This issue includes our 2022 reader picks on topics relating to process heating and cooling. What makes a reader pick? Primarily, it’s based on how popular these articles have been on our websites over time. Without further ado, let’s take a quick look at each.

During her presentation at the Process Heating & Cooling show on June 16, Edye Buchanan will offer practical tips and takeaways about optimizing your heating system for energy efficiency. In this podcast, she offers a sneak peek and tips to put to use immediately.

Commonly referred to as an inline heater, circulation heaters provide a clean and efficient means to heat flowing gases or liquids. They consist of an assembly of heating elements, pressure vessel (tank), terminal housing, mounting hardware, insulation and inlet/outlet connections. 

Shannon Steam Heat Kits can be used to prevent freezing or maintain fluid viscosity for refineries, chemical plants and other industrial applications as well as during shipments of food and beverage. 

Self-regulating heating cable and removable cloth insulators will protect gas-pipe systems at a power from freezing.

Many industrial applications operate at elevated temperatures to ensure that the materials within the pipes are viscous enough to move efficiently throughout the system. 

The heater-insulator system can be used to warm IBC contents instead of wrap-around models. The heaters and insulators are designed for indoor, outdoor or washdown locations, offer ease of installation and universal fit, and are removable and reusable. 

Process heating is a critical factor in many manufacturing processes and contributes to the overall cost of operation. Insulation helps minimize heat loss in these application, but often, insulation and its role in energy efficiency are not considered during the design phase.