Many business leaders understand the basic sensibilities involved in reusing heated process air as a green solution for conserving energy during drying. But when done correctly, it can also translate into tangible financial returns.
Considerations before recycling process air in fluid bed drying
Three keys to saving energy, cutting costs
Jan 7th, 2020
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Piping stress analysis in processing facilities
Dec 30th, 2019
As most food and beverage operations are continuously producing large volumes of product, careful component selection is imperative to avoid contamination and unexpected downtime. Photos courtesy of Motion Industries
Hydraulic hose, tube and fittings: The right combinations to reduce downtime and increase service life
Nov 27th, 2019
A well-built conveyor system can provide reliable service for years if it is properly maintained. Image courtesy of Dorner.
Five tips to keep your conveyors running smoothly
Nov 21st, 2019
The continued rollout of of the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act has forced many food manufacturers to take a closer look at their conveyors to ensure compliance and hygienic practices stay top of mind. All images courtesy of Dorner.
Achieving OEE using hygienic conveyors
Nov 13th, 2019
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Advances in drag conveyor technology put pressure on pneumatic conveyance systems
Sep 20th, 2019
Figure 1. Two no-flow problems, cohesive arching (a), and stable rathole (b). Images courtesy of Jenike & Johanson
Preventing flow problems with reliable bulk solids handling equipment design
Sep 6th, 2019
Working inside covered storage with caked material. All images courtesy of Jenike & Johanson
Safely storing and handling bulk solids
Jul 8th, 2019
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Maintaining optimized hose health with preventive maintenance
Jul 1st, 2019
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Selecting industrial dryers with the lowest total cost of ownership
Jun 26th, 2019
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Case Study: Processing Hemp Powder
May 24th, 2019
Figure 1. Test lab for tubular cable conveying. All images courtesy of Flexicon Corporation
Pros and cons of pneumatic and mechanical conveying of bulk solid materials
May 6th, 2019
Cam and groove in application setting. All images courtesy of OPW Engineered Systems
The six stages of coupler evolution
Having grown from the basic threaded connection to next-generation dry disconnects, chemical processors now have a wide range of choices for their fluid handling applications.
Apr 17th, 2019
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Life cycle programs for powder and bulk processing plants
Decreasing costs of wireless transmission and process management software make life cycle cost management programs more affordable.
Mar 27th, 2019
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Maximizing profits in powder metallurgy
How automation can boost energy efficiency of machinery used in this complex process
Mar 20th, 2019
Make sure the explosion-proof vacuum you are looking for is approved for the specific type of class your plant or production facility requires. All images courtesy of Goodway Technologies
Tips for selecting the right industrial vacuum cleaner
An industrial hazardous material pickup vacuum can be a practical and efficient solution for removing combustible dust.
Mar 13th, 2019
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HDPE vs. PVC piping for power generation applications
The use of HDPE has grown within the power sector because of the large volumes of water that must be processed, refined and recycled in a typical production cycle.
Mar 11th, 2019
Continuous discharge of big bag thanks to two stations in parallel. (All images courtesy of Thomas Lamotte)
How to achieve efficient big bag tipping
Heavy loads present unique design challenges for safety and efficiency.
Mar 8th, 2019
Figure 1. Air seal. All images courtesy of SEPCO
How air seals work
Air seals effectively seal powders and solids and require no maintenance or flushing.
Mar 6th, 2019
Coperion K-Tron LIW pharmaceutical feeder (All images courtesy of Coperion)
Feeder refill design
How to choose the most efficient refill design for loss-in-weight feeders
Mar 1st, 2019
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6 critical spare parts for conveying systems
Having these spares on hand will help cut downtime and costs.
Feb 20th, 2019
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Large Canadian steel processor reduces dust, costs with central vacuum
Replacing vac trucks with industrial vacuum system saved plant more than $250k annually
Feb 15th, 2019
Mideco’s Bat Booth permanently and quickly removes dust from workers’ clothing. Image courtesy of Mideco
Dust control PPE for pharmaceutical industry workers
De-dusting booth permanently and quickly removes dust from workers’ clothing.
Feb 8th, 2019
A Van Tongeren cyclone installation. All images courtesy of Van Tongeren
Cyclone design and specification considerations
Despite the safety and ubiquity of these devices, engineers and specifiers often overlook opportunities for more efficiencies.
Feb 6th, 2019
A typical furnace in the petrochemical industry can generate between £100,000 (approximately $130,000 USD) to £1m ($1.3m USD) worth of product in a single day. All images courtesy of Morgan Advanced Materials
A viable replacement for refractory ceramic fiber
A new material has proven itself through testing and real-world applications to provide an alternative furnace lining that’s reshaping the oil and gas industry.
Jan 14th, 2019
Plastic modular belting utilized for poultry handling. Images courtesy of Arkema
PVDF offers solution for conveyor belt breakdowns
With many current food processing materials having limited life spans, PVDF offers a robust polymer solution to metal and plastic modular belting shortcomings.
Nov 19th, 2018