Manufactured (or synthetic) polymers were introduced in the 1800s, and since then, they have contributed significantly to our quality of life. Many products we rely on daily would not be possible without plastics, and those that would be possible without plastics have been vastly improved with plastics.

Shell-and-helix heat exchanger is intended for use in ammonia/carbon dioxide (CO2) cascade refrigeration systems. The heat exchanger design incorporates stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and long life.

Operators of industrial plants — whether chemical-processing, oil-and-gas or pulp-and-paper operations — face tough choices when it comes to repairing or replacing heat exchangers. 

With an ever-increasing focus on energy efficiency and improving system performance, industrial processors are looking for ways to achieve these goals while reducing costs and material usage wherever possible.

Citing record-breaking sales in December, Milwaukee-based Anguil Environmental Systems credits the strong year-end showing for helping the company surge past its annual sales goals.

Secondary heat recovery systems capture excess energy in the exhaust stream of processes or oxidizers. On the surface, heat recovery makes good sense: Capture the waste energy and repurpose it rather than throwing it out an exhaust stack. The concept sounds relatively straightforward. As with most things, however, the proof lies in the details.

Inline measurements of temperature profiles in spatially confined applications place special demands on the measurement technology.

Heat exchangers are devices that transfer heat from one medium to another. The purpose of the heat transfer typically is to lower or raise temperatures in a device or within a specified area. The two media can be the same — for example, air-to-air — or different — air-to-water.

Heat exchangers are available with optional bolt-on transitions that ease access to the core and improve exchanger body strength. In most applications, the simple bolted flange can significantly reduce labor costs and downtime for inspection and cleaning.