Understanding the 5 Phases of Fan Selection Software
Most industrial fan/blower companies offer fan selection software. Before trying to use fan selection software, first learn the company's products and learn the software. Then, it is time to...
View ArticleWays to Get Combustion System Training Required by Code
Professional programs such as open courses and combustion workshops, online programs, OEM training and in-house programs are some of the ways you can satisfy the annual code requirement for personnel...
View ArticleNo Surprises
When specifying an oven, remember to tell your supplier about any process characteristics that could require additional consideration.
View ArticleConduction’s See-Saw Problem
Also worth considering in a conduction heating applications is the amount of heat being generated by the element versus the amount of heat being absorbed by the target material.
View ArticleReduced Energy and Water Consumption
Compared to conventional rotary drum continuous-process cooking, recapturing heat and water from cooker overflow and quench systems can result in considerable savings.
View ArticleAdvanced Economizers Improve Operations for One Company
Advanced economizers were installed two years ago as part of major upgrade of eight boilers in a district heating plant operated by Toronto-based Enwave Energy Corp.
View ArticleBonus Tip: Take into Consideration Intermediate Products, Special Environments
Casting and smelting facilities need to consider backup power to get molten metal poured or kept hot until processed.
View ArticleTroubleshooting Kiln and Dryer Vibration
A number of plausible mechanisms can explain kiln and dryer vibrations. The company explains eight common reasons and offers recommendations in a white paper on its website.
View ArticleSolid-Fuel Boilers Operation
Solid-fuel boilers also can be set up as portable systems for users that have seasonal hot water or steam heating applications.
View ArticleVideo: How to Use Process Heating's New Design
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View ArticleOffshore Platforms Demand Safety and Longevity
Equipment on offshore platforms is not ordinary equipment. The top concerns are safety and long life.
View ArticleProximity Switch: 101
The basic function of an inductive proximity switch is to detect the presence of metal within a defined distance (SN) between the device and the metal.
View ArticleProtecting the Controller
Panel-mounted controllers are offered with various front panel enclosure ratings, with costs increasing along with the degree of protection.
View ArticleA Small Price to Pay
Material represents the single largest cost in almost any plastics processing operation.
View ArticleUnderstanding HALT
Highly aggressive life testing ? or HALT, as it is often known ? is a test method aimed at discovering and improving weak links in a product during the design phase.
View ArticleMulti-Loop Temperature Control
Do you require a large quantity of temperature controls? Do you need a compact grouping of these controls? If so, consider a multi-loop control system, which can easily integrate into the PLC control.
View ArticleWhere to Sample Depends on the Properties of the Gas Being Monitored
n simple terms, gases tend to flow like smoke. For gases lighter than air, the “smoke” goes up; for those gases heavier than air, the “smoke” goes down.
View ArticleSafety Standards Seminar Planned for May
Explosions and fires in industrial heating systems can result in injury, loss of life, loss of property and loss of production. Understanding the required use of the national standards governing the...
View ArticleThermal Fluid Return Program Averts Disposal Problems
The company will remove used synthetic thermal fluid regardless of whether or not the original supply was bought from them.
View ArticleSupercritical Thermal Power Plant Selects Yokogawa Controls
Yokogawa India Ltd. won an order to supply control systems for the Kudgi supercritical coal-fired thermal power plant.
View ArticleHow Reducing Excess Combustion Air Helped One Industrial Plant
Better air management can lead to significant improvements as it did at a major car manufacturer in the Midwest where approximately 240,000 vehicles are manufactured per year.
View Article2 Examples of Oxidizers in Action
Two abbreviated case studies demonstrate how selecting the right oxidizer can improve the process.
View ArticlePowder Coating Batch Ovens Have Horizontal Split Lines
Two electrically heated walk-in batch ovens will be used for baking tool castings and curing powder coatings.
View ArticleInfographics: Heat Transfer Fluid Cheat Sheets
A manufacturer of thermal fluids made remembering its top tips for heat transfer system operation, maintenance and shutdown easier with a series of infographics.
View ArticleCommon Applications of Dataloggers and Data Recording Equipment
View a video on YouTube that demonstrates some of the ways a datalogger can be used to optimized industrial thermal processes.
View ArticleIndustrial Dryer System Maintenance Tips
Dryer system maintenance is critical to safety, emissions, efficiency, reliability and durability.
View ArticleMore Wattage is Not Always Better When It Comes to Industrial Heating
If you are faced with a situation where the process appears to need more power, the first thing to consider is heat loss.
View ArticlePodcast: Composite Curing Ovens
In an interview with Editor Linda Becker, Wisconsin Oven’s Mike Grande shares further insights about ovens for curing composite materials.
View ArticlePodcast: Dryer Airflow and Temperature Uniformity
In an interview with Editor Linda Becker, Despatch Industries’ Rolf Kragseth shares further insights about drying products with solvent loads — the type of drying typically done in Class A ovens.
View ArticlePodcast: Controlling NOX and Other Emissions from Industrial Process
In an interview with Editor Linda Becker, Matthew Konkle with Dürr Megtec explains the types of technologies used for emissions control in the process industries and offers advice for proactive and...
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