The Art and Science of Film Temperature to Achieve Goldilocks Efficiency
Understanding film temperature is pivotal when delving into the intricacies of heat transfer, particularly in situations where fluids are involved. This blog post aims to unravel the importance of film temperature in various heat transfer processes. Join us as we delve into the essence of film temperature—what it is, why it holds significance, and the […]
Decoding the Delicate Balance of Sizing Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
When it comes to optimizing shell and tube heat exchangers, a multitude of factors comes into play. These elements wield significant influence over not just the size of the exchanger but also its performance, efficiency, and overall cost. Think of it as a delicate equilibrium, where variables such as heat transfer rates, fluid flow velocities, […]
How Do Water Heat Exchangers Work?
Heat exchangers are important sanitary and industrial devices that enable heated fluids to be cooled for safe discharge or for cooled fluids to be heated, depending on the need. Learn more about why water heaters require heat exchangers and why they’re crucial across many operations.
What are Suction Heaters?
Suction heaters are a type of industrial heat exchanger used in a variety of industrial contexts to heat viscous fluids, including asphalt and fuel oil, to a temperature at which they can be pumped. Keeping entire tanks of these types of liquids at pumping temperatures can be prohibitively expensive. Suction heaters heat only the liquid […]
The Role of Tank Coils in Efficient Tank Heating & Cooling
From asphalt terminals to biofuel plants to food processing facilities, many industries rely on storage tanks to hold temperature-sensitive materials. Whether it’s keeping asphalt pumpable, blending biofuels at precise temperatures, or preventing crystallization in chemicals, maintaining proper heat is critical. In the past, some plants relied on direct-fire burners inside tanks to heat flammable materials—a […]
How Economizers Enhance Thermal Oxidizers
Thermal oxidizers and economizers are game-changers in the industrial world, offering a cost-effective solution to increase efficiency, reduce energy costs, and reduce emissions entering our atmosphere. But what exactly are they, and how do they work? Let’s break it down. What is a Thermal Oxidizer? A thermal oxidizer is an industrial process unit used to […]
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. […]
Thermal Fluid Heaters from Enerquip [Videos]
Enerquip specializes in the design and fabrication of high-quality thermal fluid heaters and heating systems. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about Enerquip’s Serpentine Coil Thermal Fluid Heaters. From industrial applications to low NOx options, we’ve got you covered.
Helical Coil Thermal Fluid Heaters from Enerquip [Video]
Enerquip Helical Coil Heater Skid The Enerquip helical coil skid is a complete system, which includes a high-efficiency burner, recirculating pump, control panel, safety alarms, burner shell, range fly, and exhaust stack. Low NOx burners are also available for required applications. With some simple wiring and attachment of the gas supply, it’s ready for production. […]
A New Landscape for Biofuels Blending
With every year of increasing fuel demand, attention is cast forward to assess the current landscape of the biofuels industry. Certainly 2022 has been no different, bringing with it a lowering supply of available petroleum products and a subsequent rise in both demand and price. This has resulted in the metaphorical tightening of metaphorical belt […]