Steam Generator FAQs

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Thinking about investing in a new steam generator for your facility? If you’re early on in the process of shopping for this new piece of equipment, you likely have some questions in mind that you’re mulling over. And we’ve got answers!  As leaders and innovators in our industry, we know a lot about what it […]

Floating Tube Sheet Straight Tube Exchangers – Advantages and Types

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Inspecting and maintaining shell and tube heat exchangers is important to ensure that they work efficiently and safely, and to prevent costly downtime from plugged tubes or leaks. In situations where disassembly is preferred to inspect and clean all the parts of the exchanger, plant operators often opt for a floating tubesheet style heat exchanger. […]

Immersion Heaters – Whitepaper

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Pasteurization Makes Milk Safe for Consumers Knowing how to properly heat a solution or other liquid is critical to the integrity of the liquid. The right method can save time, energy and money. Using an inadequate approach to the task of heating a full tank of solution can have consequences ranging from damaged equipment to […]

Expansion Joints and Demystifying the Four Most Common Questions

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Let us demystify the four most common questions when it comes to expansion joints. One of the most misunderstood parts in a shell and tube heat exchanger is the expansion joint installed in place of a shell section (on fixed tube sheet designs) for thermal expansion protection. When designing custom exchangers for our clients, they […]

Plant Shutdown Management: Tips for Planned and Unplanned Facility Outages

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Plant shutdowns can happen for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they’re planned, sometimes they’re not. Sometimes they’re strategic, sometimes they are unexpected hurdles that your facility has to overcome. Sometimes they are major, and other times they are an inconvenience that’s handled with relative ease. Despite all this, one thing is certain. Plant shutdowns will […]

Heating Equipment Maintenance Strategies: Proactive vs. Reactive Management of Industrial Heater Maintenance, Replacement & More

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When it comes to managing a facility and all of the equipment that keeps it up and running efficiently, plant managers typically fall into one of two camps: those who are proactive about equipment upkeep and those who are reactive. While there is not necessarily one right way to go about this specific aspect of […]

What is ANSI Code and Why Does It Matter? 

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When you’re in the market for industrial heating equipment, there are numerous codes and standards you’ll need to be concerned with. You’ll want to be sure you purchase equipment that meets the requirements of your industry, and satisfies safety and environmental standards as well. Here, we’ll provide an overview of ANSI code so you have […]

Why Hot Oil Is Better Than Steam for Industrial Heating: The Benefits of Hot Oil Heating Systems

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In most manufacturing facilities where products and materials are being produced and transformed, some type of process heating is required. In many of these facilities, this heat is produced and distributed through the use of a boiler system. Though boilers are among the most common heating equipment when it comes to industrial heating, hot oil […]