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2021 February

Check out the February 2021 edition of Process Heating, featuring dryer material handling, the importance of testing critical control systems, instrumentation, new products, news and more!

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steam
IIoT

Instrumentation Provides Data Critical to Improving Steam System Efficiency

Getting more from a steam-generating and distribution system depends on measuring a range of critical variables.
Howard Siew, Endress+Hauser Boyd Coleman, Endress+Hauser
February 9, 2021
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The importance of steam in manufacturing dates back to the dawn of the industrial revolution in the 18th century. While its use in transportation has declined, its use in other industries has grown, broadening the range of applications. 


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The importance of testing critical control systems
Combustion Control

The Importance of Testing Critical Control Systems

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.
Jack Valentine, Pacific Combustion Engineering, a Division of Nationwide Boiler Inc.
February 16, 2021
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Control systems that are responsible for the safety, startup sequencing and operating supervision of critical applications such as burner management, combustion control and boiler control systems must be designed to be both fail-safe and reliable.


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material dryer
Dryers

A Critical Control Point: the story of a dryer’s material handling

The introduction of product to the dryer’s conveyor affects capacity, efficiency and quality.
Aaron Norris, Norris Thermal Technologies
February 23, 2021
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The beginning of a movie or book sets the tone for the whole story. In a similar way, this also is true for continuous flow process dryers. Though instead of the first few pages or opening scenes, a process dryer starts with the introduction of the product to the dryer’s conveyor. 


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News

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Ambrell Corp, Intest Co. unit 1 induction heating
Industrial News

Induction System ‘Retires’ After 35 Years

December 17, 2020
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The first system ever built by Ambrell Corp. — a 6 kW induction power supply built in 1986 — has returned to the manufacturer following decommissioning by its owner. It will be displayed at the induction heating system maker headquarters in Rochester, N.Y.
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Products

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New Products
Industrial Heating Products

Motor Purge/Large Enclosure System

April 25, 2020
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Bebco EPS purge and pressurization system is designed specifically for use with large motors or large enclosures in Zone 1 hazardous areas. The 6100 Series can purge an enclosure over 450 ft3 (12.2 m3) and is suited for applications in the chemical, petrochemicals and oil-and-gas industries.


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Horizontal steam boiler from Cleaver-Brooks.
Industrial Heating Products

Horizontal Steam Boiler Available to 80 hp

February 20, 2019
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ClearFire-H is designed for heating and process steam solutions and offered in sizes from 10 to 80 hp for 15 or 150 psig design steam pressure. According to the manufacturer, it produces 99 percent or better dry quality steam without a separator and is available with 10:1 turndown.


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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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seal valves
Industrial Heating Products

Bellows Seal Valves

February 2, 2021
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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. 


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