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Explosion Proof Digital Control Panels
From: WATTCODescription: In today's industries, digital control panels find a broad range of applications. As system controllers in industrial settings, they are responsible for controlling and regulating the operation of ...
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Fabrication, Specification and Functionality of Explosion Proof Control Panels
From: WATTCODescription: Characteristics, installation, and benefits of explosion proof devices ...
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Freeze Protection and What you Need to Know
From: WATTCODescription: Freeze Protection: With many weather conditions being unpredictable year after year, many companies look at protecting their mediums whether they be water based, or oil based from freezing through the ...
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Heat Exchangers
From: WATTCODescription: Types, design, maintenance, and demand of different heat exchanges ...
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Heat Trace Cable vs. Immersion Heaters
From: WATTCODescription: With the advancement in technology and increase in industrial demand, industries have started to mobilize over different heating methodologies such as whether to use heating cables or immersion ...
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Heaters for Environmental Waste
From: WATTCODescription: A client from Montana had a large oversized aquifer that required a special decontamination process after receiving a job at a hazardous waste site. The specific flow rate of water was up to 150 ...
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How to Reduce Heating Costs for Circulation Heaters
From: WATTCODescription: Heating is an essential task in most industrial applications. Operating on a large scale, any energy wastage comes with a large price tag. Efficient heat application means big savings in any industry. ...
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Industrial Heaters For Beer Breweries Are Adapting To Current Needs
From: WATTCODescription: Since 2009 the beer brewery business has been booming. With government subsidies and popular demand, the craft brewery bubble is not about to go flat anytime soon. In Ontario alone, the number of ...
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Industrial Immersion Heaters: Types, Applications, and Elements Used
From: WATTCODescription: Immersion heaters are used in industries for various manufacturing processes that include preservation of various chemicals, fluids and gases by keeping them warm. These are installed over large tanks ...
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Co-packer depends on Eaton to keep frozen sausage production flowing
From: EatonDescription: One of the larger co-packers in the Midwest produces tons of frozen pork sausage every day in a continuous process that includes blending the meat and spices, stuffing the casings or forming the ...
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Self-Cleaning Strainers Help Keep Paint Powder Production Flowing
From: EatonDescription: Powder coating is a widely-used alternative to liquid paints that is preferred in many applications because it does not require the use of a volatile solvent. The process uses fine, dry thermoplastic ...
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Connectors in the Nuclear Zone
From: LEMO USA, Inc.Description: Radiation-proof connectors allow robots to work in places where humans cannot safely tread. ...
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Application Note: diode laser analyser LS4000 Ammonia slip measurement for DeNOx process
Description: During combustion - one of the most wide-spread industrial process across all industry sectors - the chemical energy present in fuels, such as coal, natural gas or oil, is converted into heat by ...
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Continuous Emission Monitoring System Meets State and Local Regulations
From: LANDDescription: When thinking about industrial combustion processes emitting toxic gases and particulate matter into the environment, it is the large plants and utilities that come to mind. Naturally, this level of ...
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5 Things You Need to Know About PEM Electrolysis
From: Proton OnSiteDescription: PEM stands for "protein exchange membrane" and PEM is simply the splitting of molecules of H2O (water) into H2 (hydrogen) and O (oxygen) using a solid proton exchange membrane and solid polymer ...
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Optimizing Defect Detectability
From: North Star Imaging, Inc.Description: The first thing to consider is the size of the defects and or features that you would like to image. This will have a very large impact on the technique that you use. Ideally you will set up your scan ...
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Applying 3D Metrology Technology in Indy Racecars
Description: Today's new 3D metrology technology is making an impact on the design of championship Indy racecars. In this webcast, engineer Brent Knutson of Andretti Autosport® discusses the state of 3D ...
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Anglgear™: Made in the USA, Powering Industry Worldwide
From: Andantex USA, Inc.Description: Andantex USA's objective over the years has always remained the same: to provide innovative, high-quality gearboxes and solutions for use on industrial machinery. The Anglgear™ right angle drive ...
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Guide to 3D Printing on the Production Line
From: Markforged, Inc.Description: This white paper provides structure and clarity to applying additive manufacturing by demonstrating strategies and applications for integrating high-strength AM opportunities on the manufacturing ...
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MSR VTL Turntable Drive Solutions
From: Andantex USA, Inc.Description: Up to now, the conventional solution for VTL turntable drives has been composed of: a main drive (single motor and output pinion) for turning operations and a separate preloaded gearbox (Dual Pinions) ...
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The First Family of Rack & Pinion Dedicated Reducers
From: Andantex USA, Inc.Description: Only a handful of manufacturers in the world are able to offer planetary reducers with extremely high precision achieving less than 1 arc-minute of backlash without mechanical preload. Out of this ...
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The Quality of Your Display Shouldn't Be a Matter of Perspective
From: Radiant Vision SystemsDescription: Although displays have improved the ease with which we interface with devices, the proliferation of displays into all areas of life provides a unique challenge. We are no longer tethered to stationary ...
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Signal Conditioner Filtering Noise
From: Dataforth CorporationDescription: Signal conditioning modules, SCMs, used for measuring process control variables such as temperature, pressure, strain, position, speed, level, etc. are always subject to externally induced noise ...
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Biological Treatment solves Chemical Plant Groundwater Problem
From: Smith & Loveless, Inc.Description: Chemical plant's groundwater problem gets solved fast by S&L. ...
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Sensor Solutions for the Reliable Inspection of Wind Turbines
From: Micro-Epsilon GroupDescription: Due to safety and cost reasons, wind turbines require 24/7 monitoring. Lightning, defective rotor blades or tower movements due to localized storms can have serious consequences until the wind turbine ...
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Sustainable Technology - Waste Water Treatment for Wineries
From: Smith & Loveless, Inc.Description: Green certification is important to help preserve & enhance the enviroment where vineyards are located - learn how a Napa Valley Winery leveraged Membrane Bio Reactor technology ...
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Bio24 Offers a Greener Way to Get Your Parts Clean
From: Armakleen Company (The)Description: As trichloroethylene and other solvents come under increased scrutiny for their health and environmental impacts, solvent users are left seeking more sustainable operating alternatives. In response, ...
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Five Signs that a Photometry-Based Imaging System is the Right Choice for Your Inspection Application
From: Radiant Vision SystemsDescription: Human visual perception and judgment is the standard when inspecting parts for lowcontrast, subtle, and unpredictable defects. In industries like consumer electronics, aerospace, and automotive ...
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Adaptive Bed Leveling
From: Markforged, Inc.Description: A level bed is critical to the success of any 3D print - every printer has a bed leveling procedure that allows users to ensure that prints execute properly. However, most of these procedures assume ...
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How Much Air Do I Need to Run a Sump Cleaner?
From: CECORDescription: I saw a video of a Sump Shark imploding a 55-gallon drum. Very impressive, but will I have enough air to run a Sump Shark without shutting down my machines? ...
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Miller Electric Reduces Oil Costs While Improving Part Quality
From: CECORDescription: Doug Weisshahn, Project Technician and NC Programmer at Miller Electric had a problem with fine chips in cutting oil. There were so many fine chips in one particular machine, they would leave marks ...
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A Closer Look at Immersion Heaters for Tanks
From: WATTCODescription: Delves into the specific influences of several types of immersion heaters on water tanks. ...
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Advantages of Electric Process Heaters
From: WATTCODescription: Describes the functions, applications and advantages of electric process heaters. ...
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Electric Immersion Water Heater Industrial Applications
From: WATTCODescription: Discussing the usage and advantages of immersion water heaters in a myriad of industries. ...
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Berry Plastics Reduces Compressed Air Usage by 70%
From: VortecDescription: Joe Jewell, the plant's Compression Engineer Manager, recalls that "When we moved into our current location, which became fully operational in January of 2011, our compressed air usage was so high ...
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Carolina Paper Co.
From: VortecDescription: The Carolina Paper Company (CPC), a 13-year old firm based in North Carolina, re-shapes large parent paper rolls into usable paper products including paper towels, napkins and toilet paper. ...
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Chocking Procedures: A Step-by-Step Guide for Maximizing Safety
From: CheckersDescription: In 2016, the U.S. mining industry saw fatal accidents claim the lives of 20 workers, according to this MSHA report. These tragedies highlight the need for mining safety equipment, such as wheel ...
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Ensuring Continuous Use Control Panels Don't Overheat
From: VortecDescription: PSI builds control panels for a wide range of manufacturing clients in many industries including industrial compressor, industrial HVAC, water and gas purifications, and power measurement. Their ...
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Honeywell: Exceeding Expectations
From: VortecDescription: Vortec creates custom-design for pulp and paper industry application ...
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MAG: Cold Air Gun Aids in Aerospace Applications
From: VortecDescription: The global corporation MAG offers a comprehensive line of equipment and technologies serving a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive and truck, heavy equipment, oil and gas, rail, ...
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Polyurethane Aircraft Chocks vs. Wooden Chocks
From: CheckersDescription: case study reflecting the substantial savings switching to polyurethane chocks can create: ...
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Providing Cooling Gear in Challenging Conditions
From: VortecDescription: Vortec's cooling vests solve a challenge at an electrical equipment recycling facility by standing up to the heat of Alabama summers ...
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Replacing Conventional Air Conditioners with Vortex Coolers
From: VortecDescription: The following case study explains how natural gas pipeline powder coater EB Pipe Coating (Panama City, Fla.) used four Vortex A/C electrical enclosure coolers to solve space and configuration issues ...
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Targeted Cooling of Electrical Systems in Hot & Dirty Environments
From: VortecDescription: When one of Vortec's steel industry clients built a new compressor building, plant employees discovered the compressors' own radiant heat, combined with the typical hot conditions of a steel ...
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Vortec Chills Out Control Panels in Food Manufacturing Plants
From: VortecDescription: Food manufacturing equipment must withstand frequent washdowns in order to maintain quality standards. ...
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COOLING LARGE INDUSTRIAL PARTS IN 60 SECONDS
From: VortecDescription: How do you take large industrial equipment from 350 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit in under 60 seconds? ...
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Keeping Welders Cool
From: VortecDescription: "Previously," notes Watkins, "welders did not have cooling systems although they often work in very hot environments-either outdoors or in shops without air conditioning." ...
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Putting a Damper on Static Electricity Fires
From: VortecDescription: Vortec spray nozzles eliminate static electricity fire hazard in facility manufacturing polyethylene foam. ...
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ROBOWORLD: PROTECTING ROBOTS IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS
From: VortecDescription: Roboworld Vice President for Design, Sales and Support Mike Tur explains "robots typically are placed in environments where you don't want to put people-very hot or extremely cold environments, for ...
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3D Printing Buyers Guide
From: Markforged, Inc.Description: 3D printing has become a powerful force in today's manufacturing industry. The process can take many forms, as the industry offers a variety of materials, methods, and machines. Many businesses ...
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Hexapod 6-Axis Micro-Robots - Enablers for Today's Advanced Camera Manufacturing... and Tomorrow's
Description: Optimization of MTF and throughput along with optical image stablization and calibration are benefits of using hexapod micro-motion robots - a novel motion technology that provides all six degrees of ...
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Surface Science Analysis
Description: Three great infographics that provide quick, easy-to-understand explanations of the science behind instruments for measurement of Surface Tension, Contact Angle & Wettability ...
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Application Report: Smart Honing Technology Puts Lift in Business for Aerospace Hydraulic Pumps
From: Sunnen Products CompanyDescription: Shop's customers note new technology makes a 60 millionths tolerance look generous. ...
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Safety & Liquid Level Sensing in the Nuclear Power Industry
Description: With every new year, we have seen an increase in the world's energy demands. In addition to that, the concerns over greenhouse gas emissions have caused many to look for electricity generation that ...
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Section 223100: Domestic Water Softeners Spec
From: WattsDescription: Section includes residential water softeners, commercial water softeners, chemicals, and water-testing sets. ...
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Section 223200: Domestic Water Filtration Equipment Spec
From: WattsDescription: Section includes bag-type filters, freestanding cartridge filters, off-floor cartridge filters, carbon filters, circulating sand filters, multimedia sand filters, Greensand filters, and separators. ...
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Applications of Circulation Heaters in the Agriculture Industry
From: WATTCODescription: Agriculture is the oldest industry in history. Despite its age, it relies heavily on modern technology to continue operating safely and efficiently. The role of industrial heaters is essential to the ...
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Choosing the Right Digital Control Panel
From: WATTCODescription: Digital control panels are the brains of industrial heaters. They maintain stability and efficient heat transfer. It is important for them to be accurate to protect both the heating equipment and the ...
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Tips for Conveying Recycled Plastic Flakes
From: ACS ValvesDescription: Flakes are the dainty little slivers of material often used in plastics recycling. ...
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Ways to Save Energy in Your Production Process
From: ACS ValvesDescription: To run an efficient plant, it's important to keep plant energy levels and costs low, while keeping employee energy levels high. ...
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MultiWave Hybrid Technology for Flexible Electronics Fabrication
Description: MultiWave Hybrid™ technology allows laser beams with different wavelengths to be combined into a single, coaxial beam. The individual laser beam wavelengths can be used together to create a ...
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Aero-Conveying: The Best of Both Technologies
From: VAC-U-MAXDescription: Moving powders, pelletized materials, or granular bulk materials to processes from bulk bags, bag dump stations, silos, feed bins, hoppers, totes, supersacks or other sources is done very efficiently ...
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Vacuum Conveying System for Tea: Steeped in Tradition with Modern Sensibilities
From: VAC-U-MAXDescription: Traditional Medicinals finds pneumatic conveying the answer to move blended product gently. With over 34 years in the herbal supplement arena, Traditional Medicinals has combined the ancient art of ...
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Ventilation Project: Glass Bottling - Coahuila, Mexico
From: Moffitt CorporationDescription: Constellation Brands' facility in Nava, Coahuila was designed to handle everything from brewing to glass bottle production. As a result, the facility utilizes a robust ventilation system with over a ...
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Automated Spray System Helps Food Producer Lower Customer Returns and Reduce Annual Energy Costs by $20,000
From: Spraying Systems Co.Description: A manufacturer of frozen pizzas needed the toppings on pies to stay in place until consumers baked and consumed them. Pre-baking the pizzas, so the toppings would adhere to the slightly melted cheese ...
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Laser Systems: How They Work for Converters
From: Delta ModTechDescription: The use of an integrated laser system on a converting line is a proven solution to some of your most vexing problems. You may be surprised by what a laser system can accomplish, and how it can unlock ...
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Grinders, Shredders and Comminutors - An Evolving Technology
Description: Comminution technology has been evolving quite rapidly in response to the increasing burden entrained solids have placed on treatment facilities. More advanced devices have been developed in rapid ...
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What is Infrared Heating
Description: Infrared is a type of energy. How does infrared heat work? It heats people, floors, walls, and other surfaces directly, without heating the air around them first. The result? Infrared heating provides ...
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Chocolate Sticking To Moulds During Chocolate Manufacture
Description: Moulded chocolate will generate static charges. This will also transfer to the moulds. The static charges will prevent the chocolate from being de-nested from the mould adding additional manufacturing ...
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Essential Facts about RS232, RS485 and RS422 Serial Ports
From: Define InstrumentsDescription: Once a standard feature on personal computers, the RS232 serial port was one of the first used to connect data terminals to mainframe computers. It remained in widespread use for serial communications ...
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Heating Methods for Ultra-High Temperature Pasteurization
From: Pick Heaters Inc.Description: Direct Steam Injection is more than a viable alternative for UHT processing, and should be given serious consideration. ...
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In the News: Hypoxia Training with the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device
From: Environics, Inc.Description: Several Air Force bases in the United States have recently unveiled their new Reduced Oxygen Breathing Devices (ROBD). The ROBD simulates altitude exposure and can be utilized for both research and ...
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Providing Protection with Different Types of Welding Fabrics
Description: Welding is the process of joining two materials together (usually metals) to make them act as a single piece. It works by melting the base metal, and a filler material is often added to this molten ...
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This Week in the News : Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017
From: Environics, Inc.Description: This week, the US House of Representative's Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee discussed H.R. 806, known as the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017. ...
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US EPA Released Sixth Year of Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Data
From: Environics, Inc.Description: The US EPA released the 2015 data under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. The report details the sixth year of greenhouse gas pollution trends from large industrial sources. ...
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3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Degassing Modules Improve Ice Production at the Ice Palace in Moscow
Description: An innovative approach to high quality ice production has been adopted by the new Ice Palace in Moscow. In addition to hosting hockey matches, the arena also hosts many international events such as ...
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Kirin Beer Uses 3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Contactors for CO2 and O2 Removal to Prevent Pipe Corrosion at Three Japanese Breweries
Description: In the food and beverage industry, there is a growing awareness of environmental considerations wherever chemicals are used. In response, companies are trending towards alternative systems that ...
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Membrane Degasification - Chemical-Free Alternative For The Pharmaceutical Industry
Description: In treating water for the production of pharmaceuticals, the concentration of gases dissolved in the water plays an important role. ...
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Nanofiltration and Membrane Degassing Successfully Reduce Water Hardness and Excess CO2 from Drinking Water
Description: Municipal water services continually utilize improved technologies so that they can offer their customers higher water quality. Water can be improved by partially softening the water, which results in ...
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Technology Qualification of 3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Contactors for Deoxygenation of Low Salinity Water for Polymer Flooding
Description: The use of low salinity water in Enhanced Oil Recovery processes has been a recent topic of discussion. The potential to increase recovery rates by altering the reservoir characteristic from an ...
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Laser Welding - Small Heat-Affected Zones
From: Weiss-Aug Co., Inc.Description: The relatively new process of laser welding yields benefits for the creation of various parts and pieces for diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, medical and general retail ...
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Applications Of Tubular Heating Elements
From: WATTCODescription: Tubular heating elements are commonly used in industrial heating due to their versatility and affordability. They are used for heating liquids, solids and gases through conduction, convection, and ...
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How To Pick The Right Thermal Fluid Heating Equipment
From: WATTCODescription: Thermal fluid heating is a form of indirect heating. The basic premise is that the heat transfer medium is heated and circulated within a loop system. This distributes heat to one or more sources ...
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Taking Advantage Of Newly Designed WATTCO Heaters For Natural Gas Drillers
From: WATTCODescription: A new use of WATTCO's flanged immersion heateris helping natural gas drillers maintain the operation in cold, wintery conditions. Hydraulic fracking is a mining technology that helps produce large ...
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Tank Heating
From: WATTCODescription: Among the industrial heating applications in places like Houston Texas or Tulsa Oklahoma, tank heating is one of the most basic of all. It usually involves water or liquid heating, and the types of ...
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The Benefits Of Regular Oil Flushing
From: WATTCODescription: Keeping contaminants and debris out of equipment can ensure a long life for machinery. Proper care and cleaning techniques are essential, and while maintenance can be a chore sometimes, it often ...
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The Carnot Cycle
From: WATTCODescription: The Carnot cycle, proposed by French engineer N. L. Sadi Carnot in 1824, consists of a series of four reversible processes. Because the cycle is entirely reversible, it is the most efficient means of ...
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The Economics of 3D Printing
From: Markforged, Inc.Description: 3D printing is advancing into the realm of production, both in terms of work-holding to assist in machining operations and custom enduse parts. While the value of a printer may not seem apparent at ...
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The Use Of Circulation Heaters In Oil Flushing
From: WATTCODescription: Industrial circulation heaters, also known as immersion heaters, have become quite popular in the oil industry over the last few years. They aid in the heating of many liquid materials, such as ...
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Thermal Conductivity
From: WATTCODescription: Thermal conductivity refers to the core property of any and all types of material that relate to their capability to conduct heat. This means that the heat transfer in this case happens when material ...
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Thermoelectrics
From: WATTCODescription: Thermoelectrics deal with the conversion of temperature to current as well as the conversion of current to temperature showing its reversible nature. This can be further explained to show how ...
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Use Of Immersion Heaters For A Small Dairy Farm
From: WATTCODescription: This case study looks at the use of immersion heaters for a small dairy farm. The need for pasteurization calls for high heat that can be strictly regulated. ...
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Vegetable Oil Heating
From: WATTCODescription: In Cleveland Ohio, a large food manufacturer called WATTCO™ for some flanged immersion heaters that were to be used to heat up vegetable oil in large tanks. In the food industry, oil heating is ...
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What Is Passivation? Why Do We Need To Passivate Flanged Heaters?
From: WATTCODescription: Most of the parts of flanged heaters are made of stainless steel-an alloy that is mainly comprised of iron, carbon, and chromium. Of these, chromium is the chemical element that makes the steel ...
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Why Is Mineral Oil Used In Thermal Heaters?
From: WATTCODescription: Thermal heaters, also known as thermal fluid heaters, employ the use of a thermal liquid such as water, glycol, mineral oil, synthetic liquids or aromatics as the source of heat transfer. The medium ...
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Luminator Aerospace Ramps Up Backlit Sign Testing Using ProMetric® Imaging Colorimeters
From: Radiant Vision SystemsDescription: Luminator Technology Group is a family of brands that manufacture passenger information signs, lighting, and display solutions for bus, rail, and aerospace industries. Based in Plano, Texas, Luminator ...
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5 Signs You have an Ice Dam on Your Roof
From: Heatizon SystemsDescription: Ice dams are formed when interior heat escapes and warms the roof. The melting snow then runs to the colder eave, where it refreezes. This process can cause severe damage to your roof, and potentially ...
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Fastening Solutions Found Faster
Description: The record numbers of parts representing today's industrial production require short cycle times, high reliability and the greatest possible accuracy. These parts are smaller, made of diverse ...
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How to Use Additive Manufacturing to Improve Your Manufacturing Process
From: Rize Inc.Description: This white paper will outline three ways you can use additive manufacturing to improve your manufacturing process and the 3D printing capabilities required to implement those processes. ...
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Membrane Roof (EPDM or TPO/PVC) Deicing
From: Heatizon SystemsDescription: This articles explains membrane Roofs (EPDM or TPO/PVC) and the options of heating them, life expectancy and other options. ...