Process Heating articles from September 2003

Process Heating archives from September 2003

More tips and tricks: let me give you a little advice.(Editor's Page)
September 1, 2003... I've always had a secret desire to be an advice columnist. It's not that i think I know so much--in fact, as I've gotten older, it's become clear how much more I have to learn. What drives my advice-columnist aspirations is a sincere desire to...

Lytron.(Web Watch)
September 1, 2003... LYTRON, Woburn, Mass., added a cold plate selector tool to its web site at www.lytron.com. Based on user inputs of heat load, desired surface temperature, incoming liquid temperature, surface ares and flow rate, the program selects up to three...

Integrated Flow Solutions.(Web Watch)
September 1, 2003... Houston-based INTEGRATED FLOW SOLUTIONS launched a web site for sizing and selecting electric process heaters. The web site, located at www.integraheat.com, provides arrangement drawings, performance curves, data sheets, priced proposals and a...

Dalton Electric Heating Co.(Web Watch)
September 1, 2003... DALTON ELECTRIC HEATING CO., Ipswich, Mass., expanded its web site at www.daltonelectric.com, designed to make it easier to access information to the company's heaters. Site features include engineering data and design considerations for...

Ready, set, finish!(The Insider)
September 1, 2003... For users of all types of finishing technologies, Coating 2003 is slated for October 28-30 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The biennial conference and exposition begins with a keynote by Kevin Butt, assistant general manager...

Coating 2003 exhibitors.(The Insider)
September 1, 2003... The following companies will exhibit heat processing equipment and supplies at Coating 2003, October 28-30. Booth Company No. ACE Equipment ...

Process this: most common SCR configuration.(The Insider)
September 1, 2003... PROCESS THIS: MOST COMMON SCR CONFIGURATION In July 2003, Process Heating conducted a market profile study on silicon-controlled rectifiers. Among the questions asked was: "What is the most common configuration of the SCR you...

Temperature controller use to decline through 2005.(The Insider)
September 1, 2003... New implementations of industrial temperature control loops by electronic temperature controllers are expected to decline through 2005, according to a study by Venture Development Corp. (VDC), Natick, Mass., entitled "The Global Market For...

IHEA to sponsor DOE programs.(The Insider)
September 1, 2003... The Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA), Cincinnati, will sponsor two BestPractices programs developed by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Washington. Best Practices, a program of...

IHEA's combustion seminar coming to Chicago.(The Insider)
September 1, 2003... The Industrial Heating Equipment Association's 34th annual combustion technology seminar is just around the corner. Slated for October 6-7 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont (Chicago), Ill., the two-day seminar provides attendees an...

Calendar.
September 1, 2003... SEPTEMBER September 18 -- Boiler and Combustion Systems Safety Workshop, Columbus, Ohio. Sponsored by Combustion Safety Inc., Cleveland. Call (216) 749-2992 or visit www.combustionsafety.com. September 24-25 -- Process Heating Analysis...

Air changes: recirculation air review.(Energy Notes)
September 1, 2003... One frequently raised question is how designers determine the amount of recirculating air to use in a particular oven. The question usually will be be phrased "Why did they use that number of air changes?" or "How was the recirculating fan cfm...

The psychrometric chart: how to use it.(Drying Files)
September 1, 2003... Now that we are somewhat familiar with all of the data ranges and curves on the psychrometric chart, let's figure how to use it. I will jump straight in. Suppose you are at sea level. Taking a thermometer and measuring the ambient air...

How transformers extend the capabilities of SCRs, Part 4: silicon-controlled rectifiers and transformers in fspower control.(Heating Highlights)
September 1, 2003... Continuing my discussion on three-phase systems, in this month's column I'll look at two-wire control of these systems. Two-wire Control of Three Phases. You can connect two SCRs in just two of the three secondary lines and use fast cycle...

Lockout/tagout, Part 6: group LOTO procedures.(Safety Zone)
September 1, 2003... This series has focused on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's "Control of Hazardous Energy" standard, 29 CFR 1910.147--also known as the lockout/tagout standard. It specifically addresses practices and procedures necessary to...

Increase heat transfer efficiency in thermal fluid heating systems.(How To)
September 1, 2003... In indirect heating systems, heat from combustion sources such as fuel or electric heating elements is transferred to the hot oil or thermal fluid. This heat is carried to the heat users or exchangers such as reactor jackets, calendar rolls,...

10 tips for plate-and-frame heat exchangers: evaluating your process will help you specify a plate-and-frame heat exchanger that is right for your application. Use these 10 tips to specify your next plate heat exchanger and maximize its service life.(heat exchangers)
September 1, 2003... It is no surprise that plate-and-frame heat exchangers (PHEs) offer good heat transfer. But, there are several important factors you must keep in mind as a specifier or user of PHEs. For instance, if the PHE is to be used in conjunction with a...

10 tips for oven maintenance: to keep your oven operating at its peak performance, follow these maintenance tips.(ovens)
September 1, 2003... Everyone knows that maintenance is important for product longevity and performance. Your vehicle is an obvious example of this--especially if you have ever found yourself calling AAA for roadside assistance on a rainy night. Ovens for...

10 tips to ensure accurate temperature measurement: from choosing the right sensor for your particular process application to the periodic recalibration of that sensor, these tips can help you ensure temperature measurement accuracy and get the most out of your process.(sensors)
September 1, 2003... Careful selection and installation of temperature sensors can ensure accurate sensor performance, which in turn improves product quality and production efficiency. TIP 1: Select the Correct Sensor Assembly for the Application This may...

10 tips for selecting a burner: when it is time to choose a burner for your process application, use sound, practical judgment as well as adept know-how.(burners)
September 1, 2003... With practice, selecting a burner can be an almost intuitive task, but there are many variables to consider to ensure proper burner operation. Some of them are simple common-sense items while others are a bit more complex. Use these 10 tips to...

Got power? Need an SCR Power Control? Lining up the supplier that offers the specs you need is easy with our bullet chart.(Power Controls Equipment Overview)
September 1, 2003... Use our inaugural Equipment Overview on SCR Power Controls to compare supplier offerings. Note the specs you need and run down the column to see which manufacturer supplies it. You also can conduct your search for a power control...

Red Seal Electric Co.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... In the years since its founding in 1946, Red Seal Electric Co. has evolved into a full service-oriented job shop for machining non-metallic materials, providing electrical, mechanical and thermal insulating products to an international customer...

Aerofin Corp.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Founded in 1923, Aerofin is a leading manufacturer of finned tube heat exchangers/coils and other associated equipment such as frames, transitions, piping, drain pans and fin-fan units. The manufacturing plant is located in Lynchburg, Va.,...

Trent Inc.(Corporates Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Trent Inc. designs and manufactures industrial heating equipment for a diverse range of applications including glass, nuclear fuels, electronics, synthetic fibers, plastics, aerospace, chemicals, ceramics and more. From small heaters to...

Catalytic Industrial.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Catalytic Industrial Systems is probably best known for flameless catalytic infrared process ovens. But our real expertise is in developing the best possible solution for each customer's paint curing or other process heat application--in terms...

Davron Technologies Inc.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Our mission: To be the industry leader in non-standard products engineered to meet the customer's need in each unique process We will do this by leading the industry in price, quality, proposal turn around, delivery and service. We will never...

New York Blower.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... The New York Blower Company has been setting industry standards for 114 years. In 1889, two brothers--J. W. Mathis and August Mathis--opened a sheetmetal shop in Chicago called Mathis Brothers Company. They designed and installed heating and...

Air Preheater Co. Raymond Operations.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Raymond Operations is the leading supplier of engineered products, services and technologies for size reduction/ classification equipment, thermal processing and incineration equipment. Services include initial equipment concept, design,...

ARI Valve Corp.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... ARI Valve: Representing ARI Armaturen, the global leader supplying bellowssealed valves to the thermal fluid heat transfer industry. ARI is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of valves and steam traps for the industrial, heating and cooling...

CCI Thermal Technologies.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. is a leader in advanced heating solutions. We are a North American focused company that has been long recognized for our innovative advancements in heating technology and our commitment to customer service. With...

Bekaert Combustion Technology.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Supplier of gas infrared emitters designed for the paper, food, textile, powder-coating and other industries, our patented metal fiber technologies include (but not limited to) * Knitted for Bekaert 6 * Sintered for Bekaert 8 and 10...

Delta T Systems.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Delta T Systems Inc. specializes in temperature control systems--water/oil heatersand water/air chillers. Manufactured with an "Off the Shelf" design, customers are net held hostage to proprietary parts. Our units are built to last--with...

George Koch & Sons: Koch thermal panels--better by design.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Koch has your thermal panel needs covered with custom sizes, easy installation and a zero obsolescence policy. Koch panels are engineered for a lifetime of stand-alone strength, extraordinary thermal efficiency and the highest structural...

Heresite Protective Coatings.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... In 1935, Heresite's founder recognized a critical need: to supply many industries with coating and lining systems that were tailored to unique requirements. He developed a total service concept of customer service and technical assistance that...

Technical Heaters Inc./Thermolab.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Technical Heaters/Thermolab is an established leader in the development and manufacture of custom heated hose and heating elements. Since 1968, Technical Heaters has served all facets of the industrial market worldwide in applications where...

Raytek Corp.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Raytek designs, manufactures, markets and services a complete line of infrared, noncontact temperature measurement instruments for industrial, process control and maintenance applications. With worldwide headquarters in Santa Cruz, California,...

Infrared Heating Tecnologies.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Located in a 20,000 [ft.sup.2] facility in east Tennessee that includes full sheet metal, machining, welding, electrical panel fabrication, CAD design and test facilities, Infrared Heating Technologies is a custom oven, heater, and furnace...

Hotwatt: electric heating elements for 50 years!(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Hotwatt has expanded our product line to fifty various items including cartridge, air process, immersion, strip and finned strip, tubular and finned tubular, band, foil, flexible glasrope and ceramic heaters. We are dedicated to the design and...

Tek-Temp Instruments Inc.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... New-generation recirculating chillers from Tek-Temp Instruments are manufactured in Croydon, PA. The company was founded in 1985 with the objective of developing quality products in the heat transfer equipment field. The success of our first...

American Hydrotherm: a division of Patterson Process Equipment Corp.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Since its founding in 1865, Patterson has been one of the nation's leading designers and manufacturers of size reduction, blending, drying, mixing, reaction and other custom process equipment. Patterson engineered equipment for efficient,...

Sundyne Corp.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Sundyne Corp. designs, manufactures and supports industrial pumps and compressors for processing chemicals, hydrocarbons, pharmaceuticals, steel, pulp and paper, foods and beverages plus power generation, mining and many other fluid-handling...

Multitherm LLC.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... The MultiTherm Corp. has been a leading supplier of efficient, non-hazardous heat transfer fluids since 1977. Within a temperature range of -170[degrees]F to +600[degrees]F, the company can successfully and economically accommodate a customer's...

Ogden Manufacturing.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Ogden offers over sixty years of experience designing, engineering and manufacturing electric heat and control products. Thousands of sizes, ratings and modifications ship quickly from a huge factory stock. A worldwide sales network offers...

Wisconsin Oven.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Wisconsin Oven was founded on integrity, service and delivery. Through our innovations and an unwavering commitment to quality in design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service, Wisconsin Oven has become recognized as the leader in the...

Tempco.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Established in 1972, Tempco's first manufactured products were Hi-Density cartridge heaters, and Duraband, a patented mica insulated band heater. In early 1982, a modern full-service nonferrous foundry and machine shop for making aluminum...

Protection Controls Inc: manufacturing flame safety.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Protection Controls Inc. focuses on preventing explosions in fuel-fired systems to prevent bodily harm and property damage. PCI, which makes single-and multi-burner combustion safeguards used with flame rod and P-C II ultra-violet scanners, has...

Leister Process Technologies.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Leister Process Technologies manufactures hand welding tools (hot air and extruder), automatic welding machines (wedge, hot air and combination systems), laser welding systems, hot air blowers, heat sources and blowers, electronic controllers,...

Epcon: dry--cure--heat or treat with success expect it from Epcon. Experience counts.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Whatever your industry, whatever your application, Epcon has solutions to your toughest heat processing problem. Don't assume your system offers the best performance. Put our 26 years of experience and patented technology for unique thermal...

GTS Energy: the DH thermal fluid heater from GTS Energy.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Many industries are benefiting from GTS Energy's DH thermal fluid heating technology. Current DH installations include applications in chemical plants; textile manufacturing facilities; food processing; laundries; marine applications; oil/gas...

Despatch Industries.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Despatch designs and manufactures a full line of tight-tolerance, high performance industrial and clean-process ovens, furnaces and environmental chambers. Founded in 1902, we have extensive experience in designing, manufacturing, installing...

Marlotherm Heat Transfer Fluids.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Sasol North America Inc., a part of the global Sasol family of companies, markets Marlotherm Heat Transfer Fluids in North America, For almost 40 years, Marlotherm products have provided reliable performance in a wide variety of applications...

Mayberry's Custom Metal Fabrication Inc.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Mayberry's provides the industry with quality industrial ovens, custom designed by experienced professional engineers, fabricated by caring craftsmen using state-of-the art fabrication techniques, at competitive prices. Mayberry's Custom...

Payne Engineering.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Payne Engineering, building solid state controls to 600 V, 1,200 A, longer than anyone else. Two manufacturing facilities in the U.S.A. and sales around the world. Payne Engineering Phone (304) 757-7353 E-Mail info@payneng.com ...

Paratherm Corp.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... 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 non-pressurized closed-loop...

Eclipse Inc.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... For nearly a century, industry has looked to Eclipse for innovative thermal solutions to its process heating needs. From engineered systems to custom configured products, our solutions based approach insures that customers will get the most...

Exothermics Inc.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... New frontiers in heat exchanger and recuperator technology from Exothermics Inc. Exothermics Inc., a subsidiary of Eclipse Inc., has focused exclusively on industrial heat recovery applications since 1976. The company boasts 25-plus...

Glenro Inc.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Glenro designs and manufactures infrared ovens for process heating applications such as predrying, drying, curing, preheating, sintering and thermal-bonding. Glenro uses several infrared technologies including electric infrared, gas infrared,...

Fulton Thermal Corp.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... For more than 30 years, Fulton Thermal Corp., located in Pulaski, N.Y., has manufactured customized and complete thermal fluid systems to meet your heat transfer needs. ASME stamped heaters are available to 14,000,000 BTU/hr and temperatures to...

Solar Products Inc.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Solar Products Inc. has been manufacturing electric infrared heaters, furnaces and high purity (99.995%), opaque, fused quartz for OEM applications since 1956. We offer a wide range of standard and special heater sizes in a variety of...

Megtec Systems.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Since 1969, Megtec Systems has developed a reputation as a leading supplier of air flotation ovens and drying systems and VOC emission control equipment. With more than 7,500 installations operating around the world, Megtec is considered a...

Sensing Devices Inc.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... SDI manufactures high-quality platinum resistance temperature devices for industrial and scientific markets. If your success depends on precise temperature control, call SDI today. Sensing Devices Inc. 1809 Olde Homestead Lane ...

Kromschroder Inc.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Kromschroder manufactures reliable, efficient, and environmentally acceptable gas control equipment with an emphasis on safety and innovation. We offer a complete line of gas/air control and combustion components, as well as a diverse range of...

General Combustion.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... With five decades of experience in drying and thermodynamics, General Combustion has established itself as the leading source for combustion drying systems to the asphalt and aggregate drying industries. With hundreds of patents to its credit,...

Mokon.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Mokon has been a leading manufacturer of high quality circulating liquid temperature control systems since 1955. Serving such industries as plastics, die casting, chemical and food processing, the company continues to set new standards for...

Dupps Co.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Dupps Co. designs, manufactures, installs and services process equipment and systems to convert animal and plant materials into finished products. Many processes require the separation of a liquid (oil, water, fat, solvent, etc.) from some type...

Maxon Corp: Maxon--your best choice for combustion equipment and valves.(Corporate Profiles)
September 1, 2003... Maxon Corp.'s long-standing reputation of quality and innovation began with the introduction of the Maxon Premix burner, which revolutionized the industry back in 1916. Maxon has continued to lead the way in industrial process heating by...

Temperature measurement system.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Model iR2 is designed for demanding applications in semiconductor processing. The system uses a two-color ratio technique for precise measurement and control of temperatures from 572 to 5,432[degrees]F (300 to 3,000[degrees]C, even when it is...

Heated hoses.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Isopad line of heated hoses provides a flexible way to link two apparatus together where a rigid line is impossible or impractical. CE-approved hoses also can be used in devices that may be moved and require a flexible connection. Cut-to-length...

Hot isostatic press production unit.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Designed to uniformly apply pressure at elevated temperatures to all surfaces, hot isostatic press (HIP) production unit densities parts to heal casting defects and voids, bond similar or dissimilar materials and form net or near-net shapes...

Spring-return actuator.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Engineered for quarter-turn automation of devices that require possible use during an electrical power failure, FQ Series is used for the opening or closing of any device that requires 90[degrees] of rotation during power outages. Possible uses...

Split-coupled vertical inline centrifugal pump.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Series 80-SC's vertical configuration allows it to fit in tight spaces. The pump assembly is quickly installed on an integrally cast support ring located on the bottom of the volute. Pump has an axially split high-tensile aluminum spacer...

Low voltage AC drive.(Products)
September 1, 2003... ACS 800 drives are available in NEMA 1 or NEMA 12 enclosures without derating. Designed in a bookshelf style, units range from 6.5" wide low horse-power designs to freestanding 600 hp units that measure 13.78" wide. With integral EMC filters...

High temperature insulation.(Products)
September 1, 2003... High temperature insulation materials can be used as thermal breaks, gaskets, slip planes, dielectric barriers and chemical barriers. Materials are produced in rigid and flexible forms of sheets, rolls and tapes. Thickness ranges from 0.0005 to...

Thermal spike valve torpedo.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Suitable for use in plastics processing, thermal spike valve torpedo improves process cycle, reduces downtime and provides extended torpedo service life for more cost-effective molding. In addition to a thermocouple-controlled body heater that...

Immersion heaters.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Styles include screw-plug, flange and over-the-side to suit most applications. Standard features include heavy-duty magnesium oxide heating elements; NEMA moisture- or explosion-resistant enclosures; copper, steel or Incoloy sheath, welded...

Flanged heater for air, gases, liquids.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Suitable for heating air, gas and aqueous solutions, line of flanged heaters is offered in more than 4,300 configurations with capacities of 1 to 1,200 kW. Each configuration can be provided in NEMA 12, 4 and 7. The heater flange is supplied in...

Tubular heating elements.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Designed specifically for process heating applications, tubular heating elements are offered in 0.250, 0.260, 0.312, 0.375, 0.430, 0.475 and 0.490" dia. A range of terminations and hardware as well as tubing alloys are available to suit the...

Mechanical seal-, pump-tracking software.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Software enables manufacturers to collate data and generate eight reports that help identify the root causes of seal and pump failures. Each report provides a different operational perspective of the plant's mechanical seals and pumps. By...

Calibration furnace.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Fur-1200 has been designed for the testing and calibration of thermocouples and RTD sensors. Standard calibrations can be performed between 572 and 2,102[degrees]F (300 and 1,150[degrees]C). Its high purity ceramic liner diffuses the element...

Metal cleaning, finishing systems.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Customized systems range from simple tanks to complete turnkey cleaning and finishing systems designed around each project's requirements. In-house testing facilities provide exact results for new applications that are yet to be proven. CIRCLE...

ATEX-certified process calibrator.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Model 707Ex loop calibrator has an ergonomic design with features such as span check, manual stepping and automatic ramping. It meets FM certification and complies with the latest European Atmosphere Explosive (ATEX) directive (effective July...

PID temperature control.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Single-channel Series SD controller includes a universal sensor input with up to three outputs that can be programmed for heat or cool temperature control. Other features include infrared remote communications operation that eases controller...

Sensors and elements.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Selection of ANSI Type J, K, T, E, R, S, B and N thermocouples, heat assemblies, protection tubes, extension wire, hardware and RTD assemblies are offered as wall as calibration services. Calibrations can be provided meeting Guide 25...

Web dryers & fume oxidizers.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2003... Cire Technologies, Inc. offers custom web dryers and fume oxidizers for the converting industry. One brochure details the company's lines of web dryers, including direct air impingement, air floatation & infrared Fume oxidizer offerings from...