Process Equipment White Papers

Improve Dryer Control
Description: This document covers the industrial drying process and help users understand the advantages and limitations of different dryer controls. It defines Dryer control and lists the factors responsible for the process not keeping pace with the... More
Publisher: Drying Technology, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Improved Efficiency by Use of Sinter-Hardened P/M Automotive Components
Description: This paper covers the process of sinter-hardening and accelerated cooling of P/M components directly from the sintering furnace. It examines the interaction of material selection and process conditions required to develop a sinter-hardened P/M... More
Publisher: Chicago Powdered Metal Products Co.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Installation and Operation Experiences with the Clyde Bergemann SmartCannon System at Alabama Power's Plant Miller
Description: This paper documents a case study about installation and operational experiences with the SmartCannon waterwall cleaning system at Alabama Company's Plant Miller. In the mid-90s, the plant experienced problems associated with the water lance... More
Publisher: Clyde Bergemann, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Intelligent Soot Blowing Installation Experience at Homer City
Description: The process of achieving Intelligent Soot Blowing with the application of instrumentation and control systems is addressed in this white paper. It details the installation of Intelligent Sootblowing system in the Midwest Generation Homer City Unit,... More
Publisher: Clyde Bergemann, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Modular Tuned Mass Damper Units for the Spring Mountain Road Pedestrian Bridges
Description: Underlining the need to prevent excessive structural motions and loadings on road pedestrian bridges, this white paper analyzes the use of modular tuned mass damper units for spring mountain bridges to offer the desired added damping. Development of... More
Publisher: Taylor Devices, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

On the Safe Side
Description: This paper overviews an effective decontamination process for herbs and spices using a Bokfard continuous steam sterilizing system. Highlighting the continuous steam sterilizing process which simultaneously reduces any microbiological load and... More
Publisher: Ventilex USA
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Optimizing Exhaust Damper Settings
Description: Optimization of damper settings for minimizing energy and production losses from dryers is studied in this paper. Underlining the problem associated with venting during operation of dryers, the document describes drying driving force (DDF) and... More
Publisher: Drying Technology, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Precision Temperature Control for Optics Manufacturing
Description: Focusing on the use of heat exchangers with large flow rates of coolant, this white paper highlights the practical techniques and principles of obtaining precision temperature control for optics manufacturing in liquids and air. Several techniques... More
Publisher: Precitech, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Prevent Fires in Thermal Fluid
Description: Guidance in preventing fires in thermal fluid to ensure the safety of heat-transfer-fluid systems is presented in this document. While flash and fire points, and autoignition temperature and boiling range are explained in detail, the paper also... More
Publisher: Paratherm Corp.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Recent Advances in the Application of Acoustic Leak Detection to Process Recovery Boilers
Description: This paper presents an overview on the recent advances in the application of acoustic leak detection to process recovery boilers. It includes the history of detection of tube leaks using fluid-borne acoustic sensors along with a list of drawbacks of... More
Publisher: Babcock & Wilcox
Release Date: 2007-03-13