Heating and Cooling Equipment Reference Materials

Description: 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 ...

Description: 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. ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: Vortec creates custom-design for pulp and paper industry application ...

Description: 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, ...

Description: Vortec's cooling vests solve a challenge at an electrical equipment recycling facility by standing up to the heat of Alabama summers ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: Food manufacturing equipment must withstand frequent washdowns in order to maintain quality standards. ...

Description: How do you take large industrial equipment from 350 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit in under 60 seconds? ...

Description: "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." ...

Description: Vortec spray nozzles eliminate static electricity fire hazard in facility manufacturing polyethylene foam. ...

Description: 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 ...

Description: 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 ...

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 ...

Description: Direct Steam Injection is more than a viable alternative for UHT processing, and should be given serious consideration. ...

Description: Originally built in 1972, Greenville Memorial Hospital, the flagship hospital of the Greenville Health System (GHS), was still operating 322 induction units in 267 patient rooms and support spaces. ...

Description: With the end of new CFC production on January 1, 1996, concentration is focusing on the phase-out schedule for HCFCs. Below is a table that shows relevant dates for HCFCs. Of particular note for ...

Description: The refrigeration system removes heat from the product and the air which lowers the temperature in the chamber. The heat is moved through the refrigeration system and rejected at the condenser. There ...

Description: Routine boiler maintenance is important to avoid boiler equipment failure. Today's boilers are engineered with controls designed to protect the system and alert an operator to an issue before it ...

Description: When it comes to cryogenic chilling, processors may be better starting at the bottom. The bottom of their mixer, that is. Strategically injecting cryogens such as carbon dioxide or liquid nitrogen ...

Description: Nitrogen gas is often used to blanket food oils and petrochemical storage tanks for safety and product quality reasons. The cold from liquid nitrogen can also be used to control VOC emissions from ...

Description: Despatch Industries has earned a reputation for high quality industrial ovens. The ovens are designed for exceptional temperature uniformity with consistent temperature profiles that can be repeated ...

Description: Lowering start-up power draw with across the line start - PD blower ...

Description: Ventilation of released gas from stabilized precursor during its carbonization is of importance for high quality carbon fiber manufacturing. Careful consideration of the released gas from stabilized ...

Description: An OEM manufacturer of pasta making equipment had production process issues. Faulty pumps in the cooling system obstructed the flow of fresh water during pasta production. The customer needed a ...

Description: They needed a climate testing chamber to pre-test their system for conformity with the necessary design criteria. In particular, checking the IP protection system (IP 54) is crucial to ensure that it ...

Description: German manufacturer setting up a industrial laundry system for an airport in the Middle East needed to cool the electronic components that controlled the laundry system. When the washing machine drums ...

Description: We had a specific request from an OEM Machine Builder. They were looking for a new enclosure heater to protect the electronics in their outdoor wind turbine systems. The product needed to be durable ...

Description: An automotive OEM machine builder required a specific cooling solution that integrates into the electrical cabinets that house the controls for the their milling and turning equipment. ...

Description: We were approached by one of our customers to engineer an economical, integrated thermal management solution for their machines that use laser technology. The customer needed a solution that could ...

Description: An automotive OEM manufacturer needed a chiller to integrate with their OEM machines. The main requirement from the OEM was to cool two separate circuits of oil, each of which must be controlled ...

Description: An OEM machine builder turned to Pfannenberg for assistance with a project that required a chiller to fit in a smaller scale Ferrator water treatment system. Initially, a CC 6301 packaged chiller was ...

Description: To provide a thermal management solution for railway tunnel enclosures in the Gotthard Tunnel, the world's longest tunnel. One of the greatest technical challenges on this project was to develop a ...

Description: It's not uncommon for remote telecom enclosures to be located outdoors and need to withstand harsh environments. A telecom OEM approached Pfannenberg for an enclosure cooling solution for a project ...

Description: A rail component manufacturer needed a solution to eliminate downtime caused from the overheating of their track drilling unit. The current system used 2 undersized chillers, unable to keep up with ...

Description: A world leading manufacturer of hydraulic components and systems needed a smart and cost-effective solution to expand the cooling of lubricating oil used for machining metal parts. Their current ...

Description: An end user turned to Pfannenberg for assistance with managing their enclosure temperatures in a particularly harsh environment. The company produce high-quality construction and insulation materials ...

Description: An OEM manufacturer and fitter of multi-function housings in the telecommunications industry was lacking the resources to provide its customer with an electrical enclosure prototype with active ...

Description: Most of the OEM equipment installed in the bakery called for air conditioners to cool the drives, PLCs and additional electronics. Most times ACs can be a convenient and effective method for cooling ...

Description: An OEM machine builder in the marine industry needed a thermal management solution that was NEMA Type 4/4X rated, but also resistant to highly corrosive salt spray (fog). In an industry that ...

Description: An OEM milling component manufacturer which develops processing centers for the precision boring and milling of high-precision components needed critical thermal management for their machine's control ...

Description: The challenge was that this system would be located in a Class I, Div II environment, meaning the enclosure and components had to be explosion proof. To remain competitive in price, the system ...

Description: Harper's latest white paper on "Driving Thermal Processing Efficiency with OEM Parts Replacement Strategy" is now available. Learn about the importance of utilizing your Original Equipment ...

Description: The industrial heating of air and water can be expensive. But you can effectively heat both air and water for industrial applications without breaking the bank. In fact, energy experts at the U.S. ...

Description: Re-caulking supply and return air collar connections up to 900° F ...

Description: The airflow switch's function is to monitor the blower fans to prove they are in operation. For example, to test the recirculation blower fan's airflow switch: ...

Description: The information that you are looking for is not readily available and requires us to search through our records to determine the required design change(s), and the material(s) needed. We would be ...

Description: The cooling coils are designed to be used with a gravity drain, which is designed to empty the coil when the equipment is being heated above 200°F. The coil must be empty during the heating process. ...

Description: Aurora's Standard Coupling Guards are a full hoop-type guard that extends beyond the ends of the coupling, keys or other parts that protrude from the shaft. ...

Description: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS A TYPICAL GUIDELINE ONLY! We recommend you contact your local building inspection service or a qualified mechanical contractor for specific recommendations and/or ...

Description: Oven exhaust - The diameter of the exhaust stack should be sized so that it's area in square inches, is equal to/or greater than the area in square inches of the equipment's exhaust discharge opening ...

Description: Calculating wall losses or energy consumption is extremely difficult to estimate for a number reasons. The actual energy usage can vary from model to model. This is also true for identical equipment ...

Description: This bulletin is to inform you of the possibility of excessive pipe thread sealant inside some Clarke supplied cooling loop assemblies. ...

Description: There are several things that could cause the equipment to be slow to heat-up. The most common causes are listed below. ...

Description: Effective thermal management of OSP cabinets is crucial for reliable operation. There are several specifications in use, but in practice most cabinets will be built to comply with the GR-3108-CORE ...

Description: Filters are an important part of any thermal management system. Whether the enclosure cooling system is comprised of cooling fans or uses an air conditioner, air filters are used to protect motors, ...

Description: When purchasing a walk-in cooler or freezer, the annual operating costs are frequently overlooked as part of the decision making process. However, the fact is that an oversight on energy consumption ...

Description: When buying a walk-in cooler or freezer, the initial cost of the walk-in is almost always the deciding factor. The cost to operate the walk-in is rarely considered. You may think all walk-ins perform ...

Description: Given numerous variables when selecting an aeration blower system for wastewater applications, and equally numerous claims by technology providers, it is not surprising that confusion exists. ...

Description: Transition from a fossil-fuel-based, combined heat and power system with steam distribution to an electrically powered, combined heat and cooling one with hot water distribution . ...

Description: Learn about advanced thermal processing technology that can help nuclear fuel producers meet increasing industry demands. ...

Description: Learn about Harper's cutting edge furnace system with dual functionality for a leading national laboratory is supporting their research, development and commercialization of a wide range of carbon ...

Description: Learn about Harper's scale up support for the customer's energy storage materials as they refined and optimized their thermal processing regime. That work culminated in a key piece of equipment to ...

Description: When processing powders in Pusher furnaces, understanding of heating profile and product temperature uniformity is imperative. In many cases, thermal properties of the materials are not well known as ...

Description: This presentation discusses the chemistry and innate challenges of high modulus fiber, leading into the unique thermal technology used to produce this fiber. UHT systems which are required to operate ...

Description: This paper will discuss innovations to allow for a shift to gas-fired units and hybrid gas / electric designs for Carbon Fiber process equipment, with improved control and thermal uniformity, as well ...

Description: Electrical equipment manufacturers generally recommend enclosure temperatures be kept below 95 degrees F. Active cooling maintains the electrical components at constant operating temperature, ...

Description: The firetube boiler has been around for more than a century, powering the steamboats and steam locomotives that played a major role in the industrialization of America. Today, a broad range of ...

Description: The AxiTop diffusor exemplifies ebm-papst's "green" focus. It's an optimized diffuser that increases air flow and efficiency while significantly lowering the acoustics of axial fans. It transforms ...

Description: ebm-papst is expanding their line of gas-air ratio control assemblies with the new NRV77 developed for high efficiency gas-fired boilers rated up to 35kW (120,000 BTU/H). The assembly includes a ...

Description: We publish the life expectancy for all our fans. This is expressed in terms of L10 life. L10 refers to the time at which in a large population, 90% of the air moving devices will still be operative. ...

Description: One undisputed requirement for a high performance system is the ability to closely match its output to the actual demand. Comfort, health, process variance, sound emissions, and energy performance ...

Description: ebm-papst offers a simple airflow measurement technique for backward-curved centrifugal fans using modified versions of inlet rings (IR) typically used with these fans to maximize performance. The ...

Description: Backward curved motorized impellers provide space-saving design with high performance, maintenance-free operation. ...

Description: Closed-loop flow control of centrifugal fans that use either the M3G112 or M3G150 motor can be achieved by using the free LISA fan programming software and taking advantage of the following ...

Description: Modern fans are required to fulfil their job of cooling electronic components as unobtrusively and quietly as possible. Mass production of small fans must be cost-effective. Innovative solutions are ...

Description: Fans create a flow of air, which they can then force through equipment that needs cooling. The necessary output is determined from the flow rate and the required static pressure. If the airflow ...

Description: Small fans are differentiated not only in their type of construction but also by the type of drive used and the materials employed. An increasing role is played by integrated controls that are now ...

Description: ebm-papst's RadiPac EC centrifugal fan assembly incorporates all components required for ventilation. Boasting up to 14,700 CFM at 4 in.wg, this high performance series is available in drive ...

Description: The definition of what an equipment fan is expected to accomplish is frequently based on worst-case conditions: the maximum possible dissipated heat, an extremely high ambient temperature and thermal ...

Description: The construction of quiet-running fans requires not only inter-disciplinary expertise but also especially the right laboratory equipment to technically achieve the required results. ...

Description: Dramatic improvements in the control and efficiency of gas burner systems is now possible with a new generation of premix gas blowers recently introduced to the North American market. The premix gas ...

Description: Motor wiring diagrams and signals for Hall Effect monitors ...

Description: Utilize a steam-generating product that meets the goals of water conservation and ease of cleaning in a high-pressure application. ...

Description: Jim Hedden, owner of George's Plumbing and Heating, routinely services and installs complex radiant heating systems in sprawling custom homes. The rural area lacks natural gas service, so he's often ...

Description: 30% increased capacity in metal coating lines at ThyssenKrupp Steel - Iron & Steel Technology ...

Description: When you're building a panel containing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), it's easy to underestimate their contribution toward the electrical enclosure's heat load. Part of the problem arises from the ...

Description: The fuel spend in a manufacturing or process operation is a significant part of the company's operating budget. Studies show that plants waste as much as $0.27 to $0.39 of every dollar due to poor ...

Description: The application involves a variety of copper tubes for annealing applications; the end products are formed tubes and pipes for various industrial uses. ...

Description: Process optimization is one of the easiest ways to save energy and money on new or existing ovens or drying equipment. ...

Description: Right angle pop-up chain transfer for wood and cement drying lines, useful when parts need to make a 90º turn. ...

Description: This checklist is intended to help design engineers verify the important thermal management requirements for enclosure cooling systems. The checklist covers environmental conditions, cooling ...

Description: When an enclosure air conditioner on one of your electrical enclosures fails, you need to act quickly before the panel overheats. But what do you do when you cannot find or contact the original ...

Description: Although many electrical enclosures are naturally ventilated, there are a number of sound technical reasons for using sealed electrical enclosures. These include keeping components clean, dry, and ...

Description: According to a study conducted by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, poor maintenance practices or a defective low water cutoff causes most boiler incidents, including those ...

Description: In industrial facilities, electronic equipment is frequently used for motor control and most machines are PLC controlled. This use of electronic equipment has increased electrical enclosure heat loads ...

Description: TRITON™ Pipe Fusion System Trims Costs & Labor. ...

Description: Outdoor electrical enclosures can be found in applications such as security systems, digital signs, telecommunications, and any other situation when electrical components are present. When selecting a ...

Description: Induction heating provides faster cycle times and extended tool life with preheat step, hands-free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing... ...