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Check out the July 2020 edition of Process Heating: Optimizing chamber-based thermal processing, infrared heating, boiler efficiency, remote monitoring, industrial heaters and much more!

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Industrial Heaters

Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Heavy Industry

An electric heating technology may help reduce carbon dioxide emissions and the reliance upon fossil fuels in petrochemicals, steel and other industries.
Asa Backman
July 7, 2020
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Industrial heating can be obtained through various technologies such as fuel, electricity and steam as well as hybrid technologies that combine two or more technologies. Fuel-based heating technology is the most common today due to the relatively low prices of fossil fuels.


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Thermal Fluid Heaters

Getting the Most from a Thermal Liquid Heating System

These systems offer benefits when high temperature rather than high pressure is essential if they are designed effectively.
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Mike Leeming, Parker Boiler
June 30, 2020
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Thermal liquid heating is a specialized form of process heating that harnesses the forced circulation of a special heating medium, called thermal fluid, as a liquid. In many types of process heating, high temperature rather than high pressure is essential where heat — not vapor or steam — is required. 


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Heat Recovery

Using ISO Standards and Heat Recovery to Reduce Operating Costs

Refrigerated air dryers are using brazed plate heat exchangers to help increase system efficiency and lower system operating costs.
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Nathan Thomson, Swep
June 25, 2020
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Industrial compressed air is so widely used that it is often regarded as the fourth utility, after electricity, natural gas and water. Employed in thousands of applications, compressed air is vital to productivity around the globe for uses such as powering rotary and reciprocating equipment. 


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Departments

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Commentary

Alexa, Turn Oven On

July 6, 2020
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Are you a fan of home automation products? I’ve become a bit of an addict over the past few years. It started with some occupancy and vacancy light switches.


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News

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Abstracts Being Accepted for Process Heating & Cooling Show

June 3, 2020
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The inaugural Process Heating & Cooling Show will feature the latest industrial processes, products and emerging technologies across all process manufacturing industries. Held June 16-17 in Rosemont, Ill., this interactive two-day event is designed to inform and inspire everyone involved with process heating and process cooling systems.


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New Albany, Miss.-based Refrigerated Solutions Group named Dan Hinkle as vice president of sales for RSG.

Places & Faces July 2020

July 6, 2020
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New Albany, Miss.-based Refrigerated Solutions Group named Dan Hinkle as vice president of sales for RSG. Also, Anthony Lorubbio, the company’s chief transformation officer, will assume responsibility for sales operations and customer experience.


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Industrial News

Batch Oven Cures and Dries Resin Waste

June 3, 2020
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Wisconsin Oven shipped an electrically heated batch oven to a manufacturer of composite products. The oven, which has a maximum operating temperature of 300°F (149°C), will be used for curing and drying resin waste from a pultrusion process and mixing activities.  


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Industrial News

Oil-and-Gas Executives Play Key Role in High Hazard Accident Prevention, Says CSB

May 20, 2020
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The role that boards of directors and executives can play in ensuring that effective safety management systems are in place at oil-and-gas facilities is the focus of a new guide from U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB). “CSB Best Practice Guidance for Corporate Boards of Directors and Executives in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry for Major Accident Prevention” looks at how company executives can help properly manage risks, with the goal of preventing major accidents and protecting workers, the public and the environment.


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Industrial News

Conveyor Oven Cures Resin for Industrial Filters

June 3, 2020
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An industrial filter manufacturer purchased a fuel-fired conveyor oven rated for a maximum operating temperature of 500°F (260°C). The oven, which was manufactured and supplied by Lewco Inc., is used to cure resin applied to the filters. The finished product is used for a variety of applications.


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Products

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Universal oven for curing composites from Grieve Corp.
Industrial Heating Products

Universal Oven for Curing Composites

July 6, 2020
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No. 856 is used for curing composite parts in vacuum bags. Workspace dimensions of this 500°F (260°C) oven measure 42 x 40 x 50”, and 48 KW are installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular heating elements.


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Large-diameter industrial ball valves from Hayward Flow Control.
Industrial Heating Products

Large-Diameter Industrial Ball Valves

July 8, 2020
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True union industrial ball valves are offered in large diameter sizes of 2.5 through 6” (DN65 through DN150). Series TBH helps ensure the protection of systems and operators with an integral lock-out plate that secures to the body of the valve.


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