Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Design Options for Viscous Products

Designing a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger for Viscous Applications When designing a shell and tube heat exchanger for viscous products, such as a whey application in the dairy industry or an asphalt application in the roofing industry, there are several options that can be considered to ensure efficient and effective heat transfer. Some of […]

How Tank Heating Coils Work

Many industries use tanks to store large quantities of material that require heating and temperature regulation. From the asphalt and chemical industries to refining and biofuel blending, effective thermal fluid heating systems are essential. Tank heating coils are one of the most effective methods of heating and regulating the temperature of stored materials. Tank heating […]

Five Ways to Increase Terminal Efficiency

Efficiency is always a priority for any process, plant, or organization. Creating maximum output while reducing overhead is a core business practice. With so many moving parts in tank terminal operations, there are many places revenue can fall through the cracks. Make sure your operation is sealed tight with these high-impact ways to increase efficiency. […]

Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Designs

Heat exchanger technology can be traced back thousands of years, with ancient heat exchangers embracing simple structures. However, they possessed a limited heat transmission ability because of limitations in production technology and scientific threshold. With the expansion of the manufacturing processes in the early 1900s came the shell and tube heat exchanger. Featuring a larger […]

Tips for Increasing Asphalt Plant Efficiency

Asphalt plants can consume a ton of energy through their everyday operations. With energy costs on the rise, many facilities are looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption in order to reduce costs and increase overall efficiency. Fortunately for plant managers, there are a number of strategies that can be implemented in order to […]