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January/February 2018 Vol. 6, No. 1
CONTENTS
COVER STORY
26 VALVES/PIPING
Craft Brewery Drives Success with Process Automation Swap
Not many Americans like warm beer. When an important
calculation for a new controls solution at a brewery was overlooked,
the result threatened to keep a new aging tank offline. Substituting
solenoid valves with built-in power management brought the
equipment online
FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
10 PRODUCT ROUNDUP: INDUSTRIAL COOLING TOWERS
Review cooling towers for industrial cooling applications in our annual
4 Commentary
6 Cool Products
roundup.
30 Design Build News
12 CRYOGENIC SYSTEMS
Cryogenic Deflashing for High Performance Materials
40 Around the Industry
44 Classified Advertising
Used to remove parting-line flash in newly molded plastic parts, cryogenic
deflashing can remove internal and external flash while maintaining 44 Reader Action Card
efficiency and productivity. 46 Advertising Index
46 Must See
19 EVAPORATIVE COOLERS
Evaporative Coolers with Dry Capability Broaden
the Mechanical Landscape
As aging facilities are tapped to accommodate expanded ABOUT THE
manufacturing and broader process applications, facility owners and COVER COOLING
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C E S S January/February
2018
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section of products, tips and application ideas from manufacturers — often a mix of glycol and
and suppliers. water — circulated by a programmable
controller that opens and closes
ONLINE SHOW PREVIEW: valves, directing flow through a tank
jacket. Learn how valves with built-in
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Water Cooling Technology Meeting Heads to the Houston bring a brewery expansion online by
Water cooling, evaporative heat transfer equipment and cooling water turning to page 10.
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annual conference of Cooling Technology Institute. Senior Group Publisher • Darrell Dal Pozzo
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Returning to Chicago, AHR Expo is a three-day exposition that attracts more
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and refrigeration system known to man. Though much of the equipment on
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spread across the aisles are technologies intended for industrial process Associate Editor • Bill Mayer
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applications. Recognizing that the scale of the show precludes any one person
speaking with every exhibitor, the show organizers have developed a robust Contributing Editor • Joy LePree Anderson
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Brentwood Industries Inc.
Inlet Louver for Cooling Towers
Designed for counterflow tower applications, Model CL80 offers good splash-out performance
compared to industry-standard lover designs and restricts the amount of sunlight into the tower, says
the manufacturer. It is available in individual modules or framed panels at both 3.2 and 2.5” (81.3 and
63.2 mm) depths. Features include reduced splash-out at low pressure drop; a nesting-modules design to
prevent air and water bypass; a refined flute geometry that allows less light to penetrate the tower and
inhibits algae growth; and a rib design that locks sheets together and blocks air and water bypass. It is
made from rigid, UV-protected PVC that meets CTI STD-136.
610-236-1100 • brentwoodindustries.com
Cool Air Inc.

Ammonia Leak Detector
Designed to protect plant personnel and product, Model LBW-Watchman
has a semiconductor, long-life ammonia sensor cell that provides fast and
accurate detection of ammonia gas, says the manufacturer. The sensor cell
will not deplete during an ammonia leak, from background ammonia vapors,
or during testing or calibration. The front-panel display indicates ammonia
concentration in parts per million. The detector has a 4 to 20 mA analog
output that integrates with existing plant automation systems. To reduce
nuisance alarms during cleaning, servicing, testing or calibration, the leak
detector has a service mode that temporarily disables the detector’s 4 to 20
mA signal. Options include an ABS washdown/utility tube; external service
switch; and LCD door monitor.
763-205-0844 • www.coolairinc.com
Vortec
Spray Nozzles for Evaporative Cooling
Spray nozzles atomize the liquid stream by high velocity compressed air to create
a range of 20 to 200 micron-size spray droplets. Droplet size and production is
not dependent on liquid pressure. The ultra-fine droplet-sized sprays accelerate
air-liquid interaction to facilitate effective cooling, and the smaller droplets
expose more surface area to increase the evaporation rate. Three types of spray
nozzles are offered: fogging, atomizing and humidifying. The fogging nozzle
produces a directed spray with droplet sizes of 20 to 60 microns, a flow rate
of 0 to 30 gal/hr and liquid viscosities up to 1100 cPs. The atomizing nozzle
produces a directed spray of 60 to 200 microns, a flow rate of 0 to 30 gal/hr with
liquid viscosity up to 1100 cPs. The humidifying nozzle produces a wide spray
with droplet sizes of 20 to 200 microns, a flow rate of 0 to 15 gal/hr, and liquid
viscosity up to 100 cPs.
800-441-7475 • www.vortec.com

Walchem
Control of Chemical-Metering Pumps and Valves
Series Controller W900 incorporates programming to provide complete control of
chemical-metering pumps and valves in water treatment applications. With icon-based
programming on the large touchscreen display, the controller can be configured to
control multiple outputs using one of many pre-engineered algorithms. Four I/O slots
permit flexibility to utilize almost any type of sensor, including pH/ORP, conductivity,
disinfection, fluorescence, temperature, level and flow. Internet connectivity lets the user
maintain control via remote access.
508-429-1110 • www.walchem.com
SPX Cooling
Technologies Inc.
Cooling Tower Gearbox Repair
Repair and rebuild services can refit cooling tower fan drives,
including those from Amarillo Cooling Tower as well as
the Marley Geareducer. Factory-trained technicians repair
the gearboxes and put each one through a run-in procedure
to simulate operating capacity. The rebuilt units include a
one-year warranty. As an alternative, the company offers
multiple kits per Geareducer model that include the necessary
components to repair a Marley Geareducer, including gears,
bearings, seals and oil.
913-664-7400 • www.spxcooling.com
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PRODUCTS
Universal Flow Monitors Inc.

Vortex-Shedding Flow Monitors
Constructed with polysulfone, Viton A and PVDF/CPVC or PEEK wetted
materials, Coolpoint CX Series is designed for monitoring water and low
viscosity corrosive liquid flows. Vortex-shedding technology is unaffected by
suspended particulates. Pipe sizes are 0.375 through 1” with modular NPT
male or female fittings. Fluid temperature range of 32 to 140°F (0 to 60°C) is
standard while fluid temperature range of 32 to 210°F (0 to 99°C) is optional. Models
can provide local LED display of flow rate or total. Flow rate accuracy is ± 2 percent of
full-scale capacity. Standard features include a 4 to 20 mA signal output for flow rate; solid-state alarm relay for
flow rate and flow rate digital pulse outputs. The combination of vortex-shedding technology with corrosion-resistant
materials of construction makes the flow monitors suitable for chemical, water and wastewater treatment applications.
248-542-9635 • www.flowmeters.com
Exair Corp.
Dripless Atomizing Spray Nozzle
Spray nozzle with hollow-circular pattern atomizes fluid and sprays away from the
nozzle in all directions. Suited for applications such as cooling, humidification or
dust suppression, the nozzles provide a smooth, even coating on the inside diameter
of a pipe or similar ductwork. They provide liquid flows from 1.6 to 14.7 gal/hr with
liquids up to 300 cP. The no-drip valve assembly stops liquid flow when air pressure
is shut off. The stainless steel nozzles, in 0.125, 0.25 and 0.5” NPT, can be used with
water, light oils, chemicals, rust inhibitors, paints and dyes.
800-903-9247 • www.exair.com
Delta Cooling Anti-Microbial Tower

Hantemp Controls
Pressure Regulators for Subcritical Carbon
Dioxide and Halocarbon Applications
Series A4 is engineered to deliver precise modulation for
industrial refrigeration applications utilizing subcritical CO2
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acteri and approved halocarbons. Direct, inline ODS connections
B
lla
from 0.875 through 1.625” can be specified for systems
ne
egio
with copper piping, and models are available for welding
tops L or threaded piping. The low maintenance stainless steel

S construction of the pressure regulators makes them suited
for installation in process areas. They can withstand harsh
conditions at safe working pressures up to 800 psig.
630-537-1049 • www.hantempcontrols.com
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microorganisms and resist biofilm
growth in your cooling tower.
http://deltacooling.com 800-BUY-DELTA

RAE Corp., Technical Systems Div.
Evaporatively Cooled Chillers
Series 35 has an integrated unit controller to
communicate to facility management systems as well
as high efficiency, industrial-grade screw compressors.
These evaporatively cooled chillers are offered in
capacities of 50 to 500 tons in a single chiller package.
Features include integrated pumping packages and
noise-reducing acoustic technology. The chillers can
be designed for total redundancy, ensuring continuous
operation in critical applications.
918-825-7222 • www.rae-corp.com
Mokon
Portable Chiller Line Includes Lower Temperature Models
Features of the Iceman SC Series include a 5 to 65°F (-15 to 18°C) fluid temperature
range; 0.5- to 40-ton chilling capacity (depending on model); and air- or water-cooled
condensing. The portable chillers include a scroll compressor; brazed-plate evaporator;
microprocessor-based controller; electrical enclosure with safety door disconnect
switch; stainless steel centrifugal supply pump; insulated nonferrous plumbing and
components; and heavy-duty insulated plastic tank with sight glass. Models ASL and
WSL portable chillers have the same features but provide a lower temperature range of 5
to 30°F (-15 to -1°C).
716-876-9951 • www.mokon.com
GF Piping Systems
Ball Valve Labels Improve Safety, Efficiency
Customizable labels for the company’s 5 Series ball
valves can identify function, media, flow direction,
hazards or other instructions. Users can tailor labels with
their own images and text or use the preprinted labels
with common flow-arrow or hazard symbols available
online. Labels are chemical, weather and UV resistant.
The labeling kits can include transparent valve handle
clips (in four sizes) and packages of 10 or 100 perforated
print sheets (in four sizes of labels).
800-854-4090 • www.gfps.com

2018 Roundup:
INDUSTRIAL COOLING TOWERS
Review cooling towers for industrial cooling applications
using our annual roundup.
Delta Cooling Tower Inc.

Antimicrobial Cooling Tower Helps Minimize Legionella Risk
According to test results from Special Pathogens Laboratory, the AM cooling tower displays the only
anti-microbial efficacy against Legionella bacteria out of all the common cooling tower materials. The
industrial cooling tower shell is constructed of antimicrobial HDPE resin. Fully compounded throughout
the resin, the material reportedly resists biofilm growth and withstands aggressive chemical treatments.
973-586-2201 • www.deltacooling.com
Baltimore Aircoil Co. (BAC)

Cooling Tower Line Expands to Include 14’ Models
Incorporating a counterflow cooling tower design, the PT2 line was expanded to include
14’ models. The two new configurations (8.5 x 14’ and 12 x 14’ box sizes) are certified by
the Cooling Technology Institute (CTI). Offering a compact footprint, the PT2 provides
an efficient solution for installations with space constraints. The units also reduce energy
consumption with premium efficient motors. Installation is eased due to a single-piece lift
and BAC’s InterLok System. The towers have a wind load rating of 130 psf and are seismically
verified up to an SDS of 2.93g at grade.
410-799-6200 • www.baltimoreaircoil.com
Dry Coolers Inc.

Evaporative Cooling with Packaged Cooling Towers
Industrial cooling towers evaporate water and take the excess heat with it. Automated cooling pumps activate in stages
as required to meet changing process flow demand. A PLC with touchscreen control and instrument display provides
diagnostics, datalogging and communication with plant’s master system. Cooling towers provide cooling offer significant
water savings when compared with using tap water cooling options. Standard package size cooling towers range from
15 to 425 tons. Options include stainless steel or fiberglass construction. The company also can provide pumping and
filtration solutions to integrate the cooling tower with the rest of the process.
800-525-8173 • www.drycoolers.com
Air Solution Co.

Cottonwood Filter Screens for Cooling Towers, Air-Cooled Chillers
Cottonwood filter screens eliminate clogging of fill and strainers as well as sludge buildup in
cooling towers. Less contamination means facilities can avoid cleaning solvents and power washing
of chiller or condenser coils. Facilities can save annually in energy, downtime, lost productivity and
maintenance costs. Compatible with all mechanical equipment brands, the air-intake filter screens
are offered in 10 styles. From small condenser and chiller coils to large cooling towers and intake
openings that require fast setup or take down, air-intake filtration systems can protect valuable
equipment from airborne debris.
800-819-2869 • www.airsolutioncompany.com

Pond Overflow Fears?
Here’s how one petrochemical company used a green
technology to drop their pond level eight feet.
Evaporation ponds have proven themselves to be problematic for petrochemical

producers, power plants and manufacturing facilities of all kinds.
This pond is 15 feet deep and designed to hold 680,000 gallons of water but the
pond was falling seriously short in times of high production load. Sometimes, the plant
had unplanned shutdowns to prevent overflow into nearby land. This was a serious
cause of concern due to enormous losses in revenue and potential environmental
consequences.
The make-up water for the towers comes from on-site wells and is extremely
hard with a conductivity of 2000mS. The water was being chemically treated with
acids, biocides, and corrosion inhibitors. The towers were operating at two cycles of
concentration, with blow-down averaging 8500 gallons per day.
Spray nozzles were used to accelerate the evaporation process but were found to
be inadequate in this application. Management searched for an innovative solution. In February of 2017 the pond was nearly
overflowing. The existing chemical treatment
The solution was found in a patented technology that utilizes controlled electrolysis system was operating at 2 COC with approx. 2000
to manage scaling, corrosion and bio-contamination instead of chemicals. The gallons of blow down per day. Forced evaporation
new system speeds the process of scaling within the controlled environment of nozzles were inadequate in this application.
tubular reactors on a basin side loop, rather than in their process piping. The
controller continuously adjusts the electrolysis by examining 42 parameters every 6
milliseconds. It then sends an electric current from an anode to the cathode using
the water as a medium. The DC process spurs electrolysis in the water, separating
H+ and OH+ ions from their counterparts, achieving equilibrium while retaining the
minerals required to maintain proper PH balance. The rapidly formed scale is soft and
easy to clean out of the reactor chamber. The water leaving the reactors is in balance
and no longer seeks to deposit scale in the tower or process piping
and chiller.
Before DWT Install After DWT Install

Conductivity (mS) 2000 8500
16 reactor tubes were utilized In the installation.
Blow Down GPD 51,000 17,000 The install took two weeks.
COC 2 4.25
Projected water savings are projected be 2.4 million gallons per year.
With hydrogen ions being pulled from the chloride ions naturally present in the
make-up water, the reactor also generates measurable chlorine despite not adding
any chemicals. The biocide level is adjustable and disinfects the process water, killing
mold, algae, viruses and bacteria, including the pathogenic legionella.
The system start-up was in February of 2017 when the pond was nearly
overflowing, and the results were considerable. The cycles of conductivity were more
than doubled to 4.5, reducing blow down to 2000 gallons per day. Within a month of
operation, the water level dropped 8 feet and has remained very stable even through
the summers record heat. The DWT system start-up was in February of 2017.
The cycles of conductivity were more than doubled
The technology was developed by Universal Environmental Technologies, Inc. and to 4.5, reducing blow down to 2000 gallons per
has been used in over 5000 applications worldwide. UET is an Israeli firm, providing day. Within a month of operation, the water level
cutting edge water treatment solutions. UET systems are exclusively distributed by dropped 8 feet with an 80% reduction in use of the
Dynamic Water Technologies. evap nozzles.
DYNAMIC WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Scottsdale AZ, 480 289-2401
dynamicwater.com
CRYOGENIC SYSTEMS
Cryogenic Deflashing
for High Performance Materials
Used to remove parting-line flash in newly molded plastic

parts, cryogenic deflashing can remove internal and external
flash while maintaining efficiency and productivity.
By Joe Tittermary, Air Products

M
anufacturing high Manual tear trimming or manual of a cryogen such as liquid nitrogen
performance materials for cutting is the process of manually (LIN) to remove flash. It accomplishes
growing markets such as removing tear trim beads from around this by embrittling the rubber or plastic
automotive and electronic components the parting line of the finished part. parts and subjecting the material to
certainly has its challenges. Molded While the capital cost is low for this mechanical stress through tumbling
or machined parts must meet strict technique, the process is labor intensive. and simultaneous media blasting.
tolerances and intricate finishes. When In addition, manual tear trimming has Media blasting is the process of blasting
elastomer parts are manufactured relatively high variability in quality and an item with small particles of various
by way of injection, transfer or production rate due to geometry of the abrasive substances at an extremely
compression molding, a thin membrane part. high velocity to make changes to the
of material, called flash, remains Die punching to remove flash surface. When combined with media
along the mold-parting line. Flash is consists of placing the molded product blasting, tumbling enables uniform
excess, unwanted material that must be into a die, shaped like the finished part, impingement of the blast media over
removed from finished parts. and simultaneously punching the parts the entire surface of all parts, removing
Several techniques can be used to out of the flash mat (similar to using both internal and external flash.
remove flash: a cookie cutter). While this method By simply changing the process
provides somewhat consistent quality parameters and media size, cryogenic
• Manual cutting with scissors or with a low capital cost, the process deflashing is amenable to many molded
knives. is labor intensive, resulting in lower products, including O-rings, grommets
• Manual tear trimming at the mold. production output. and gaskets. With a low to moderate
• Die punching. Cryogenic deflashing is a process capital cost, cryogenic deflashing
• Cryogenic deflashing. that uses the extremely low temperature enables a consistent deflash quality and
As industries continue to push the envelope towards more sophisticated and intricate molded parts, and manufacturers strive to
safely comply with increasingly rigorous quality standards, cryogenic deflashing is a viable solution that balances both needs while
maintaining efficiency and productivity in the manufacturing process.

CRYOGENIC SYSTEMS
high production rate. A well-designed edges; and certain medical-related ventilated properly. Oxygen analyzers
and operated system can result in lower products due to contamination and also should be used to monitor oxygen
overall labor and operating costs. cleanroom regulations. levels in the work area. Be sure to
Safety is paramount in any review the proper safety information
Cryogenic Deflashing manufacturing process, and cryogenic and consult an industry professional
Using Liquid Nitrogen deflashing using liquid nitrogen is no for appropriate guidance.
No deflashing process can make up exception. When handled properly, To optimize operating costs, part
for poor mold design or mold wear that liquid nitrogen is a safe and effective quality and production output, it
leads to a poor or nonexistent parting addition to many types of processes. is important to properly manage
line. The types of materials that may Because liquid nitrogen can reach liquid nitrogen consumption. Many
benefit from cryogenic deflashing can temperatures of -320°F (-195°C), factors — such as equipment, type
be seen in table 1, and the types of transfer equipment and piping must of part, piping and geometry — can
molded parts that may benefit from be insulated and proper personal impact liquid nitrogen consumption
cryogenic deflashing can be seen in protective equipment (PPE) must be rates during the cryogenic deflashing
table 2. worn to avoid cryogenic burns. process.
Cryogenic deflashing is ideal Additionally, when liquid nitrogen
when flash is thin with a good base or vaporizes into a gas, there is a volume Equipment for
transition point where the flash can expansion of almost 700:1. Therefore, Cryogenic Deflashing
break away from the molded part in a piping and equipment must be When selecting equipment, keep in
precise manner. This transition in part designed for adequate ventilation to mind:
thickness is known as the parting line avoid overpressurization and rupture.
and is a key factor in overall deflashing Although nitrogen is nontoxic and • Type, size and capacity.
quality. Cryogenic deflashing is not largely inert, it can act as a simple • Age, condition and maintenance
ideal for thin cross-sectional parts such asphyxiate by displacing the oxygen in history.
as diaphragms; parts with thin, sharp air. For this reason, work areas must be • Controls.
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Types of Materials That May Benefit from Cryogenic Deflashing
Neoprene Rubber
Nitrile Rubber
Butyl Rubber
Styrene-Butadiene (SBR) Rubber
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Rubber
Silicone Rubber
Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCPs)
Thermoset and Thermoplastic Plastics
TABLE 1. Some materials are better suited for cryogenic deflashing than others.
Molded Parts That May Benefit from Cryogenic Deflashing

O-Rings and Gaskets
Medical Implants, Catheters
Electronic Connectors, Insulators
Valve Stems, Washers, Fittings
Face Masks, Goggles
Grommets
Seals
Mountings
Bushings
TABLE 2. Cryogenic deflashing is ideal when flash is thin with a good base or transition point where the flash can break away from
the molded part in a pr ecise manner.
Type, Size and Capacity. Tumbler, achieved through proper placement • Parting-line flash thickness.
shot blast and load capacity affect of the LIN injection orifices and • Part geometry, configuration and
overall operating efficiency. thermocouple probe to optimize cross-section thickness.
Age, Condition and Maintenance deflashing quality and LIN • Molded part loading.
History. Older equipment tends to consumption. Accurate control of
be less efficient due to equipment basket-, belt- or impeller-wheel speed Durometer. Durometer can
design, deterioration of the insulation is required to further optimize finish influence embrittlement temperature
surrounding the deflashing chamber, quality and system efficiency. and LIN consumption. Higher
lack of precise temperature control Factors of importance regarding durometer (harder) compounds
and poorly maintained LIN injection molded parts include: embrittle at warmer temperature
piping. settings and require less LIN to cool.
Controls. Accurate temperature • Durometer (hardness of the Lower durometer (softer) compounds
control of the deflashing chamber is compound). embrittle at colder temperature settings

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Cryogenic Deflashing Using Liquid Nitrogen

Vent
Controls
Classifier
LIN
Liquid
Nitrogen Cyclone
LIN
Parts Drum
Throw
Wheel
Scrap Flash
Media
Drum
Collection
Scrap Fines
Dust
Drum
This schematic depicts a cryogenic deflashing process using liquid nitrogen. Using the very low temperature of cryogens like
liquid nitrogen, cryogenic deflashing temporarily embrittles residual material for removal when subjected to stress applied
though tumbling and media blasting.
and require more LIN to cool. cross-sections and sharp, delicate edges determine the amount of heat leak
Parting-Line Flash Thickness. may require longer deflashing cycle losses incurred in the piping system.
Parting-line flash thickness will time and will result in increased LIN A poorly designed piping system
determine the ability of the system to consumption. will cause excessive two-phase flow,
finish the molded part in conjunction Molded Part Loading. Optimum resulting in erratic process control,
with cycle time and LIN consumption. LIN consumption is achieved when the longer operating cycle time and
Thicker flash is more difficult to remove equipment is loaded to its rated capacity increased LIN consumption. The
and requires longer deflash cycle time, and when part load density is high. The estimated LIN consumption and
resulting in higher LIN consumption. weight of the additional parts offsets the part loading density for various part
Optimum parting-line flash thickness fixed heat load of the system, resulting compounds can be seen in table 3.
is 0.001 to 0.005”. Mold design and in lower LIN consumption ratios in To accurately project LIN
condition are key to optimum finish terms of pounds of LIN per pounds of consumption, deflashing trials should
quality and LIN consumption. parts deflashed. be conducted. Trials should utilize
Part Geometry, Configuration the appropriate deflashing equipment
and Cross-Section Thickness. The LIN Transfer Piping and with optimum parts loading for the
geometry of the molded parts also will Usage Variables given equipment size. Consideration
have an impact on blast wheel speeds, The type, size, length, configuration also must be made for deflashing
belt or basket speeds and the length of and usage pattern of the cryogenic quality relating to flash thickness,
the deflashing cycle. Parts with thin liquid transfer piping system will part geometry and mold condition.

Estimated LIN Consumption and Part Loading Density
for Various Part Compounds
Load Density Deflashing Liquid Nitrogen Ratio
Compound (lb/ft3) Temperature (°F) (lb of LIN/lb of parts)
Neoprene High -100 0.75 to 1.0

Neoprene Low -100 1.0 to 1.5
Nitrile High -100 0.75 to 1.0
Nitrile Low -120 1.0 to 1.5
Butyl High -140 1.0 to 1.5
Butyl Low -150 1.5 to 2.0
SBR High -150 1.0 to 1.75
SBR Low -160 1.75 to 2.5
EPDM High -150 1.0 to 1.75
EPDM Low -160 1.75 to 2.5
Silicone High -175 to -225 1.75 to 3.0
Silicone Low -180 to -250 2.0 to 5.0
Load density: High ≥ 30lb/ft3 Low ≤ 5 lb/ft3
TABLE 3. A poorly designed piping system will cause excessive two-phase flow, resulting in erratic process control, longer
operating cycle time and increased LIN consumption. The estimated LIN consumption and part loading density for various part
compounds are shown.
The following parameters are also accelerates the blast media. If the new parts are introduced or when
important for conducting cryogenic geometry of the part is thin, a lower your process begins to experience
deflashing trials: wheel speed should be used. On the unexpected issues from known or
contrary, if the geometry of the part unknown changes. Optimization of
• Media selection. is thick, use a higher wheel speed. the cryogenic deflashing process may
• Temperature. The presence of sharp, delicate edges include:
• Throw wheel speed. dictates using a lower wheel speed.
• Process/blast time. Process/Blast Time. Recommended • Changes to the liquid nitrogen inlet
process/blast time is two to three nozzle to adjust spray pattern and
Media Selection. Proper selection of minutes, but additional time and cycle flow rate.
media type is based on the geometry of may be needed on the same batch. It • Thermocouple maintenance to
the part/product. is best to evaluate the initial results ensure that the temperature and
Temperature. If the flash is still and then adjust the next new cycle liquid nitrogen flow are controlled
present on the part and is flexible accordingly. correctly.
after tumbling, the part was under- • Mechanical checks to make sure
embrittled and temperature should Ongoing Process that the throw wheel and material
be lowered. If the part is damaged or Management and control cages are oriented correctly
broken, it likely was over-embrittled, Optimization and continue to operate properly.
and the temperature should be raised. Changes will occur over time. It is a • Deflashing recipe re-evaluation
Throw Wheel Speed. The throw part of every operation. It is important to optimize the duration and liquid
wheel is the impeller wheel that to re-evaluate your approach when nitrogen usage for each different

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part material and geometry.

• Liquid nitrogen supply piping
checks to avoid the unnecessary
To accurately project NEED
liquid nitrogen
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loss
of liquid nitrogen to venting or
piping that has lost its insulation
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A
s aging facilities are tapped may be difficult or impossible to and energy efficiency of a cooling
to accommodate expanded expand. system by controlling equipment
manufacturing and broader Often, even when facility operation based on real-time load
process applications, facility owners managers or owners are ready to demands and ambient conditions.
and managers are faced with vexing invest in new mechanical systems, Typically, upfront investment
challenges. Primary among them is roadblocks such as restrictions on for the equipment is higher, yet the
how to meet these demands within water use or closed-circuit cooler rewards are substantial. These are
realistic budget parameters. footprints limit what they can do. chiefly achieved through improved
Adding to the difficulty is the reliability, energy efficiency and
perennial cry to reduce energy use Evaporative Solutions water-use reduction.
and water consumption — often Fortunately, manufacturers have To improve water and energy
two of the largest budget items for stepped up to the plate, offering savings, hybrid closed-circuit
facility managers. To magnify the solutions that reduce evaporative evaporative coolers offer both
challenge, some municipalities have cooling system size. The new systems evaporative and dry cooling
set water-use restrictions for plants, improve and expand capability simultaneously. In total, there
creating an unexpected burden. while reducing energy use and are three modes of operation:
Another facet of the challenge of water consumption. Technology that evaporative, dry and water efficient
doing more with less is the common enables this includes enhanced spiral- (simultaneous wet/dry). This
problem of deteriorating mechanical finned coil designs and adaptive technology’s simultaneous wet/
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and dry cooling even at high ambient temperatures. It reduced, the dry-bulb switchover temperature — the point
is an operation mode that also reduces water makeup, at which equipment can provide dry cooling — increases.
blowdown and chemical consumption. Combined This means the same coil surface area rejects a smaller
with nonchemical water treatment, facility managers load. This has a significant impact on system efficiency.
employing such systems may be able to eliminate the use Also, staging pump controls for multi-cell/module
of chemicals for system water. installations can reduce water and energy consumption.
Through the years, there has been an emphasis for They do so by increasing the operation hours where
water-use reduction, especially in those areas of the partial dry cooling can be used.
world affected by drought conditions. There is no doubt If dry coils are added to an evaporative unit, they
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globally. Water scarcity concerns will help position these This way, the dry coil provides adiabatic heat rejection. In
technologies as steadily more viable. effect, it will reduce the evaporation rate of the unit even
when it is providing evaporative cooling. This generally
Dry Coolers Offer Alternative reduces the evaporation rate by as much as 30 percent.
Given water scarcity concerns, most applications should The ability to operate wet and dry functions
determine whether hybrid systems — or systems offering simultaneously is an advantage. It maximizes water
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a retrofit or new system design, it is important to design improving energy efficiency. Also with this technology,
the cooling systems around the capability when it can be certain ambient conditions permit the control system to
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conditions and cooling load, calculations will show for water.
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found not to be suitable to a facility’s need, be sure to get a having difficulty meeting the peak demand,” said David
second opinion. B. Parmiter, P.E., at Philadelphia-based Urban Engineers
Inc. “The challenge was to not just replace the equipment
Case History: Dry Cooling but to improve performance while also reducing energy
at Work in Pennsylvania consumption. The owners were concerned about the
Illustrative of this are recent renovations at a escalating cost of utilities, including — and especially —
Philadelphia facility. Initially, the plant was served by four the cost of domestic water,” Parmiter.
250-ton forced-draft cooling towers (total of 1,000 tons) The original, closed-circuit cooling towers were
and a bank of cast-iron modular gas-fired boilers. The consuming large amounts of water through evaporation,
need for an energy retrofit was the perfect opportunity to according to Parmiter. Also, even after several repairs and
consider return on investment in new technology. modifications to the coolers, the boilers were unable to
According to Casey Younkins, P.E., a sales engineer maintain loop temperatures for cold morning startups.
with Kennett Square-based manufacturer’s representative Parmiter led the effort to engineer retrofit solutions for
firm Energy Transfer Solutions, many of the old system the facility that included options for replacing the towers,
components functioned as originally intended. However, a the boilers and optimizing control of the system.
steady decline in energy performance and sharp increases
in the cost of water contributed to erosion of the owner’s Lifecycle Calculations Determine
bottom line. Project Viability
“Through the years, the old towers and boilers were Prior to starting the project, owners made the decision

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Dry Cooler with Wet Trim to invest in the property by using

technology that gave them the best
Hot Saturated Discharge Air return over the life of the equipment.
They selected features that would
Fan reduce water use, chemicals, power
consumption and maintenance
expense.
Dry Coil
According to Younkins, the owner’s
Hot Fluid In Hot Fluid In directive to the system design team
was threefold: prioritize energy
Drift
Water efficiency and water reduction,
Eliminator
Distribution
minimize maintenance and streamline
System
water treatment.
Coil “Facility managers asked us to
explore ‘responsible’ ways to replace
Cooled Fluid Cooled Fluid equipment,” said Parmiter. The owners
Out Out
were most receptive to solutions that
Cool Dry Cool Dry provided high efficiency operation and
Entering Air Entering Air long equipment life expectancy.
Facility maintenance crews
were using liquid chemical water
Spray Pump
(On) treatment which required storage of an
assortment of 50-gal drums — water
The evaporative mode principle of operation for a hybrid unit module with a dry coil treatment materials and germicidal
piped in series with extended surface fin coil for maximum water savings and plume chemical solutions — needed year-
abatement is depicted here. round for the old evaporative coolers.
“We could offer a way to greatly
simplify their water treatment (and
water waste), although it bore a cost,”
added Younkins. “Yet, the advantages
of reducing maintenance and
saving a large volume of water were
compelling.”
The owners also had real
appreciation for the fact that one
firm could provide single-source
manufacturing of the cooling towers,
the control system and water treatment
— a combination that also reduced
water usage.
Parmiter’s recommendation called
for replacement of the existing forced-
draft coolers with induced-draft closed
circuit coolers, controls to optimize
operation of the entire mechanical
system and water treatment. Parmiter
and Younkins specified two closed-
circuilt cooling towers that would
provide the most tower capacity while
staying within the size and weight
limitations of the existing support
A technician’s first stop during routine maintenance for a single-cell hybrid unit is the structure. The design included minor
control interface. support modifications to allow the

towers to be positioned with full Wet Cooler with Dry Trim
service platforms.
The coolers would reduce the total Hot Discharge Air
connected fan motor horsepower from
160 hp down to 60 hp — a 60 percent
reduction in energy for the fans alone. Fan
The savings were associated with
using spiral finned coil technology Hot Hot Dry
and coupled with a control system Saturated Air
designed by the maker of the closed- Air Eliminator
circuit coolers specifically for such Hot Fluid In Hot Fluid In
installations. The new coils also
required a 40 percent smaller footprint. Coil A Coil B
This allowed them to replace the
facility’s four existing centrifugal fan Cooled Fluid Cooled Fluid
Out Out
units with just two of new units.
Cool Dry Cool Dry
To improve water and energy
Entering Air Entering Air
savings, the new coolers offer Water/air
both evaporative and dry cooling Partition
Louvers Louvers
simultaneously and three modes
of operation: evaporative, dry, and
Spray Pump A Spray Pump B
water efficient (simultaneous wet/ (On) (Off)
dry). The technology’s simultaneous
wet/dry mode allows a portion of the
The evaporative mode principle of operation for a hybrid extended surface fin coil is
heat load to be rejected through both capable of providing simultaneous wet dry operation within a single cell for enhanced
evaporative cooling and dry cooling, water and energy efficiency.
even at high ambient temperatures.
The operation mode reduces water
makeup, blowdown and chemical
consumption. Combined with
nonchemical water treatment, facility
managers were able to eliminate the
use of chemicals for the coolers.
The owner’s energy savings
expectations were exceeded when
an energy analysis showed a dry-
bulb switchover temperature of just
under 60°F (15°C). This meant that
each unit would be able to operate
in water-efficient mode 48 percent of
the year, reducing water consumption
significantly.
Three Years Later

Following system installations, the
building owners have experienced cost
savings through improved energy and
water efficiency. “There’s been fantastic
improvement in system performance,”
said Jablokov. “Engineering the right
cooler size has allowed us to maintain
an optimal 85 degree loop temp.” A technician receives diagnostic information from a control for an adaptive control
Parmiter added, “We also discovered system that maximizes water and energy efficiency.

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that connecting small air-conditioning units to the side

of the fan motor VFD enclosures — rather than using
ventilation fans — made a huge improvement in protecting
electronics from humid, dirty air.”
Initially, the owners were projected to save an average
of 15,338 kWh per month over the old evaporative coolers.
Those improvements would have equated to a 75 percent
savings in total energy use and cost after one year. It
also was projected that the facility owners would save an
average of 96,260 gal of water each month, resulting in a 24
percent savings in water use and cost after one year. When
factored together, the customer would save an estimated
total of $24,750 per year. These were the numbers — giving
credence to an investment in new technology — that won
the job for Parmiter’s recommendations.
Now, 50 months after completing the retrofit at the
facility, Parmiter learned from managers of the facility, who
have tracked energy/utility performance rigorously, that the
systems have saved almost $25,000/year in electrical costs
alone. PC
Matthew M. Shank is a product application manager for the

industrial process market with Evapco. The Westminster, Md.-
based company can be reached at 410-756-2600 or visit This single-cell hybrid unit features extended surface fins and
www.evapco.com. an adaptive control system.
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Maintaining elevated temperatures within

a metal tank in the brewhouse is critical
throughout much of the fermentation process.
Craft Brewery Drives Success with

Process Automation Swap
When an important calculation for a new controls solution was
overlooked, the result threatened to keep a new brewery aging
tank offline. Substituting solenoid valves with built-in power
management brought the equipment online.
By Don Launder, Asco by Emerson
N
ot many Americans like particularly complicated. However, of the U.S. beer market — usually are
warm beer — except, of sometimes trouble can arise. This defined as relatively small enterprises
course, process cooling article will explore how selecting that are independently owned. Craft
engineers who work valves for an expansion project at a breweries typically use traditional
for breweries. They know that regional craft brewery raised issues ingredients and fermentation processes
maintaining elevated temperatures that may interest engineers working in — though often with innovative twists.
within a metal tank in the brewhouse other process cooling applications. One particular brewery in New
is critical throughout much of the With the ascension of craft beer England was an early entrant in the
fermentation process. Only at the in the past few decades, the beer market for fresh, local craft beers. It
proper time is coolant — often a mix business is booming. The industry’s recently found that rising consumer
of glycol and water — circulated by a success extends beyond the brewing demand for its products required an
programmable controller that opens behemoths that used to own almost all expansion of its facility. The traditional
and closes valves, directing flow the beer aisles in the local liquor store manufacturing systems it had in place
through a tank jacket. The resulting to include a small but increasingly were well established. But to add more
temperature drop stops fermentation significant portion of the industry: capacity — and make room for fresh,
and readies the brew for the next step. the craft brewery. Companies in this innovative products — the planners
As cooling processes go, it is not segment — today perhaps 15 percent needed new equipment.

Understanding the Craft internal leakage, high flow and
Brewing Process ultra-high reliability. Tied into a
As chemists like to say, “Technically PLC running multiple tanks in the
speaking, beer is a solution.” The vast brewery’s plant automation system,
majority of beers are made from a the valves provided results for years.
few ingredients — grain, hops and
yeast — mixed into water. (Added Brewery Expansion Plan
flavorings such as pumpkin spice Highlights Automation
are optional or heretical, depending Needs
on your viewpoint.) An increasingly When the New England brewer
bewildering variety of beers combine decided to expand, increasing
these elements according to different fermentation and storage capacity by
recipes. The New England brewer adding another uni-tank became a The Next Generation solenoid valves
routinely produces ales, stouts, India focal point of the process automation include built-in power management
pale ales (IPAs), ciders, porters and action. Like others in the brewery, the technology and advanced electronics for
voltage ranging. These features mean
lagers as well as occasional or seasonal new tank would be an approximately
the valves can accept both AC and DC
offerings such as bocks or barleywines. 5,283-gallon (20,000-liter) stainless steel voltages without affecting performance.
While beer variants incorporate model. It would be located outside
specific changes based on the style the plant with a coolant-supplied be only a few weeks for most ales but
being brewed, in general, a brewery insulating jacket. The jacketing would several months for most lagers.
follows a common set of brewing maintain the optimum brewing In this case, by the time that
processes: temperature in the face of New the tank, micro-PLC and valves
England’s hot summers and extremely were installed, complex scheduling
• Malted barley grain is crushed and cold winters. constraints meant that the new system
then mixed with hot water to form For the new tank, brewery had to be ready to begin fermenting
a mash to break down starches into managers specified the same two-way its first batch in two weeks. If not, the
sugars. normally closed solenoid diaphragm brewery’s entire production schedule
• Sweet liquid (wort) is filtered from valves used on its predecessors. would suffer.
the spent grains and then boiled. However, the managers soon realized
Flower-cones from a vining plant that the existing PLC lacked sufficient Troubleshooting the New
called hops are added to provide input/output capacity to control Control System
varying degrees of bitterness for the this additional equipment. Adding At almost the last minute, trouble
final product. an entire new PLC would represent arose. When final testing commenced
• The hopped wort is clarified, expensive overkill for automating on the new tank, it was apparent that
quickly cooled and transferred to a single tank. Instead, the team coolant would flow normally if only a
a uni-tank vessel with yeast. There, purchased and installed a smaller, single valve were energized. However,
fermentation and aging/ considerably less costly micro-PLC. if more cooling was needed and the
conditioning can take place. As the project neared completion, loop’s second and third valves were
• During aging, the yeast converts timing was tight — especially given opened, the fuse on the system’s circuit
most (but not all) of the sugars the issue of tank scheduling. In a would immediately be blown. Stressed,
in the mix to alcohol, among other thriving craft brewery that has grown the project manager called the team at
complex biochemical processes. large enough to produce multiple Asco responsible for valve solutions.
products, scheduling can demand as Could they figure out the problem?
Tank temperature is an important much skill as more traditional parts of Was some flaw in the valves causing
variable in beer fermentation and the brewer’s art. Ongoing distributor the short circuits?
storage. To control coolant flow to deliveries, seasonal releases and After a troubleshooting visit and
the insulating jackets of the uni- fresh product introductions must be investigation, the team determined
tanks used in the rest of the plant, balanced with available tank capacity that there was nothing wrong with
brewery managers had standardized — and with the different timing the new tank’s valves. When tested
on two-way normally closed solenoid needed to craft each variety of beer one at a time, each of the three
diaphragm valves, Model 8210 Series according to the complex biochemical operated normally. Energizing all
from Asco. These general-service requirements of its creation. For three of them simultaneously, however,
valves provide long service life, low example, grain-to-glass duration may tripped the circuit. A representative

VALVES/PIPING
Only at the proper time is coolant — often a mix of glycol and water — circulated by a programmable controller that opens and
closes valves, directing flow through a tank jacket. The resulting temperature drop stops fermentation and readies the brew
for the next step.
from the valve maker suggested the standard PLC used for the main plant that seemed like costly overkill for
microPLC could be at the heart of the automation system, the micro version this relatively modest control task.
problem. Consulting the manual for was rated for 20 W. Because each valve Fortunately, the valve maker’s
the microPLC quickly revealed the drew 17 W, operating more than one representative had a better idea. After
problem. exceeded the controller’s maximum a quick consultation and a look at
Before purchasing the downsized amperage rating. product specifications — including
controller, the brewery’s project Once the source of the circuit a calculation of amperage totals —
manager had confirmed that it tripping was identified, the challenge the project manager ordered three
possessed the right complement of was clear. How could the system be solenoid valves, Asco RedHat Next
function blocks to perform the needed altered to get the tank up and running Generation.
valve control. But the manager lacked in less than two weeks? This choice offered several
the representative’s specialized advantages. First, the new valves came
familiarity with process automation, Solenoid Valves with with built-in power management
and calculating the amperage totals Built-In Power Handling technology and advanced electronics
for any associated equipment had been The project manager considered for voltage ranging. These features
overlooked. putting in a rush order for a full- mean that the new Next Generation
Unfortunately, unlike the familiar fledged PLC to do the job. But again, valves can accept both AC and DC

Specifying Solenoid
Valves for Process
Cooling Applications?
Magnatrol high quality two-way Type A and

Type L Bronze valves are ideally suited
for cooling tower/water tower evaporator
temperature control, circulating chiller,
and many other process
cooling requirements.
Type A – Full Port

• 1/2ʺ – 3ʺ pipe sizes
• Pressure ratings from
0-500 PSIG
• Temps ranging from
-40° to 212ºF
• Bronze valve with
Stainless Steel trim
Tank temperature is an important variable in beer fermentation
and storage. • NPT threaded or
flanged ends
voltages without compromising performance. The valves
also provide surge protection to help extend switch life and Type L – Full Port
eliminate external snubber circuits. • 1/2ʺ – 3ʺ pipe sizes
But for the brewery, this valve selection meant • Pressure ratings from
something even more important. Instead of the 17 W draws 0-500 PSIG
required by the valves on their other tanks, the new valves • Temps ranging from
only draw 2 W of AC power consumption each. -350° to 400ºF
This low power rating allows users in many • Bronze valve with
applications to reduce the size and cost of other system Stainless Steel trim
elements such as power supplies. By swapping out the
• NPT threaded or
valves, it ensured that the existing micro-PLC could flanged ends
handle the total amperage when the three valves
controlled coolant flows on the new tank. This low power Valves Feature...
consumption even contributed to the facility’s overall • Continuous duty coils
“green” initiatives, reducing the brewery’s carbon footprint for all AC/DC voltages
while helping to cut energy costs. • Wide range of options
The valves were available via a quick-ship program. To such as manual
meet the brewery’s tight timeline, the valves were delivered override, position
overnight. After quick installation and successful testing, indication, NEMA 4X,
the tank was up and running in time to accommodate explosion-proof
the brewery’s expanded product schedule. From the first …and more
call about the issue to successful startup of the expanded
system, the entire process took less than 10 days. Scan for more information,
You might say that a small bottleneck almost tanked the call 973-427-4341, E-mail:
project. Fortunately, the brewery had process automation info@magnatrol.com or visit
expertise on tap. PC magnatrol.com.
Don Launder is a life science, food and beverage specialist

Magnatrol Valve Corporation
with Emerson. He is based in Florham Park, N.J., and can be 67 Fifth Avenue • Hawthorne, NJ 07507
reached at 800-972-2726 or visit www.asco.com.

DESIGN/BUILD
Design
BUILD
Americold Breaks Ground on Automated Facility
A mericold, a provider of
temperature-controlled
warehousing and logistics to the
57,600 pallet positions and increase
the company’s global capacity. The
facility is expected to be completed
food industry, broke ground on in December 2018. Once open,
a new building at its campus in Americold will hire up to 70 full-
Rochelle, Ill. and part-time employees.
The 15.5 million ft 3 facility will Based in Atlanta, Americold
house an automated storage and owns and operates more than 165
retrieval system attached to a temperature-controlled warehouses
conventional warehouse format. The in the United States, Australia, New
addition will bring an additional Zealand, China, Argentina and Canada.
Premium Poultry Processor Starts Up Chicken Hatchery

S tellar, a fully integrated design-
build firm, completed a $22 million
project for premium poultry processor
its kind in the United States.
Stellar collaborated with Dutch
manufacturer HatchTech, which
Bell & Evans in Fredericksburg, Pa. supplied all of the hatchery
Unlike traditional hatcheries that technology, to properly design the
can deprive hatchlings of light, food building shell and facility layout to
and water for up to three days, the accommodate the specialty equipment.
Bell & Evans facility is designed to This is not Stellar’s first project for
provide those basic needs to chicks Bell & Evans. The design-build firm
immediately after hatching. The built a packaging, storage and frozen
120,000 ft2 chicken hatchery started up processing facility for Bell & Evans
in August and reportedly is the first of last year.
Company Looks to Expand Cold Storage in Wisconsin

S ervice Cold Storage is planning
another expansion at its cold storage
facility in Stevens Point, Wis. The
stalls. When completed, the cold storage
facility would be nearly 425,000 ft2.
The Stevens Point City Plan
company plans to build a third phase Commission will consider the
onto its existing warehouse. company’s request. Before the
The 169,000 ft2 addition would add expansion, if approved, the facility has
27 loading docks and 32 semi-truck 31,200 ft2 of refrigerated dock space.

Freezer Expansion Complete in Michigan Afghanistan Invests in
Arco Design/Build, a cold storage cold dock allows for more than 19,000
Milk Processing Complex
warehouse/distribution center design pallets at the facility. The addition
and construction firm, completed a is expected to create 30 full-time
freezer expansion for Hutt Logistics in jobs throughout the Hutt Logistics
Hudsonville, Mich. The project more than warehousing and Hutt Trucking
doubled Hutt’s total deep-frozen storage transportation divisions. The new freezer
capacity. was installed and receiving product six
The additional 81,000 ft2 freezer and months after breaking ground.
Cold Storage, Jobs Coming to New Jersey

A $9.2 million initiative is bringing a Administration awarded a $2.5
food specialization center to Bridgeton, million grant for the Cumberland
N.J. The facility will include industrial County Improvement Authority to The Ministry of Agriculture,
food processing space, freezer and build the 31,000 ft2 center. Located Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) in
cold storage, warehousing and loading adjacent to the Rutgers Food Afghanistan will establish a milk
docks, as well as space for marketing Innovation Center, it is expected to processing complex with capacity
and sales support. create 190 jobs and new resources for to process more than 9,246 gal/day
The U.S. Economic Development food production companies. (35,000 liters/day) of milk. The $12
million facility will include standard
cold storage facilities and a center for
producing animal feed.
According to officials, there is a
need for more investment in this sector
in order to help the country become
more self-reliant. A recent report by
the Food and Agriculture Organization
Photo courtesy of the Cumberland County Improvement Authority
of the United Nations said 75 percent
of dairy products are imported into
Afghanistan.
Design-Build Firm Working Multiple Projects
for Discount Grocer Weis Markets Increases
A M King, an integrated design-build 55,000 ft2 of perishable expansion Cold Storage at
firm, is expanding three existing food and renovate 100,000 ft2 of existing
distribution facilities for discount grocer perishable areas. The expansion of
Distribution Center
Aldi. Construction is under way at sites the South Windsor warehouse is Food retailer Weis Markets opened
in Frederick Md.; Jefferson, Ga.; and multi-phased and includes perishable the 210,000 ft2 expansion of its
South Windsor, Conn. All three projects expansion of 70,000 ft2 and infrastructure distribution center in Milton, Pa.,
are scheduled to be completed in 2018. upgrades for a future 100,000 ft2 dry bringing the size of the site to 1.3
In Jefferson, A M King will build warehouse expansion. million ft2.
The expansion provides additional
dairy, deli and cold storage for
Canadian Government Invests in Cold Storage frozen foods and further streamlines
P.E.I. Mussel King is adding cold which is complete and started storing the growing company’s supply chain.
storage capacity to its facility in Morell, mussels October 16, will reduce the high The project includes an ammonia
Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.), thanks costs associated with transportation. refrigeration system, which will
to a $1.15 million loan from the P.E.I. Prior to the expansion, the company had permit Weis to reduce the use of
government and a $500,000 loan from to ship the mussels off-island for cold refrigerant moving forward. In 2018
the Atlantic Canada Opportunities storage. The project allows P.E.I. Mussel the company reportedly plans to
Agency (ACOA). King to control its product from harvest expand the distribution center’s
The addition of a cold storage facility, to final transport. produce storage area.

2018
MANUFACTURING SPOTLIGHT
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2018
Controllers Have Features Required for Produce
Disinfection Systems
Clean, wholesome produce is a key ingredient for Key Benefits
healthy living. To ensure cleanliness, produce must be • Large touchscreen display with icon based
decontaminated prior to shipment, typically with an programming makes setup easy
oxidant such as chlorine, chlorine dioxide, PAA or ozone. • Universal sensor input provides extraordinary
To guarantee the best results and deter litigation, a system flexibility; the same controller can be used with
must not only control the oxidant, but it must also datalog almost any type of sensor needed.
the readings, alarm on out-of- range conditions and shut • Four I/O slots allow complete flexibility in adding
down the line when there is a significant problem. Many additional sensors, analog inputs and analog outputs
grocery stores are requiring this type of information from • Multiple language support allows simple setup
their suppliers. • W900 has eight relay control outputs that allow the
Walchem controllers are perfect for these types of controller to be used in more applications
applications, but with simplicity and reliability for people (W600 has six)
who are not well versed in automation. The simplicity • Economical wall-mount package for easy installation
of the interface allows rapid corrections to be performed • On-screen and web page graphing of sensor values
without the use of programmers. Walchem has been and control output status
producing these systems since 2001 and now has over • Complete flexibility in the function of each relay
22,000 controllers in 21 countries.
In addition to our controllers, Walchem chemical
pumps are an important part of the equation.
They have been engineered for accuracy and

reliability, two necessary attributes for an advanced
disinfection system. The pumps have a high degree
of adjustability for accurate chemical metering. They
also have a two-year warranty and require minimal
Our W900 and W600 controllers have features that maintenance. Our pumps can be connected to the
are required for optimization of a produce disinfection controller via a feed verification device to ensure that
system. operators know that the pumps are pumping chemical.
Walchem, IWAKI America Inc. has been involved in
the control of water quality in various types of water
systems for over 40 years.
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508-429-1440
www.iwakiamerica.com

2018
Cooling Tower Retrofit Project Results in
Significant Energy and Cost Savings
Looking to reduce maintenance Once the retrofit was complete and
and water use, Seventh & Chestnut the energy and utility performance
Associates and Waverly Management was tracked 30 months, the owners
LLC turned to EVAPCO’s advanced found the systems saved almost
cooling solutions and found significant $25,000 a year in electrical costs alone.
savings.
Engineers discovered the four
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evaporation. EVAPCO’s two eco- www.evapco.com
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the size and weight limitations of the
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expense and drawbacks of chemicals
and energy savings.
and allowed higher cycles of
Upgrading the cold-water basins to
concentration, further reducing water
include EVAPCO’s factory-mounted
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Pulse-Pure® water-treatment system
Water Treatment Manages Scaling, Corrosion and

Bio-Contamination
In January 2015, I searched the Internet for an innovative
water treatment solution for a client with specific
requirements. After numerous dead ends, I came upon an
Israeli technology developed 25 years ago by David Sherzer
of Universal Environmental Technologies. UET’s patented
process had already been in use in over 5,000 installations
worldwide with a long list of companies such as Boeing,
Toyota, BMW, Coca-Cola, Hewlett-Packard, Nestle, Johnson &
Johnson, Siemens and Unilever.
I had extensive water treatment expertise working with
pollution control technologies for industrial manufacturers
since 1991, yet I had never heard of this technology — and
neither had any of my associates. than in the process piping.
After numerous email and telephone conversations, I I made the decision to bring this wonderful technology to
decided to visit UET and to determine its viability for the U.S. North America and Dynamic Water Technology was born.
market. I visited a number of Israeli installations, and all were DWT now has installations operating coast to coast, and these
maintaining process water without scale corrosion or bio- installations typically produce water, chemical and disposal
contamination — without the use of added chemicals. I was savings sufficient to enjoy an ROI of two years or less.
astonished.
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Conference Registration is Now Open!
Join us for the annual IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference & Expo held this
year at the beautiful Broadmoor Hotel and Resort. Our Conference provides
an unrivaled opportunity for the industry’s leading manufactures, contractors,
trainers and other service providers to showcase their latest innovations and products.
This year’s Technical program covers topics including The Impact of Air Treatment
on Food Safety, Ammonia Defrost Systems and much more. With more than 1,700
in attendance last year and over 150 exhibiting companies this is the perfect chance
to network and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry.
Visit www.iiar.org/events for more details.

2018
Multi-Wing Is Leading the Efficiency Revolution with
the EMAX4™ Fans
Multi-Wing EMAX4™ Fans provide up to 77 percent total efficiency. EMAX4 has a computer-
optimized blade design for maximum performance. Customized for your
requirements, EMAX4 decreases noise by 2 to 3 dB and reduces energy
consumption in air-cooled condensers, commercial refrigeration, chillers,
cooling towers, evaporators and more.
Energy efficiency and sustainability are extremely important in the

commercial HVACR markets. The diversity of equipment requires new
high-efficiency fans engineered for a wide variety of applications. The
industry-leading high-efficiency design and modular construction of EMAX4
allows for customization to meet or exceed a broader range of motor speed,
airflow, space and additional application requirements.
A modular design, EMAX4 is available with 5, 6, 7, 9 or 12 blades in diameters from 22 to 36 inches (559 to
914 mm). Pitch angles include 20° to 48.5° in 3.5° increments. EMAX4 blades are constructed of glass-reinforced
polyamide (PAG), and the hub is made from pressure die cast silicon aluminum alloy.
To discuss your specific application with our dedicated engineering support team or to learn about EMAX4 high-
efficiency fans, visit www.multi-wing.net/revolution, call +1 440.834.9400 or email info@multi-wing.net. For access to
our updated Optimiser fan selection application, visit www.multi-wing.net/revolution.
Sickle Fans Generate Pressure While Reducing Noise

Levels by up to 7 dBA
Multi-Wing’s Sickle profile is the answer for generating pressure with a low-noise fan.
The sickle blade’s swept design and thin trailing edge reduce pure tones in the sound
spectrum and decrease vortex shedding to generate low wake turbulence for a quieter
impeller. The sickle profile’s large chord length and overall surface area also combine
to generate greater pressure at lower speeds.
Sickle Fans reduce noise levels by up to 7 dBA in cooling towers, evaporators,

commercial ventilation and refrigeration applications. A modular design, the
Sickle Fan is offered in diameter ranges from 11 to 99 inches (279 to 2514 mm).
Pitch angles offered are 16.5° to 50°, and configurations include 3 to 16 blades. Sickle blades are constructed of glass-
reinforced polypropylene, glass-reinforced polyamide, aluminum or electro anti-static glass-reinforced polyamide.
To discuss your specific application with our dedicated engineering support team or to learn about Sickle Fans,
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2018
Supplemental Support for Critical Cooling Operations
For many industries process tower failure in both planned and
optimization is an ongoing challenge emergency situations; augment and/or
when trying to meet defined supplement cooling water flows; and
specifications and produce quality provide cooling for planned system
product on time. Just one part of the turnarounds.
process failing will cause production When considering a cooling
delays and can be catastrophic for a tower system, it is important that
manufacturer’s bottom line. the equipment matches the specific are immediately available for rental
One of the many issues currently demands of the environment. Each and contingency purposes…providing
plaguing the manufacturing industry manufacturing process is unique and fast service without the need for
pertains to the lack of supplemental has different needs so there is no such large capital expenditures. Aggreko
support for critical cooling operations, thing as one-size fits all. It is also customers also benefit from 24/7
whether that is the result of aged critical to work with a third-party remote monitoring capabilities that
infrastructure, unanticipated spikes provider that understands how to immediately troubleshoot unexpected
in demand, or process bottlenecks design a system that seamlessly ties operational issues that arise.
associated with temperature-related into an industrial process - versus a
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Dynalene Launches Desiccation System Product Line

Dynalene launches Fluidry® LPG, air, inert gas, natural gas and other
product line that consists of moisture atmospheric gases. These moisture
removal (or desiccation) system which removal systems can be custom
helps in maintaining low moisture designed and manufactured to meet the
content in hydrocarbons, silicone oils customer’s requirements.
and transformer oil (insulation oil). Dynalene is in the final phases
Maintaining low moisture content of commercializing a moisture
in low and high temperature heat measurement system. This system can
transfer fluids is crucial to attaining or be used to measure the moisture content
maintaining designed system efficiency. in the hydrocarbon-based fluid cooling
Moisture, which can enter into a loop. This measurement system can
fluid system due to improper seals, also be integrated with the Fluidry®
improper handling, system leaks, or desiccation system which can help
malfunctioning driers, can cause system customers in monitoring the moisture
failures. level in their fluid loop at all times.
Fluidry® includes, SX, TX, HX and Contact us at 610.262.9686 or email at
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2018
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petrolatum wax tapes, mastic and
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Bronze and Stainless Steel Solenoid Valves

Established in 1936, Magnatrol manufactures top quality power, petroleum,
two-way bronze and stainless steel solenoid valves, offering pharmaceuticals, water
superior performance and unsurpassed reliability. Our and waste, navy, marine
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Evapco Acquires Alcoil Air Filter
E vapco Inc. acquired Alcoil USA
LLC, a Pennsylvania-based
manufacturer of microchannel heat
Md.-based company, will lead Evapco
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exchangers. The newly formed experience. Acquired
Evapco Alcoil Inc. will operate from
Alcoil’s existing location in York,
Pa. The company will continue to
P ermatron, Elk Grove Village, Ill., a
privately held provider of value-
added, application-driven air filter
manufacture, develop, apply and offer solutions, was acquired by Edgewater
OEM support for brazed aluminum Funds and Duchossois Capital
heat exchangers for industrial process Management, in partnership with
and HVAC/R applications. Brandon Ost. Permatron designs and
John Kollasch, vice president and manufactures air filter components
general manager of the Taneytown, such as air-intake protection for
cooling towers and evaporative
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Carbon Dioxide Leak Engineers and End Users
Detection SPX Cooling Technologies heat exchange fill media modeling
A CO2 leak detection monitor for has implemented formal and destructive testing.
industrial refrigeration applications training programs at its research Founded in 1934 and relocated in
takes into consideration both response and development center for 1957 to a climate-controlled, energy-
time and operating temperature. manufacturer’s representatives, efficient space in Kansas City, the
Rated for use at temperatures as consulting engineers, mechanical facility is a comprehensive center for
low as -40°F (-40°C), the monitor, and service contractors, maintenance evaporative cooling technology. It
manufactured by Bacharach, also is engineers and supervisors, and other occupies three acres underground,
appropriately specified for use in interested groups. and seven above-ground acres
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are not designed to perform in this components, which are designed and
environment may be inoperable or modeled in-house. Specific research
provide inaccurate CO2 readings, areas of cooling tower technology
creating a potentially dangerous include fan development, thermal
condition. performance testing, sound and
vibration testing, water distribution,
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The AHR Expo Innovation Awards hot water recirculation system
is an annual competition that honors • Refrigeration: Chemours, Opteon
the most inventive and original XP44 refrigerant
products, systems and technologies • Software: Regal, Browning Toolbox
showcased at each year’s AHR Technician motor efficiency
Aldi Expanding Cold Expo. Products go head-to-head in calculator
Storage Distribution Center the following categories: building • Tools & instruments: Fluke Corp.,
automation; cooling; green building; Fluke T6 electrical tester
heating; indoor air quality; plumbing; • Ventilation: Triatek, Stable Vortex II
refrigeration; software; tools & fume hood
instruments; and ventilation.
Winners were selected by a panel of The 2018 award winners will be
A M King is expanding an existing third-party ASHRAE member judges recognized during the 2018 AHR
food distribution facility for Aldi who evaluated all award entries Expo, which takes place January 22-24
Inc. in Frederick, Md. The revamped based on innovative design, creativity, in Chicago. The winning products will
cold storage distribution center will application, value and market impact. be on display during the event.
boost the discount grocer’s existing
perishables space. • Building automation: Setra Systems
A M King will renovate the existing Inc., Setra FLEX
100,000 ft2 of refrigerated and freezer • Cooling: Emerson, Copeland Scroll
perishable space, including conversion • Green building: Danfoss, Turbocor
to new temperature zones, and add a TTH/TGH high-lift compressors
new 48,000 ft2 32’ clear, racked freezer. • Heating: Calefactio, The ONE (3-in-
Additional improvements include 1 expansion tank, air separator and
expansion of the ammonia refrigeration dirt separator)
system, conversion to interior and • Indoor air quality: Spartan
exterior LED lighting, and energy-saving Bioscience, Spartan Legionella
modifications on new and existing detection system
equipment. Construction is scheduled to • Plumbing: AquaMotion Inc., A Turbocor TTH/TGH high-lift
be completed by February. AquaMotion Aqua-Flash under-sink compressor from Danfoss.

Android Versions of Cooling System Calculators Developed
Munters launched PsychroApp, a Introduced in 2015, the data center
psychrometric calculator, and ProApp app was designed for HVAC design
Datacom, a calculator for data centers engineers. It is intended to provide a
and mission-critical facilities for sizing time-saving calculation tool for the
cooling systems and energy efficiency, design and analysis for sizing of cooling
for Android devices. Previously systems and energy efficiency within
available for iOS platforms only, both data centers and critical facilities.
apps have been updated and improved. Both apps use industry standard
The psychrometric tool to calculate ASHRAE equations and are
the thermodynamic properties of moist downloadable via Google Play. The
air was first introduced in 2011. It allows updated PsychroApp for iOS devices
users to calculate total, sensible, latent is available via AppStore. Both apps
and moisture loads of any process more are free to download, come in multiple
accurately than using psychrometric languages and are also available by
charts, according to Munters. visiting www.munters.com/apps.
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A provider of industrial chilling sales engineers apply thermal energy businesses such as food and beverage,
solutions, Toronto-based Berg Chilling management experience to fully manufacturing and recreational ice,
Systems opened a new sales office in understand and satisfy clients’ cooling all of which depend on accurate,
Chicago. The company custom-designs, challenges. reliable cooling systems as part of their
manufactures, installs and services “Our clients in the U.S. and processes,” said Don Berggren, Berg’s
industrial cooling equipment. Berg Mexico represent a wide range of president.
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