer and manufacturer of environmental test and simulation equipment, to offer customers...

Trent celebrates 75 years. (The Insiders).(Trent Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Philadelphia-based Trent Inc. was incorporated on July 27, 1927, as a manufacturer of electrically heated industrial process equipment and heating elements. According to the company, craftsmanship is one of the keys to its success. Another...

Use recycled heat to preheat combustion air. (The Insider).(improved efficiency for fuel-fired industrial heating)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... One of the most potent ways to improve efficiency and productivity of fuel-fired industrial heating processes is to preheat the combustion air going to the burners. A new tip sheet issued by U.S Department of Energy explains how process heating...

Heater receives FM approval. (The Insider).(Factory Mutual approval for CCI Thermal Technologies' Cata-Dyne infrared heater)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Cata-Dyne infrared heater from CCI Thermal Technologies Inc., Edmonton, Alb., Canada, received Factory Mutual approval, making it the only explosion-proof gas catalytic heater in the world with FM approval for use in Glass 1, Division 1, Group...

Post-packaging process halts deadly food contaminant. (The Insider).(new pasteurization process kills bacteria in packaged meats)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... Scientists at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., have developed a post-packaging pasteurization process for ready-to-eat meats that eliminates contamination by deadly bacterial food contaminants. The scientists used sliced bologna...

Colmac president takes a plunge. (The Insider).(Bruce Nelson of Colmac Coil Manufacturing Co. makes good on dare)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Employees at Colmac Coil Manufacturing Co., Colville, Wash., got a rare treat last year when the company's president Bruce Nelson took a chilly dive into the test tank. A loyal customer had requested that a coil be made and shipped in one...

NFPA praises new Bioterrorism law. (The Insider).(National Food Processors Association )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Washington, must complete three major new regulations by the end of 2003 under the new Bioterrorism Preparedness Act, which was signed into law by President Bush on June 12 this year, according to the...

Flame temperature: what becomes of it? Why firing your oven directly into the chamber seems like a good idea. (Energy Notes).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)(Column)
September 1, 2002... In my last column, I delved into flame temperatures and the factors affecting them. To round out your understanding of the subject, I'll look at what happens to the flame and its temperature after combustion begins. To make sure we re all...

The drying curve, part 1: understand the drying curve and understand your drying process. (Drying Files).(Brief Article)(Column)
September 1, 2002... For each and every product, there is a representative curve that describes the drying characteristics for that product at specific temperature, velocity and pressure conditions. This curve is referred to as the drying curve for a specific...

What, when and how should I calibrate? Calibrating and testing control components on your heat process. (Heating Highlights).(Brief Article)(Column)
September 1, 2002... You want your processing to be accurate, consistent and reproducible over the long term. You want to be ready when ISO compliance or your customer's quality control calls for proof of the integrity of your operation. So, make sure all your...

Plan for the unexpected, part 4. (Final Exam).(managing an industrial disaster - insurance and contingency planning)
September 1, 2002... My last three columns have included a range of homework assignments that will help prepare you should a disaster strike at your facility. I told you about Aetna Plating Co., a Cleveland-based company that burned to the ground in spring of 1997....

Improve your process with combination heating. (Ovens).(C.A. Litzler Co.)
September 1, 2002... Today's manufacturing demands lower costs with increased productivity and quality. Industrial heating technology offers many options to improve the manufacturing process and reduce costs. Combining drying methods such as infrared/convection and...

Open-coil, tubular or finned-tubular elements. (10 Tips for Selecting).
September 1, 2002... In a given process heating application, different heater styles may be considered. How do you know which is best for your application? There are 10 major factors to consider when deciding between open-coil, finned-tubular and tubular heater...

Combustion collection: a bullet chart for burner buyers. (Burners Equipment Overview).
September 1, 2002... This apples-to-apples comparison of burner manufacturers will help you narrow your choices. Find the type of burner you need and run down the column to see which manufacturers supplies it. You also can conduct your search for a burner at...

Selecting the proper gas valves. (Valves).
September 1, 2002... An upside to the slow economy? Use this opportunity to re-evaluate your combustion system. Many oven and dryer manufacturers have been hit especially hard during the economic downturn over the past couple of years. These manufacturers...

A breath of fresh air for your oxidizer system. (Oxidizers).(selecting a catalytic oxidizer)
September 1, 2002... It is important to know what components to evaluate when considering the purchase of a catalytic oxidizer system. As the full effects of the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA). Amendments continue to impact the manufacturing industry, many...

Web dryer. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Dryer with SCR control system uses six Radplane Series 85 heaters rated at 15.3 kW each. The heating elements reach operating temperature in seconds and rapid cooling protects products on line stops. Air impingement nozzles between the infrared...

Temperature controller. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Model JCS-33A-R/M 1/16 DIN controller is available with dual display, multirange inputs, thermocouple or RTD and one alarm standard. Options include an additional alarm, RS485 communication, heater burnout alarm, setting value memory and...

PID control. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Multichannel MA900 reduces channel density through increased miniaturization of electronic circuitry. Housed in 1/4 DIN size, it has eight independent autotuning PID loops and allows up to eight recipes to be set by the operator. It has Modbus...

DP instrument. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Family of low differential pressure instruments offers an inductive transducer design that delivers long-term stability and low hysteresis Transducer uses beryllium copper diaphragm coupled to an inductive pickup to measure small changes in...

Temperature sensors. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Designed for original and retrofit applications, Worm flexible sensors for thermowell temperature assemblies are available in RTD and thermocouple configurations. The sensor can bend through the top or face of the enclosure, sliding through the...

Infrared/convection oven. (Products).
September 1, 2002... This single-pass gas-fired oven for powder and liquid coatings can operate separately in infrared mode, convection mode or in infrared/convection combination. The 5' infrared section is used to gel coatings or gel/cure powder coatings that can...

Burn-off oven. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Model RT uses infrared energy waves to heat the object without heating the air. The stainless tube is located under the roll-out cart and extends from the front of the oven to the back wall. Heat from the tube results in a heat extraction...

Powder coating. (Products).
September 1, 2002... A range of high speed, automatic powder coating lines and cure ovens can apply and cure powders to engineered wood substrates. Users achieve the desired finish by using a variety of powders and running the parts through the system. CIRCLE...

Infrared heater. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Cata-Dyne explosion-proof heater has Factory Mutual approval for use in Class 1, Division 1, Group D hazardous locations. Models utilizing WX Series catalyst successfully passed explosive atmospheric testing in a range of hazardous...

Flanged heaters. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Used to heat air, gas and aqueous solutions, heaters are made in more than 4,300 configurations with capacities from 1 to 1,200 kW. Each configuration is available in NEMA 12, 4 and 7. The flange is available in sizes up to 36" dia. and...

Thermocouple. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Model KSP-49 Prod "K" Style has a round or flat pin connector to integrate with most digital thermometers. The 12" long chrome-plated rigid arm has a 0.625" dia. cushioned rubber handle. The thermocouple wire is shielded in flexible stainless...

Conveyor oven. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Heat-Pro model is offered with vertical down, horizontal or dual airflow patterns. Standard unit can be equipped with a number of conveyor options, including wire mesh, steel slat and gravity roller. Available from 350 to 800[degrees]F (177 to...

Calibration management software. (Products).
September 1, 2002... MET/CAL Plus version 7.0 allows metrologists to conduct procedure development, test execution and asset management. It can perform automated calibrations, configure and report a range of measurement uncertainty parameters, and offers...

Thermocouple. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Miniature 0.040" dia. spring-loaded thermocouple (P/N 26398) is designed to measure surface temperature. Spring-loaded pressure prevents surface damage while keeping the sensing tip on the surface. ANSI type K, E, J or T exposed or grounded...

Digital multimeter. (Products).
September 1, 2002... DM600 combines one-hand operation and fork technology for line-of-sight measurements. It takes AC and DC volts, AC amps, ohms and continuity measurements. The jaw attachment is tapered and has alignment marks to get close to cables in tight...

Temperature sensors. (Products).
September 1, 2002... RTDs are designed for heat tracing applications. The sensors have terminal heads and right-angle-shaped outer sheaths with a curved weld-pads at the end. The replaceable RTD element assemblies are in the outer tube and press against the pipe...

Information Bulletin. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Therminol Information Bulletin No. 6, Heat Transfer Fluid Maximum Temperature Ratings," addresses topics on maximum temperature ratings. The topics include why temperature ratings are important, how thermal stability is measured, how fluids...

Sensors. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Standard and custom sensor products and accessories are offered with NIST-traceable laboratory and calibration services. Transmitters include isolated, non-isolated and indicating. Thermowell assemblies and thermowells are offered. European...

SCR controllers. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Microprocessor-based SCR Power Series offers field-configurable phase-angle or zero cross firing for flexibility; 50/60Hz independent operation; snap-fitting on a premounted, removable mounting subplate; adjustable soft start; and single- and...

Leak detector. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Gas and air leaks can be detected in 5 sec with Sherlock. It operates above or below freezing, on pure oxygen and compressed air, and on refrigerant gases and air-conditioning systems. It is ready to use in 4- and B-oz squeeze or dauber...

Dry block calibrators. (Products).
September 1, 2002... Models 9100S and 9102S handheld dry-wells are small, lightweight and portable, and include RS-232 interfaces. 9100S covers a temperature range up to 707[degrees]F (375[degrees]C) with a stability to [+ or -]0.18[degrees]F ([+ or...

Heat flux sensor. (Products).
September 1, 2002... HFM-8 incorporates a thermocouple that is designed for greater stability over time because it is free of hyseresis. The company's HFM products require a temperature measurement on the face of the sensor to compensate the heat flux measurement....

High-temperature threads. (Products).
September 1, 2002... A range of threads for use in high-heat applications is offered. Kevlar thread has a maximum temperature of 600[degrees]F (316[degrees]C) with flame and abrasion resistance and a break strength five times that of steel wire. Teflon-coated...

Eclipse Inc. (Places & Faces).(Douglas C. Perks appointment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... At its meeting in June, the board of directors of Eclipse Inc., Rockford, Ill., elected Douglas C. Perks as its chairman. Douglas joined Eclipse in 1977 and held other positions before being named president and CEO in 1990, a position he will...

Alfa Laval. (Places & Faces).(offers help desk services)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Customers of Alfa Laval, Richmond, Va., can receive help with heat exchanger, decanter and separator questions from the company's Help Desk by calling (866) 253-2528. Callers speak directly to the Warminster-Pa.-based technical support staff,...

InterCorr International. (Places & Faces).(partners with US Filter)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Houston-based InterCorr International partnered with US Filter, New Brighton, Mich., to provide a special version of InterCorr's SmartCHx for heat exchanger monitoring or corrosion rates, scaling and fouling tendencies. Visit www.buychx.com.

BOG Edwards America. (Places & Faces).(BTU International appoints Mark R. Rosenzweig)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Mark R. Rosenzweig, formerly CEO of BOG Edwards America, Wilmington, Mass., succeeded Paul J. van der Wansem as president of CEO of BTU International, North Billerica, Mass. Mr. van der Wansem continues as chairman of the board of directors of...

Solutia Inc. (Places & Faces).(Dale Kline appointment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Following the restructuring of its Resins and Additives and Industrial Products business unit, Solutia Inc., St. Louis, appointed Dale Kline to the new position of global business director for specialty fluids. Kline will have responsibility...

Rhomberg (Pty) Ltd. (Places & Faces).(acquired by Winters Instruments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Winters Instruments, Buffalo, N.Y., has acquired Rhomberg (Pty) Ltd., a manufacturer of industrial instrumentation and automation located in Cape Town, South Africa. Rhomberg Pty) Ltd. originated as two separate organizations: Control...

National Fire Protection Association. (Places & Faces).(Arthur E. Cote appointment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Arthur E. Cote., P.E., was promoted to the new position of executive vice president of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Quincy, Mass.

Daykin Electric Corp. (Places & Faces).(acquired by Warner Power L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... A manufacturer of power conversion products for thermal processing equipment, Warner Power LLC, Warner, N.H., has acquired Daykin Electric Corp., Livonia, Mich., a manufacturer transformers, transformer disconnects and power supplies. A...

National Electrical Manufacturers Association. (Places & Faces).(elects new board members)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The board of directors for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA Rosslyn, Va., elected four board members at its July meeting. They are Thomas N. McCausland, president and CEO of Siemens Medical Solutions; Kenneth Honeycutt,...

ASME Virtual Campus. (Places & Faces).(American Society of Manufacturing Engineers' program offered through University of California Berkeley)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... University of CaliforniaBerkeley is offering graduate-level courses as a part of the ASME Virtual Campus, an online learning program that offers engineering, technical and business-related studies. The online training is a part of the American...