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Operational Efficiencies and Reduce Downtime Fire in Industrial Oven Damages Container Maker
Temporary solutions help avoid project delays and costly A fire in the industrial oven of a Cottage, Grove., Calif.-based packaging
commitments on short- and mid-term needs. manufacturer Thursday morning caused approximately $150,000 in
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Commentary
Technology Saves Me from My Lazy Self
In the middle of prepping this issue for
print, my laptops hard drive failed. I
remember the first time I ever experienced
a hard drive failure. It was 1996, and the
computer in question was the Apple Power
Macintosh 6100 I used to produce the early
issues of Process Heating. There is nothing
like the first time you see the Sad Mac and By Linda Becker
your files are not backed up. Our former
publisher still alludes to the sound she heard coming
from my office that day as one of the 10 scariest shes
ever heard.
The second time I experienced a hard drive failure,
it was on my personal iMac in 2007. Apparently, I
hadn't learned my lesson well enough the first time.
Though I had some of my music and photos backed
up on CDs and DVDs, like a lot of us, I was well
intentioned but lazy. I lost everything I had failed
to backup.
Not long after my first crash in the mid-90s, BNP
put into place company-wide backup technology. (The
timing was coincidental but comforting nonetheless.)
Throughout the years, the software and hardware
used for backups has changed. There was that ugly
period when they thought to rely on Zip disks (back
in the days before the click-of-death was well known).
Some backed up data effectively became lost when
the technology used to store the data (think tape
drives) became inaccessible. In large part, however,
any equipment failure these days simply means a few
days or more inconvenience as a new drive is prepped,
the backed up data is restored and the new drive is
personalized in all the little ways each of us has. (I like
all of my desktop app icons on the right, for instance.
Why does Windows insist on plopping them on the
left?) With the advent of cloud computing, a plethora
of technologies exist to secure your data. Lucky for
me, I can still be well intentioned and lazy yet not
lose a thing.
Did you know the equipment equivalent of a
ready backup exists for process heating equipment
as well? In Temperature Control Solutions Improve
Operational Efficiencies and Reduce Downtime,
Stan Tyrrell of Aggreko North America explains how
temporary process heating and cooling equipment
can serve processors. Temporary equipment can
deliver when additional capacity is needed, during
plant shutdowns and turnarounds, and following
catastrophic equipment failure. While it may not be
quite as easy as plugging in a backup drive to a laptop,
4 JUNE 2017 Process Heating
Heat
Processing
Technologies
with some preparation, it can provide the for these
same restorative effect.
Elsewhere in this issue, John Schramm of
9 Industries
Thermon Group Holdings Inc. explores the
applications for self-regulating heat tracing
cable. Often used for freeze protection Chemicals/
for metallic and nonmetallic pipes, vessels, Petrochemicals
tanks and equipment during cold weather
months, self-regulating heat tracing also
serves well to maintain process fluid temperatures and
ensure proper fluid viscosity control. Food Processing
In 4 Ways to Maximize Your Steam Boilers
Cycles of Concentration, Gregoire Poirier Richer of
GE Water & Process Technologies offers strategies to
improve steam boiler efficiency and reduce fuel costs. Finishing
Maximizing the cycles of concentration, he notes, can
bring significant improvements in terms of economies
of water, chemistry and fuel.
While water is the best heat transfer fluid out
Plastics/Rubber
there, its limited temperature range means that
other fluids must be used in high temperature
applications. Glycol/water, mineral oil and silicone
heat transfer fluids each work effectively in specific
temperature ranges. Kevin Coscia of Dynalene Inc. Pharmaceuticals
explores TEG: A High Temperature Heat Transfer
Fluid Alternative.
Industrial laundry facilities wash up to 3,000
Pulp/Paper/
pounds of material in continuous batch tunnel
Wood/Converting
washers. Governmental regulations in many countries
dictate the wash time-temperature profile to ensure
that any bacteria contained within the soils present
on the material are dealt with. In Using a Datalogger Ethanol/
to Improve Industrial Laundry Sanitation, Bradley Biodiesel
Pickard of Mesa Labs explains how a noncontact
temperature datalogger and housing were tailored to
provide process data verification of the wash water Packaging/
time-temperature profile. Printing
Finally, in Spring Maintenance To-Do: Coil
Cleaning, Tim Robb of Goodway Technologies
explains how coil-cleaning systems can ensure the
good performance process heat exchangers, chillers
Electronics
and other equipment.
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Steam Generator Explosion at Box Plant Kills 4

loose from its piping attachments
and fastenings, propelling it through
the internal structure and roof of the
building. The downward force of the
steam launched the 3,000-lb vessel
with a speed of about 120 mph nearly
425 into the air. The SCR remained
airborne for more than 10 seconds.
The structural integrity of both
buildings is being assessed.

Converting Methane to
Alternative Fuel
Scientists at the Department of
Energy's Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory (PNNL) developed a
system to convert methane into a
deep green, energy-rich, gelatin-
like substance that can be used
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board According to initial calculations as the basis for biofuels and other
(CSB) confirmed that the vessel that performed by CSB investigators, the bioproducts, specialty chemicals and
launched into the Faultless Linen SCR contained about 510 gallons of even animal feed.
building April 3, killing four people, water and was operated at about Manure from dairy cows, cattle and
was a vertical condensate storage 330F and 100 psig. The SCR itself is other livestock that provide us food
tank, technically referred to as the roughly 20 to 25 tall, 3 diameter and often breaks down into methane.
SCR or semi-closed receiver. The SCR 3,000 lb. Drilling processes used to obtain the
at Loy-Lange Box Co. in St. Louis, When the vessel failed, the hot oil and natural gas we use to drive
Mo., provided the condensate or condensate jetted from the bottom, cars and trucks or heat our homes
hot water to a steam generation converting from hot water to steam. often vent or burn off excess methane
and supply system supporting a The power of the jet of water rapidly to the atmosphere.
corrugated box manufacturing turning to steam broke the vessel PNNL scientists aimed to solve this
process. That process was being
started up on the morning of the
incident. Initial visual examination
suggests that the bottom pressure
boundary of the SCR failed.
The explosion launched the SCR
out of the Loy-Lange facility into
the air, where it flew approximately
500' before landing on Faultless
Linen. Two members of the public,
Christopher Watkins, 46, and Tonya
Suarez-Gonzalez, 43, a married couple
from St. Ann, Mo., died at the scene.
A Loy-Lange engineer, Kenneth
Trentham, 59, also died in the blast.
Clifford Lee, 53, of St. Louis, died
April 5 as a result of the injuries he
sustained in the blast. All four victims
were in the laundry office.

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problem by getting two different

micro-organisms to live together in
harmony. One is a methane-loving
methanotroph, which is found
underground near places where
natural methane production typically
occurs. The other is a photosynthetic
cyanobacterium that resembles algae,
which uses light along with carbon
dioxide to produce oxygen.
These two micro-organisms
co-exist in a bioreactor at PNNL. Here,
methane gas from a Washington
dairy farm and Colorado oil fields was
fed to the microbes. One bacterium,
Methylomicrobium alcaliphilum 20Z,
ate the methane and produced
carbon dioxide and energy-rich
biomass made up largely of a form of
carbon that can be used to produce
energy. The other micro-organism,
Synechococcus species 7002, uses
light to produce the steady stream of
oxygen its counterpart needs to carry
out the methane-consuming reaction.
Each one accomplishes a
significant duty while supplying
the other with a substance it needs
to survive. According to PNNL, the
micro-organisms are engaging in a
"productive metabolic coupling."
The PNNL process produces a
cleaner biogas, either liquid or solid,
with either the flick of a switch
or exposure to sunlight. When
there's methane to convert, the
cyanobacteria absorb light and use
carbon dioxide as fuel to produce
oxygen. When there is not much
methane, researchers dim the lights
to reduce the oxygen, which slows
the action of the methanotrophs.
Retort Oven to Dry
Propellant Used in Airbags
An electric retort oven will be used
to dry a powdered propellant used
in automotive airbags. The oven,
manufactured by Baker Furnace, Brea,
Calif., has a maximum temperature
rating of 220F (104C).
The heating system utilizes a retort
shell, so the propellant powder
being processed in the chamber
never makes direct contact with
the heat source. The propellant can
ignite if it comes in contact with
high temperatures. Electric elements
heat the stainless steel retort shell,
which ultimately transfers heat to the
interior of the retort chamber.
Family of Man Crushed
During Industrial Oven
Repair Drops Suit Against
Oven Builder
The family of a man killed when the
counterweight on an industrial oven
door crushed him has dropped a
federal lawsuit against the maker and
designer of the industrial equipment
he was trying to repair. Aleksandr L.
"Sasha" Berelovich, 54, of Newport
News, Va., a maintenance mechanic
for Craft Machine Works in Hampton,
Va., was crushed to death as he
attempted repairs on the oven door at
Craft Machine Works.
The suit alleged that the
equipment's designers Flinn and
Dreffein Engineering designed an
unsafe furnace system that caused
Berelovich to get killed. The lawsuit
also named F&D Furnace, which later
bought the engineering firm, and
three companies with ownership in
Flinn and Dreffein Engineering as
defendants. Specifically, the kill switch
for the oven door was located in an
area that was difficult to reach.
Because the employees at Craft
who originally purchased and
installed the equipment decades ago
were not available, it was impossible
to ascertain who was responsible for
the location of the kill switch. Had the
switch been located where it was at
the behest of Crown, the case would
fall under a workers compensation
claim, for which the victims family
had already been compensated.
Flexible Packaging Plant
Opens in India
Scholle IPN opened a 6,000 m2 flexible
packaging facility in Palghar, India.
Outfitted with 25 injection molding
machines and automatic bag-making
machines, the plant will manufacture
aseptic, 220-liter drum bags for the
tropical fruit juice industry. It will also
produce spouts and custom products
for flexible packaging components
such as connectors, caps and
dispensing fitments.
India is a major producer of
mango and other tropical fruits that
require aseptic packaging. Before the

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Palghar plant opened, however, all

aseptic drum bags were imported.
Scholle IPNs facility will allow aseptic
packaging requirements to be
fulfilled locally.

Validation Service Helps

Ensure Desired Kill Step
Many food products undergo a
presumed kill step during production
using time and temperature
correlations, yet most food processors
lack the scientific proof that ensures
consumer safety. A manufacturer of
thermal processing equipment has
addressed that breach. Research-
based tools developed by Buhler
Aeroglide enable nut processors to
validate that a roaster is delivering the
desired kill step every minute of every
day. The scientific-validation system
is based on thermal processing
parameters established for the
reduction of salmonella surrogate
Enterococcus faecium in runner-type
peanuts, first published in Peanut
Science in 2014.
Currently, the almond industry has
the only mandate for log reduction: a
4-log kill step. An industry-wide need
exists to ensure log reduction for all
nuts and seed processing based on
retention time, product temperature,
process air temperature, air velocity,
product moisture content and process
air humidity.
Buhler Aeroglides new series of
processing profiles indicates nut
roasters can achieve an approximate
5-log reduction using continuous
monitoring with a dynamic control
system. Data-modeling protocols
developed and validated for the nut
industry demonstrate applications
in grain-based ready-to-eat (RET)
products such as snacks and
breakfast cereals.

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TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
SOLUTIONS
Improve Operational Efficiencies
and Reduce Downtime
Temporary solutions help avoid project delays and costly commitments on short-
and mid-term needs.
By Stan Tyrrell,
Aggreko North America
C
hemical production grew in
every region of the United
St during 2016, according
to the American Chemistry
Council (ACC). Furthermore, the ACC
predicts that growth will translate into
more than $1 trillion in chemical reve-
nues by 2020. At the same time, the U.S.
Energy Information Administrations
2017 outlook report forecasts that re-
finery production will increase by more
than 20 percent from 2016 through 2040
largely due to increasing production
volumes of renewables, natural gas and
crude oil. With a growth trend expected
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to continue on an upward trajectory,
petrochemical and refinery companies
are sure to look for solutions by which
to increase operational efficiencies and
reduce downtime.
Used after process heating operations,
temporary cooling solutions such as cool-
ing towers, chillers and air conditioners
provide significant benefits. They allow
petrochemical and refining companies to
avoid project delays and improve their bal-
ance sheet by avoiding high cost capital
expenditure (CAPEX) commitments on
short- to mid-term duration needs.
When considering a temporary cool-
ing system, it is important that the equip-
ment matches the specific demands of the
environment. Each downstream project is
Temporary process cooling
equipment provides beneficial
solutions for chemical processing
plant challenges.
unique and has different needs, so there
is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all ap-
proach. Therefore, it is critical to work with
a temperature control provider that under-
stands how to design a system that effec-
tively ties into an existing process.
Petrochemical and refining compa-
nies worldwide are benefiting from the
cost savings and operational efficiencies
that temporary cooling solutions can
provide. This article describes three ap-
plications in which temporary tempera-
ture control solutions were deployed in
the petrochemical and refining industry
to restore vital project cooling needs. The
temporary solutions allowed the plants to
maintain economic gains and operational
productivity.

Maximizing Ammonia
Summer Throughput
The process for producing ammonia re-
quires a hydrogen/nitrogen mass feed-
rate ratio of exactly 3:1. If either of these
mass flows cannot be maintained at an
appropriate flow rate consistent with this
ratio, then ammonia production will suf-
fer proportionally. The nitrogen required
for the reaction comes from the nitrogen
contained in air and enters the reactor via a
large compressor.
During the summer, air becomes less
dense as the ambient temperature increas-
es. Because a compressor is a volumetric
machine, the air-mass flow-rate drops in-
versely in proportion to the outside tem-
perature. In this case, the air-mass flow-
rate decreased during peak summertime
temperatures to 43,000 lb/hr, with am-
monia production dropping proportion-
ally. This is in contrast to the wintertime,
when the producer was able to sustain the
maximum air-mass flow-rate of 50,000 lb/
hr into the reactor.
One method of increasing air through-
put to wintertime flow rates is to increase
Temporary process equipment can help petrochemical and refinery facilities address seasonal process cooling limitations and
meet cooling needs during repairs and turnaounds.
air density by cooling the air entering the
compressor suction. In fact, this producer
had already put into place an inlet air-cool-
ing systeum. However, it proved unreliable
and could not consistently increase airflow
rates. This situation forced the ammonia
producer to begin searching for a solution
that would consistently maximize air-mass
flow throughout the year.
A specialized group of process engineers
evaluated various scenarios for providing
the required cooling, and they recom-
mended a staged solution. The ammonia
producers configuration draws ambient air
into a filter housing and then directly into
the compressor suction. Therefore, in order
to minimize system changes, the third-
party engineers designed an intake air-
conditioning system that cooled ambient
air. The ambient air leaves the filter at 50
to 55F (10 to 13C) and enters the com-
pressor suction. Special provisions then
were designed into the system to minimize
compressor-intake pressure drop.
After implementation, the producer was
able to increase ammonia production by 38
metric tons/day due to an increase of air-
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mass flow of approximately 5,550 to 7,500
lb/hr. This solution consistently maintains
an air-mass flow-rate between 48,000 to
50,000 lb/hr even at peak ambient tem-
peratures of 100 to 105F (38 to 40C).
Process Cooling of
Diluted Bitumen
A large sustainable-energy company was
facing a high temperature challenge at its
tank-farm facility, located near its main op-
erations north of Fort McMurray, Alberta,
Canada. The tank farm provides cooling
and blending of hot bitumen to produce
diluted bitumen (also called dilbit) for the
companys downstream customers.
The producer anticipated that the facility
was at risk of being unable to adequately
cool diluted bitumen below the required
temperature needed to avoid flashing of
light-end vapors. High dilbit temperatures
would require a reduction in flow to the
tanks just when the operator required the
storage and processing capacity the most.
Without a cooling solution, the producer
faced potential impacts to its operations,
including a reduction in facility throughput.
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A fleet of temporary heat exchangers can be used for process cooling or as a substitute for fouled, leaking or corroded
exchangers.
The energy company called in a third-
party provider of temperature control solu-
tions that had experience in cooling heavy
hydrocarbons and executing the rapid de-
velopment of temporary projects. A scope
review process kicked off the project. Nu-
merous components of the design and en-
gineering phase were studied to simulate
and evaluate potential solutions, and to de-
termine the final process system and utility
equipment needs for operation. As a result,
several deliverables for the project were
developed and provided to the producer,
including:
The conceptual process design of the
trim cooling circuit, including thermal
and hydraulic models.
The mechanical and electrical process
requirements of the project, including
utility needs.
A cooling process control philosophy,
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including equipment configuration dia-
grams.
A conceptual project layout based upon
the determination of what equipment
would be necessary to accomplish the
task.
The final process design package, in-
cluding overall project scope, engineer-
ing data and simulations that validate
the installed project would meet the
producers needs.
Upon completion of the scope review and
project definition and engineering stages,
the bitumen producer decided to have the
project designed and installed to a standard
that would permit for potentially long-term
use in a plant environment. For example,
the glycol loop connections would be hard
piped, and a cable tray would be used to
run cable between electrical gear. Due to
the growing complexities of the project, the
bitumen producer contracted a Canadian
engineering, procurement and construction
(EPC) management firm to undertake the
engineering and construction phases.
A specialized team of engineers were
tasked with the responsibility for technical
support and project-management coun-
sel. Key tasks included oversight of power
generation and temperature control equip-
ment delivery to the site, and supervision
of work efforts with the EPC to ensure
equipment was safely and efficiently in-
stalled and commissioned.
The temperature control solution, in-
cluding 4,000 tons of cooling equipment
energized by 6 MW of power, was in-
stalled by the project partners. The solu-
tion currently remains in operation at the
bitumen producers facility. It successfully
provides cooling of up to 192,000 bbd of
dilbit from 134F to below 100F (57C to
below 38C).
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 Temperature Control
Putting Temporary Process Heating and
Cooling Equipment to Work
Emergency shutdowns in the petrochemical and refining industries
can be handled with temporary solutions such as power rental, heating
and cooling and compressed air solutions to help maintain seamless
operation. A provider with the technical, engineering and project-
management expertise can help execute a customized and scalable
turnkey solution to meet your needs by offering:
Process optimization, engineering and design.
The ability to engineer solutions to improve the bottom line.
A large fleet of portable, modular cooling towers.
Seasonal and supplemental process cooling.
Rapid emergency response.
Temporary utilities during shutdowns and turnarounds.
Vessel cooling to increase production through process
de-bottlenecking.
A network of local service centers.
A range of generator rentals for temporary power needs.
Environmentally compliant equipment.
Thermal discharge temperature relief.
Petrochemical and refining solutions should include:
Addressing seasonal process cooling limitations.
Providing low temperature refrigeration systems.
Emergency cooling tower replacement.
Temporary cooling during repairs and turnarounds.
Environmental compliance.
Disaster recovery support.
Supplemental air to process units.
Process and operational de-bottlenecking.
Emergency response for unplanned process and utility outages.
Utilities for short-term research and development production runs or
qualifications.
Improving equipment reliability.
Qualified professional process engineering team and support.
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Temporary hillers provide process
cooling support at a North American
petrochemical plant.
Preventing Damage
to a Continuous
Catalytic Reformer
The continuous catalytic reformer (CCR)
in a refinery connects naphtha-grade ma-
terial with hydrogen in a series of reactors
that contain platinum catalyst. This reac-
tion increases the octane value of the naph-
tha feed stream so that it is suitable to be
blended into the gasoline pool. One of the
side reactions, which reduces yields, is the
cracking of feed materials into light hydro-
carbon gases. Thus, the purpose of a low
pressure separator is to remove as many of
these lighter hydrocarbons and hydrogen
gas from upgraded naphtha hydrogen gas.
However, if there is not enough cooling
in the low pressure separator, then heavier
hydrocarbons will remain in the recircu-
lated gas. This can cause process problems
downstream of the low pressure separator.
A Midwestern refiner was experiencing
condensation of heavier hydrocarbons in
certain portions of the recycle-gas circuit.
This caused a $50 million loss due to sig-
nificant production downtime and main-
tenance costs involved with shutting down
the CCR in order to fix the recycle-gas
compressor system. This issue was signifi-
cantly worse during the wintertime when
portions of the recycle-gas piping were
exposed to colder ambient temperatures,
which facilitated condensation.
In order to avoid more damage, the refin-
er needed a solution that could successfully
condense heavier hydrocarbons in the sepa-
rator rather than the downstream piping.
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duty of 4.3 MMBTU/hr. A final conduct-

ed analysis showed that the maximum duty
achieved 4.87 MMBTU/hr 13 percent
higher than the project design duty.
In conclusion, the applications de-
scribed are just a few of many regarding
temporary cooling solutions. Such solu-
tions can help the petrochemical and
refining industry mitigate operational
hazards, minimize CAPEX spending
and ensure optimal production uptime.
The maximum benefit of these temporary
systems can best be realized by partnering
with a provider with technical, engineer-
ing and project-management expertise.
Such providers can execute a customized,
scalable turnkey solution for short- and
long-term needs.
Supplemental engineered temperature control solutions cool refinery processes.

Stan Tyrrell is vice president, temperature

A temperature control expert proposed col solution would be recirculated from an control, for Aggreko. The Houston, Texas-
a solution whereby they used the existing air-cooled chiller. The proposed solution based company can be reached at
exchanger. However, instead of using plant reduced the gas inlet temperature from 877-799-0656 or visit the website at
cooling water as a cooling medium, a gly- about 250 to 40F (121 to 4C) at a design www.us.aggreko.com.

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Equipment Overview Dryers

Our Equipment Overview on Dryers offers a side-by-side compari-
son of industrial dryer manufacturers to show you which companies
manufacture the type of equipment you need. Whether it is a batch,
paddle or spray dryer, or something else altogether, Process Heatings
Equipment Overview on Dryers allows you to search by dryer con-
figuration or type, material processed, energy source, manufacturing
process or industry. Cross-check multiple headings by skimming
down specific columns to find those manufacturers that have experi-
ence with the type of equipment you want. Weve even identified
those companies that offer aftermarket parts for their equipment.
Complete listings are shown below. To view the matrix of dryers
online and automatically widen or narrow your search results based on

DRYER CONFIGURATION DRYER TYPE

Combination Infrared/Convection

Convection, Impingement
Convection, Counterflow

Convection, Through-Air

Infrared, Medium Wave

Continuous/Conveyor

Convection, Flotation

Infrared, Short Wave

Infrared, Long Wave
Infrared, Catalytic
Shelf/Tray/Truck

Dehumidifying
Batch/Cabinet

Festoon/Loop

Tenter Frame
Roll/Cylinder

Conduction
Tensionless

Centrifugal
Can/Drum

Fluid-Bed
Paddle

Wicket
Tunnel
Rotary
Supplier Companies

Tower

Other
Skein

Warp

Flash
Deck

Ring

Web
Loft

Fostoria Process Equipment Div.

www.fostoriaprocessequipment.com
Glenro Inc.


www.glenro.com
Grieve Corp.

www.grievecorp.com
Komline-Sanderson

www.komline.com
Wyssmont
www.wyssmont.com
Advance Systems Inc.
Ajax Tocco Magnethermic Corp.
Almo Process Technology
Applied Test Systems/Electro Heat
Arvos Raymond Bartlett Snow LLC
Babcock & Wilcox Megtec
Benko Products Inc.
Bepex International
Blasdel Enterprises
Blue M, Div. of TPS
Buhler Aeroglide
C.A. Litzler Co. Inc.
Carman Industries Inc.
Carrier Vibrating Equip. Inc.
Casso-Solar Technologies LLC
Catalytic Industrial Systems
Charles Ross & Son Co.
Cire Technologies Inc.
Clextral
CMM Group LLC
Cober Inc.
Commercial Dehydrator Systems Inc.
Compact Engineering Ltd.
Conair Group
Consolidated Engineering Co.
Convectronics Inc.
CPM Wolverine Proctor
Crown Iron Works Co.
David Weisman LLC
Davron Technologies Inc.
Dedert Corp.
Desican Inc.
Despatch, ITW EAE
Dri-Air Industries Inc.
Dupps Co.
Engineered Product Sales Corp.
Etter Engineering
Evaporator Dryer Technologies Inc.
Fannon Products Co.
Feeco International Inc.
Companies with an in front of their names have an advertisement in this issue.

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the criteria you select, visit www.process-heating.com/directories.
On that page, scroll down and click on the Dryers Guide. Online,
you can view an overview of each manufacturers capabilities, see
all manufacturers that offer certain features, or search by keyword.
Also online, some manufacturers have upgraded listings that
include a link to the company website as well as datasheets and
other product information.
If you need more information and want to contact a dryer manu-
facturer directly, visit www.process-heating.com/buyersguide and
search for the companys name. Some manufacturers have expanded
listings, data sheets, product photos and links to key content at
www.process-heating.com/buyersguide.

ENERGY SOURCE MATERIAL DRIED MANUFACTURING PROCESS INDUSTRIES SERVED

Paper/Pulp/Converting/Forest Products
Oil & Gas/Ethanol/Biodiesel Fuels

We manufacturer aftermarket
parts/supplies for our dryers.
Chemicals/Petrochemicals
Solvent-Based Materials
Hot Oil (Thermal Fluid)

Water-Based Materials

Plastics/Rubber/Vinyl
Pre- And Post-Drying

Packaging/Printing
Moisture Profiling
Radio Frequency

Pharmaceutical
Heat Shrinking
Pastes/Mixes

Heat Setting
Dehydrating

Pasteurizing
Granulating
Natural Gas

Laminating
Microwave

Electronics
Hot Water
Electricity
Dual Fuel

Calcining

Finishing

Finishing
Powders
Propane
Vacuum

Slurries

Drying

Fusing
Curing
Steam

Steam

Solids
Other

Other

Other
Spray

Food
Oil

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Manufacturers listed in this Equipment Overview responded to a special mailing by Process Heating and do not necessarily represent the entire market.
To be included in future listings, contact Linda Becker at BeckerL@bnpmedia.com.
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Equipment Overview Dryers

DRYER CONFIGURATION DRYER TYPE

Combination Infrared/Convection

Convection, Impingement
Convection, Counterflow

Convection, Through-Air

Infrared, Medium Wave

Continuous/Conveyor

Convection, Flotation

Infrared, Short Wave

Infrared, Long Wave
Infrared, Catalytic
Shelf/Tray/Truck

Dehumidifying
Batch/Cabinet

Festoon/Loop

Tenter Frame
Roll/Cylinder

Conduction
Tensionless

Centrifugal
Can/Drum

Fluid-Bed
Paddle

Wicket
Tunnel
Rotary
Supplier Companies

Tower

Other
Skein

Warp

Flash
Deck

Ring

Web
Loft
Ferrite Microwave Technologies LLC
Fives North American Combustion Inc.
Fluid Energy Processing & Equipment
Freund-Vector Corp.
GEA Barr-Rosin
GEA Process Engineering Inc.
George Koch Sons LLC
Gerref Industries Inc.
Global Technologies LLC
Gruenberg, Div. of TPS
Grupo Tenag, Industrial Div.
Hapco Inc.
Harrop Industries Inc.
HeatTek Inc.
Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
Hix Ovens
Honeywell EclipseExothermics
Indesco Oven Products Inc.
Infratrol Mfg.
Innovative Industries
Intek Corp.
International Thermal Systems LLC
Jensen Industries Inc.
Lanly Co.
Lectrodryer LLC
Leister Technologies
Lewco Inc.
Louisville Dryer Co.
Marsden Inc.
Micropyretics Heaters Intl. (MHI)
Norris Thermal Technologies Inc.
Novatec Inc.
Nyle Systems LLC
Patterson Industries Canada
Paul O. Abbe
PHnix North America
Precision Control Systems
Process Thermal Dynamics
PSC Inc.
Radiant Energy Systems Inc.
Radio Frequency Co.
Rapid Engineering LLC
Schwing Bioset Inc.
Scott Equipment Co.
Solar Products Inc.
Soneko USA Inc.
Sonic Air Systems Inc.
Spooner Industries
SPX Flow Inc.
Stelter & Brinck
Swenson Technology Inc.
Thermal Energy International Inc.
Thermal Engineering Corp.
Thermal Innovations Corp.
Thermal Products & Solutions (TPS)
Thermcraft Inc.
ThermTech Inc.
Thompson Dehydrating Co. Inc.
Trimac Industrial Systems
Ventilex USA Inc.
Wenger Manufacturing Inc.
Wisconsin Oven Corp., Div. of TPS

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 ENERGY SOURCE MATERIAL DRIED MANUFACTURING PROCESS INDUSTRIES SERVED

Paper/Pulp/Converting/Forest Products
Oil & Gas/Ethanol/Biodiesel Fuels

We manufacturer aftermarket
parts/supplies for our dryers.
Chemicals/Petrochemicals
Solvent-Based Materials
Hot Oil (Thermal Fluid)

Water-Based Materials

Plastics/Rubber/Vinyl
Pre- And Post-Drying

Packaging/Printing
Moisture Profiling
Radio Frequency

Pharmaceutical
Heat Shrinking
Pastes/Mixes

Heat Setting
Dehydrating

Pasteurizing
Granulating
Natural Gas

Laminating
Microwave

Electronics
Hot Water
Electricity
Dual Fuel

Calcining

Finishing

Finishing
Powders
Propane
Vacuum

Slurries

Drying

Fusing
Curing
Steam

Steam

Solids
Other

Other

Other
Spray

Food
Oil

Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
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 Industrial Heat Tracing
Q&A:
MAINTAINING PIPE
TEMPERATURE
Self-regulating heating cable plays a key role in many pipe temperature
maintenance applications. Learn how to employ this technology effectively.
By John Schramm,
Thermon Group Holdings Inc.
W
hether maintaining
pipe temperatures in a
petrochemical plant on
the Gulf of Mexico or a
platform off the windswept Scottish coast,
facility managers are all too familiar with
the challenges such a task poses.
On the one hand, pipe containing prod-
uct for instance, fuel oil that must
be maintained in liquid form will require
viscosity control, which demands higher
temperatures. On the other hand, across
the facility, a pipe that transports water
requires a lower maintenance temperature
to keep the fluid from freezing during cold
weather while minimizing energy costs.
To complicate matters, many engineers
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also must contend with maintaining inter-
nal pipe temperatures on pipes that are sub-
jected to extremely high temperatures gen-
erated by steam cleaning or other factors.
While a one-size-fits-all solution has
yet to be developed, advances in conduc-
tive polymer technology mean that an
optimum pipe-temperature maintenance
solution for every need is readily available.
Central to these solutions is co-extruded
monolithic self-regulating heating cable.
Today, this familiar technology provides
even more power, durability, flexibility
and efficiency.
Q. What Is Self-Regulating
Heating Cable?
A. Anyone well-versed with the methods
for maintaining pipe temperature is well
acquainted with industrial electric heat
tracing and the critical role that self-
regulating heating cable plays in it.
Developed in the 1970s to provide a
simple, reliable method of maintaining
pipe temperature, the heat output of self-
regulating heating cable varies in response
to the surrounding temperature. Variations
in the ambient temperature, or heat lost
through the thermal insulation, are auto-
matically compensated for along the entire
length of the cable, which is installed di-
rectly onto the pipe.
Q. How Is It Constructed
and How Does It Work?
A. Self-regulating heating cable has a
heating element consisting of a carbon
matrix conductive polymer. This mixture
is co-extruded around the conductors.
The matrix exhibits a positive tempera-
 Industrial Heat Tracing

Q. What Types of Industries

Use Self-Regulating
Heating Cable?
A. Because managing heat is a top prior-
ity across many industries, self-regulating
heating cables are used by thousands of in-
dustrial companies around the world.
Oil and Gas. Many processing phases
in the oil-and-gas industry gathering,
production, processing, storage and dis-
tribution require controlling pipe tem-
perature. So, it is no surprise that the global
oil-and-gas industry is one of the biggest
if not the largest users of self-regu-
Monolithic coextruded self-
lating heating cable.
regulating heating cable provides
For example, the upstream sector car- essential, reliable temperature
ries out onshore and offshore exploration maintenance service.
and drilling, and uses platforms, drilling
Heat tracing is cost effective to
purchase and maintain. A primary
application of self-regulating heat
tracing is freeze protection. High Temperature Self-Regulating Heating Cable
Maintains Optimum Temperatures in Houston
ture coefficient. The resistance of the ma-
trix increases as the temperature rises, and
the cables power output decreases as the A petrochemical plant in Houston wanted to heat trace a process
temperature rises. Therefore, as the tem- piping network in order to sustain oils, acids and caustics in liquid form
perature rises, the cable power output ap- to ensure that they would flow easily. The plant manager contacted a
proaches zero.
manufacturer of heat tracing cable for assistance.
Most self-regulating heating cable is
The piping network consisted of a number of lines and valve
supplied in a continuous length, so it can
be cut to the proper length for individual
assemblies in different sizes. To complicate matters, temperature
pipe. It is installed on a pipe at the 4 or 8 requirements varied from section to section, depending on the nature of
oclock position, and it is flexible enough the product and location.
to be installed on flanges, valves and
pumps. It can be overlapped and it will Higher Temperature Maintenance
not overheat. Following careful analysis of the piping network and environmental
conditions posed by the plants location on the Texas Gulf Coast, the
Q. Is Additional Equipment team from the heat tracing supplier developed a customized heat
Required? trace field design. In addition to heat trace monitors and controllers,
A. In addition to the cable, the other the team specified 9.32 miles (15,000 meters) of new high temperature
items typically required to complete a self-
self-regulating heating cable be installed to ensure that all requisite
regulating heating system on pipe are:
temperatures would be maintained.
Power connections and end termina-
To date, the system is performing as planned. The enhanced ratings of the
tions. new cable are providing the petrochemical plant with higher maintenance
Temperature controller. temperatures at a reduced cost. The heat tracing design delivers the gold
standard ratio of one meter of piping to one meter of cable.
Thermal insulation and cladding to help The heat tracing cable delivers essential and reliable temperature
keep the thermal insulation dry are two of maintenance service to the petrochemical plant. Cost effective to
the most often overlooked components of purchase and maintain, the heat tracing solution is contributing to the
a complete system. Thermal insulation is plants ability to operate without disruption.
arguably one of the most important parts
of a complete system.

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 Industrial Heat Tracing

Option for High Temperature Self-Regulating Heating Cable

A high temperature self-regulating heating cable offers an option for especially rigorous applications. The monolithic
coextruded self-regulating heating cable can maintain a maximum temperature of 302F (150C). With a continuous
exposure temperature rating of 392F (200C) and an intermittent exposure temperature (power on or off) rating of
482F (250C), it continues to perform reliably, even when exposed to these high temperatures.
With these enhanced capabilities, the system is flexible. It is suited for applications that require higher maintenance
temperatures for process temperature maintenance. Its durable design means that it withstands exposure to
punishing high temperatures produced by steam cleaning.

rigs and floating production storage and
offload (FPSO) units. The applications rely
heavily upon pipe where proper tempera-
tures must be maintained, and elevated
temperatures are often necessary.
As the process progresses, the down-
stream sector requires temperature main-
tenance to refine, store and distribute these
products. For example, gas storage tanks,
pipe, valves and transfer lines must be
maintained at the proper temperature.
Petrochemical and Chemical. To
produce chemical products, chemical and
petrochemical plants also require process
maintenance heating to maintain tempera-
tures in piping to keep certain products in
liquid form. For example, caustics must be
kept at about 80F (26C) so they remain
in a liquid state.
Power Generation. Every plant that
generates power whether nuclear, so-
lar, combined cycle or coal-fired has a
number of pipe-heating needs that must
be met. For example, self-regulating heat-
ing cable is used to make certain that
steam lines are winterized. Heat tracing
also helps ensure that equipment used to

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 Industrial Heat Tracing

applications of self-regulating heat tracing Process Temperature Maintenance.

Self-regulating heat tracing cable
allows operations to continue
without disruption.
control the plant operates reliably, so pow-
er is generated without interruption.
Q. What Types of
Applications Does It Serve?
A. With the range of maintenance and
exposure temperature capabilities that
individual self-regulating heating cables
offer, the types of applications are wide-
ranging.
Freeze Protection. One of the primary
is to provide freeze protection for metallic
and nonmetallic pipes, vessels, tanks and
equipment during cold weather months.
For example, should a pipe freeze that
connects a terminal to a petrochemical re-
finery, it could cause a shutdown, resulting
in a costly delay.
This application is characterized by heat
delivery to offset heat loss through thermal
insulation. It typically requires that pipe be
kept to a temperature just above freezing
typically at 40F (4.4C).
This is especially meaningful for the oil-
and-gas industry, where 25 percent of cur-
rent oil-and-gas resources are situated in
extremely cold regions. As a result, ships
and platforms require varying levels of
freeze protection for piping that also could
be subjected to steam cleaning. It is ex-
tremely important to guard against freez-
ing of piping, valves, fittings and instru-
ment tubing used to hold protection water,
potable water, sea and fresh cooling water,
drill-water and bilge-water discharge.
To maintain the temperature of product
in a process pipe within a narrow range
for processing, or for other purposes
self-regulating heating cable is effective.
It makes it possible for the process piping
to, for example, transport the fluid from
a process feed tank to the plants process
unit, and then carry the processed mate-
rial to storage tanks. It also prevents con-
densation and hydrates from forming on
gas pipelines.
Viscosity Control. A standard method
of controlling the viscosity of process flu-
ids is to use self-regulating heat cable to
maintain the pipe or tank at the preferred
temperature. As a result, the product is
maintained in liquid form, facilitating
transport.
John Schramm is manager of the Global
Product Management Group at Thermon
Group Holdings Inc., San Marcos, Texas. For
more information from Thermon, call 800-
820-4328 or visit www.thermon.com.

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 Heat Transfer Fluids
TEG:
A High Temperature Heat
Transfer Fluid Alternative
While propylene glycol and ethylene glycol are the most widely used glycols,
another member of the glycol family TEG fills a niche for systems that need
liquid process cooling and heating.
By Kevin Coscia,
Dynalene Inc.
H
eat transfer fluids come in
many different chemistries,
from water-based to organics,
depending on the application.
The most important characteristics of any
industrial heat transfer fluid are:
It removes or supplies heat quickly and
efficiently.
It does not corrode the materials of con-
struction.
It does not pose any safety hazards dur-
ing operation.
Most commonly, water-based solutions
are used between the temperatures of -40
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to 250F (-40 to 121C) for food and bev-
erage, pharmaceutical and HVAC. Miner-
al oils and synthetic oils generally are used
at higher temperatures in the range of
300 to 750F (149 to 399C) where the
system pressure from using superheated
water would be too high. At subzero tem-
peratures, hydrocarbons also can be used,
but there are more effective options. Gly-
cols and brines are better suited to that
range due to their low viscosities and good
heat transfer properties. In fact, glycols are
most commonly used as an antifreeze ad-
ditive to water and found in applications
such as the coolant in engine blocks and
HVAC systems.
Propylene glycol (PG) and ethylene gly-
col (EG) are the most widely used glycols.
But, there is another member of the glycol
family that fits the needs of liquid process
cooling and heating systems.
Comparing Glycol Fluids for
Industrial Heat Transfer
Triethylene glycol (TEG) may be best
known for its service as a dehumidifying
agent in natural gas applications, but it
also can be used in many high temperature
heat transfer processes. The most impor-
tant thermal properties of heat transfer
liquids are viscosity, thermal conductiv-
ity and specific heat. While heat transfer
oils may possess thermal durability that
well exceeds the temperature limitations of
glycols, glycol-water mixtures offer better
heat transfer properties than oils.
Water has the highest thermal con-
ductivity and specific heat of any liquid.
 Heat Transfer Fluids

Because glycols can leverage waters ad-
vantage, the properties of glycols are much
better than the properties of oils. The high
heat transfer coefficient of the triethyl-
ene glycol-water fluid in comparison to
a mineral or synthetic oil results in good
system and heater efficiency, fast process
temperature responses and reduced pump-
ing power.
For applications running between 200
and 400F (93 and 204C), TEG fulfills a
suitable niche in the transition tempera-
ture range from aqueous solutions to heat
transfer oils. Table 1 compares the proper-
ties of TEG, PG and EG.
Systems in colder environments also
may need freeze protection during plant
shutdown. Many heat transfer oils used
at higher temperatures will freeze below
32F (0C) or have high viscosities that
may require immense pumping power
during cold starts. A 60 percent by vol-
ume TEG solution will not freeze until it
reaches -31F (-35C). Also, it has lower
viscosity than hydrocarbons at colder tem-
peratures, making the cold-start process
significantly quicker.
The Science Behind the
TEG Molecule
TEG is rarely seen in consumer applica-
tions and other typical process cooling
because it is more viscous than ethylene
glycol and propylene glycol. TEG is a mol-
ecule composed of three linked ethylene
glycol molecules. Because of the bigger
molecule, it is more viscous. This larger
molecule provides an advantage as well:
it is less prone to thermal degradation in
comparison to its monomer.
When a glycol breaks down due to heat,
it begins to form acids (glycolic, lactic, ox-
alic, acetic and formic acids). The glycol
slowly evolves into a pale yellow and even-
tually a dark orange color, depending on
the temperature and length of use. Due to
the acid formation, the pH will drop. If the
glycol fluid is not reinhibited and buffered,
there is the potential for a runaway reac-
tion to occur, where the glycol is so acidic
it will begin to corrode metals.

PI 1
Corrosion
TI 1
R1 Secton
V5 CS 1
CS 2 u=1.7 m/s FI 2
Cooling Fan T= 425F
PRV CS 3

P 250 300 PSI V4 T= 450 500F

V6
Heat Exchanger
CV 1
V1
TEG Tank Fluid Removal
Fluid Loading
N2 Tank

TEG Loop
PV 1
FI 1

V3

V2
Pump PI 2

TI 2
R2 Dynalene
FLUID DRAIN
MT (oil) Loop
Oil Drain

TRC

MT Tank

FIGURE 1. A diagram of the TEG high

temperature test system is shown. Engineers V8

tested the fluid in the 350 to 400F (149 to 204C) Pump

temperature range to determine if it could be
feasibly used at these high temperatures. Fluid Drain

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 Heat Transfer Fluids

t= 0 hrs 170 hrs 460 hrs 660 hrs 830 hrs 1000 hrs 1170 hrs
= 1.102 g/mL 1.098 g/mL 1.097 g/mL 1.098 g/mL 1.097 g/mL 1.097 g/mL 1.096 g/mL
pH = 9.10 9.36 9.13 8.99 8.83 8.66 8.60
Fe = 0 ppm 0 ppm 0 ppm 0 ppm 0 ppm 0 ppm 0 ppm
RA = 7.1 mL FIGURE 2. The TEG high
7.0 mL 6.0 mL 6.1 mL 5.6 mL 5.3 mL 4.7 mL
RI = 1.4079 1.4072 1.4072 1.4074 1.4068 1.4074 1.4071
Soilids = 0.00 temperature
1.15 test
1.19 system is
1.20 shown.
1.08 1.07 1.10

FIGURE 3. TEG results from the high temperature circulating system can
be seen. Thermal breakdown increased rapidly when the temperature was
increased to 415F (213C)

Thermal Stability tor package). Each loop used a centrifugal

FIGURE 2. The TEG high
temperature test system is shown.
The longer chain length of the TEG
molecule allows the vibrational energy that
is generated from heat to be dissipated and
diluted throughout the TEG backbone.
This reduces the rate of degradation and
acid formation. Glycols running continu-
ously above 200F (93C) must be closely
monitored and sampled for quality control
periodically. Also, they must be checked
regularly for inhibitor content because it
will be consumed over time. This is the
same for TEG, but it will degrade slower
than the other glycols. TEG needs less ad-
justment and fewer replacement over the
lifetime of a system.
Testing of TEG
Ethylene and propylene glycol are limited
to about 300F (149C) with special in-
hibitor packaging. When operating near or
above this temperature, EG and PG will
degrade and need to be replaced.
The engineers at one heat transfer fluid
manufacturer tested TEG to see how it
compares to EG and PG. The TEG fluid
was tested in the 350 to 400F (149 to
204C) temperature range to determine if
it could be feasibly used at these high tem-
peratures.
A two-loop, single heat exchanger sys-
tem was constructed (figures 1 and 2).
The hot loop used the fluid manufacturers
synthetic oil and the test loop used 60 per-
cent by volume TEG inhibited with the
heat transfer fluid manufacturers inhibi-
pump that provided a fluid velocity of 5.57
ft/sec (1.7 m/sec) through 1 carbon steel
piping. The materials of construction were
entirely AISI 1020 carbon steel with the
exception of components such as the pump
housing and measurement devices, which
were 316 stainless steel.
During testing, the silicone fluid was
heated electrically with a recirculation
heater and fed into the jacket side of the
heat exchanger. The TEG fed through the
tube side. Carbon steel corrosion coupons
were placed in the TEG side, and fluid
samples were extracted every week. Nitro-
gen was pressurized in the head space to
remove oxygen.
Testing on the TEG started around
356F (180C) and was held for two
weeks. After samples were taken, the tem-

t= 340 hrs 640 hrs 1170 hrs

Wt. Before Cleaning = + 0.14% + 0.15% + 0.39%
Corrosion Rate = 0.00 mpy, 400F 0.20 mpy, 415F 0.00 mpy, 425F
Initial: Initial: Initial:

After 340 hrs, 400F: After 640 hrs, 415F: After 1170 hrs, 425F:

FIGURE 4. AISI 1020 carbon steel coupons as seen after testing with the inhibited TEG for approximately 1,200
hours at temperatures between 356 and 425F (180 and 218C). The coupons did not show any corrosion except
for minor discoloration throughout the test.

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 Heat Transfer Fluids

perature was incrementally increased to temperatures up to around 390F (199C). Kevin Coscia is a business development
392F (200C). After another two weeks, Due to its thermophysical properties, manager of laboratory services for Dynalene
a sample was taken, and the temperature TEG can provide exceptional heat trans- Inc., Whitehall, Pa. For more information
was increased to 415F for two weeks. The fer ability and freeze protection down to from Dynalene, a manufacturer of heat
final increment was at 425F (213C) for -31F (-35C) for very cold environments transfer fluids, call 610-262-9686 or visit
two weeks. Throughout the testing, due to if needed. www.dynalene.com.
the vapor pressure of TEG, the maximum
pressure the system experienced was 275
psia at 425F (213C).
Several fluid properties were monitored:
density, pH, iron content, reserve alkalin-
ity, solids content and color. The carbon
steel coupons were checked for weight
loss, surface topography and surface corro-
sion and discoloration.
Once the test was completed, the ther-
mal stability results of the TEG were com-
Heat.
The Komline-Sanderson Paddle Dryer/Processor
Cool.
piled (figure 3). The AISI 1020 carbon transfers heat into or from a slurry, paste, cake
steel coupon results with the TEG fluid
are shown in figure 4, where weight gain
or powder. . . to heat, dry, cool, sterilize or react.
indicates that a scale or layer was building
on the coupon surface.
Testing showed that thermal breakdown
of the TEG fluid started to occur quick-
ly when the test was turned up to 415F
(213C). After holding it at 415F (213C),
the pH drop and reserve alkalinity drop
were both evident as more acids began to
form. The fluid started to turn to a dark or-
ange color. At 392F (200C), the proper-
ties of the TEG fluid essentially remained
constant with a slight dip in reserve alka-
linity; however, this stabilized while testing
continuously at 392F (200C). There was
no corrosion observed in the carbon steel With highly efficient indirect heat transfer,
energy consumption is lower. Dual counter-
test coupons because the inhibitor pack-
rotating shafts with unique intermeshing Process slurry, paste,
age was effective at preventing corrosion cake or powder
wedge shaped paddles produce uniform
throughout the high temperature test. mixing and optimize heat transfer. The use Indirectly heated or
Testing demonstrates that TEG is an cooled
of hollow paddles for heat transfer results in
effective heat transfer fluid capable of a compact machine. Continuous operation
withstanding temperatures up to 390F Heat transfer media:
(199C). If using TEG continuously or steam, thermal fluids,
call: water, glycol
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inhibited to maintain stable pH levels and
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In conclusion, TEG can serve as an
effective heat transfer replacement for
hydrocarbon-based heat transfer fluids for

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 Water Treatment
4 Ways to Maximize Your
STEAM BOILERS
CYCLES of Concentration
Improve your steam heating return on investment by optimizing the cycles of
concentration, enabling a higher condensate return. Other strategies include
producing higher quality makeup water and implementing remote continuous
operation and monitoring.
By Gregoire Poirier Richer,
GE Water
P
rocess heating accounts for
a large portion of the energy
demand in industrial plants,
and the fuel that is required to
run a steam plant represents a costly and
necessary reoccurring expense. For this
reason, many plants stand to gain from ef-
ficiency measures that target process heat-
ing systems. One of the most viable areas
for realizing cost-efficient improvements
is the steam boiler. Efforts that seek to
optimize steam-generation processes can
have a tremendous financial impact on fa-
cility operations.
Steam boilers present a range of oppor-
tunities for process heating enhancements,
but perhaps the easiest way to impact fuel
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consumption and expenditures is through
maximizing the cycles of concentration.
This change can bring significant improve-
ments in terms of economies of water,
chemistry and fuel. This article will ex-
plain four approaches for increasing cycles
of concentration. These strategies include
optimizing the cycles of concentration,
enabling for a higher condensate return,
producing higher quality makeup water
and implementing remote continuous op-
eration and monitoring.
Optimize Cycles of
Concentration
Every steam boiler has a sweet spot in
terms of its most optimal ratio that of
the total dissolved solids (TDS) concen-
tration of the blowdown water to TDS
concentration of the feedwater. This ratio
is known as the cycles of concentration.
Boiler manufacturers and professional as-
sociations issue recommendations in terms
of the allowable quality of boiler feedwater
and boiler water. These recommendations
are based on the operating pressure and the
type of use intended for the steam. Those
operational targets always should be ap-
plied to ensure protection of equipment,
and they should be set to run within a safe
distance of the boilers limits without being
overly cautious.
Plants operating steam boilers below
the recommended limits are underutilizing
their systems and wasting valuable heat
and water. These losses that must be made
up for with freshwater additions that need
heating as well as mechanical and chemical
treatment to remove dissolved solids. Like-
wise, plants that exceed the recommended

limits are putting their systems at risk from
deposition, overheating, wear and tear and,
ultimately, failure. Ignoring these risks can
lead to shutdowns, lost production and se-
vere financial impacts.
If plants are unaware of the maximum
recommended boiler water limits for their
system, they should not assume that the
current limits applied are optimized. In-
stead, they should inquire with the boiler
manufacturer or water treatment supplier.
Return More Condensate
Despite potentially being viewed as a low
quality process waste stream, condensate
often is the most valuable source of water in
a facility. With little to no dissolved solids,
condensate is normally very clean. In addi-
tion, it often contains residual heat that was
not transferred to the process. Condensates
high purity and heat content are two strong
reasons to value this source water higher
than makeup to the boiler feedwater, which
Reverse osmosis systems such as this one can help industrial boiler users improve boiler feedwater quality and generate
savings.
requires treatment and heating.
In many existing plant configurations,
however, condensate is not reused as feed-
water for a number of reasons most
commonly, due to contamination or a lack
of piping infrastructure. Condensate con-
tamination can originate from the process
and may indicate a process equipment fail-
ure such as a heat exchanger leak.
Plants considering projects to enable
condensate reuse need to weigh the pro-
jected benefits against the costs associated
with treatment or installing new infra-
structure. Depending on the site and the
amount of water involved, condensate re-
use may not always represent the best op-
tion. In each site-specific case, a cost-ben-
efit analysis should be completed to better
inform decisions.
Condensates high value is mostly due to
the purity of the water. In the case of low
purity boiler systems such as those that use
softened makeup, condensate reuse im-
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Water Treatment
plies a significant opportunity to increase
cycles of concentration. Recycling conden-
sate to the feedwater supply allows plants
to reduce their freshwater makeup by an
equal amount which may bring signifi-
cant pumping and treatment cost savings.
Moreover, because condensate is generally
purer than even treated makeup, plants can
reduce their blowdown ratio, saving water
and heat. Combined, these benefits can
provide significant fuel-cost reductions.
Produce Higher Quality
Makeup
As a steam boilers cycles of concentration
are increased, plants can make more steam
with the same amount of feedwater. The
limit on the number of cycles of concentra-
tion determined by the feedwater quality:
The purer the feedwater, the more cycles
that can be achieved, and the more steam
that can be produced without having to in-
ject supplemental water. With this in mind,
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 Water Treatment
plants can evaluate the economic feasibil-
ity of incorporating more robust treatment
for generating a higher quality makeup.
Depending on the type of pretreatment in
use, adding purification capacity may offer
a significant benefit.
At a minimum, every boiler system is
equipped with softeners designed to re-
move more than 99 percent of the calcium
and magnesium hardness ions. Compared
to all other dissolved solids, hardness ions
will form deposits in a boiler at any con-
centration, hence the importance of re-
moving as much as possible.
The limit of cycles of concentration is
determined mainly by the boiler feedwa-
ters alkalinity and TDS. If alkalinity is the
limiting factor, a dealkalization process
may be added after softening. Although
this will not reduce dissolved solids be-
cause the alkalinity will be replaced by
other ions, dealkalization may still allow a
boiler to operate at higher cycles, saving on
fuel and water costs.
Reverse osmosis (RO) is another option
to consider as an alternative to dealkaliza-
tion. In addition to addressing alkalinity,
RO also will drastically reduce TDS (con-
ductivity) from the makeup, leading to a
more substantial increase in cycles of con-
centration. Obviously, cost differences be-
tween RO and dealkalizers specific to the
size and type of operation must be care-
fully weighed against the potential of each
option for increasing cycles. In comparing
options, a thorough evaluation of goals
and methods must be conducted as the
engineering, operation and maintenance
associated with each respective technol-
ogy differs.
Other water purification technologies
such as demineralization also are available
for generating a higher quality makeup.
For the purpose of improving cycles of
concentration, however, dealkalization and
RO are the processes most frequently used.
Remote Continuous
Operation and Monitoring
Even when condensate recycling is maxi-
mized and boiler cycles are optimized, the
benefits of achieving a higher cycling aver-
age can be severely impacted by variability
in daily boiler operations. It can be chal-
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lenging for manual blowdown operations
to keep pace with steam-rate fluctuations
that may be impacted by outside tempera-
tures or production rates. Often, blowdown
becomes a steady flow with steam produc-
tion varying, implying fluctuating cycles of
concentration.
To overcome these challenges and bet-
ter control blowdown variability, plants can
use online meters to continuously monitor
blowdown conductivity and ensure for
continuous cycles control. These instru-
ments are configured to automated control
valves for flushing blowdown lines if con-
ductivity readings hit predetermined set
As a steam boilers cycles of concentration are increased,
plants can make more steam with the same amount
of feedwater. The limit on the number of cycles of
concentration determined by the feedwater quality.
points. Conductivity data and valve signals
also can be linked directly to computer sys-
tems, enabling operators to have continu-
ous access to readings and alarms.
Continuous-monitoring systems are
available in all shapes and forms and for
all budgets, but quite often, price is not
a guarantee of quality of control. This is
where an effective installation is vital for
ensuring that instruments can operate suc-
cessfully and deliver the expected savings.
It also is important to follow instructions
relative to each unit and carefully consid-
er the orientation of flow, positioning of
probe and the pipe distances between dif-
ferent components.
Caveat on Blowdown
Heat Recovery
While the four approaches discussed in
this article are generally applicable for
many steam boilers, the capacity for these
strategies to deliver beneficial cost savings
from higher cycles of concentration can
become limited in cases where heat recov-
ery is already employed.
The purpose of a blowdown heat ex-
changer is to transfer a portion of the en-
ergy contained in the blowdown water to
the colder feedwater. Instead of most of
that energy going down the drain, the heat
exchanger allows it to be contained within
the boiler system.
When the cycles of concentration are
increased, a similar fuel savings is achieved.
However, higher cycles of concentration
also will result in less blowdown flow
thus reducing the amount of heat that
can be recuperated by a blowdown heat
exchanger. As such, the opportunity for
a heat exchanger to lower the amount of
fuel required for heating feedwater be-
comes lost when cycles of concentration
are increased.
The conclusion is that energy savings
cannot be multiplied when heat recovery
and strategies to increase cycles are si-
multaneously employed. Both target the
same heat. The advantage that maximiz-
ing the cycles of concentration have over
heat recuperation is the ability to also pro-
vide savings related to water and chemical
treatment conservation.
In conclusion, maximizing the boiler cy-
cles of concentration is a complex activity
that considers many different aspect of the
system, including chemical, mechanical
and operational processes. When consider-
ing these approaches, plants should consult
with their water treatment representative.
The technical expertise and predictive tools
offered by a water treatment specialist can
help quantify the potential economic and
environmental savings for determining the
best path forward.
Gregoire Poirier Richer is a boiler product
applications engineer with GE Water &
Process Technologies, Trevose, Pa. For more
information on industrial water treatment
from GE Water & Process Technologies,
call 866-439-2837 or visit the website at
www.gewater.com.
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 Process Control
Continuous batch tunnel washers are
capable of washing multiple loads of
laundry, typically up to 3,000 lb, at
one time.

Using a
Datalogger
to Improve
INDUSTRIAL
LAUNDRY
SANITATION
This demanding process must be kept at certain temperatures under difficult
conditions to be effective. A datalogger provides the means verify wash water
temperatures.

By Bradley Pickard, processing has occurred. (Most regulations in an acceptable mannersubjected to a

Mesa Labs were enacted following the outbreak of sanitizing process which will hold such
certain illnesses such as E. coli, likely due laundry for at least 20 minutes at a tem-

M
any industrial laundry pro-
cessors use sizeable indus-
trial machines to process
laundry on a large scale. In
many countries, industrial laundry proces-
sors must follow regulations to confirm
via temperature verification that proper
to the processing of underwear.)
Closer to home, many also states have
requirements to ensure that there is proper
sanitation before the laundered materials
are placed into use again. For instance, Ha-
waiis Department of Health regulations
state in Section 3.a.7: being laundered
perature of at least 180F. While not all
regulations are so rigorous, many have a
similar requirement.
One of the major factors that affects the
effectiveness of this process is the wash-
water temperature. Having proper wash-
water temperature is critical to ensuring

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that the correct amount of sanitation oc-
curs within the laundry load.
The higher the temperature of the water
in the washer, the more microorganisms
killed: Most agree that viral and bacterial
survival rates increase with reduced wash
temperatures. Likewise, soil removal and
bacterial reduction are closely linked. As
visible soils are removed, the bacteria and
viruses that often live in these soils are re-
moved as well.
Within the laundry machine, the clean-
ing process relies on the physical actions
of dilution; the mechanical action of the
water and machine; and the temperature
of the water. Yet, bacterial spores will sur-
vive wash temperatures higher than 160F
(71C). Rather than trying to kills spores
Some industrial laundries include a large membrane press after the washing cycle and before the full drying cycle. The press
compresses the clothes with more than 500 lb/in2 of crushing force. It is used to remove excess wash and rinse water prior
to drying.
via temperature alone, laundries seek to re-
move them through the mechanical action
and dilution of the laundry cycle.
As a result, some companies are seeking
effective ways of monitoring the launder-
ing process using dataloggers. These re-
cording devices can monitor temperature,
pressure or other variables in an environ-
ment and store that data for later use. They
typically have a metal tip measuring 1 to
5 long, called the measurement probe.
It is used with a body typically made
of a durable material such as stainless
steel that houses the electronics. Some
dataloggers are built to be rugged and self-
contained, making them a good choice for
high temperature processes that are harm-
ful to typical electronic systems.
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Process Control
Case in Point: Industrial
Laundry in China
One industrial laundry processor in China
added datalogging capabilities to its op-
eration to validate the process and docu-
ment data verification. In China, laundry
facility regulations require that processors
confirm that the washing water reaches
a minimum temperature for a sustained
10-minute interval.
The washing operation uses a continu-
ous batch tunnel washer (CBTW) with
seven compartments. Continuous batch
tunnel washers are capable of washing
multiple loads of laundry at one time. In
addition, they typically can handle differ-
ent load types and wash times at the same
time. In all, a single CBTW can process up
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 Process Control

to 3,000 lb of laundry at once.

The wash cycle for the continuous batch
tunnel washer at this laundry processor in-
cludes a 10-minute ramp period to reach
temperature. It is followed by a 10-minute
dwell cycle where the wash water is main-
tained above 140F (60C). This ensures that
the processor meet regulations to reduce any
bacteria or other pathogens to an acceptable
level. The 10-minute dwell cycle reduces the
bacteria load to an acceptable level and en-
sures the regulations are met.
After washing, the laundry is pressed to ex-
tract excess water. A large membrane press is
positioned to compress the clothes and create
a laundry pancake. The laundry is subjected
to more than 500 lb/in2 of crushing force.
Following dewatering, the laundry passes to
the dryer for a full drying cycle.
The dataloggers first selected for the
The datalogger engineers created a custom-designed Teflon outer shell to protect task were chosen for their durability at
the laundry from the measuring probe and the datalogger from the membrane process temperatures up to 284F (140C).
press. Two versions were designed before the datalogger engineers were satisfied
They fit into small spaces, withstand harsh
they had a robust shell capable of delivering the results desired.
chemicals, have a high degree of accuracy
throughout the process, are self-contained
and operate wirelessly.
When subjected to the industrial laundry process, the logger
chosen performed well initially. After the process was complete,
however, it was discovered that the sharp probe tips were shred-
ding the laundry. In addition, when the clothes were placed in the
membrane press, the datalogger model chosen was destroyed from
the presss crushing force. It was clear that a new datalogger plan
was needed, and these challenges would need to be overcome.

Custom Engineering a Laundry Solution

The goals were to keep the sensing probe from damaging the laun-
dry during the wash cycle, and keep the washer from damaging the
datalogger during dewatering. The solution designed accomplished
both preventing the tip from reaching the laundry material and by
reinforcing the logger housing. The datalogger design engineers did
so by creating a Teflon outer shell custom-designed for the logger.
The shell was designed with a hole so that the temperature probe
could be exposed to the process temperature. At the same time, the
shell encompassed the probe, and only the shell would come into
direct contact with the laundry material. This prevented the probe
itself from shredding the clothing during the agitation cycle. The
Teflon shell also would protect the logger in the membrane press.
After running several test cycles, it was clear there were two
things wrong with the Teflon shell design. The first issue was that
60 the Teflon shell still was crushed by the membrane press. This
meant a more rugged design should be considered.
The second issue related to the temperature probe. With the
probe in the shell, a temperature offset and consequent lag in the
response time of the logger could be seen. The Teflon shell design

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meant that the temperature probe was de-

layed in receiving the full temperature ex- After reviewing the performance of the first shell design, a black Teflon
posure. In some cases, it never received the armored shell was reengineered. Though it had many of the same basic
proper exposure. properties as the first shell, it incorporated a wider opening around the probe
After a thorough review, the datalogger tip to reduce the effect of heat radiation from the Teflon on probe-tip readings.
A more resilient Teflon material was chosen to better resist the crushing force
engineers determined that the Teflon ar-
of the membrane press.
mor case was designed with the walls of
the lid too close to the tip of the logger.
This caused an absorption of the water
temperature before the probe tip could re-
ceive it. The phenomena occurred because
the case was made from Teflon: a mate-
rial known to be a good insulator, able to
absorb heat quickly and pull it away from
other materials. It was clear that the hole
in the cap surrounding the probe tip would
need to be widened to reduce the tempera-
ture-absorption effect.
After reviewing the design, a black Tef-
lon armored shell was chosen with the
same basic properties of the first one. The
engineers designed in a wider opening
around the probe tip to allow for less heat
radiation from the Teflon. In addition, a
different, more resilient Teflon material
stronger and more resistive to the effects of
the membrane press was used.
After several trials, this design worked
well. As a result, the Chinese laundry
processor is able to validate its processes
and document its success in satisfying the
health regulations.

Bradley Pickard is an applications engineer

with Mesa Labs, Lakewood, Colo. For more
information from Mesa, call 303-987-8000 or
visit www.mesalabs.com.

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 Industrial Coils
Spring Maintenance To-Do:
COIL CLEANING
A coil-cleaning program should be an integral part of maintaining process
cooling equipment.
By Tim Robb,
Goodway Technologies
M
ost people think of coil
cleaning as a building or
facility prepares to turn
on the air-conditioners
for another season. Admittedly, spring is
a perfect time to put such cleaning and
maintenance at the top of the to-do list.
Condenser and evaporator coils are an in-
tegral part of HVAC systems, and one of
the quickest and safest ways to maintain
them is through a comprehensive coil-
cleaning program. Even the best, most
expensive comfort cooling system will not
reach its optimum performance without
proper maintenance, and a buildings heat-
ing and cooling systems account for 60 to
70 percent of its total energy use.
But, HVAC systems are not the only
cooling system that benefits from regular
maintenance. Process cooling equipment
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like blast chillers and refrigeration equip-
ment also benefit from scheduled main-
tenance to maintain peak efficiency. It is
certainly not an area to cut corners.
Rising energy costs and the accumula-
tion of dust and debris in the coils or ducts
are two indications that it is time to clean
your system. It also is important to keep
the process equipment clean and free of
any contaminants or potential hazards for
safety and health reasons. You do not need
to wait until red flags like rising energy
costs to appear, however. You can be proac-
tive and address the concerns before they
become an issue to ensure a clean and safe
processing or manufacturing environment.
The Impact of
Deferring Maintenance
Postponing maintenance and cleaning
can have a detrimental impact on process
equipment and heating and cooling sys-
tems. When dirt and grime coat a chillers
On outdoor coils, use a combination
of lower pressure and high water
volume to thoroughly clean coils.
or air-conditioners coils, it can drastically
increase the costs of running that system.
For instance, the average annual cost of
dirty coils for a 100-ton HVAC system is
$22,500. Studies have shown that there
can be up to 16 percent in efficiency gains
simply from coil cleaning on a routine
schedule. Dirty coils likewise affect critical
equipment such as chillers, cooling towers
and boilers. If equipment is running harder
than it should be because of dirty coils, the
undue strain on the system components can
lead to costly damage or necessary repairs.
Perhaps even worse, dangerous bacteria
can multiply in poorly maintained systems
or equipment, posing health risks such as
asthma and nausea for a plant or facil-
itys occupants. The evaporator coil and its
condensate pan can become fouled with
pollen, mold spores and other biocon-
taminants. These can have an adverse effect
on indoor air quality and even spread to
manufactured items. With all the moisture

around the evaporator coil, it can become
a breeding ground for bacteria and mold.
Overall, the benefits of clean coils in-
clude energy savings, maximum heat
transfer, system longevity and improved
air quality.
Coil-Cleaning Equipment
and Chemicals
Plenty of tools only require simple train-
ing. Advancements in technology and
design have helped to make coil clean-
ing easier and less time-consuming. The
equipment lends itself to increased porta-
bility for smaller spaces.
It is important to make sure you are
investing in the right equipment for your
maintenance needs. Take the time to speak
with the manufacturers of the products you
are researching. They can suggest features
that will make coil cleaning easier and
more effective.
Look for a coil-cleaning system that
uses an appropriate amount of water pres-
Coil-cleaning equipment can help make coil cleaning easier and less time consuming. Modern systems have increased
portability for smaller spaces.
sure to remove the dust and debris from
evaporator and condenser coils. While
pressure washers are one of the more com-
mon methods, they can do more harm
than good if their excessive pressure dam-
ages the coils delicate fins.
When cleaning indoor coils, use tools
designed for minimal yet sufficient pressure.
Limiting the amount of water and chemi-
cal used will ensure you do not overwhelm
condensate lines. On outdoor coils, use a
combination of lower pressure and high
water volume to thoroughly clean coils.
Finding the right coil-cleaning chemi-
cal is just as important. Acid cleaners are
unsafe for workers, destructive to coils
and other components, and not envi-
ronmentally friendly. A biodegradable,
alkaline coil cleaner with a foaming com-
ponent is an alternative. Also, EPA-reg-
istered mold and mildew inhibitors that
contain any growth and improve indoor
air quality can be used to treat indoor
coils after cleaning.
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Industrial Coils
Coil-Cleaning Checklists
The following steps are recommended
when performing coil cleaning.
Cleaning Air-Handler Coils
Be sure the system is shut down.
Locate the air handler and make sure
there is proper access to get close to the
coils.
Eliminate any dry debris by using a vac-
uum to clean coils and fins.
Be sure the condensate pan and lines
are free from blockage before you begin
cleaning.
High pressure cleaning equipment can
damage delicate fins, and high flow
units can overwhelm drain pans. Con-
sider a coil-cleaning system that delivers
around 125 psi and 0.5 gal/min.
Apply noncaustic, nonfuming coil-
cleaning chemicals and let them sit for
a few minutes to penetrate. Pay close
attention to the instructions on the coil
cleaner.
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Thoroughly rinse off the chemical and

repeat the cleaning if necessary.
Treat coil and plenum with an EPA-
registered mold inhibitor to prevent
bacterial and mold growth.
Clean the condensate pan and drain
line. Use drain pan biocide tablets to
minimize the risk of future blockage and
flooding.
Restart the system and get back to business.

Cleaning Condenser Coils

Be sure the system is shut down.
Make sure there is access to water and
power to use with the coil-cleaning
system.
Avoid high pressure cleaning systems
that can damage fins. Consider a clean-
ing system that produces 400 psi at When cleaning indoor coils, use tools designed for minimal yet sufficient
around 3 gal/min in order to flush out pressure. Limit the amount of water and chemical used so you do not overwhelm
dirt and debris. condensate lines.
Apply noncaustic, nonfuming coil-
cleaning chemicals and let them sit for
a few minutes to penetrate. Pay close
attention to the instructions on the coil
cleaner.
Flush coils with water, working opposite
the airflow to push dirt out the way it
came in.
Power the unit back up.

Enforce the
Maintenance Plan
Spending a little on regular maintenance
will save a lot on repairs and extend the
life of the equipment in the long run. First,
make sure the facility has a plan that builds
in time for critical process equipment
maintenance at least annually, if not twice
a year, between heavy-use seasons. Having
a maintenance plan in place and stick-
ing to it helps prevent unexpected and
costly breakdowns, outages and repairs.
Second, an under-utilized tool in the
plant maintenance toolkit is an operat-
ing log. These logs help track information
related to the systems operation. Facility
managers can see when maintenance or
repairs may be needed or when readings
outside the norm occur. Operating logs
also are helpful to track trends, measure
improvements and compare data year-
over-year.
Measurement is an often overlooked or
Postponing maintenance and cleaning can have a detrimental impact on process
equipment and heating and cooling systems. When dirt and grime coat the coils, it
can increase the costs of running the cooling system.
skipped task because it takes extra time. It tional expenses. Measuring the gains in en-
can be hard to figure out what and how to ergy efficiency as a result of regular main-
measure if there is no plan in place. In fact, tenance shows the impact of the facility
one survey by a coil-cleaning equipment managers work in a way that is meaningful
company showed that only 39 percent of to upper management: cost savings.
the respondents measure the efficiency
gains resulting from chiller cleaning. You Tim Robb is vice president, marketing
cannot effectively manage what you do and strategic business development with
not measure. Goodway Technologies. The Stamford, Conn.-
Coils in process and HVAC systems based company can be reached at
make up some of the plants largest opera- 800-333-7467 or visit www.goodway.com.

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Wondering where to find products beneficial to your process? This department provides a number of new products each month and allows you to easily request
more information. Simply call those companies in which you are interested, or visit those companies websites.
Grieve Corp.
Electric Walk-In Oven Dries Resin Mixtures
An electrically heated 750F (399C) walk-in oven, No. 941
is used for drying resin mixtures at one customers facility.
Workspace dimensions on this oven measure 48 x 48 x 72",
and 60 kW are installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular ele-
ments to heat the unit. A 4,200 cfm, 3-hp recirculating blow-
er provides horizontal airflow across the load. Other features
include 6" insulated walls throughout; Type 304 2B stainless
steel interior with continuously welded seams; stainless
steel exterior with brushed finish; and heavy-duty double
front doors. It also has a digital-programming temperature
controller and 10" diameter circular chart recorder onboard.
847-546-8225
www.grievecorp.com
Ship & Shore Environmental Inc.
Produced Water Evaporator Handles
Fracking Water
Developed in collaboration with Hydrozonix, Hydroflare
provides a viable, efficient and long-term solution for man-
aging water sourcing and wastewater treatment in hydraulic
fracturing. This system evaporates and treats the produced
water that oil-and-gas companies generate in the fracking
process. Discharge of water from the fracking process to the
ground creates many environmental problems. In addition,
demands on fresh water supplies are mounting, and the
need to process the large volumes of produced wastewater
is increasing. The produced water evaporator takes natural
gases produced by the fracking process and uses them to
provide energy to evaporate the produced wastewater.
562-997-0233
www.shipandshore.com
Product Highlights
Komax Systems Inc.
Sanitary Steam Heaters for Effective
Steam Cooking
The companys sanitary inline steam heater is a smaller
diameter version of its direct steam heater. It can be used
effectively for heating liquids as well as the cooking pro-
cess when heavy, viscous slurries are involved. The process
begins in the static mixing chamber, ensuring uniform heat-
ing throughout the process flow. There are no moving parts
and the heater operates on low steam power at 25 to 50 psi.
For steam cooking, the sanitary inline steam heater provides
smooth flow without moving parts to simplify clean-in-place
(CIP) cleaning.
800-826-0760
www.komax.com
Stronghold Coating Systems
On-Site Repair Product for High Load
Bearing Process Equipment and Structures
Polymeric metal material provides 100 percent force-fit
gap compensation for the repair of process equipment as
well other demanding high load, critical environments.
According to the manufacturer, Model MM1018 provides
100 percent volume restoration inside the gap between
bearing and construction without machining of the back
plate and face plate. The repair product combines high
compressive and shear strength, vibration damping and
long-term corrosion protection in extreme service condi-
tions (vibration, temperature extremes, etc.). It is resistant
to weathering and aging as well as gasoline, oils, coolants,
acids, lye and other chemicals. It is suited for process piping,
process equipment and other critical in-plant structures.
513-808-1695
www.strongholdone.com
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Product Highlights

Lewco Inc. Vortec

Oven Used for Heating Wheel Resonators Hazardous-Location Enclosure Coolers
Walk-in oven was delivered to a Tier 2 automotive manufac- ProtEX Vortex A/C are ATEX
turer of rubber and plastic air-induction system parts as well certified for Zones 1 and 21.
as other under-hood components. Electrically heated with a Models 8115, 8125, 8135 and
maximum operating temperature of 350F (176C), the oven 8170 are certified to the latest
will be used to heat wheel resonators, which are used to EN ISO 80079-36:2016 standard
reduce tire cavity noise. Other features include a top-mount- and and can fill the need for
ed heater-box with 36 kW heat input and a 1,700 cfm high safe enclosure cooling in haz-
efficiency circulation fan delivering dual airflow to the work- ardous locations. These models
space. Oven controls include a Eurotherm Nanodac tem- offer 900, 1500, 2500 or 5,000
perature controller/recorder BTU/hr cooling capacity to suit
along with Eurotherm Mini 8 the differing needs of each enclosure and facility. The enclo-
loop controller. All recorded sure coolers operate in environments up to 175F (80C).
process data is stored in an With 62 dBA operation 78 percent quieter than typical
uneditable format, which was vortex coolers they are designed to cool enclosures qui-
required to meet AMS2750 etly rather than adding to industrial noise. The design of the
pyrometry standards. A 10" units ensures that no ambient, dirty or humid air enters the
Pro-Face touchscreen HMI was cabinet. They do not require wiring and can be installed in
included to allow the auto- minutes. A mechanical thermostat turns the unit on only
motive supplier to control all when necessary. All four models have a small footprint to fit
oven operations from a single on all enclosures and in confined areas. They can be mount-
interface. ed to the top or side of the enclosure.
419-502-2780 513-686-8200
www.lewcoinc.com www.vortec.com

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 Product Highlights

Tel-Tru Manufacturing Co.
Electronic Thermometers
Have Loop-Powered Options
that can be dried effectively include
medical foams impregnated with
anti-microbial solution. The systems
volumetric heating keeps the tempera-
ture uniform throughout the thick-
ness of the product, avoiding surface
discoloration often encountered with
conventional dryers. Capable of rapidly
removing water from material at bed
depths up to 6", the radio frequency
dryer requires one-fifth the floor space
of conventional dryers.
508-376-9555
www.macrowave.com

Digi-Tel Series meets FDA Rule 21 CFR

113.40 requirements for temperature
indicators used in retorts and the
requirements of the Pasteurized Milk Thermal Fluids that
Ordinance for dairy applications.
Features include stainless steel, 5" dia. go beyond precise
cases with an easy-to-read
1" tall digital display as well as a 4.5" temperature control
dia. polypropylene wall-mounted
housing and remote sensor. The tem-
perature range options can be fac- Working closely with equipment manufacturers and our customers, weve
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between 75 and to 750F (-59 and heat transfer fluids. Our full range of environmentally responsible thermal
399C) with matching 4 to 20 mA out-
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800-232-5335
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Operating range -84C to 338C (-120F to 640F)
Radio Frequency Co. Inc.
Dryer for Non-toxic/non-hazardous
Pharmaceutical Products
Complete engineering data
OEM system design collaboration
Online thermal fluid calculators
24/7 technical support
Free fluid analysis
Excipient powder and rapid dry- Fast response to all inquires
ing of other temperature-sensitive
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Product Highlights

Conval Inc. Master Bond Inc.

Bellows-Seal Valves Allow for Addition-Cured Silicone Has Enhanced Low
Zero Emissions Temperature Serviceability
Single and double bellows-seal Suited for
valves are suited for applications potting and
where packed valves may not reli- encapsula-
ably contain light gases or hazard- tion appli-
ous system fluids due to leakage cations,
in the stem/packing seal area or MasterSil
stuffing box wall/packing seal 157 has low
area. Clampseal valves meet all viscosity and
requirements of MSS SP-117 low exo-
and are available in 0.5 through therm. The
4" sizes, in Y, T and angle two-compo-
configurations through nent silicone system offers good electrical insulation proper-
ASME/ANSI Class 2500. ties and can cure in sections beyond 1" thick. The silicone is
Standard materials serviceable the temperature range of -175 to 500F (-115 to
include carbon steel 260C), and the product was formulated for applications that
SA105; chrome-moly require a silicone to operate under low temperatures. Similar
SA182-F22, F91; stainless steel SA182-F316, F316L and F347. to traditional silicones, the two-component system is highly
Options include electric, pneumatic and hydraulic actuators; flexible with an elongation of 110 to 140 percent, enabling
open, closed or both locking devices; single or dual limit it to withstand rigorous thermal cycling and shock. It has a
switches; position indicator; and leak-off port. refractive index of 1.43 and excellent optical clarity.
860-749-0761 201-343-8983
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Ametek Land, a provider of noncon-
tact temperature-measurement, com-
bustion and environmental-monitoring
equipment, standardized its certificates
of conformity for its fixed-spot and
portable infrared thermometers. A cer-
tificate of conformity confirms that an
instrument has been manufactured and
inspected to documented procedures,
in accordance with ISO 9001:2008, and
has been calibrated against national
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Heat Trace Products LLC,
Leominster, Mass., received ATEX Ex
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explosive areas. Preventing the release
of dangerous substances into the air
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provide these services globally.
Pittsburgh-based Evoqua Water
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equipment, systems and service,
service deionization and resin
regeneration. The acquisition of
the Dallas-based company extends
Evoquas service capabilities in the
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Ametek Inc., Berwyn, Pa., inked an
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Avure Technologies Inc., Erlanger, Ky.,
a provider of high pressure processing
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that was included in the transaction.
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International Society of Automation
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N.C., published a book describing
ways manufacturers and automation
suppliers can better capitalize on
fast-emerging innovations in industrial
technology. Driving Business Value
in Industrial Innovation: Disciplined
Agility for Manufacturing Automation
focuses on ways process automation
systems can drive transformative
improvements in manufacturing.
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a provider of renewable resources
and environmental solutions, created
a wholly owned subsidiary, MagneGas
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