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Coil coating ovens typically operate at high temperatures, with some zones at over 800°F. This temperature range is needed to cure organic polymer coatings to their substrate materials.

According to NFPA-86, additional Solvent Vapor Analyzers can be installed onto a process to specifically control damper positions. By adding additional LFL Analyzers to safely automate the dampers, the amount of ventilation air needed to maintain a safe LFL level in an oven would be minimized...and what does this mean? You can save money. In fact often times, by automating damper controls on ovens, as much as a 50% reduction in fuel costs can be realized. So the cost of adding solvent vapor analyzers would be quickly recouped.

Responsible Care® is the Chemical Industry’s program that enables worldwide chemical companies to achieve high standards of performance and generate great value for their businesses. 

The program pertains to some of these key areas of safety:

The US EPA is targeting improvement of Flare Operation Practices. This includes better control and monitoring of supplemental gas, steam and air for better combustion efficiency, less emissions and reduced operating costs.

For more information read the EPA Article

So what can be done to assure compliance with these requirements? Effectively monitor and control the supplemental gas of the flare.

A customer of ours who manufacturers and supplies pressure sensitive film and adhesive products worldwide, had one of our legacy products installed over a decade ago to monitor the % LFL of the solvent levels in the heating process atmosphere. The system had been working great but due to its age, the necessary spare parts were becoming harder to come by, which lead to longer lead times & higher costs. Since this LFL system was critical to their success they decided to pursue an upgrade path. 

Employee Safety vs. Just Meeting Compliance standards? Which would you choose? And Why?

http://www.plantengineering.com/single-article/machine-safety-culture-compliance-versus-cooperation-driven/3e1362ca0dd388f07b78af77627c9138.html

One of our customers that manufactures solvents, polymers and intermediary chemicals, was looking to meet specific requirements set by the state for flare stack operation. The area of concern was measuring BTUs. The solution was a reliable & proven analyzer.

Industrial manufacturing facilities use a variety of hazardous gases and solvents in their production processes. Whenever these substances are transported, processed or stored, the potential risks are high for hazardous conditions. These substances must be continuously monitored to protect personnel and facilities from accidental releases or leakage.

Monitoring Solvent Vapors for Energy Savings: Lower Energy, Reduce Fuel Costs & Improve Production in Converting Lines

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One of our customers designs & manufactures burners for residential, commercial and industrial applications. They came across an issue meeting the standards of the BTS-2000, a standard that specifies the methods & procedures for determining the performance and efficiency of burners for use in commercial boilers with inputs greater than 300MBh.

Does this sound familiar? Take a look at what they did to solve this problem, pass all the necessary tests, and continue to be productive.