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  • January 2020

    • January 2020

    Using corrugated tube heat exchangers reduces fouling and improves energy efficiency. All images courtesy of HRS Heat Exchangers
    Process Control & Automation

    How to avoid the top 10 heat exchanger mistakes

    Matt Hale
    Feb. 12, 2020
    Poorly installed systems can result in problems ranging from the minor to the catastrophic
    Variable-speed chiller compressors run just at the rate necessary to meet the service demand, which dramatically lowers energy consumption in cooler climates or days of the year.
    Process Control & Automation

    Three ways to reduce costs in your process cooling systems

    Bob Smith
    Feb. 12, 2020
    New technology has opened the door to major savings
    A dial caliper is used to measure the inner ring of this double row ball bearing. All photos courtesy of Motion Industries
    Maintenance & Safety

    Knotek: Measurements matter

    Richard Knotek
    Feb. 4, 2020
    Useful measurements are part of the solution to fix a lack of quality production
    There are several important considerations to be aware of when choosing a mixer. All photos courtesy of Marion Process Solutions.
    Mixing, Blending & Size Reduction

    Customized mixers: A solution for your industrial needs

    Erik Boyer
    Jan. 28, 2020
    The right custom mixer will provide you with a solution that addresses three major issues when it comes to your mixing needs: sanitation, material handling and durability.
    Regular maintenance and replacement of worn or damaged parts are an integral step in keeping operations running smoothly. All photos courtesy of SPX FLOW
    Mixing, Blending & Size Reduction

    Why you shouldn’t add unknowns into the mix

    Richard Kehn
    Jan. 22, 2020
    The ultimate question that needs to be asked when looking at cheaper, alternative parts for a mixing process is: “Is it worth the risk?”

    More content from January 2020

    COOL-FIT PE Plus Piping System
    Pipe, Hose & Tube

    Product Spotlight: Piping, Tube and Hose

    Processing Staff
    Jan. 17, 2020
    1 | COOL-FIT PE Plus Piping SystemThe new COOL-FIT PE Plus pre-insulated polyethylene piping system from GF Piping Systems, the next evolution of the COOL-FIT product line, offers...
    Brother Mobile Solutions’ 4-inch Thermal Transfer Printers provide clearly readable, long-lasting labels needed to address the challenges of identifying and tracking items in a warehouse and across every step of the manufacturing process. Images courtesy of Brother Mobile Solutions
    News & Notes

    Barcode labeling innovations: What processors need to know to drive efficiencies

    Ravi Panjwani
    Jan. 9, 2020
    Compared with other technology investments, barcoding is relatively inexpensive, easy to implement and offers a quick return on investment. For this reason, it is often considered...
    Figure 1. This Fisher Triple Offset emergency shutdown valve is activated to shut down a process. All images courtesy of Emerson.
    Valves & Actuators

    Valve proof test credit for a process trip

    Stanley Amirthasamy
    Jan. 8, 2020
    A process trip can shut down a process, but it can also provide valuable information about an automated valve that prevents further trips.