In this issue of Process Heating, we look at how to evaluate your thermal processing equipment from specification to sundowning to extend its useful life.

Used to dry water-wet or solvent-wet materials through a wide temperature range, Turbo-Dryer does not require vacuum to achieve effective drying. 

Fuel-fired conveyor oven is rated for 500°F (260°C) maximum operating temperature and can be used to cure resin applied to the filters.

The BSA and A3S isolation valves are engineered to maintain plant safety and save energy by eliminating stem seal leaks. The valves can help oil, gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage facilities reduce energy use and ensure operator and plant safety. 

Users of the Genesis Network can monitor, maintain and troubleshoot heat-trace systems that include as many as 10,000 heat-trace circuits. The tool connects heat-trace controllers with the control room using wireless communications.

Series FC is designed for outdoor use in industrial manufacturing locations and includes a 10-year warranty on the shell and a five-year warranty on the motor.

Model TL7-481818 heats to 2300°F (1260°C). Heavy-gauge, coil-wound, low watt density heating elements in six removable holders are controlled as three separate zones to provide uniform heating.

Radio frequency (RF) energy can heat a wet substrate throughout its entire thickness with zero lag-time for thermal conductivity from the exterior surface. 

Bionoxsolver simplifies wet scrubbing system operation and reduces scrubber system complexity, says the manufacturer.

The 400°F (204°C) electrically heated shelf oven can be used for heat treating parts. Installed heat input is 15 KW while a 1000-cfm, 1-hp blower provides side-to-side horizontal airflow to the workload.