ADVERTORIAL TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION Fulton. The best kept secret in thermal fluid technology
a range of thermal fluid heaters and multi-fuel-fired steam boilers, meaning they are well placed to offer customers an unbiased review of their heat transfer requirements.
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Thermal Fluid: The Facts Water and steam are typically used as heat carriers in heating systems, but at high temperatures, both require a cor- responding high operating pressure. For industrial heating systems, a high tem- perature is often a great advantage, but establishing this with water and steam can be controversial and expensive. Thermal fluid heaters use specialist oils as heat carriers and operate at atmospheric pressures up to 300°C. To gain a similar operating temperature from traditional water- or steam-based systems would require a pressure of 85 bar. Thermal fluid heaters are therefore an ideal source of heat for industrial processes where high process temperatures are required and there are circumstances, especially where low running costs is a requirement, where they are more suitable for heat transfer than steam systems. A properly designed, installed and maintained thermal system that uses the correct thermal fluid for the application’s operating conditions should give 20 to 30 years of reliable service. However, like with water and steam systems, maintenance is essential for safe and effective operation; and the thermal fluid should be checked regularly to verify that it has retained its heat transfer properties.
he Fulton name is synonymous with heat transfer solutions and offers
Thermal Fluid v. Steam
But at what point does thermal or steam become the best or most cost-effec- tive solution for a process? The choice between adopting steam or thermal systems is determined by the requirements of the process and its temperature range. In general, if the process requires a temperature below 180°C, steam is usually the first choice. However, if the required process temperature is above 180°C, thermal fluid is often the better solution. Thermal systems, unlike steam, provide useable temperature with very little pressure and a variety of cost savings should be expected. The additional control provided by thermal systems also allows multiple,
easy and
accurate temperatures throughout a single system that can also include cooling. There are also no freezing hazards, they provide rapid start up and shutdown with minimal heat losses and there’s no requirement for blow down or condensate losses. The whole life costs for thermal systems can also be cheaper because they require fewer insurance inspections,
which minimises
production downtime and shut down periods. There’s also no requirement for water treatment or chemical dosing,
which leads to zero
waste disposal and minimal maintenance costs.
Fulton Ltd 0117 972 3322
www.fulton.co.uk
Union keep Jack Frost away at Icopal R
oles have been reversed at a warehouse owned by the waterproofing technology and building protection specialist, Icopal, as Union Industries complete a complex installation to help combat the winter weather. The Leeds-based market leading manufacturer of industrial Fast Roller Doors has fitted a bespoke solution that will replace a PVC strip curtain which covered a 6m x 4.5m opening and provided little protection from external elements. After careful consideration, Union Industries designed, manufactured and installed a large Bulldoor with adjacent separate pedestrian doorway, which will ensure forklift trucks and employees accessing the warehouse will be segregated, improving safety. The remaining space has been fitted with aesthetic, durable steel infills which will help to keep the winter weather at bay. With an opening speed of 1.6m/s, the 3.0m x 3.5m Bulldoor can be activated by induction loops or push buttons, and closes after a short dwell time, which is key to creating a warmer and more pleasant working environment for Icopal’s staff. The Bulldoor comes with free entry into Union’s Lifetime Warranty Scheme which
was introduced several years ago. This cover, which is included as standard, not only provides an extensive guarantee but also includes service visits from Union’s highly trained technicians as required. In common with the other doors in the range, the Bulldoor also features Union’s highly-regarded ‘Crash-Out & Auto-Reset’ damage protection facility, which ensures the door remains operable if the heavy duty steel composite bottom beam is hit by a vehicle. The Icopal Group, headquartered in Denmark, has more than 160 years’ experience and is the world leader in waterproofing and building protection technology.
From its UK headquarters in Manchester, it offers a range
of construction membranes, support services and insured roofing guarantees. Neil Irwin, Technical Sales Engineer at Union Industries, said: “Often the service and products we supply need to be tailored to meet the needs of the client; having full control of the design and manufacturing processes gives us the agility to react to these demands effectively.” Mike Rimmer, Engineering Manager, said: “We needed an effective solution for
our warehouse before the winter weather arrived, and time was of the essence. Union acknowledged this and has been very efficient in delivering a solution that addressed our needs. Both doors and also the bespoke infills will allow our employees to carry on working throughout the winter months without being affected by the drop in the outside temperature.”
26 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2016 |FACTORY EQUIPMENT
Union Industries 0113 2448393
www.unionindustries.co.uk / FACTORY EQUIPMENT
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