Process Heating covers the gamut of low temperature thermal processing technologies througout the year. To help you be sure not to miss any articles on the topics that matter to you most, we've compiled an index of our 2021 articles organized by topic. Use the menu to go directly to each topic. Click on each link to read the full article.
Boilers
Understanding Your Boiler System Increases Efficiency
March 2021
Whether you are a first-time industrial boiler buyer, considering a replacement, or looking for ways to improve an existing steam system, this article offers tips to help you get the most out of your steam system.
Trends in Process Heating with Boiler Systems
April 2021
Central boiler plants always will have a place in larger facilities. Boiler skid systems, however, may be a good fit for many process heating applications requiring steam or hot water generation.
Equipment Overview: Industrial Boilers
April 2021
Our Equipment Overview on Boilers allows readers to review the capabilities of a single industrial boiler manufacturer or identify all manufacturers with specific experience.
Understanding and Complying with Evolving Steam Boiler Emissions Regulations
July 2021
It is possible to find a steam boiler that meets both the equipment standards and the needs of a facility.
6 Common Questions about Boilers Used in Process Heating Applications
September 2021
Engineering and technical support from the design stage to troubleshooting can be among your best resources when it comes to questions about boilers and boiler systems.
Improve Overall Operations by Conducting Boiler Maintenance
October 2021
Advancements in cleaning tools, descaling chemicals and flue-temperature monitoring mean boilers are easier to maintain and can remain efficient throughout their operational lives.
Boiler Layup Method Can Help Prevent Corrosion in Idled Equipment
October 2021
Using vapor corrosion inhibitors as a part of an approach to boiler equipment layup can help prevent corrosion and thereby extend equipment life.
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Burners & Combustion Controls
Improving Efficiency by Measuring Acid Dewpoint Temperature
January 2021
Knowledge of acid dewpoint temperature improves combustion efficiency and reduces maintenance issues.
The Importance of Testing Critical Control Systems
February 2021
A functional acceptance test can help alleviate the risks associated with performing first-run testing of factory logic programming for combustion controls or burner management on fired equipment in the field. Performing such testing helps ensure the manufacturing process for critical control systems.
Selecting Gas Combustion Safety Shutoff Valves and Actuators
March 2021
Natural gas-powered burner-boiler fuel trains need to be carefully designed and managed to satisfy industrial safety and regulatory requirements — and to meet performance and operational demands.
Burners 101: Natural-Draft Burners
March 2021
Due to the generally low cost and minimal maintenance requirements, natural-draft burners tend to be the predominant choice of burner type, specifically in the upstream and midstream oil-and-gas industry. This article will briefly discuss why that is the case.
10 Tips for Safeguarding Combustion Processes
May 2021
Myriad industrial process heating applications employ combustion systems, which are associated with a number of hazards. Despite these hazards, however, it is possible to keep industrial combustion systems operating safely and without event.
Temperature Uniformity Optimization in Process Ovens and Dryers
June 2021
Optimizing temperature uniformity can improve product quality, production rate and reduce maintenance outages and costs.
Achieving Effective Control of Process Heating Combustion Systems
August 2021
Careful selection of combustion control methods and equipment helps optimize the control of industrial heating systems.
Equipment Overview: Industrial Burners (2021 edition)
August 2021
Use our annual buying overview on burners to learn which suppliers offer the type of industrial process equipment you need.
How to Take Credit for an IPL Alarm in Your DCS
December 2021
Often, the functionally safer a system is built, the less reliable it becomes. In this article, the first of a two-part series, learn how to handle independent protection layer alarms. Part two of this series will demonstrate the concept using the example of a refinery furnace.
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Dryers
A Critical Control Point: The Story of a Dryer’s Material Handling
February 2021
How you introduce a product to the dryer’s conveyor affects capacity, efficiency and quality.
Equipment Overview: Industrial Dryers (2021 edition)
May 2021
Use our industrial dryer selection tool to compare industrial dryer makers and find those with experience with your industry.
Vibrating Fluid-Bed Dryers Handle Flowing Materials
August 2021
Vibrating fluid-bed dryers are a cost-effective, energy-efficient way to dry or cool products in process heating or cooling applications.
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Heat Recovery/Heat Exchangers
Heat Recovery in Process Industries via Assembled Plate Energy Banks
January 2021
Close examination of wasted heat in process plants provides an opportunity for an energy-recovery project.
Key Considerations for Tube-End Joint Design
March 2021
The connection between the tube and the tubesheet — called the tube-end joint — is arguably the most critical aspect of a heat exchanger. Factors to consider include joint design, welding equipment, proper cleaning of the tube and tubesheet prior to welding, the welding-expansion sequence, and testing and inspection.
Welded Plate Heat Exchangers Help Prevent Unplanned Downtime
April 2021
All-welded plate heat exchangers can handle heavy duties transferring heat for industrial process applications.
Bulk Solids Heat Transfer and Opportunities for Waste-Heat Recovery
July 2021
Moving-bed heat exchangers can help reduce the carbon footprint and energy costs of some process applications by capturing and repurposing heat that would otherwise be lost.
Heat Transfer: The Road to Recovery
August 2021
Condensing coils find application in solvent-recovery applications. One common use is during electrode manufacturing for lithium-ion batteries.
10 Questions to Ask Before You Rent a Food-Grade Heat Exchanger
October 2021
Using rental equipment strategically can help food and beverage processors improve their response to supply-chain issues, grow market share and reduce capital expenses.
Equipment Overview: Industrial Heat Exchangers (2021 edition)
October 2021
When selecting the type of industrial heat exchanger to use, construction materials, heat transfer medium, flow arrangement and heat transfer method are all factors to consider.
Capturing and Reusing Waste Heat
December 2021
Pairing ORC technology and bulk-solid heat exchangers can help some facilities capture otherwise lost thermal energy in bulk materials to reduce energy consumption and generate electricity.
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Heat Transfer Fluids
Equipment Overview: Heat Transfer Fluids
January 2021
Our annual Equipment Overview on Heat Transfer Fluids offers a side-by-side comparison of manufacturers of thermal fluids for industrial applications. Find it in print and online at www.process-heating.com.
3 Strategies for Maximizing the Performance of Heat Transfer Fluids
September 2021
Following these strategies can save millions of dollars in unexpected maintenance activities and lost production.
Elastomeric Compatibility of Heat Transfer Fluids
September 2021
Specific commercially available elastomers are a better match — or mismatch — for different thermal fluid types. Considering chemical compatibility may influence fluid or seal choices in your application.
Heat Transfer Pumps Provide Benefits in High Temperature Applications
August 2021
As the operating range of high temperature heat transfer fluids expands beyond 750°F, the design of equipment used with these fluids, including high temperature pumps, must evolve as well.
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Heaters
Electric Air Heating Can Improve Your Process
March 2021
With an inefficient heating equipment configuration, operators can experience dwell time and temperature increases that limit production output. Before you can optimize the drying method used in your process, you must evaluate the heating method and product to be heated.
6 Points to Ponder When Selecting Circulation Heater
April 2021
Depending on the process conditions, circulation heaters can be manufactured with different element sheath materials, vessel materials, terminal housings, and power and pressure ratings.
Equipment Overview: Convection and Conduction Heaters (2021 edition)
June 2021
Use the 2021 edition of our convection and conduction heater selection tool to compare equipment makers and find those with experience with your industrial heating process.
Infrared Emitters Accelerate Production and Save Energy
July 2021
Processes such as drying, laminating and embossing of web materials can reap the benefits.
Packaged Heating Systems Provide Process Heating Benefits
September 2021
The savings, safety and optimization of the process make packaged heating systems a choice to consider for many applications.
Equipment Overview: SCR Power Controls (2021 edition)
August 2021
Our Equipment Overview on SCR Power Controls provides a tool to compare and contrast suppliers.
Equipment Overview: Infrared Heaters (2021 edition)
September 2021
Our Equipment Overview on Infrared Heaters compares manufacturers' capabilities to help you narrow the field of potential suppliers.
How to Select a Steam-Injection Heater for Your Hot Water Needs
December 2021
Taking into account these six considerations can help identify appropriate hot water heating equipment for an application.
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IIoT
Increasing Thermal Performance for Better Outcomes
January 2021
Operational, safety and maintenance data from devices and assets can be captured and centralized using low cost sensors and thermal process analytics.
Instrumentation Provides Data Critical to Improving Steam System Efficiency
February 2021
Getting more from a steam-generating and distribution system depends on measuring a range of critical variables.
Analytics Can Improve Operational Performance
June 2021
Eliminating data silos and incorporating contextual data with process data enhances operational understanding and transparency.
Driving Performance with Continuous Reliability Improvement
July 2021
When reliability gains from predictive maintenance begin to plateau, shifting your focus to condition monitoring can yield productivity gains and improved plant performance.
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Ovens
Equipment Overview: Industrial Ovens
March 2021
Our exclusive Equipment Overview allows readers to review the capabilities of a single manufacturer or identify industrial oven manufacturers with specific experience.
Thermal Processes for Additive Manufacturing
May 2021
For many years, 3D printing technology — or additive manufacturing, as it is often called — has been gaining ground against long-established manufacturing processes. In the early days, additive manufacturing was relegated to the realm of prototyping.
Retrofitting a Convection Oven with Gas Catalytic Infrared Heaters
June 2021
A retrofit project improves system performance and provides savings for one processing and powder coating line.
Selecting a Maintenance Program for Your Oven or Dryer
September 2021
The maintenance plan should be a function of how the unit is used, how often it is used and how critical its functionality is to production.
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Oxidizers/Pollution Control
Retrofit or Replace? Evaluating Your Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer
February 2021
Consider these preventive maintenance tips and options for ways to extend the life of your regenerative thermal oxidizer.
Preventive Maintenance Improves Oxidizer Uptime
May 2021
Proper maintenance is essential for meeting regulatory requirements and avoiding costly and unexpected shutdowns and equipment failures.
Controlling Emissions with Wet Electrostatic Precipitators
November 2021
Pilot testing demonstrates technologies that companies can use to meet their pollution control needs.
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Temperature Control
Equipment Overview: Temperature Controllers
February 2021
What kind of control does your process need? Use our Equipment Overview to identify an industrial temperature controller supplier.
Monitoring Process Temperatures with Thermocouples
May 2021
Thermocouples can be found providing process temperature measurements in applications ranging from power generation to food-and-beverage processing. Gain a better understanding of these industrial jacks-of-all-trades.
The Ins and Outs of Temperature Control Units
June 2021
While the basic design and function of temperature control units can be relatively simple, each aspect has a wide-ranging impact on the system overall.
Common Industrial Applications for Thermocouples and RTDs
July 2021
By helping to optimize temperature control during the manufacturing process, thermocouples and RTDs help create better end products.
Using Tubeskin Thermocouples for Industrial Oven Temperature Measurement
October 2021
A properly installed tubeskin thermocouple extends the life and performance of furnace tubes in industrial heating equipment.
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