We cannot overstate the importance of selecting a correctly sized chiller. Undersized chillers won’t correctly cool your process equipment or materials. Oversized chillers will work just fine, but why pay more than you need to? When you select a chiller of the proper size, you can rely on several years of efficient cooling. Let’s explore the different parameters one needs to find the perfect chiller size.
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Chemical Storage: How Should Chemicals Be Stored?
How should chemicals be stored? Many companies purchase, transport and store chemical drums in warm or hot environments. Such chemical storage can be problematic as many types of chemicals are adversely affected by exposure to hot temperature environments. Knowing how to store chemicals safely will prevent costly waste and help keep your operation running smoothly. Harmful Heat During Chemical Storage All organic chemicals are susceptible to thermal degradation and will oxidize over time and in warm environments. Among the more concerning substances that need to be kept cool are: Paint, coatings, epoxy, scale inhibitors, and corrosion inhibitors. Additionally, some drums […]
How Heating and Cooling are Used in the Epoxy Curing Process
Epoxy is a go-to material for many industries because it’s strong, waterproof and lightweight. Its uses can essentially be divided into two categories: First, epoxy is often used as an adhesive to permanently bond objects together. Second, epoxy is used to create a lightweight, durable, scratch-resistant coating. Epoxy and Reactions Epoxy’s strength and durability comes from the reaction between resins that creates a strong adhesive bond. Epoxy curing is an exothermic reaction. Epoxies that haven’t cured properly generally have poor chemical, mechanical, and heat resistance properties. Epoxy Curing Time Epoxy curing time depends on the chemistry of the hardener. Some […]
Temperature Maintenance During the Beer Fermentation Process
Ancient Brewing Meets Modern Technology Brewing is an ancient art that dates back thousands of years and is well-documented in most major civilizations throughout history. In modern times, technology has made this tradition less of an art, and more of a science. With the invention of the steam engine, thermometers, and other technology advancements, most beer brewing was done on a very small scale and was very inconsistent, and included adverse flavors. Recipes varied by region of the world, families, ingredients, and climate. Brewing had become an art that was perfected through generations using archaic techniques that only experience from […]
