Burner Replacement Timing
The burner is the true driver of fuel use and costs in a boiler. Over time, a burner’s moving parts wear out, and the burner loses its ability to keep tight control of the fuel-to-air ratio.
View ArticleRectangular Heat Exchangers and Heat Recovery Systems
They offer a larger circumference compared to tube in shell. For the same flow area, there is a larger heat transfer surface.
View ArticleAchieving Uniformity
During the qualification of the machine in Phase I of the project, a temperature survey of the furnace work chamber was performed using a nine point thermocouple uniformity test.
View ArticleUnderstanding 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.
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