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NFPA 87 and You For the first time, the National Fire Protection Association has issued a guidance document specifically for fluid heaters. The new NFPA 87 covers fluid heaters, including thermal fluid heaters and process fluid heaters, and asserts that the fluid will be flowing, under pressure and indirectly heater. Do you use fluid heaters in your facility? Then you need to get “in the know” about this new standard. Fortunately, a webinar, or online seminar, brought to you by Process Heating, can help you gain the knowledge you need. On June 9 at 2 p.m. ET, plan to join us for “New NFPA Recommendations for Fired Heaters: How They Affect You.” According to NFPA’s own description of the standard, the 2011 NFPA 87: Recommended Practice for Fluid Heaters, was developed in response to requests from manufacturers, insurance companies, trade associations and users for safety guidance for fuel-fired and electric fluid heaters. Its scope includes: • • • •
Heater location and construction as well as heating systems. Commissioning and operations. Maintenance, inspection and testing. Heating system safety equipment and application.
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Infrared Emitters Allows Automated Heating Processes The coatings that give corrosion protection to large metal components, provide clear varnish on plastic products, and allow for colored décor on stone all require a drying process. Infrared systems help ensure that the heating steps needed to dry these products are carried out as efficiently and uniformly as possible. Small, irregularly shaped stones or other bulk materials dry just as reliably with infrared heating technology as do large-surface metal parts, according to Heraeus Noblelight GmbH, headquartered in Hanau, Germany.
The drying of a decorative coating on stones is tested in the in-house laboratory at Heraeus Noblelight.
Metal plates must be heated homogenously over the entire surface to ensure coating quality. A precisely matched emitter arrangement in combination with the right control system will bring significant improvements, Heraeus says. An appropriate guidance system ensures the optimum alignment of stones or granules to the radiation, and bulk materials can be dried efficiently. No coating process is exactly the same, but lacquers and paints should always be dried as quickly as possible. Many coatings set challenges that cannot be met with standard heat 8
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sources, and the coating system defines the data framework. For example, water evaporates more slowly than do solvents, therefore infrared emitters dry water-based lacquers significantly faster because the emitters are optimally matched to the absorption properties of water. Nano coatings to some extent require very high temperatures, which can be reliably delivered by infrared emitters. Powder coatings must be gelled very quickly, so infrared drying saves time and money because only the coating and surface are heated. The result is that the products are ready for further processing much more quickly after the heating stage. Industry keeps pushing the limits, wanting to dry lacquers and coatings ever faster. However, at the same time, the drying must produce a top quality product using the minimum amount of energy. Energy reduction and material costs are important to end-users in their struggle to maintain or improve competitiveness. Often, companies find it more sensible and cost effective to optimize an existing system by adding infrared to it rather than introduce an entirely new system or set up a new plant, Heraeus says. Infrared heating technology offers several benefits that optimize energy consumption in industrial heating processes: • • • •
High heat transfer capacity. Contact-free heat transfer. High efficiency. Efficient energy transfer by using optimum wavelengths. • Energy use confined to the working area by matching emitters to product shape. • Energy used only when required because of fast response times. According to Heraeus, infrared heat is suited for heating processes with
the challenges of space, time or quality, because infrared emitters can be selected for use with product and process to save money and energy.
Removing Water at 10.47 T/Hr Allgaier Process Technology GmbH, Uhingen, Germany, has received its fourth dryer order this year for a bentonite dryer system to be used at an Italian plant in the manufacturing of clay bricks. Bentonite is essentially an impure clay made of absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate. Specs for the new dryer, which will be used to remove moisture from the clay, are: • • • • • • •
10.49' dia. 75.45' long. 40.78 t/hr wet bentonite. 36 percent initial moisture. 14 percent discharge moisture. 10.47 t/hr water evaporation. Natural gas heat.
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Prototype Bakes Perfect Buns Every Time A production-line imaging and control system has been developed that automatically inspects the quality of sandwich buns exiting the oven and adjusts oven temperatures if it detects unacceptable product. “We have closed the loop between the quality inspection of buns and the oven controls to meet the specifications required by food service and fast food customers,” says Douglas Britton, senior research engineer at Atlanta’s Georgia Tech Research Institute, where the process was developed. “By creating a more accurate, uniform and faster assessment process, we are able to minimize waste and lost product.” During existing inspection processes, workers remove a sample of buns
Inner Workings This prototype imaging system inspects the quality of sandwich buns, automatically adjusting oven temperature if product color does not meet established requirements. The system has been operating at a baking facility for more than a year.
each hour to inspect their color. If the buns appear too light or too dark, they manually adjust the oven temperature. But with more than 1,000 buns leaving a bakery production line every minute, there is a great need for automated control to make more rapid corrections to produce buns of consistent color, size, shape and seed coverage. “Automated control over the baking process is necessary to produce a consistent product through batch changes, shift changes, daily and seasonal temperature and humidity changes, and variations in ingredients,” Britton says. Working with baking company Flowers Foods, headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., and Baking Technology Systems (BakeTech), a baking equipment manufacturer in Tucker, Ga., Britton and GTRI research scientist Colin Usher have tested their industrialquality prototype system. Made of stainless steel, the equipment is dust and water resistant, and mounts to existing conveyor belts as wide as 50". Britton and Usher tested the system in a Flowers Foods baking facility for a year, running it regularly for hour-long intervals. During the testing phase, the system successfully inspected a variety of buns, including seeded, unseeded, and those of different sizes and shapes. For the past year, the system has been fully operational at the plant.
“Without the imaging system, it would be impossible for an operator to respond quickly enough to make the correct changes to the oven to improve the target color of the product,” says Stephen Smith, BakeTech’s vice president and director of engineering. As fresh-baked buns move along Flowers’ production line, a digital camera captures their image. The software identifies those buns not measuring up to color requirements and sends the information to the oven controllers, which adjust the oven temperature to correct the problem. “Our system reduces the time between noticing a problem and fixing it,” GTRI’s Usher says. “The window for correction is short, though, because an entire batch may only take 12 minutes to bake and the buns stay in the oven for eight minutes, providing a four-minute window to correct the temperature of the batch once the first buns come out, so that the rest of the buns in the batch are an acceptable color when they come out of the oven.” The system also automatically records data such as shape, seed distribution, size and contamination to generate production reports that are immediately available for statistical process control. Another feature of the system is that the conveyor belt can be any color except the color of the buns. This allows the system to image buns on almost any conveyor belt surface or in pans. In the future, the imaging system could be adapted to control the quality of other bakery products, such as biscuits, cookies, crackers, bread and pies, GTRI says. The prototype system was shown at the International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas. Initial fund-
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Monitoring Heat Control when Manufacturing Fiberglass Insulation No question about it, Stan Banaszkiewicz can take the heat. In fact, it’s his job — everywhere he goes, it’s hot. Banaszkiewicz is plant engineer at CertainTeed Insulation Canada Inc., an Ottawa manufacturer of fiberglass insulation for home, industrial and commercial use. To produce the insulation, it is necessary to melt glass, of which 80 percent is recycled. The process requires temperatures ranging from 1,652°F (900°C) to as high as 2,192°F (1,200°C). Before melting, ingredients are added and the molten glass flows from the furnace to the forehearth and finally into the bushing. Eventually, the molten
glass drops down though an orifice in the channel to a centrifugal spinner. The glass is forced through the spinner’s tiny holes and comes out as glass fiber. But the heat is still on and the complex process is not over yet. In the next step, the glass fiber is formed and collected on a conveyor where polymers are added to keep it together. From there, it goes to the curing oven where the additives harden. The fiber then gets cut and sliced, Banaszkiewicz says.
To control the fiber’s quality throughout the manufacturing process, it is important to control the temperature in the electric forehearth, which is done by increasing or decreasing the power, according to Banaszkiewicz. Based on the temperature of the glass in each zone, power adjustments are made to each forehearth zone. The need to measure the temperatures in the glass-fiber manufacturing process led Banaszkiewicz to Rayek’s Marathon FA1G sensor, a fiber-optic infrared thermometer for measuring glass temperatures from 1,382 to 3,047°F (750 to 1675°C). With applications ranging from measuring molten glass in the forehearth to measuring the packingmaterial temperature for regenerator airflow control, the FA1G thermometer was a fit with CertainTeed’s needs. Installed in 1996, the system of Raytek FA1G sensors has provided a variety of measurements in many locations, Banaszkiewicz says.“We measure the
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Steam Assessment Nails 6-Week Payback At some chemical plants, steam systems account for the most end-use energy consumption. By conducting energy assessments of their steam systems, chemical plants can uncover important opportunities to improve energy efficiency, leading to significant energy savings, lower emissions
and higher productivity. A few years ago, Dow Chemical’s St. Charles operations management team at its petrochemical plant in Hahnville, La., took on the task of uncovering natural gas savings in its plant’s steam system. The plant undertook a Save Energy Now energy assessment, which was performed by the U.S. Department of Energy, and found several ways to increase steam-system efficiency. Plant personnel improved their steam-trap program and enhanced their ongoing leak-repair campaign. The combined annual energy and cost savings that resulted from just the two efficiency measures totaled 272,000 MMBTU and $1.9 million. With project costs of approximately $225,000, the simple payback was around six weeks.
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24 — Fan Systems Management Workshop, Nashville, Tenn. Call (615) 232-6815 or visit www.eere.energy.gov/ industry. 24-25 — Web Coating and Drying Seminar (West Coast), Ontario, Calif. Hosted by AIMCAL. Call (803) 802-7820 or visit www.aimcal.org. 31-June 2 — Semicon Russia, Moscow. Hosted by Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI). Call 7 495 978 6291 or visit www.semiconrussia.org.
June 1-3 — Steam Systems Specialist Qualification Workshop, Stockton, Calif. Call (800) 244-9912 or visit www.eere.energy.gov/industry. 6-8 — Sensors Expo & Conference, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill. Call (800) 748-5045 or visit www.sensorsexpo.com. 7-9 — Ipsen-U Vacuum Furnace Technical Training, Rockford, Ill. Call (800) 727-7625 or visit www.ipsenusa.com. 7-9 — Plastec East, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York. Call (310) 445-4200 or visit www.canontrade shows.com/expo/plastecshows. 8-10 — Cracking Furnaces: Reaction and Combustion Fundamentals Seminar, Tulsa, Okla. Call (918) 234-5710 or visit www.johnzink.com. 16 — Pumping Systems Management Workshop, Morgantown, W.V. Call (304) 293-2867 or visit www.eere.energy.gov/ industry.
July 12-14 — Semicon West, Moscone Center, San Francisco. Hosted by Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI). Call (408) 943-6997 or visit www.semiconwest.org.
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Inner Workings Although Midland, Mich.-based Dow had been aware that the efficiency of these systems could be improved, the assessment quantified the potential energy savings in a manner that made it more compelling to implement the improvements.
Developing Instruments for 175 years This year, Palmer Instruments Inc., Asheville, N.C., celebrates its 175th anniversary. Started in 1836 as the L.T. Wells and J. Foster Mathematical and Philosophical Instrument Makers in
Cincinnati, Ohio, the company became the James Foster Jr. Co. in 1852. The need to improve kerosene safety in the 1850s led to the development of the Foster automatic oil tester, a closedcup design instrument considered by many to be the first thermometer manufactured in the United States. Becoming the R.P. Palmer Co. in 1872, the firm specialized in mechanical temperature and pressure devices. The firm joined forces with digital temperature specialist Wahl Instruments in 1997 to become Palmer Wahl. For more information, go to www.palmerwahl.com.
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B Benefits of Noncircular Tube Geometries T P Power plants use A-frame air-cooled cond densers to cool exhaust steam from the llow pressure stage of a steam turbine. An A-frame air-cooled condenser, whether mounted on the ground or on columns, offers users several advantages over the horizontal tube arrangement typical for API 661 applications. First, the higher duty per unit of ground area with inclined tubes reduces the required footprint. Second, tube inclination facilitates condensate drainage, resulting in higher condensate loading in each tube without generating excessive pressure drop (figure 1). Just as with other heat exchangers, the tube geometry in air coolers greatly impacts a unit’s efficiency and perfor-
mance. A-frame heat exchangers mance have finned elliptical, oval, flat or circular tubes. While the circular circula tube geometry is easier to manufacture and can withstand higher factur pressures for a given wall thickness, pressu it also increases the air-side pressure drop and leads to a non-uniformity in th the mean temperature difference across acro tube rows. Noncircular tube geometries N modify mod the air-side flow in a manner similar to the wings of an aircraft or the streamlined contours craf of a sports car. As shown in figure 2, tthe noncircular geometry: • Delays boundary layer separation. • Reduces the size of wakes. • Reduces form drag, thereby reducing the power consumed by the fans. The air-side heat transfer rate increases because the r boundary layer now contacts a greater l portion of the finned area, reducing the number of tube rows required for a given duty and providing a more uniform temperature difference between the air and the process fluid. A uniform mean temperature difference across all tube rows reduces condensate subcooling and the occurrence of freezing in the first tube row. Additionally, elliptical or flattened tubes increase the condensate loading with low two-phase pressure drop on the tube side. The net result of these effects is a better thermal design. Other factors such as cleaning and fouling potential often dictate the final choice of tube geometry for A-frame applications. However, noncircular tubes offer some benefits that circular tubes do not.
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Plant engineers often are faced with reconciling computer simulations of different operating conditions with plant operating data. Invariably, the simulations and actual plant data differ, and the engineer must determine if the difference is due to plant instrumentation, the accuracy of the simulation predictions, or degradation of plant equipment. HTRI recently designed and constructed a heat exchanger thermal flow loop for use
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in training of plant engineers. Using the heat exchanger thermal flow loop in conjunction with HTRI’s simulation software provides a method to answer design and operation questions. In 2011 we plan to open training sessions with the demonstration loop.
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The demonstration loop consists of three heat exchangers (figure 3). Exchanger 1 (E1) heats test fluid in the hot loop using an electric heater. The hot fluid flows from E1 to Exchanger 2 (E2), where the heat is rejected to the cold loop inside E2. In the
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Wire Heating This 360° clam shell heater has a ceramic emitter.
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ow d does using i radiant di t h heatt reduce d costs and optimize processing in wire, cable and tubing applications? Wire and tubing applications present processing challenges: • The product runs continuously. • The material being processed has a relatively small size. • The material is sensitive to both temperature and touch. Wire and tubing also are exposed to a range of operations, including drying, printing, striping, curing, preheating, heat shrinking and sintering. Manufacturers want to maximize output while controlling energy costs and minimizing capital invest-
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3 Methods of Heat Transfer To understand the benefits of radiant energy in this application, it is important to understand basic heat transfer. There are three methods by which heat is transferred: conduction, convection and radiant. Conduction heats through the physical contact between the heat source and the target. Convection transfers heat through the movement of heated air around the product. And, radiant heats through the transmission of electromagnetic waves that energize the atoms on any surface they hit. Because conduction heaters must be in physical contact with the product, they will not work for wire and tubing.
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Convection ovens require an energy source, an air circulation system and, if gas is used as the fuel, a ventilating system. Also, because air is a relatively poor conductor of heat, convection ovens have long startup periods and require insulation to prevent heat losses to the surrounding atmosphere. The additional insulation also means convection ovens are slow to cool, and if the line stops or slows due to breakdown or changeovers, the product could be overheated if the oven is heated beyond the product’s maximum temperature. The primary advantage to convection heat is that the heat energy can be conducted deeper into the part. This often requires a longer dwell time in the oven, which means wire and tubing processors may need to slow the line speed or increase the oven length. Radiant, or infrared, heat does not heat the surrounding air and does not become heat until it is absorbed by the surface it contacts. Any object with a temperature above absolute zero emits radiant energy in the form of electromagnetic waves. The electromagnetic waves are measured primarily by their frequency and length (microns). The lengths of the waves are directly correlated to the temperature of the heat source (emitter) and are broken into three categories: • Short (3,000 to 6,800°F [1,649 to 3,760°C]). • Medium (500 to 2,999°F [260 to 1,648°C]). • Long (0 to 499°F [-18 to 259°C]). As temperature increases, the length of the waves get shorter and the frequency
Heaters Metal sheath emitters can be used in a keyhole oven.
increases. This range can be plotted tted using gy is calcuPlanck’s curve, and peak energy lacement. lated using Wien’s Law of Displacement. This data can be used to guide the ials are forchoice of emitter. Many materials giving and can absorb radiant energy over a range of temperatures. As an example, an 16°C) proemitter operating at 600°F (316°C) °F (538°C) duces waves at 7 μm and 1,000°F at 3.5 μm. Plastic tubing and plastic-like materials receive at both wavelengths but the 600°F is gentler or softer on the plastic. Radiant ovens may allow for better control of the process and to maximize output.
Radiant’s Cost Effectiveness To illustrate the energy efficiency of radiant heat, we need to go through the StefanBoltzman equation, which calculates the total amount of energy in watts generated by a heater at any given temperature. From this calculation, we can see that the output in watts of a radiant heater increases to the fourth power for every degree in temperature rise. For example, an increase in temperature of 5°F in the heater converts into an increase of 625 W radiated.
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Convection heaters increase output only on a one-to-one ratio. Radiant ovens have a faster warmup time that is, depending on the emitter used, sometimes measured in seconds, meaning less energy is used getting ready to run. Once the product is running, exponentially more energy input into the system (StefanBoltzman) gets transmitted onto the product, reducing energy costs. A radiant oven typically is smaller than a convection oven, and it does not need an air circulation system or additional insulation. There are several important factors to the successful design of a radiant oven for a given application. The most important is the emissivity of the material bring processed. Emissivity is a measure of how much radiant energy can actually be absorbed by the material as a percentage of the energy generated: the higher the emissivity, the more energy that is absorbed. Absorption rates are measured against a theoretical “black body” which absorbs 100 percent of the energy transmitted and has an emissivity of 1. Below is a chart of emissivity rating for some common materials. The percentage of energy that is not absorbed is either reflected from the tar-
get or passes passe through (transmission) the material. Clearly, material that is shiny Cl or polished reflects most of the waves and has a low emissivity w while darker, or oxidized parts w absorb the energy and have a higher emissivity. h Emissivity is also a measure of the percentage of s energy transmitted from the e heat source. The key operating h characteristics for radiant emitch ters are shown in table 1. sho In addition to emissivity, any oven design will need to incorporate: • Temperature change in the material (Final Temperature – Starting Temperature). • Size and weight of the wire or tubing. • Specific heat of the material. From this information, the oven designer can calculate the approximate wattage required. Once that is determined and based on the watt density capabilities (watts per square inch of surface area) of the selected emitter, we will know how many heaters are required, which in turn will dictate the size of the oven. The optimized oven design will array the heaters to direct as much radiant energy onto the product as possible. Since wire and tubing products tend to be round, the heaters should be arrayed in a circular fashion around the product. The design will also minimize the distance from the emitters to the product. The emitters should be backed by polished-steel reflectors so that any energy waves transmitted through the product, reflected off the product surface or simply
Table 1. Infrared Heater Comparison Chart Wavelength Temperature (°F) Quartz Tube
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An optimized oven design will array the heaters to direct as much radiant energy onto the product as possible.
missing the target will be redirected back toward the product, maximizing energy utilization. To summarize, radiant energy allows for flexibility in the design of your oven by better matching the heat source to the processing requirements of the wire, cable or tugging being processed. Radiant heaters efficiently transmit energy input into the system into the product and have fast startup times, thereby reducing energy costs. Finally, radiant ovens tend to be physically smaller, reducing the indirect cost of floor space and the direct capital cost of the oven. PH Tad McGwire is president of Industrial Heater Corp., located in Cheshire, Conn. The company can be reached at (800) 822-4426 or
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Systems A lthough industrial ovens and furnaces operate on a simple concept, it takes considerable engineering and manufacturing expertise — combined with the right automation controls — to optimize the technology and make it viable in a range of applications. It is precisely these capabilities that have helped propel Rochester, N.Y.-based Industrial Furnace Co. (IFCO). The com-
pany designs, constructs and upgrades boilers, incinerators, kilns, smelters, multiple hearth furnaces, heat treat furnaces and fluidized bed reactors, but it also offers complete solutions that incorporate electrical, mechanical and process engineering capabilities as well as concept analysis, laboratory testing, field installation, startup and training. Because the company’s technology includes heat pro-
Standardization of process automation systems helps reduce costs and improve efficiency for an oven and furnace maker. By Engineers at Rockwell Automation
cessing systems that generate emissions below EPA guidelines, the company’s systems can be used in a range of applications such as tungsten recovery, magnesium production and activated carbon production from coal. In this age of sustainable manufacturing and production, one furnace application garnering considerable interest is the incineration of bio-solids in wastewater treatment plants. Instead of hauling waste off-site for disposal in a landfill, many treatment plants are using multiple hearth furnaces to convert the cake-like sludge into ash. The ash then is sold to fertilizer or cement manufacturers. In addition, the plant can use heat from the process to generate steam to produce electric power, turning what was previously a financial liability into an asset. To enable these technological advances, the heat processing equipment maker invested in its design and manufacturing capabilities, establishing engineering teams with specialized mechanical, electrical and integration expertise. Equally important has been the company’s willingness to apply innovative automation and control technology efforts to streamline its engineering, design and startup processes.
Process Automation System At the center of IFCO’s furnaces is a process automation system, the PlantPAx based on the Rockwell Automation Integrated The electrical house main control enclosures and motor control centers (MCCs) with networked I/O help reduce wiring costs. www.process-heating.com • M ay 2 0 1 1
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Controls Architecture platform. A unified process, discrete and information solution, the process control system is built on Allen-Bradley ControlLogix programmable automation controllers (PACs). These devices use a common control engine and development environment for a range of disciplines — from process to safety to motion. The system controllers are configured using the company’s RSLogix 5000 software, which helped IFCO reduce engineering time and streamline integration and troubleshooting. The software offers a common tag-based structure that uses real names rather than physical addresses. Tag names can be shared between controller programs, human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and other applications, helping reduce configuration and integration costs. In addition to standardizing on the process automation system, IFCO also uses a range of Allen-Bradley industrial control components. Regardless of the application, most IFCO’s furnaces have a similar design.
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IFCO’s electrical house main control enclosure helps engineers reduce costs and improve efficiency.
This allows modular software to deliver significant value to the equipment manufacturer. By using the software’s built-in instruction set and user-defined, add-on instructions (AOIs), IFCO’s designers save engineering time by creating a custom, commonly used library code that can be tested once and used multiple times. The library maintains logic blocks for each device, so the engineer only needs to determine how the device will work for the particular project. The engineer then can select the correct logic block to import into the program. Because the logic blocks integrate with each other, the engineer only needs to import the proper function for each device, and the software does the rest. “The modular software code has proven to be a huge time saver,” says Mike Hilton, director of electrical instrumenta-
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tion and controls with IFCO. “Having faceplates for repeatable processes and functions reduces design time.” The control platform also supports open networking standards such as EtherNet/IP, ControlNet and DeviceNet. Because these networks share a common application layer, the networks have a seamless flow of information between them. This allows IFCO engineers to configure the furnace from a single point as well as access the system’s information remotely to monitor performance and troubleshoot problems. Since standardizing on the control technology, IFCO is able to design and implement its systems faster than before. Previously, a typical furnace project would take about 12 to 18 months to complete. The company now can deliver a furnace in about 10 to 12 months.
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“To help meet our installation deadlines, it’s critical that we use as much as we can from previous jobs,” says Hilton. “That’s precisely what the software allows us to do. With the standards library we’ve developed using add-on instructions, we’ve been able to cut our engineering time in half.” Another advantage of the solution is the compatibility and interoperability of all the products, which eases configuration and helps reduce integration and
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troubleshooting time. As a result, startups are about 30 percent faster, according to Hilton. “With the added flexibility of the system, we are able to very quickly make design changes on the mechanical and process end,” he says. “Also, the tag-based development environment allows us to do a lot of concurrent engineering design, helping us commission and start up a furnace in a couple of weeks rather than the typical three to six weeks.”
ARI Valves can take the heat… There’s no margin of error when it comes to reliability of the valves in your system. While you may not have to protect against lava flow, we can solve your problems up to 800˚F! ARI Valves are the choice of industrial professionals. Our quality assurance system is in accordance with DIN ISO 9001. You can trust our bellows-seal valves to perform under adverse conditions and never need to replace stem packing.
The library maintains logic blocks for each device. While many companies rely on these same control technologies to achieve cost savings and design efficiencies, the results IFCO has achieved are due to their willingness to maximize their investments. This investment includes not only the automation and control technology, but also encompasses the highly skilled personnel, engineering tools and support resources needed to meet the company’s performance, customer satisfaction and efficiency objectives. PH
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Heat Recovery
Recovering Heat Saves Energy,
LOWERS COSTS Capture and reuse heat from your compressed air system and reap process benefits, including an improved bottom line. By Bob Baker, Atlas Copco Compressors LLC
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oted American philosopher and author Henry David Thoreau once quipped, “First, there is the power of the Wind, constantly exerted over the globe… Here is an almost incalculable power at our disposal, yet how trifling the use we make of it.” Thankfully, technology and ingenuity have helped address Thoreau’s concerns for greater harmony between human ambition and our energy use. Compressed air, often referred to as the fourth utility along with the Big Three — electricity, gas and water — is frequently utilized as a means to power applications throughout the manufacturing process. Technological advances, coupled with rising energy costs, have in recent years enabled — and, in many cases, required — manufacturers, much to Thoreau’s point, to make compressed air a more valuable and appreciated commodity. While technology upgrades can certainly help improve efficiency, the compressed air process still requires intensive energy use. Within many compressed air systems, only about 15 percent of the energy input is ultimately delivered as compressed air energy. The remaining energy is converted to heat that is generated as a physical and natural byproduct when air is compressed. In order for a compressed air system to function properly, that heat must be removed before the air can be moved through a piping
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With an air-cooled compressor, the discharged hot air can be routed through ducts to a nearby warehouse space or loading dock. This supplements the facility’s heating costs in the winter.
system. The more heat energy that can be recovered and reused throughout this process, the greater overall efficiency the system will exhibit. The temperature level of the recovered energy helps determine its enduse applications and, ultimately, its value.
Ways to Use Captured Heat Two common ways to reuse this energy, which depend on the use of an air-cooled or water-cooled machine, are through hot air or heated water. In an air-cooled compressor, the heat is immediately discharged directly across airto-air heat exchangers to the compressor room. With an air-cooled compressor, the discharged hot air can be routed through ducts to a nearby warehouse space or loading dock. This supplements the facility’s heating costs in the winter by offsetting money and energy that would otherwise be used to heat this space — essentially eliminating a redundant function, at least in certain applicable
situations. Air dampers, fans and thermostat controls can help regulate distribution of the heat recovery throughout the manufacturing facility and even into adjoining buildings. With water-cooled compressors, which provide more efficient energy-recovery methods, this heat is pulled away from the compression elements as well as the oil cooler, the intercooler and aftercooler, and routed to a cooler or chiller. With water-cooled compressors, an even greater amount of energy can be recovered, yielding additional costs savings. Built-in energy recovery systems within the compressor circulate cooling water through the compression element water jackets, air and water coolers to generate hot water up to 194°F (90°C). This can be of particular use to food manufacturing and processing facilities, where there is a consistent need for readily available hot water for tasks such as equipment cleaning and sanitation, preheating water, cleanup and general heating. In
Heat Recovery
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Utilizing heat recovery with a compressor can harness and recycle 90 percent (or more, in optimal conditions) of those energy costs as heat recovery from the compressed air process for alternative uses within the manufacturing process.
these instances, the compressor becomes the alternative energy source for any scalding, cleaning, sterilization, heating and melting applications, providing year-round savings. Return on investment for energy recovery systems through collected heat is usually as fast as one to three years. However, in order for recovery to remain reliable and regular, a stable heat energy demand is needed. To help manufacturers realize greater energy savings, some oil-free compressors can allow recovery of 90 percent of the electric power needed to operate the compressor as hot water. In optimal design conditions, heat recovery and use in other areas of the facility can provide a 100 percent return on the cost to operate the compressor — meaning managers can recoup all of the costs they would otherwise spend for these applications through compressor use, rendering the compressor revenue neutral or “carbon zero.” Any power that would have been used to otherwise heat water for these applications is offset or eliminated.
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Built-in energy recovery systems within the compressor circulate cooling water through the compression element water jackets, air and water coolers to generate hot water up to 194°F (90°C).
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Energy costs have been on the rise throughout the last decade and show no signs of slowing down. But that does not mean that utility bills need to follow the same course. When electricity costs hold at $0.08/ kWh, the annual cost to operate a 200 hp air compressor reaches $112,000. Utilizing heat recovery with a compressor can harness and recycle 90 percent (or more, in optimal conditions) of those energy costs. Conserving energy is no longer a luxury that manufacturers can take to simply endear themselves with conservationists; saving energy is a crucial component to any manufacturer’s bottom line. PH
Ovens & ¾ Furnaces Conveyorized Low Temp. & High Temp. Batch
Bob Baker is a senior marketing support specialist for Atlas Copco Compressors LLC, Rock Hill, S.C. For more information, call (803) 8177200 or visit www.atlascopco.com/us.
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Product Highlights Wondering where to find products beneficial to your process? This department provides a number of new products each month and allows you to easily request more information. Simply call those companies in which you are interested, or visit those companies’ web sites using the published web addresses.
Quartz Infrared Heating Elements The CE-certified quartz infrared heating elements offer a heavy-wall quartz sheath in 0.625" standard diameter to resist corrosion and chemical vapors. They are available in sizes 500 to 4,000 W and 120, 208 and 240 V as well as other voltages. Ceramic insulators provide positive electrical insulation. They can be used for curing, baking and drying applications and are capable of reaching full heat in 40 to 65 sec. Watt densities are 50 W/in2 (8 W/cm2). Process Technology (440) 974-1300 • www.process-technology.com
3-A Approved Sanitary Probes Designed with integral transmitter and M12 connector, PRS-TMM12 Series is designed for use in sanitary or hygienic
Marsden’s Gas IR Systems
Replacement Emitters
clean-in-place applications in the food, dairy, beverage and biopharmaceutical industries. The transducers are manufactured with 316L stainless steel housings that meet the dimensional and finish requirements of 3-A Standard 74-03 and ASME BPE-2007. The devices are welded and processed to provide a clean, smooth, 32 μin. or better surface finish in the wetted areas for clean-in-place processes. Omega Engineering Inc. (203) 359-1660 • www.omega.com
Class A Oven Able to process a range of materials, Model 49C-650D is used by heat processors that require a Class A oven. Weighing in at 1,180 lb, the oven has two independent 5.9 ft3 oven chambers. It can reach a maximum temperature of 650°F (343°C). Precision Quincy Corp. (815) 338-2675 • www.precisionquincy.com
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Product Highlights 550°F Bench Oven No. 983 is used for curing medical instruments and employs 3 kW Incoloy-sheathed tubular heating elements. Workspace dimensions are 26 x 22 x 16". The electrically heated 550° F (~288°C) bench oven has 3" insulated walls; a Type 304, 2B finish stainless steel interior; and a #4 brushed finish stainless steel exterior. Two 13 x 4" access slots are equipped with insulated covers on the rear wall of the oven. Grieve Corp. • (847) 546-8225 • www.grievecorp.com
Batch Oven Cures Composites Gas-fired batch oven is used to cure composite parts. The curing oven has chamber dimensions of 8 x 10 x 8' and a maximum operating temperature of 500°F (260°C). The normal operating temperature is 250°F (121°C). It is constructed with 4" thick tongueand-groove panel assemblies and 20-gauge aluminized steel interiors and ductwork. The heating system has a low NOX 400,000 BTU/hr air heat burner. It also includes a motorized gas control valve, flame detector and flame relay with alarm horn. Wisconsin Oven Corp. (262) 642-3938 • www.wisoven.com
Desiccant Dehumidifiers Series HCE is designed to efficiently dehumidify to low moisture levels and ranges in sizes from 15,000 to 40,000 cfm. Each dehumidifier’s casing is manufactured of fully welded, strain-hardened aluminum to ensure zero air leakage. The electrical control system meets UL and NEC standards. Units are PLC controlled, and all controls are mounted in a NEMA 4 control enclosure. Weather-tight construction and low profile cassette design make them suitable for outdoor or indoor mounting. Munters Corp., DH Division (800) 843-5360 • www.munters.us
DC Solid-State Switches Series LVD is designed to disconnect 12 or 24 V battery systems from their loads when the battery voltage falls below a preselected DC voltage. The disconnect switch also will automatically reconnect the load circuit once the battery voltage returns to a normal value after charging. The DC output, low-voltage-disconnect solid-state switches are offered in an encapsulated panel mount package with screw terminals. Six threshold voltages are available. Crydom Inc. • (619) 210 1550 • www.crydom.com
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Product Highlights Thermal Imaging Camera HeatSeeker 160 has a Class II laser and delivers a high resolution thermal image (160 x 120, 19,200 pixels) and a twomegapixel visual image. It provides sharp images in the temperature range of 14 to 482°F (-10 to 250°C) with accuracy of ±2°C. Designed for non-contact preventive maintenance, it identifies potential problems before they occur by detecting hot spots on motors, switch gear, processing pipes, compressors and fuse panels. Applications include energy audits or identifying inefficient heating and cooling transfer. Ideal Industries Inc. (800) 435-0705 • www.idealindustries.com
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Macrowave SMC Preheater provides uniform heating throughout the entire thickness of the sheet molding compound instantly without requiring any temperature differential to force heat by conduction from the surface to the center. Facilitating the movement and distribution of fibers throughout mold-
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ed parts, improving their strength and surface finish, the radio frequency (RF) preheater reduces press cure time. It is capable of preheating SMC loads up to 30 x 84". Radio Frequency Co. Inc. (508) 376-9555 • www.radiofrequency.com
Springless Diaphragm Valves Series DCS/RDCS is suited for use with the company’s Series DCT1000 and Series DCT500 duct collection timer boards. A springless design offers durability and a good cleaning pulse. Both have the option for either coupling or NPT connections. The coupling connection allows for a quick and simple installation. Only the stub pipe and blow tube need to be cleaned and deburred before the valve is fit into position. Dwyer Instruments Inc. (800) 872-9141 • www.dwyer-inst.com
Sunlight-Readable Displays for Explosion-Protected HMI Systems The PC-based, explosion-protected operating systems can be fitted with 15" displays that reduce glare and reflections to a minimum. The Open HMI Series can be read even in bright sunlight because a filter pack effectively diverts even strong incoming ambient light. R.Stahl Inc. • (800) 782-4357 • www.rstahl.com
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CPM Wolverine Proctor
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(215) 443-5206
www.cpmwolverineproctor.com
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Despatch Industries
(952) 469-8278
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Despatch Industries
(952) 469-8278
(952) 469-8206
www.despatch.com
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Despatch Industries
(952) 469-8278
(952) 469-8206
www.despatch.com
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Elster Hauck Kromschroeder
(717) 272-3051
(717) 273-9882
www.hauckburner.com
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Emerson ASCO
(800) 972-2726
(973) 966-2448
www.asco.com
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Epcon Industrial Systems
(936) 273-3300
(936) 273-4600
www.epconlp.com
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Fives North American Combustion
(216) 271-6000
(216) 641-7852
www.fivesna.com
[email protected]
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Fulton Thermal Corp.
(315) 298-5121
(315) 298-5311
www.fulton.com
[email protected]
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General Combustion
(407) 290-6000
(407) 578-0577
www.gencor.com
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Heatec
(800) 235-5200
(423) 821-7673
www.heatec.com
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Heatec
(800) 235-5200
(423) 821-7673
www.heatec.com
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Heresite Protective Coatings
(800) 558-7747
(920) 684-0110
www.heresite.com
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Hix Corp.
(800) 835-0606
(620) 231-1598
www.ovens-dryers.com
[email protected]
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Hubbell Electric Heater Co.
(800) 647-3165
(203) 378-3593
www.hubbellheaters.com
[email protected]
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Karl Dungs Inc.
(763) 582-1700
(763) 582-1799
www.dungs.com/usa
[email protected]
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Komline-Sanderson
(800) 225-5457
(908) 234-9590
www.komline.com
[email protected]
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Marsden Inc.
(856) 663-2227
(856) 663-2137
www.marsdeninc.com
[email protected]
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MultiTherm
(800) 225-7440
(610) 408-8365
www.multitherm.com
[email protected]
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Omega Engineering Inc.
(203) 359-1660
(203) 968-7192
www.omega.com
[email protected]
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Parker Boiler Co.
(323) 727-9800
(323) 722-2848
www.parkerboiler.com
[email protected]
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Payne Controls
(800) 331-1345
(304) 757-7305
www.payneng.com
[email protected]
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Protection Controls
(847) 674-7676
(847) 674-7009
www.protectioncontrolsinc.com
[email protected]
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Sigma Thermal
(678) 324-5721
(678) 254-1762
www.sigmathermal.com
[email protected]
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Southern California Gas Co
(800) 427-2000
(866) 364-9024
www.socalgas.com
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Struthers Wells
(281) 664-8016
(832) 237-8758
www.babcockpower.com
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Tek-Temp Instruments Inc.
(800) 259-4212
(215) 788-7737
www.tek-tempinstruments.com
[email protected]
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TPS-Gruenberg
(570) 538-7200
(570) 538-7380
www.thermalproductsolutions.com
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Wyssmont
(201) 947-4600
(201) 947-0324
www.wyssmont.com
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