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High-Velocity Oil Flushing in Circulation Heater Systems

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Aug 11 2020

A long-lived, efficient heating system relies on proper maintenance and regular cleaning. Industries that use hydraulic or lubrication systems need oil flushing to keep equipment in good working condition. Although there are three main different me...

Nanoparticle Enhanced New Heat Transfer Fluids | Needs & Trends

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Aug 5 2020

Guest Post: Professor Alina Adriana Minea Fluids are essential for many heat transfer processes in the majority of engineering equipment. Conventional heat transfer fluids include water, ethylene glycol, thermal, and engine oils. Modern processes p...

Defeating the Duck Curve

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Aug 5 2020

Guest Post: Kyle Petitt Renewable Energy Renewable energy technologies have historically struggled to compete with fossil fuel energy production. Renewables provide clean, carbon emission-free energy production. But, until recently, have been more ex...

Coalescer Skid Systems for Oil & Gas Applications

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Jul 16 2020

Coalescer filter systems are a key component of Canada’s oil and gas industry. These specialized filtration systems are integral to purifying the hydrocarbon mix, and are an important component of larger separation units. Without a coalescer, oil a...

Identifying & Preventing Thermal Fatigue in Electric Heaters

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Jul 13 2020

Any industry that works with electric heaters of any kind needs to be aware of thermal fatigue. This type of ongoing thermal stress on your electric heater can easily cause a failure of the machinery, leading to catastrophic losses while endangering ...

Process Skids for Pipeline Heaters

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Jul 10 2020

Both upstream and downstream pipelines rely heavily on industrial heaters for the transportation, preparation, and maintenance of oil products. Accurate, efficient heaters improve productivity and product quality – while minimizing loss. Electr...

Glycol Uses for Industrial Heating Systems

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Jul 10 2020

Industrial heating systems, like circulation heaters, generally use either water or glycol mixtures for fluids. In applications where glycol is a suitable fluid, it is almost always the superior option. This article examines the benefits of glycol an...

Role of Electric Heaters In Chillers | Refrigeration Heater

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Jun 5 2020

Heat plays an essential role in the chilling process. Accurate, reliable, and quick heating is relied on to provide efficient chiller performance. This has made electric heaters an ideal solution for chilling applications. How Chillers Work Refrigera...

How Direct Contact Heaters Evolved to Outperform CFHWs in Power Plants

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Jun 3 2020

Direct Contact Heaters (DCHs) have become more efficient than Closed Feedwater Heaters (CFHWs). CFHWs have been a mainstay in power plants for decades. Modern technological advances, however, have made DCHs the ideal solution for current and future p...

4 Common Causes & Solutions of Circulation Heater Fouling

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Jun 2 2020

If you have noticed a decrease in the efficiency of your circulation heater, the most common culprit is fouling. Fouling is often accompanied by symptoms like pressure drops and inconsistent flow range. It can also cause temperatures to fall above or...

How to Choose Tri-Clamps for Your Heater System

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Jun 1 2020

Tri-clamp fittings are pipe connections with versatile uses. This type of connection compresses a gasket between two tri-clamp flanges closed a clamp for a sanitary seal. This makes a tight seal that prevents leaks and contamination, while also allow...

Electric Heaters for Small Nuclear Reactors

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May 15 2020

There’s a big future for small nuclear reactors. Although nuclear power has been an ideal power source for decades, globally, it has been underused. Less than 1% of nuclear heat is used in district and process heating. Small nuclear reactors, usi...

Electric Heaters Keep The Food Industry Safe During Pandemic

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May 4 2020

Even with restaurants temporarily closing their doors or reverting to delivery-only models, the food industry has not slowed down. From production to supply, food is one of the most essential services by any measure. Sanitation measures are always im...

Immersion Heaters for Water Purification

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Apr 13 2020

Water purification is an important process in both residential and industrial processes. Medical, pharmacological, chemical, and other industrial applications all require clean, potable water. Immersion heaters play important roles in the purificatio...

Circulation Heaters for Nuclear Power Generation

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Apr 7 2020

Circulation heaters are safe for operation even in hazardous environments. This makes them ideal for use in nuclear power plants. Their construction and controls ensure efficient and safe operation. Pressurized water reactors, for instance, commonly ...

Screw Plug Immersion Heaters for Small Tanks

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Mar 9 2020

Tank heating is as important as it is varied. It plays a role in all industries, comes in all sizes, and heats all sorts of fluids. Tank heaters provide freeze protection for low viscosity fluids like water, temperature maintenance in medium viscosit...

Over-The-Side Heaters for Plating Tanks

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Feb 5 2020

For bonding and coating metals or plastics, the plating process occurs in tanks. The two types of heaters for plating tanks are electric element heaters and heat exchangers. Electric is the more reliable, efficient, and precise option. In particular,...

4 Advantages of Skid Systems in Industrial Heating Processes

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Jan 17 2020

Many industrial heating processes involve maintaining a consistent temperature in a vessel to protect the integrity of the product. If temperatures drop too low they can crystallize, separate, or even freeze. In larger tanks and vessels, a local heat...

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High-Velocity Oil Flushing in Circulation Heater Systems

Nanoparticle Enhanced New Heat Transfer Fluids | Needs & Trends

Defeating the Duck Curve

Coalescer Skid Systems for Oil & Gas Applications

Identifying & Preventing Thermal Fatigue in Electric Heaters

Process Skids for Pipeline Heaters

Glycol Uses for Industrial Heating Systems

Role of Electric Heaters In Chillers | Refrigeration Heater

How Direct Contact Heaters Evolved to Outperform CFHWs in Power Plants

4 Common Causes & Solutions of Circulation Heater Fouling

How to Choose Tri-Clamps for Your Heater System

Electric Heaters for Small Nuclear Reactors

Electric Heaters Keep The Food Industry Safe During Pandemic

Immersion Heaters for Water Purification

Circulation Heaters for Nuclear Power Generation

Screw Plug Immersion Heaters for Small Tanks

Over-The-Side Heaters for Plating Tanks

4 Advantages of Skid Systems in Industrial Heating Processes

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