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New Energy Efficiency Standards Are Coming
Government, industry and academia team up on program.

Process Puzzler: Combat Column Contamination
Readers suggest how to tackle a troublesome tower.

Respond Right to Reduced Rates
Maintaining energy efficiency helps keep operating costs in check.

Benefits Beckon in Heat Transfer
Developments provide operational and economic improvements.

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White Papers: In Depth Research

How Automated Water Jetting Improves Tube Bundle Cleaning Efficiency
Author: NLB Corp.
Posted: 12/14/2009
Heat exchanger efficiency is a critical factor in processing productivity, and tube bundles must be kept clear of deposits to maintain that efficiency. Automated high-pressure water jetting systems, with flexible or rigid lances, remove deposits 75% to 90% faster than manual methods and are more operator-friendly.

Special Report: Energy Efficiency
Author: Gates Corporation
Posted: 10/01/2008
Reducing energy consumption and your plant’s environmental impact is a hot topic. In this Special Report we take a look at the organizational obstacles to avoid, how to enroll your employees in the quest, and the steps you need to take in order to manage your energy costs. We also delve in to practical energy efficient applications such as recovering exhaust heat in air conditioned facilities and the use of carbon synchronous belts.

Microturbine Testing
Author: IOTech
Posted: 03/28/2008
Microturbines are increasingly being used at various consumer sites to generate 480 VAC, three-phase electrical power, typically in the range of 25 to 500 kW. They are relatively small, combustion-gas turbines that run on natural gas, hydrogen, propane, diesel fuel, landfill gas (methane), and even some bio-diesel fuels. The turbines come in two varieties, simple-cycle and recuperated-cycle. Simple-cycle turbines are about 15% efficient, compared to turbines with reliable recuperators (that is, no moving parts) that double efficiencies to nearly 33%. They reintroduce exhaust heat energy into the cycle instead of wasting it. Better yet, system efficiency can reach 85% with an integrated combined heating and power (ICHP) installation.

Greening Industrial Facilities: A Sustainable Approach to Addressing Energy Concerns
Author: Johnson Controls
Posted: 08/22/2006
Maintaining a competitive edge is becoming more difficult as energy costs continue to rise. By investing in sustainable buildings, manufacturers are improving bottom-line business performance and creating value through integrated financial, environmental and social strategies and measurements.

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