Process Heating articles from September 2008

Process Heating archives from September 2008

Process pointers: advise, admonish and advocate.(Commentary)
September 1, 2008... In our annual 10 tips issue, we deliver a lineup of articles focusing on infrared ovens, heat exchangers, process and temperature controls, platinum resistance thermometers, and boilers and steam generators, among other valuable editorial...

Valve demand will top $77.6 billion by 2011.(Inner Workings)
September 1, 2008... Global demand for industrial valves is forecast to increase 4.4 percent annually through 2011, to $77.6 billion, according to "World Industrial Valves," a report by Cleveland-based Freedonia Group Inc. Gains will be driven by the global...

Infrared, combustion training focuses of fall meetings.(Inner Workings)
September 1, 2008... Fall brings a return of the Industrial Heating Equipment Association's (IHEA) one-day seminar on infrared heating processes, its popular annual combustion seminar, and the group's Fall Business Conference. This year's events have been scheduled...

Calcarb expands headquarters, manufacturing center.(Inner Workings)
September 1, 2008... Though construction continues, Calcarb Ltd. is nearing completion on the expansion of its global headquarters and manufacturing plant. The Eurocentral, Scotland-based manufacturer of high purity carbon-bonded carbon fiber (CBCF) rigid...

Brady makes 'dirty' soil clean with Leister heaters.(Inner Workings)
September 1, 2008... As a result of a spill dating back to the 1970s, Togiak Fisheries was faced with 70,000 tons of diesel- and gasoline-contaminated soil on the shores of Togiak Bay, Alaska. The remote fish-processing facility wanted to sell, but the plant...

Nationwide signs U.S. distribution agreement with CRI catalyst.(Inner Workings)
September 1, 2008... Houston-based CRI Catalyst Co., a catalyst technology company of the Royal Dutch Shell Group, has inked an agreement that grants exclusive rights for the sale, engineering and distribution of its environmental catalyst for specific boiler...

Funding supports further development of rotary ceramic heat exchanger.(Inner Workings)
September 1, 2008... A heat exchanger design that may help enable lower-cost electricity generation from fuel cells and biomass combustion received product development support in the form of a $500,000 funding grant. The heat exchanger maker, Wilson TurboPower...

ThermoEnergy, Babcock Power to develop advanced power plant.(Inner Workings)
September 1, 2008... A near-zero air emissions power plant system is one step closer to development following a joint venture agreement by ThermoEnergy Corp., Little Rock, Ark., and Babcock Power Inc., Danvers, Mass. The system, called ThermoEnergy integrated...

Calendar of events.(Conference news)(Calendar)
September 1, 2008... September 22-25--Coating Show, Indianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis. Call (513) 624-9988 or visit www.thecoatingshow.com. See Process Heating at this Show! 23-25--AHR Mexico, Cintermex, Monterrey, N.L. Call (203) 221-9232...

What does "fail safe" mean on your process? Operating with confidence.(Heating Highlights)
September 1, 2008... As noted so succinctly in Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, fail-safe or fail-secure describes a device or feature which, in the event of a failure, fails in a way that will cause no harm (or at least a minimum of harm) to other devices or...

Specifying an infrared oven: learn what you need to know to get an oven that will effectively handle your range of parts for decades.(Ten Tips)
September 1, 2008... The question comes up all the time: What should I watch for when considering the purchase of an infrared oven? There are 10 basic factors to keep in mind. The first five relate to the application and the last five are things that you, the end...

The new kid on the block: making the switch from shell-and-tube heat exchangers to plate-and-frame units can have many benefits.(Heat Exchangers)
September 1, 2008... Making the switch from traditional shell-and-tube heat exchangers to plate heat exchangers can sometimes be a hard decision. Even with dozens of years' evidence of proven reliability, many companies are still reluctant to transition away from a...

Red alert! Before buying a process alarm system, read the following tips to find the technology most suited to your application.(Temperature Controls)
September 1, 2008... Because alarms are important devices in industrial process systems, it is important to realize that you cannot run out and buy the first one you see. There are different alarms for different needs. Knowing your system requirements and heeding...

Infrared heaters: in the dark about infrared heaters? Use our equipment overview to find manufacturers who can help.(Equipment Overview)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Infrared heaters are used to transfer heat through a process or to a product via radiation. Use the data we have compiled in this bullet chart to find potential infrared heater suppliers by comparing products and...

Temperature measurement tips: temperature measurement accuracy goes beyond just the accuracy of the sensor. Here are 10 things you should know about using platinum resistance thermometers for temperature measurement.(Temperature Sensors)
September 1, 2008... Platinum resistance thermometers (PRTs) can provide accurate and stable temperature measurements if they are selected and used properly. Choosing the right platinum resistance thermometer for the application is as critical as the proper use of...

The art of chasing BTUs: maximize the energy efficiency of your boiler by selecting, maintaining, repairing and optimizing your system.(Ten Tips)
September 1, 2008... With today's energy costs, understanding the efficiency of a boiler may be the most important factor in the purchasing decision. There are many types of boilers on the market and each has its own attributes. How they manage basic combustion,...

Thermocouple probe with USB connection.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Series TJ-USB connects directly to a computer's USB port. Features include a rugged transition joint, an integral 6' (2 m) shielded output cable, and free user software that converts any PC running on Windows 2000, XP or Vista operating systems...

Self-checking flowmeter.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Smartlink offers precise, repeatable mass flow measurement for fuel, air and combustion streams. Designed to monitor, display and output air/fuel ratio when two meters are electrically linked together, the self-checking flowmeter displays...

Portable combustion analyzer.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed with a heavy-duty aluminum case, Model 500 is handheld and weighs 3 lb. Flexible enough to be tailored to meet specific process application conditions, the portable combustion analyzer also can be upgraded....

Stainless steel water system.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... The re-engineered Hydrotherm II Plus has standard heating capacities up to 12 kW (with higher heating capacities offered as options); pump sizes to 3 hp; and flow rates of 15 to 60 gal/min. To improve serviceability, the heaters have been moved...

Steam boilers.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Manufactured in a range of sizes from 1.5 to 150 hp for gas, propane, light oil or combination gas/light oil-firing, steam boilers are suited for pressures of 15 to 250 psi. Models with premix, metal fiber low N[O.sub.x] burners also are...

Large thick film heaters.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Developed to address the photovoltaic industry's transition to processing PV cells on large glass, stainless steel andpolymer substrates, thick film heaters improve temperature uniformity for transparent conductive oxide and physical vapor...

Flexible heaters.(Products Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Line of flexible heaters is designed to provide accurate, rapid heat in a lightweight, thin profile. ThermalClear heaters include a micro-thin wire-heating element sandwiched between optical-grade polyester sheets. The etched-foil or wire-wound...

Multimeter combines functions.(Products Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Series 600 combines the features of a dual-input clamp meter with an infrared thermometer and noncontact voltage detector. Offered in four models, the clamp meters in the line have built-in dual thermocouple inputs for T1, T2 and T1-T2...

Regenerative thermal oxidizer.(Products Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Retox dual-chamber oxidizer incorporates low-pressure-drop, engineered-ceramic media that helps the emission-control device deliver 95 percent thermal efficiency. The compact, shop-assembled regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) modules are...

Batch oven.(Products Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Electrically heated batch oven has a work chamber dimension of 5 x 6 x 6' and a maximum operating temperature of 650[degrees]F (343[degrees]C). The oven is constructed with 6" thick tongue-and-groove panel assemblies and 20-gauge aluminized...

Heavy-duty pump.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... PowerFlow has a cast-iron body and A2 tool-steel pumping elements or, for corrosive applications, 17-4 PH stainless steel pumping elements. Features include the proprietary Power Seal seating; standard 316 stainless steel construction; Viton...

Flexible temperature sensors.(Products Highlights)
September 1, 2008... The Worm replaces straight sensor probes with a flexible temperature sensor that installs without removing temperature transmitter enclosure or thermowell components. It is available in ready-to-install temperature assemblies for surface...

Electrically isolating epoxy.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Formulated as a paste, Supreme 11AOHT does not sag or drip during application, even on vertical surfaces. The two-component, room-temperature-curing epoxy adhesive has high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation properties. It has a...

Thermal imagers.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Series FTI-E incorporates four models for monitoring temperatures from -4 to 2,910[dgerees]F (-20 to 1,599[degrees]C). The fixed thermal imaging systems incorporate an industrial processor that provides local process control, configuration and...

Temperature profiling systems.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... In-process temperature profiling systems consist of a datalogger, thermal barrier and analysis software. They can handle temperatures up to 2,400[degrees]F (1316[degrees]C). A telemetry option allows users to see what is happening in real-time...

Belt conveyor oven.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Workloads travel atop a 30" wide, mesh Teflon-coated fiberglass conveyor belt with a 0.25 hp motor drive. No. 827 conveys parts at a variable speed of 0.5 to 10 ft/min through a 78" open-belt loading zone, 120" insulated heat zone with...

Thermodynamic steam trap.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Series TDST controls steam and condensate movement to maximize removal of latent heat. The thermodynamic steam trap has cyclic on/off operation: a disk is pushed open by incoming condensate and closes tightly when steam tries to escape. The...

Process gauge.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Process gauge withstands pulsating, vibrating and corrosive environments. With 0.5 percent full-scale accuracy, the gauge can be used in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. The standard bourdon tube and socket are constructed with 316...

Flame detector.(Product Highlights)
September 1, 2008... Model FL3111HT is designed for gas turbine a n d similar high temperature applications. The flame detector's operating temperature is rated to 257[degrees]F (125[degrees]C). The instrument includes an ultraviolet (UV) flame detector and...

A manufacturer of SCR power controls and triacs for high-performance heating processes and industrial applications.(Places & Faces)
September 1, 2008... A manufacturer of SCR power controls and triacs for high-performance heating processes and industrial applications, Cristal Controls, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, redesigned www.cristalcontrols.com. Visitors to the revamped site can select a...

Chromalox.(Places & Faces)
September 1, 2008... Pittsburgh-based Chromalox, a manufacturer of electric heat and control products, was awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification for its Ogden, Utah, manufacturing facility. Also, the company received ISO 9001:2000 certification for its Mexico...

Buffalo, N.Y.-based Mokon selected Keystone Plastics Equipment to exclusively represent its line of circulating-liquid temperature-control systems in northern New Jersey and southern New York.(Places & Faces)
September 1, 2008... Buffalo, N.Y.-based Mokon selected Keystone Plastics Equipment to exclusively represent its line of circulating-liquid temperature-control systems in northern New Jersey and southern New York. According to the company, Keystone staffers Mike...

Nanmac Corp.(Places & Faces)
September 1, 2008... Sheila Giordano has joined Nanmac Corp., Framingham, Mass., as senior account manager to service the thermocouple maker's growing client base in the heat treating industry.

Thermax Inc.(Places & Faces)
September 1, 2008... Thermax Inc., Dartmouth, Mass., promoted Paul Gibson from European sales manager to vice president, European operations. Gibson will oversee sales, operations and overall bottom-line performance in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Eurasia...

Winchester, Mass.-based Gefran, a manufacturer of sensors and other components for machine automation and process applications, has expanded its sales and service organization.(Places & Faces)
September 1, 2008... Winchester, Mass.-based Gefran, a manufacturer of sensors and other components for machine automation and process applications, has expanded its sales and service organization. The company's new personnel includes Ed Downey, business...

Conair.(Places & Faces)
September 1, 2008... Conair, Cranberry Township, Pa., named Doug Brewster national sales manager, responsible for all of the temperaturecontrol equipment maker's sales activity in the United States and Canada.

Andritz, Graz, Austria, acquired certain assets of GE Energy's Hydro business as well GE Energy's majority interest in GE Hydro Inepar do Brasil S.A., to be renamed Andritz Hydro Inepar do Brasil S.A.(Places & Faces)
September 1, 2008... Andritz, Graz, Austria, acquired certain assets of GE Energy's Hydro business as well GE Energy's majority interest in GE Hydro Inepar do Brasil S.A., to be renamed Andritz Hydro Inepar do Brasil S.A. The acquired businesses are expected to add...