Engineering & Consulting White Papers

No Brain Programming
Description: This technical brief on wire forming technology presents various programming methods that allow the computer to do all the calculations needed for producing any part. It details the real radius algorithms and the multi-bend techniques for generating... More
Publisher: AIM, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-11-07

Air Savings Pneumatics
Description: This paper presents an understanding about the best practices regarding the usage of compressed air systems that result in cost and energy savings. Various design factors that influence compressed air system efficiencies are detailed, stating the... More
Publisher: Parker Hannifin Corp.
Release Date: 2008-08-05

Physical Prototypes: A Necessary Step or Needless Bottleneck?
Description: Analyzing the drawbacks of using physical prototypes in the product development process, this white paper explores the possibilities of virtual prototyping as a cost effective alternative to physical prototyping. It describes the major bottleneck... More
Publisher: 3dvision Technologies Corp.(Corporate Offices)
Release Date: 2008-04-21

CPCU
Description: This paper describes the solutions designed by Armstrong for CPCU that helped solve the water hammer problems that were experienced in the 480 km of steam/condensate piping in the Paris district heating loop. It explains the extensive audit of the... More
Publisher: Armstrong International, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-02-28

Dairy Farmers of America
Description: The responsibilities of Armstrong Service during the 5 year utilities systems operation and maintenance contract with Ventura, CA based Dairy Farmers of America's dairy and beverage manufacturing and packaging facility are covered in this paper. It... More
Publisher: Armstrong International, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-02-28

Dow Chemical (Refinery)
Description: This paper covers the steam system optimization service provided by Armstrong Service for the Dow Chemical refinery in Freeport, TX. It reviews the responsibilities of the experienced employee placed on-site by Armstrong, which includes providing... More
Publisher: Armstrong International, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-02-28

Fushun Petrochemical Division of PetroChina Refinery No. 3 Plant
Description: A description of the steam system and condensate return optimization projects for Refinery No 3 Plant at Fushun Petrochemical Division of PetroChina, designed, engineered, installed, and financed by Armstrong is presented in this paper. It analyzes... More
Publisher: Armstrong International, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-02-28

Grupo Modelo - Guadalajara Brewery
Description: A brief description of the complete heat recovery system engineered by Armstrong International to increase energy savings from a new boiler blowdown system at Grupo Modelo's brewery in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico is presented in this paper. It... More
Publisher: Armstrong International, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-02-28

H. J. Heinz-Fremont, OH
Description: Information about the 25 year energy service agreement between Armstrong Service and H.J. Heinz' facility at Fremont, OH is analyzed in this paper. Armstrong Service owns, operates, and maintains the utility assets, producing steam and compressed... More
Publisher: Armstrong International, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-02-28

Hill Air Force Base
Description: The steam system optimization program successfully implemented by Armstrong at Hill Air Force Base is described in this brief case study. It mentions the different upgrade projects taken up by Armstrong for the steam trap optimization program, and... More
Publisher: Armstrong International, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-02-28