Process, Controls & Plant COMBAT HEATING SOLUTIONS, a leading European developer and manufacturer of energy efficient warm air heating and radiant systems, has introduced its range of Elite Pro Unit Heaters, Models EPU 30-115kW, one of the most effective energy reduction technologies available on the market. Combat says it is committed to designing, developing, and delivering innovative energy efficient and effective products and system solutions, which is why its range of unit heaters have received a make-over and are available in several sizes. The company says its new Elite Pro range of warm air unit heaters now offer even greater energy efficiency combined with quiet operation. The new range are easy to install, maintain and operate with a wide range of options and are suitable for either room sealed or open flued installation. w| www.combat.co.uk 26 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk June/July 2023 Elite Pro Unit Heaters Industrial process heating equipment and solutions specialist BABCOCK WANSON has announced it has supplied a new TPC-B thermal fluid heater to Crisp Malt to replace the existing Babcock Wanson heater that has been in operation for 30 years. Crisp Malt, a British malting company supplies high quality English, Scottish and organic malts to award-winning breweries and distilleries across the globe. Crisp Malt combines traditional and modern malting techniques at its sites in England and Scotland. An important part of the process is the drying of the malt. At its Fakenham site, a Babcock Wanson thermal fluid heater has been performing this task for the past 30 years. Having well and truly served its purpose, a replacement was required and the company returned to Babcock Wanson. A new TPC 6000B thermal fluid heater was recommended, based on its reliability, high efficiency and large output. The TPC 6000B is the largest thermal fluid heater in the TPC-B range. These fully automatic coil type, multi-pass heaters come complete with integrated burner, control system and safety devices. They provide optimal distribution of the heat, high fluid velocity in the exchange tubes and continuous flow monitoring to ensure long thermal fluid and system life and the highest level of safety. The new TPC 6000B Thermal Fluid Heater installed at Crisp Malt offers several advantages over its elderly predecessor, including improved controls, Human Machine Interface and overall efficiency, plus a considerable reduction in emissions to comply with current regulations. The TPC 6000B thermal fluid heater was supplied by Babcock Wanson along with new pumps and valves. w| www.babcock-wanson.com Thermal fluid heaters for a robust, reliable solution FPS AIR COMPRESSORS has announced it is releasing the range of Fini direct-drive compressors into the UK. Comprising MiniCUBE and CUBE models, the former is said to be the most compact solution in its market segment and comes as a single-phase solution if preferred in the 2.2kW model. Where higher air requirements are necessary, the CUBE is available in models up to 7.5 kW, providing a direct replacement for a piston compressor while producing 30-35% more output. Small in size, but big in benefits, the MiniCUBE delivers compressed air for pneumatic devices that include air tools, spray paint guns, production machinery and packaging systems. The 1:1 direct drive means no belts, gears, pulleys or couplings, avoiding tension or misalignment issues. The upshot is reduced maintenance and noise emissions, alongside high levels of energy efficiency and safety. Suitable for continuous use, the MiniCUBE offers all the power of a screw compressor in either three-phase (400 V) or single-phase (240 V) variants, where the former features an IE3 energy efficiency class motor. Providing simple and reliable operation in a footprint of less than 1m3, the unit is exceptionally quiet, allowing its placement near any operating environment. For higher air demands, the larger capacity CUBE range comes in models up to 7.5 kW and just like the MiniCUBE, the oil-injected rotary screw CUBE compressor, is quiet, compact, energy-efficient and reliable. Again offering the benefits of direct-drive transmission, it houses all the same features, alongside an ETMII controller with backlit multi-function display. Notable control features include four maintenance timers (air filter, oil, oil filter and separator filter), programmable cooling fan temperature and programmable remote control starting. t| 01865 892 620 e| sales@fps-compressors.co.uk w| www.fps-compressors.co.uk/energy-saving-air-compressors Compact solution to higher air demand Indoor Ambient Condition (IAC) sensor CS INSTRUMENTS says its new Indoor Ambient Condition (IAC) sensor helps with this measurement task and with monitoring intake conditions. The intake or ambient air influences the compressed air generation and treatment. This should be monitored and evaluated stationarily with suitable measuring technology. When designing compressed air stations, the installation site and the climatic conditions throughout the year must be taken into account. The greatest possible challenges should be expected here. Large temperature fluctuations between day and night or winter and summer, lead to fluctuating delivery quantities and demands on the treatment. Since warm air can absorb more water vapor than cold air, more water vapor is transported into the system on warm days than on cold days. In the worst case, excessively humid intake air can cause water to accumulate in the compressor during compression. This can lead to a deterioration in the performance. w| www.cs-instruments.com
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