TLV Corp

J3X Free-float Steam Trap
Stainless steel construction gives the J3X free-float steam trap superior corrosion resistance. The selfmodulating free float delivers continuous, smooth, low-velocity condensate discharge under varying process loads. The trap’s unique rotational seating design eliminates concentrated wear to ensure a long service life. The J3X is available in 1/2-in., 3/4-in. and 1-in. NPT sizes.

Solutia Inc.

Therminol VLT
Therminol VLT is a synthetic liquid-phase fluid that allows a single fluid to be used in many general-purpose process applications where both cooling and heating are required. Its properties are such that the same hardware can be used over the entire range of operation — eliminating the operational problems associated with using multiple fluids in the same piece of equipment, and allowing low-temperature operation with normal centrifugal pumps. It is suitable for use at temperatures as low as –115°C, and has an upper temperature limit of 175°C (–175°F to 350°F).

Spirax Sarco, Inc.

Cool Blue TD-52 Thermodynamic Steam Trap
The Cool Blue TD-52 thermodynamic steam trap line significantly reduces life-cycle energy consumption and maintenance requirements compared to conventional designs. Distinguished by its blue stainless steel insulation cover, the Cool Blue TD-52 features a specially engineered ceramic disc material with lower heat conductivity than conventional steel alloy caps on disc traps. It has a maximum operating pressure of 600 psig and a maximum operating temperature of 800°F, and is available in 3/8- in., 1/2-in., 3/4-in., and 1-in. NPT sizes.

BDHR series of boiler-blowdown heat-recovery systems
The BDHR series of boiler-blowdown heat-recovery systems are pre-engineered modules that include a plate heat-exchanger or optional shell-and-tube heat exchanger, pressure-relief valve, isolation valve and mechanical or electrical level controls. They recover up to 95% of the heat energy normally lost with conventional continuous blowdown separators. The resulting flash steam can be used to preheat boiler makeup water to heat the feedwater or the deaerator tank, or other fuel-saving uses. Modules are available in eight sizes of centrifugal blowdown vessels ranging from 8 in. to 26 in., with capacities from 100 lb/h to 100,000 lb/h. The flash vessel and plate heat exchanger are ASME Section VII Code-stamped for 150 psig at 550°F. System rating is 125 psig at 320°F. The assembled unit is hydrotested to 188 psig.

Paratherm Corp

Paratherm CR cryogenic heat-transfer fluid
A replacement for silicone and d-limonene, Paratherm CR cryogenic heat-transfer fluid has an extremely low freeze point (below –120°C). The fluid's low 10-cP viscosity at –88°C (20 cP at –96°C) enables significant efficiency gains at lower temperatures. And unlike silicone-based fluids, the CR fluid poses no containment or cleanup issues. Typical applications for Paratherm CR  include fine-chemical processes, pharmaceutical active-ingredient production, secondary coolant systems, continuous process applications, lyophilizers and environmental test chambers.

Paratherm MG, Paratherm LR and Paratherm CR
Paratherm MG, a specialty version of the MR (mid-range) heating/cooling fluid, is certified HT-1 food grade by the NSF (the designation that succeeds the retired USDA H-1 certification). It is recommended for processes operating from 0°C to 260°C. Another NSF HT-1-certified fluid, Paratherm LR, operates at lower temperatures, from –40°C to 204°C. Paratherm CR, developed for use down to –100°C, has a low viscosity that permits higher fluid turbulence, resulting in faster heat removal than silicone liquids or d-limonene-based fluids.

Swagelok Co.

Pre-Insulated Tubing Bundles
This electric- and steam-traced pre-insulated bundled tubing is covered with non-wicking, fibrous glass insulation and a tough PVC or urethane jacket. The electric-traced model features a self-regulating electric tracer and is typically used to maintain process temperatures up to 250°F without the need for dedicated temperature controllers. A light-steamtraced bundle provides freeze protection and temperature maintenace between 50°F and 200°F, and separates the process tubes from the tracer tubes by a layer of insulation. In the heavy-steam-traced tubing, the process tube is in direct contact with the tracer to maintain temperatures from 200°F to 400°F

MultiTherm LLC

MultiTherm PSC Cleaning Fluid
MultiTherm PSC cleaning fluid breaks down sludge deposits and resin residue, and is designed to stay in suspension for easy removal or filtration. It is compatible with the manufacturer’s fluids as well as most others, so a small residue left in the equipment will not cause problems. It is non-corrosive, non-toxic, non-hazardous, and has a high flash point.

George Fischer, Inc.

CALORPLAST Heat Exchangers
Custom-designed CALORPLAST heat exchangers are designed for heating or cooling in highly corrosive applications. The product line includes immersion, shell-andtube, tube-plate, gas-liquid, and flexible heat exchangers. Materials of construction include polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polyethylene and polypropylene. The heattransfer media can be saturated steam or hot water up to 35 psig at 281°F, or chilled water or water/glycol solutions.

PolyScience

8000 Series heat circulators
This line of compact circulators is designed for applications where bench space is at a premium. Suitable for placement on shelves or mobile carts, the 8000 Series heat circulators feature a 6-L reservoir, a temperature range from 5°C to 200°C, and are available with a choice of four different controllers. Other standard features include an integrated simplex or duplex pump, rapid-response heater, and easy-access sample immersion. The units measure just 14-in. high and require less than 1 ft2 of bench space.

Gaumer Process Heaters, Systems & Controls

INFI-SEAL Electric Heaters
INFI-SEAL technology provides improved heater reliability and eliminates moisture-related startup problems by transforming the magnesium oxide in a tubular heater’s cold section from hygroscopic to hydrophobic (from readily absorbing water to repelling water). These treated heating elements exhibit infinite resistance to ground and do not absorb or retain moisture and are backed with a two-year limited warranty against moisture penetration.

Gaumer Hot Oil System (GHOS) series
The custom Gaumer Hot Oil System (GHOS) series is used in heating revolving rolls, platens, molds, jacketed tanks, and autoclaves. It has a pre-engineered design package that has been field tested under continuous operation at temperatures up to 650°F. Low watt-density Incoloy 800 sheath-heating elements are arranged to provide an even distribution of heat inside the tube bundle. The unique “buffer tank” design solves oil degradation problems associated with hot oil (over 150°F) reaching the expansion tank without the need for a nitrogen purge system. A customized control panel may be remotely mounted in a non-hazardous area.

INFI-SEAL
The INFI-SEAL technology for electric process heaters provides improved heater reliability and eliminates moisture-related start-up problems and is backed with a two-year limited warranty against moisture penetration. The INFI-SEAL transforms the MgO in a tubular heater’s cold section from hygroscopic to hydrophobic (from readily absorbing water to repelling water). Its treated heating elements exhibit infinite resistance to ground and do not absorb or retain moisture.

Vaporizers
These vaporizers are designed for use in process industries such as chemical, petrochemical, textile, and others requiring large amounts of accurately controlled heat at high temperatures and low operating pressures. Recirculating fluids such as Dowtherm A, Dowtherm J and Therminol VP-1 can be maintained at temperatures as high as 750°F. Utilizing the vapor phase of these heat-transfer fluids promotes high heat-transfer rates and also close temperature control. Other liquids that can be vaporized include ammonia and liquefied gases.

Hot Oil System
Featuring a rugged, pre-engineered design package tested for continuous operation at temperatures up to 650°F, this custom Hot Oil System is designed for use in heating revolving rolls, platens, molds, jacketed tanks and autoclaves. The arrangement of low watt-density sheath heating elements provides heat inside the tube bundle. The buffer tank design eliminates the oil degradation problems commonly associated with systems using hot oil (over 150°F). The pump suction features a self-venting chamber to automatically remove low boilers. Suitable for use in a petrochemical plant, this package can be used to ensure even heat and a smooth distribution of product for polyethylene sheet manufacturing. This even heating capability also makes the system useful in pharmaceutical manufacturing and in pulp-and-paper processing.

Tranter PHE, Inc.

SUPERMAX
The SUPERMAX all-welded plate heat exchanger is designed as an alternative to shell-and-tube exchangers in elevated pressure and temperature applications. It is particularly suited to applications having a large flow imbalance, including gas or vapor condensers, economizers and related process and energy services, for pressures up to 70 barg (1,015 psi) and at temperatures up to 537°C (1,000°F) for standard range units. With alternating channels for hot and cold media, the unit can be configured to provide true countercurrent or co-current flow. The SUPERMAX line offers two different diameters of circular plates. Nozzle sizes up to 300 mm (12 in.) can be accommodated on the shell side of the exchanger, offering higher steam and liquid flowrates. Nozzles on the plate side can be up to 100 mm (4 in.).

Hydro-Thermal Corp.

EZ Heater
The EZ Heater is a direct steam-injection heater that can be used in any process where instantaneous hot water is required. Its self-cleaning functions help to reduce overall maintenance expenses. The heater can reach temperatures up to 350°F with the ability to produce up to a 250°F temperature rise. It is available to accommodate flow ranges up to 600 gal/min. Each EZ HEater is customized to meet the user’s requirements.

Lit Industries

RapidWrap, a Complete Line of Thermal Insulation Blankets
RapidWrap, a complete line of thermal insulation blankets, is designed for use on virtually any piece of equipment, including diesel exhaust systems, gas turbines, compressors, steam turbines, pumps and flanges. These cost-effective blankets can be easily removed and reapplied to equipment, reducing downtime, maintenance and labor costs. Asbestos-free, these blankets can reduce sound transmission, enhance employee safety and improve product reliability. They are designed to withstand intense conditions, including temperatures up to 1,200°F. The blankets can also be customized to withstand extreme temperature of up to 2,300°F.

Douglas L. Hollaender Enterprises

Insta Plug heat-exchanger-tube plug
The Insta Plug heat-exchanger-tube plug is a novel mechanical plug that forms a continuous internal-tube-torque pressure that safely and economically seals high-pressure processes where heat exchangers are needed. Made of nickel titanium (NiTi) alloy, the Insta Plug utilizes the alloy’s recovery properties (i.e., shape memory) to triple-seal the tube in order to plug high-pressure feedwater heaters in critical applications, as well as medium- and low-pressure applications. Available in sizes up to 8 in., the Insta Plug can be used in all atmospheres and does not employ explosives or spark-generating activities. It can be easily installed by plant personnel, and does not require an outside technician. When the Insta Plug is no longer needed, it is removed with a special tool.

Perma Pure LLC

MDH series dryers
The compact, heated MDH series dryers combine Nafion technology with a heating element to dry hot, wet, sample gases prior to analysis, increasing sample accuracy and reducing damage to downstream analysis equipment. The dryers were specifically created to dry gas samples with dew points higher than the ambient temperature, without requiring additional heating or insulation. Proprietary Nafion technology selectively removes only water from samples gases, leaving the rest of the gas sample unaffected. Unlike chillers and condensers, the MDH dryers remove water directly from the vapor phase, preventing the loss of water-soluble gases through dissolution in condensate. Designed to handle gas flows of up to 1 L/m, the dryers can dry gases with as much as 30% water by volume.

Spence Engineering Co.

“Steam & Fluid Control Designer’s Guide”
The third edition of the “Steam & Fluid Control Designer’s Guide” has recently been published. It includes application and specification information on regulators, control valves, safety relief valves, condensate pumps, desuperheaters, steam traps, noise suppression products, strainers, check valves and pump protection equipment.

John Zink Co., LLC

Gordon-Piatt brand Model FRMB rapid mix burner
The Gordon-Piatt brand Model FRMB rapid mix burner for gas- and gas/oil-firing boilers features a patented burner design that reduces both prompt and thermal NOx, thereby delivering ultra-low emissions. The FRMB burner capacities range from 125 to 600 boiler hp or 5,250,000 to 25,200,000 Btu/h. The firm offers guaranteed emissions performance of: less than 9 ppm NOx; less than 50 ppm CO; and less than 3 ppm VOC. A wide range of burner sizes is available for maximum efficiency and performance; oil can be fired as a back-up fuel when required.

BriskHeat Products

Tote Tank/IBC Heater
Designed for caged, plastic or metal tote tanks/IBCs, this heater controls temperature up to 160ºF (71ºC) with adjustable thermostats. The wrap-around blanket design allows for non-invasive heating. The heater fits any tote-tank width from 40 in. ¥ 40 in. to 48 in. ¥ 48 in. due to adjustable nylon straps and buckles. It includes a standard plug for an easy electrical connection. Unlike immersion heaters, it protects the contents and tote tank  surface from heat damage with manual reset high-limit safety thermostats. Two separate heat zones allow users to adjust heater output when content levels lower.

Harper International Corp.

Advanced Thermal Processing Technology
Harper International will exhibit its advanced thermal processing technology to the advanced material processing and chemical industry. The firm provides customized thermal processing systems that require precise atmosphere controls and ultra-high temperatures. Harper provides research and development, pilot plant, full production and complete post sales support. The company’s technology center provides process development to optimize scaleup. Harper has extensive experience across a wide range of industries, including electronics, inorganic chemicals, ferrites, nuclear materials, carbon and graphite fibers, advanced ceramics, metal oxides, battery materials, fuel cells, solar cells and nanomaterials. 

The Grieve Corp.

No. 960 gas-heated, 550°F tunnel oven
The No. 960 gas-heated, 550°F tunnel oven is used for processing various composite resins and fibers. The modulating gas burner is powered by 400,000 BTU/h, while a 12,500-ft3/min, 10-hp recirculating blower provides vertical downward airflow to the load. The oven features 4-in. insulated walls throughout, an aluminized interior and exterior, a motor-operated vertical lift door, side doors for workload access/maintenance and integral guide tracks at the workspace entry to support the user’s wheeled loading fixture, for faster start-up of the process.

No. 972 belt conveyor oven
The No. 972 belt conveyor oven operates at temperatures up to 250˚F (120˚C). Electric heat is delivered at 40 kW per zone through two Incoloy-sheathed tubular elements, while two 10-hp recirculating blower motors provide 25,000 ft3 of vertical downward airflow to the workload. The oven features 4-in. thick insulated walls throughout an aluminized steel exterior/Type 304, 2B-finish stainless-steel interior, with continuously back-welded seams and wall penetrations that are fitted with compression elements. The oven is split into two sections for shipment and reassembly at the customer’s location.

No. 942 batch oven
Suitable for curing epoxy, the No. 942 is a gas-fired, 350°F walk-in batch oven. It measures 84-in. wide × 144-in. deep × 108-in. high, and the oven’s interior and exterior are made of aluminized steel. The unit features 4-in. insulated walls on each side and a 2-in. insulated floor with three pairs of built-in truck wheel guide tracks. Its integral 6-in. I-beam supports raise the oven above the factory floor level. 400,000 btu/hr of power are installed in a modulating natural-gas burner to heat the unit, while 12,000 ft3/min total from two 5-hp recirculating blowers provide combination airflow to the workloads. The oven features safety equipment required by IRI, FM and National Fire Protection Association Standard 86 for gas-heated equipment

Blackmer, a Dover Co.

ProVane pump
The ProVane pump has self-adjusting vanes to eliminate efficiency-robbing slip, thereby allowing it to maintain near-original output and consistency, even after significant wear. Available in both ductile iron and stainless steel, its heavy-duty rotor and low shaft-stiffness ratio, combined with its hydrodynamic bearing design, result in extended bearing life, improved efficiency and energy consumption, better volumetric performance, and longer life. Five sizes, ranging from 3/4-in. to 2-in., are available, with operating speeds of 1,200, 1,800 and 3,600 rpm and capacities from 1 to 100 gal/min.

Alfa Laval

AlfaNova plate heat exchanger
The AlfaNova plate heat exchanger is offered as an alternative to brazed plate exchangers.Typical applications. include refrigeration systems that use ammonia refrigerants or other cooling media that is corrosive to copper, district heating systems that use corrosive water, tap water systems and sanitary applications. Made of stainless steel, this heat exchanger is constructed using a bond technique that ensures the durability to withstand industrial processes that require extreme pressures and temperatures.

The Dow Chemical Co.

Dowtherm RP heat-transfer fluid
Dowtherm RP heat-transfer fluid, a diaryl alkyl, is aimed at applications that require liquid-phase heat transfer. It can be used in nonpressurized systems and is pumpable to 32°F (0°C). Unlike other low-pressure fluids — including partially hydrogenated terphenyls and dibenzyl toluene fluids — RP fluid degrades primarily to low molecular-weight products. This characteristic reduces the need to remove high molecular weight material from the system, resulting in longer fluid life, reduced fluid makeup requirements and less system downtime.

Exergy

Miniature tube-in-tube heat exchangers
  These tube-in-tube sample-cooler heat exchangers are geared for applications involving high pressure, low flow and high differential temperatures. All models are made of Type 316L stainless steel with seamless tubes, and feature all-welded construction. Three standard models range in sizes from 0.50-in. to 1.00-in. outer tube dia., and from 0.25-in. to 0.50-in. inner tube diameters.

Heat Transfer Research, Inc.

Xchanger Suite 5.0
The latest addition to Xchanger Suite 5.0 is the Xspe 5.0 component for rating and simulating spiral heat exchangers. The suite is also made more functional for designing, rating and simulating heat exchangers with the added support of the Cape-Open Thermodynamic Interface Version 1.0. —an international standard for interfacing physical property and unit operation  modules to compliant process simulators, such as HYSYS and Aspen Plus. The suite’s components for various types of heat exchangers  — e.g., shell-and-tube (Xist) plate-and-frame (Xphe), and air-cooled (Xace) exchangers, as well as fired heaters, economizers and ancillary software for tube-vibration analysis — work together, incorporating native interfaces with process simulators to create one model.

ITT Standard

CPK shell-and-tube heat exchangers
Made rugged for demanding day-to-day operations, CPK shell-and-tube heat exchangers have removable bundles to prevents fluid intermixing and allow for tube expansion. Applications include heating and cooling electrolytes, boiler blowdown, intercoolers and aftercoolers. These heat exchangers are available with a variety of options, including a materials of construction, components and nozzle orientations.

Koch Heat Transfer Group

Twisted Tube heat exchanger
Marketed as an alternative to conventional shell-and-tube designs, the Twisted Tube heat exchanger is recommended for applications that require increased heat transfer with either fewer shells or a smaller exchanger. Key to the its design are helix-shaped tubes arranged in a triangular pattern, which eliminates the need for baffles. In lieu of baffles,  each tube is supported by adjacent tubes, while fluid swirls freely along its length. The novel configuration, which is also recommended for retrofit bundles or exchangers, boasts lower installed costs and extended run time between cleanings.

Munson Machinery Co.

Cylindrical Plow Blender
The Cylindrical Plow Blender is a cylindrical vessel with a horizontally oriented mixing shaft that rotates about four-times faster than ttrough-style blenders. This design fills the entire mixing vessel with fluidized material, maximizing transfer rates while minimizing impact and degradation. The unit can achieve 100% uniform blends in ratios to one part per thousand, blend significantly faster than conventional trough-style horizontal mixers, and handle a greater variety of materials, except for pastes. It is available as a jacketed unit for heating and cooling applications, and with high-speed intensifiers to increase product dispersion and shear; automated controls, stainless steel construction finished to sanitary standards; and spray nozzles to coat or agglomerate particles, often with less liquid than would be required with trough-style horizontal blenders.

S.A. Armstrong Limited

A Series plate-and-frame heat exchangers
The new A Series plate-and-frame heat exchangers (PFHEs) have been tested by an accepted American Refrigeration Institute (ARI) laboratory and have been registered as ARI 400-certified systems. The ARI 400 standard provides a uniform basis for comparison of liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers (see www.aridirectory.org/ ari/llhe.php). In compliance with this standard, the ARI 400 certified PFHEs cannot deviate from the published performance data by more than 5% with regards to heat capacity, and by no more than 10% with regards to pressure drop. This industry standard gives engineers, owners and contractors confidence in products from ARI 400 certified suppliers. 

Plymouth Tube Co.

stainless steel tubing
This fabricator of feedwater heater tubes for heat exchangers offers welded and cold-drawn, or welded and bead-conditioned austenitic stainless-steel tubing. Each tube meets customer-specified quality and performance standards. Welded and drawn tubing products are available in wide range of custom sizes and chemistries.

Lenox Instrument

FireSight high-temperature remote viewing system
The FireSight high-temperature remote viewing system permits continuous and safe viewing of the flame quality and impingement on the tube walls of petrochemical process heaters. The system allows operators to view the flame in real time in order to tune the furnace to eliminate impingement, a hazardous and potentially catastrophic condition. It also provides an economical means to speed light-off and reduce NOx emissions by permitting color video monitoring of combustion and process control in boilers, furnaces, kilns and incinerators. The FireSight system is capable of operating at temperatures up to 3,000°F (air-cooled model) or 4,250°F (water-cooled).

Littleford Day, Inc.

FM-75 laboratory mixer/dryer
 The FM-75 laboratory mixer/dryer is constructed from stainless-steel, allowing for easy disassembly and cleaning.  The unit provides the process industries with a scalable solution to go from bench-top development to plant production. The jacket is designed for heating and cooling and is rated at 90 psig at 330°F. With a 5-, 7-1/2- or 10-hp single-speed motor, the mixer has enough power for even the most demanding lab applications. Charging is accomplished through a charging door. A high-speed 5-hp chopper is available. A contoured door is provided as the standard discharge, with a semi-spherical valve or ball valve available as an option. The entire unit is self-contained on a rugged, mild steel or stainless steel base, which measures 24 in. high from floor to discharge door.

LCI Corp.

Contivac NDP processor
The Contivac NDP processor can provide a reduction in residence time by up to 500 times for many pharmaceutical/food applications in which batch dryers have conventionally been applied. Residence time, even with moderate process temperatures, can produce unwanted side reactions and color changes. In addition to better product quality, the quick response time of the Contivac thin-film dryer reduces manpower and reduces or eliminates product storage. Individually adjustable heating and cooling zones in the thin-film dryer allow its use in complex processes, eliminating transport problems and product contamination. Mixing, reacting, flashing and drying can be carried out in the same unit, with several different substance streams being fed into the processor simultaneously. The Contivac’s design allows for CIP cleaning and complies with GMP requirements. Systems are generally smaller than batch-operated dryers and require lower investment.

Benko Products Inc.

Sahara Hot Room model S32
Designed to safely heat 32 drums or eight totes, the Sahara Hot Room model S32 is a steam-heated, energy-efficient oven built with a rugged steel construction. This model features a finned-tube heating-coil rated for saturated steam up to 200 psig. For ovens using hot oil or hot water as the heating medium, a recirculating coil is available. Finished with heat-resistant silver, the 12-gauge interior walls enclose a volume with the dimensions: 230-in. wide × 55-in. deep × 98-in. high. The exterior, made from 14-gauge walls finished with acrylic enamel, measures 237-in. wide × 62-in. deep × 120-in. high. The oven features a spill containment pan with a 220-gal capacity and a dual °C/°F scale temperature control indicator mounted on the door as a 5-in. dial. The S32 replaces inefficient homemade hot rooms and awkward band heaters. Also available in an electric model, the 10,050-lb oven is shipped completely assembled and is forklift movable.

MHI Inc.

Microheaters
This line of customizable microheaters are each specially-designed for a variety of applications. Micro Hot Plates are comprised of either a spiral or serpentine microheater that is mounted on ceramic backing, and are available in two forms: the MC-1900-1, with a maximum temperature of 1,900°C, is available in 1-in., 2-in. and other customizable sizes; and the GA-XP, with a maximum temperature of 1,400°C, is available in 1-in., 2-in., 3-in., 3.5-in. and other customizable sizes. The MicroTube, MicroPlate, Spiral and Serpentine microheaters are all suitable for material testing applications. Further, the MicroPlate heater MPT20 is designed with a very small tip of about 5 mm, and can reach 1,900°C, making it ideal for use as ignition points/pilot igniters. The MicroHotKnife is designed to cut polyethylene films at speeds up to 1.2 ft/s. Its HK-11 model has a maximum temperature of 1,900°C.

Powder Systems Ltd. (PSL)

Small-Scale Filter Dryer
Suitable for multi-product kilo facilities, this lab-scale system has a 0.05 m2 filtration area, a 15-L liquid capacity, and typically 2–8-L wet cake capcity. Designed to handle batch sizes of 1–5 kg, the compact system can be easily moved and receive slurry liquid from multiple reactors. It achieves product containment with a top-mounted 100 mm split valve for vessel charging. Integrated into the frame, a tilting mechanism allows complete inversion of the vessel for contained powder discharge via the same split valve. A standard system can reach <10 µg/m3 containment, and ancillary components can make the system achieve <1 µg/m3. The unit’s base can be fitted with either filter cloth or sintered metallic mesh to increase flexibility.

Delta Cooling Towers, Inc.

Cooling Towers with NEMA-Certified Motors
These cooling towers now include as standard National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Premium Efficient motors, which can dramatically reduce energy costs, increase productivity and conserve energy. The NEMA Premium Efficient motors are suitable for vacuum-fluorescent-display (VFD) packages for further energy savings. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System credits for both energy efficiency and materials selection may also be available.

Syrris Inc.

Atlas dry baths
Designed to operate at temperatures up to 280°C, Atlas dry baths offer a safer and more efficient heating option for round-bottom flasks or vials without the risk and mess of oil baths. Compatible with leading brands of hotplates, the stacking dry bath is both compact and flexible. Its series of concentric cups accommodates flasks of varying volume, from 50 mL to 1 L. The triple dry bath is available for three flasks with capacities ranging from 50 mL to 250 mL. A protective safety shield enables the module to be quickly picked up and moved in the case of an emergency. The shield facilitates the rapid cooling of a reaction for work-up and purification via a natural convection airflow. The unique cup design prevents the cracking of glassware and a temperature probe hole for every cup facilitates intimate contact with reactors. The use of deep cups optimizes heat-transfer surface area and reduces heat-up time. The dry bath is part of the Atlas automated synthesis system, a low-cost, intelligent modular system that is simple to use and quick to set up. Using a fully modular approach, the Atlas base unit can be configured into a wide range of systems to control vials, round-bottom flasks and jacketed vessels. Atlas systems can carry out numerous functions, including heating, stirring, cooling, pH measurement and automated reagent addition.

Sussman Electric Boilers

Series SSB electric boilers
The Series SSB electric boilers are designed to produce clean steam up to 100 psig at rates from 36 lb/h to 540 lb/h. No flues, fuel lines or tanks are involved in their operation, and no onsite products of combustion are generated. They operate on electricity, can be located almost anywhere, and are compatible with distilled, demineralized, deionized, or reverse-osmosis-produced water. Small in size, they are quiet, provide high-quality steam, and are almost 100% efficient. Minimal heat is lost to the surrounding area. A secondary low-water cut-off is now standard, as well as passivated Type 316/316L stainless-steel pressure vessel construction. Typical applications include laboratory validation, moisturization, clean room humidification, sterilization, food processing and storage, cosmetics manufacturing, and tablet press-and-shrink tunnels.

GF Piping Systems

Calorplast heat exchangers
The Calorplast thermo-plastic all-welded heat exchangers are designed for cooling or heating in highly corrosive applications, including heating of pickling acid solutions, electroplating, anodizing, removing heat from chemical reactions, and acid recovery systems. They can be made of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polyethylene, or polypropylene, and are available as immersion, shell-and-tube, tube-plate, gas-liquid, and flexible heat exchanger models. Heating media options are saturated steam or hot water up to 35 psig at 281ºF; cooling media options are chilled water or water/glycol solutions. To meet the needs of specific applications, certain performance characteristics can be customized — for example, all-welded construction, low fouling, low pressure drops or enhanced chemical inertness. The exchangers can also be made to eliminate stray currents.

AMETEK US Gauge

Sta-Kool Type 316L stainless steel cooling element
The Sta-Kool Type 316L stainless steel cooling element protects pressure gages from large variations in temperature and pulsation. Its maximum operating temperature is 750ºF (400ºC) and maximum operating pressure is 5,000 psi at 100ºF. In tests, it has been able to reduce 400ºF (204ºC) liquid process temperatures to 100ºF (38ºC) at the active portion of a Bourdon tube. The Sta-Kool can be either threaded or welded (the latter would eliminate a potential leak path) to any pressure gage with a 0.5-in NPT male connection made of a compatible material. It can be attached between a pressure gage and diaphragm seal to achieve maximum process measurement protection, guarding against pulsation and temperature extremes.

Grieve Corp.

No. 825 walk-in electric oven
The No. 825 walk-in electric oven operates at up to 500ºF and can cure latex in the laboratory, eliminating the need to send it off-site. Inner workspace dimensions measure 54 in. wide × 72 in. deep × 72 in. high. Incoloy-sheathed tubular heating elements house 30 kW of power, and a 6,000 ft3/min, 5 HP recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow across the workload. Construction features include 4-in.-thick insulated walls, a 2-in. insulated floor with truck wheel-guide tracks, an aluminized steel exterior, a Type 304 2B stainless steel interior with continuous front-welded seams, a cellular silicone rubber door gasket, a stainless steel water cooling coil located in the heating chamber, and a removable top-mounted heating chamber. The oven includes such safety features as a digital programmable temperature controller, a manual-reset excess-temperature controller with separate heating-element-control contractors, a recirculating-airflow blower safety switch, a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) power controller, and a 6-in. stripchart recorder

Omega Engineering, Inc.

HTWAT silicone rubber heating tapes
Designed for process temperature control, freeze protection, and supplemental heat applications in the manufacturing, construction, petroleum and public works industries, HTWAT silicone rubber heating tapes feature an adjustable thermostat control that goes up to 218ºC (425ºF). They are moisture- and chemical-resistant, and are suitable for use on electrically conductive surfaces. They heat up very quickly and are CE-compliant. These tapes can be used on valves, pipelines, bearings, filter housings, paint, powder, actuators, etc.

Grant Instruments

Optima series baths and circulators
Optima series baths and circulators are cost-effective, multi-purpose systems designed for low-temperature applications ranging from –47ºC to 100ºC. These precision cooling systems handle both routine and sensitive analytical procedures, including spectrometry, viscometry, refractrometry, and electrophoresis.  Four digital thermostats can be combined with five refrigeration units, providing users a choice among 19 different combination models. Optional features include digital control, an integral pump and enhanced programming capabilities.

Bessamaire

Workhorse Series Heating/Cooling Unit
Workhorse Series industrial/commercial heating and cooling equipment features direct-fired heaters combined with evaporative coolers in a single unit. Its patented FreshWater slinger-wheel technology evenly distributes atomized water across all of the air inlets to ensure efficient cooling. It operates without traditional evaporative-cooling pads, which sometimes dry slowly, possibly exposing the process to airborne pathogens, mold spores and odors. The system can handle flowrates from 6,000 to 75,000 ft3/min, and can heat up to 6,500,000 Btu. All units come standard with network capability and variable-speed drives for better energy management. Touch-screen controls allow up to 15 units to be remotely controlled via a programmable logic controller (PLC) or computer. The unit is constructed of 18-gauge Galvalume zinc alloy steel, which provides more corrosion resistance than galvanized steel.

Parker Hannifin Corp.

Balston 76 Series explosionproof air dryers
Balston 76 Series explosionproof air dryers can operate in hazardous environments without costly National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)-rated enclosures. They achieve a consistent –40°F dewpoint and can handle flowrates up to 40 std. ft3/min. The dryers use industrial-grade membrane technology to remove all humidity from compressed air without the need for electrical components, such as relays and contacts that pose a risk of fire or explosion. Their high-efficiency coalescing prefilters remove both liquid and solid contaminants down to 0.01 µm to provide instrument-quality air to critical downstream applications.

KMPT USA, Inc.

helical dryer model HD 40
The helical dryer model HD 40 is fully mobile and has a PLC-based control panel with wireless data logging for operation in hazardous areas. With a batch working capacity of 40 L, it can be used as a small production dryer or in trials for scale-up to production-size batch mixer/dryers. Its features include a heatable shaft/mixing assembly, bottom discharge, one mechanical seal, easy access for inspection, full cleanability with clean-in-place sprayers and compact dimensions so it can fit into kilo-labs and pilot-plants.

Pick Heaters

Desuperheater Series DS
The Desuperheater Series DS has a water spray design that provides a simple, cost-effective method of desuperheating steam. Its nozzle is positioned at the center of the desuperheater and sprays water axially in the direction of steam flow. The unit features a conical insert with a thermal sleeve to increase velocity and promote rapid absorption of water, while isolating the housing from thermal stress. The desuperheater is suitable for applications with relatively stable steam demand, such as those with a 2:1 or 3:1 turndown ratio.

Chemineer, Inc

Kenics heat exchangers
Kenics heat exchangers are equipped with static mixers to increase efficiency. Even with highly viscous, difficult-to-process materials, these high-performance thermal units provide maximum heat-transfer rates — 3–7 times higher than those of conventional empty tubes. They require less space and less energy, and provide faster processing times, than similar designs. The units feature all-metal and alloy construction and handle pressures up to 10,000 psi.

Baldor Electric Company

Cooling Tower Motor and Drive System
The direct-drive technology motor and drive system improves reliability, reduces maintenance and saves energy in cooling towers. It combines the technologies of the laminated finned-frame RPM AC motor with a high-performance permanent-magnet salient-pole rotor design. Its fan couples directly to the motor shaft and is controlled by the manufacturer’s VS1 cooling tower drive, providing variable-speed performance and quiet operation while using less energy than similar systems. Typically, right-angle gearboxes have troublesome maintenance problems in cooling tower installations. This design can replace right-angle gearbox and jack-shaft installations in many conventional cooling towers.

Lab Armor, Inc.

Bath Armor metallic beads
Bath Armor metallic beads are eco-friendly and low-maintenance replacements for water in water baths, aluminum blocks in dry baths, and ice in ice buckets. Eliminating the water and ice reduces the chance of contamination, as well as the need for machines that produce ice or the need to change the water. The beads thaw, warm and chill samples with high thermal efficiency, and their performance is not influenced by temperature fluctuations caused by evaporation. They are self-supporting, requiring no racks or clips for use, and can be used from –80°C to over 350°C for a broad range of laboratory uses.

The Dolomite Centre Ltd.

Mitos hotplate adapter
The Mitos hotplate adapter offers exact temperature control of micro-fluidic chips in conjunction with a range of hotplates. It has a compact footprint of 39 mm by 43 mm, and a temperature range from room temperature up to 300°C. It is digitally controlled with an external Pt100 thermocouple temperature probe. It is compatible with the manufacturer’s Mitos chips, including the Micromixer chip, the T-junction chip, the thin-layer chip and the Droplet Generator chip.