Process Heating articles from September 2004

Process Heating archives from September 2004

Ms. fix-it calling: more tools for your toolbox.(Editor's Page)
September 1, 2004... If a brown-haired girl carrying a yellow toolbox shows up at your plant asking to tinker with your heat processing equipment, please don't turn her away. After reading the great articles we have for you in this issue, I've just got to get my...

Watlow.(Web Watch)
September 1, 2004... The redesigned site from St. Louis-based WATLOW at www.watlow.com has new graphics, enhanced toolbars for improved navigation and content updates. Watlow also added a new industry-focused section on the different processing industries, updated...

Maxitrol Co.(Web Watch)
September 1, 2004... MAXITROL CO., Southfield, Mich., has launched www.2psi.com, a source for regulator sizing and selection, and for ways to follow the line pressure standard for 2 psi and 5 psi piping systems. The site contains general 325-line pressure regulator...

See the latest in Powder Coating.(The Insider)
September 1, 2004... Scheduled for September 21-23 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., Powder Coating 2004 is the place where finishers can see the latest technological developments first-hand, learn from experts in the conference sessions,...

Exhibitors displaying heat processing equipment, components and supplies.(The Insider)
September 1, 2004... Exhibitors Displaying Heat Processing Equipment, Components and Supplies Company Booth No. Global Finishing Solutions LLC 527 ScottCan Industries Ltd. 541 * CCI Thermal...

Despatch eyes growth tied to market trends.(The Insider)
September 1, 2004... Expecting increases in capital spending, Minneapolis-based Despatch Industries has developed plans to take advantage of market shifts. The century-old thermal-equipment maker with more than $30 million in annual sales says it has identified the...

5 trends building in Industrial Controls markets.(The Insider)
September 1, 2004... After examining the world market for industrial controls, the Danaher Industrial Controls Group, Gurnee, Ill., has noted several top trends. 1. Remote Data Collection. This No. 1 trend means more and more end-users will require equipment...

Testing lab checks performance, cuts risk.(The Insider)
September 1, 2004... A 3,000-f[t.sup.2] testing laboratory at Witte Co., Washington, N.J., has full-size, fully functional equipment that allows food and chemical engineers as well as other professionals to test processing performance without pilot-plant or scaleup...

Sludge-drying ovens monitored digitally.(The Insider)
September 1, 2004... Oven interiors at a sludge-drying facility near Glasgow, Scotland, now have their oxygen levels monitored by Rosemount Analytical insitu oxygen analyzers from Emerson Process Management, St. Louis. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Daldowie...

Rate fluid coolers with free software.(The Insider)
September 1, 2004... Users can evaluate a fluid cooler's design before it is built using software from Colmac Coil, Colville, Wash. Dryware quickly rates a standard or custom fluid cooler (dry cooler), using coil algorithms, not tables or estimations. With the...

Free software analyzes N[O.sub.X] emissions.(The Insider)
September 1, 2004... The U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Program makes it easier for end-users check on their plant's N[O.sub.X] emissions. The government's free software, called N[O.sub.X] and Energy Assessment Tool (NxEAT), helps plants...

Watlow begins new customer service program.(The Insider)
September 1, 2004... A new customer service program called VOC, or Voice of the Customer, has begun at Watlow, a St. Louis-based maker of heaters, temperature sensors and controllers. The 80-year-old company plans to contact customers throughout the year,...

Calendar.(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... SEPTEMBER September 13-14 -- Confectionery Manufacturing Expo Americas, Navy Pier, Chicago. Organized by London-based Simply Events. Call (011) 44 (0)20 8542 9090 or visit www.cm-expo.com. September 21-23 -- Powder Coating, Charlotte...

The third ounce of prevention: flame monitoring systems and safety controls.(Energy Notes)
September 1, 2004... In my last column (August 2004, p. 18), I covered preventive maintenance items related to burners, their air and gas controls, fans and temperature control systems. This time, I'll complete the list, focusing on the safety systems. ...

What's that process? Part 2: more heat processes defined.(Drying Files)
September 1, 2004... As I noted when I began this series, drying is just one of a myriad of industrial heat and mass transfer operations. Heat processing operations such as drying, evaporating, curing and calcining are related but distinct enough to be...

Checking your heat process on a budget, part 2: controllers, recorders and indicators.(Heating Highlights)
September 1, 2004... Continuing my discussion of how to check your heat process on a budget, I'll pick up with how to check the control circuits of electric heaters as well as how to manipulate test signals and analyze the results. I also will be covering...

Reducing your oven's hazards, part 1: safety-shutoff valve compliance.(Safety Zone)
September 1, 2004... The NFPA 86 Standard for Ovens and Furnaces, 2003 Edition, addresses the safety aspects of the design, construction and operation of gas- and oil-fired ovens and furnaces. NFPA 86 provides the requirements for preventing fire and explosion...

10 tips efficient burner operation and selection: inefficient combustion heating systems could be costing you money and manpower. Here are 10 ways to improve burner operation.(Burners)
September 1, 2004... Since 1997, the average industrial natural gas price in the United States has increased 61 percent. A large portion of this higher price comes from a substantial increase in gas demand by power companies, accompanied by relatively fixed gas...

10 tips oven safety: inspect and test your safety controls to ensure safe oven operation.(Ovens)
September 1, 2004... Safe, effective oven operation requires more than just hitting a switch. Regularly inspecting and testing your oven's safety controls should be a regular part of your oven safety procedures. And, of course, the first step in any maintenance...

10 tips maximizing heater performance: smart selection and savvy operating procedures can deliver trouble-free heater performance.(Heaters)
September 1, 2004... Many process and plant engineers do not give much thought to the heaters operating within their processes and applications--unless those heaters fail, require significant maintenance or cause other problems. Heaters play an integral role in...

10 tips hot oil systems: good system design, smart fluid-handling procedures and regular maintenance can help you maximize the performance of your thermal fluid heating system.(Heat Transfer)
September 1, 2004... Designing, building and operating a thermal oil heat transfer system can be cost-effective if planned for properly from the start. Starting with common design layouts and continuing through operations, cleaning and troubleshooting, these 10...

10 tips troubleshooting metal coils: troubleshooting problems with your metal coil heat exchangers is easy if you know what the signs and symptoms are telling you.(Heat Exchangers)
September 1, 2004... Heat exchangers and heating or cooling coils are designed for the demands of corrosive chemical heating. A variety of standard and custom configurations are available to suit specific process applications. Materials of construction include...

Process managers: find SCR power controls that can manage any heating process using our bullet chart or its online equivalent at www.process-heating.com.(Equipment Overview Power Controls)
September 1, 2004... Use our second-annual Equipment Overview on SCR Power Controllers to compare supplier offerings. Note the specs you need and run down the column to see which manufacturer supplies it. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To further aid you in...

Temperature logger.(Products)
September 1, 2004... Stainless steel Ebro EBI-80 temperature logger records temperatures from -31 to 176[degrees]F (-35 to 80[degrees]C) with a resolution of 0.2[degrees]F and a accuracy of [+ or -]0.9[degrees]F even under water. Temperature data can be downloaded...

Bus-compatible PID controller.(Products)
September 1, 2004... MLC 9000+ network-ready PID control solution is based on a modular architecture. Its bus control module links up to 32 loop control modules to a range of network protocols, all within 8" of panel space. The multiloop PID controller offers...

Stretchable heat blanket.(Products)
September 1, 2004... Heat blanket can stretch and conform to 3D shapes as well as contour surfaces. The stretchable heat blanket is constructed from unsupported (no fiberglass) silicone rubber and patent-pending circuitry. The blanket can be elongated up to 35...

Combustion control.(Products)
September 1, 2004... By combining in-situ and extractive sensors, FireView hybrid analyzer generates the complete oxygen ([O.sub.2]), carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrous oxides (N[O.sub.X]) profile essential for combustion optimization in fossil-fuel boilers,...

Solid-state relays.(Products)
September 1, 2004... Series LTP solid-state relays have a compact design for direct mounting on 35 mm DIN rails. Available with AC or DC triggers in single- and three-phase configurations, the relay is designed for loads ranging from 25 to 60 A. Love Controls...

Resistance temperature detectors.(Products)
September 1, 2004... For high accuracy temperature measurements in industrial air/gas applications, RTDs with either platinum, nickel or nickel-iron element have sealed leadwire transition to eliminate contamination. The sensors can achieve operating temperatures...

High temperature heat exchangers.(Products)
September 1, 2004... Thermo-Z plate heat exchanger and Thermo-T tubular heat exchanger recover heat from energy-consuming processes. Des Champs Technologies (540) 291-1111 www.deschamps.com

Aluminum bolted pump.(Products)
September 1, 2004... Self-priming, E3 3" pump ensures continuous operation by employing an air-valve system that eliminates stalling, icing and the need to lubricate. The pump's leak-free, bolted design provides a greater positive seal, effectively handling large...

Temperature control system.(Products)
September 1, 2004... Duratherm NPS negative-pressure temperature control system combines the company's Duratherm design with a venturi jet pump to provide positive or negative pressure flow to your process. This reduces repair delay and increases efficiency by...

Circulation heaters.(Products)
September 1, 2004... Heaters are offered in more than 5,000 different configurations with capacities from 0.1 kW to 1.9 MW. Designs include single- or multi-zoned heaters in diameters up to 36". Features include welded heating elements, sealed terminals, welded...

Digital differential manometer.(Products)
September 1, 2004... Model 478 measures positive, negative or differential pressures from -60 to 60" w.c. (-150 to 150 mbar). Features include selectable engineering units and a min/max function. The manometer verifies filter condition, monitors clean rooms and...

High temperature coating.(Products)
September 1, 2004... VpCI-397 provides tough coating for high temperatures applications up to 1,100[degrees]F (593[degrees]C). Applied by spraying or dipping, the coating offers weather and corrosion resistance to severe conditions for parts such as exhaust stacks,...

Temperature and humidity instrumentation.(Products)
September 1, 2004... Digi-Sense temperature and humidity instrumentation line includes thermocouple, RTD and thermistor thermometers ranging from handheld meters to benchtop controllers that can monitor up to 12 inputs. Humidity meters display temperature, humidity...

Pilot gas ignition control.(Products)
September 1, 2004... Model 35-73 intermittent pilot gas ignition control operates on line voltage for use in gas burner applications. Features of the control include precise, repeatable timing sequences; the ability to provide flame-ignition times of up to 120 sec;...

The Dean Pump and Fybroc divisions of Met-Pro Corp.(Places & Faces)
September 1, 2004... The Dean Pump and Fybroc divisions of Met-Pro Corp. Harleysville, Pa., have implemented ePump-Flo web-based software. The software allows customers to size, evaluate and select centrifugal pumps using the Dean Pump and Fybroc electronic pump...

St. Louis-based Watlow has added three to its staff.(Places & Faces)
September 1, 2004... St. Louis-based Watlow has added three to its staff. Bruce Kothe joins Watlow as facilities manager for its St. Louis location. Doris Lyons joins Watlow as director of customer acquisition and retention services. Eily Cummings joins Watlow as...

Durex Industries.(Places & Faces)
September 1, 2004... Durex Industries, Cary, Ill., has released a new catalog that includes a product specifications CD on electric heaters, sensors and more. For a free copy of the catalog, call (800) 762-3468 or visit www.durexindustries.com.

Spooner Industries Inc., Green Bay, Wis., and Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England.(Places & Faces)
September 1, 2004... Spooner Industries Inc., Green Bay, Wis., and Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England, have appointed Kevin Bujnis as their sales manager for North America. Spooner manufacturers convection, flotation and through-air dryers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...