January 2016

As lumber dries, condensation forms. The resulting acidic liquid wicks off the lumber and is collected in two pits at either end of the kiln. All images courtesy of BJM Pumps.

Jan. 1, 2016

Until recently, the Leola mill used self-priming centrifugal pumps in its two kilns, but they clogged easily and were replaced about every two months.

Figure 1. Steam generation depends on temperature and pressure; steam processes are inconstant; and steam is affected each time a process changes. All graphics courtesy of KROHNE Inc.

Flow Measurement

Integrated energy measurement solutions

Steffen Brauers

Jan. 1, 2016

Accurate energy measurement is needed in process applications that involve heating and cooling; compressed air; steam production and distribution; heavy fuel oil consumption; ...

Catalyst protection filters protect fixed bed catalytic reactors and related refinery operations. Reactogard is engineered to produce cleaner, more efficient low flux operation. Courtesy of Eaton Hydraulics.

Maintenance & Safety

Clean-in-place’s role grows in refineries

Mike Isch

Jan. 1, 2016

New clean-in-place filtration systems, such as for amine filtration and catalyst protection, have proven their advantages in hundreds of refineries around the world.

Maintenance & Safety

Every process involves change

Kevin Parker

Jan. 1, 2016

The New Year means a redesigned, re-energized Processing magazine.

January 2016

Shredding pumps keep out sawmill debris

Integrated energy measurement solutions

Clean-in-place’s role grows in refineries

Every process involves change