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New Plant Products

Unfired steam generators

February 20, 2020

Unfired steam generators produce clean steam with steam or high temperature hot water as an energy source and are suitable for clean steam applications, humidification, sterilization, food processing and parts cleaning.

New Plant Products

Watertube boilers

February 20, 2020

These steam boilers can be turned on or off easily, according to load requirements, conserving fuel, reducing energy costs and limiting emissions.

Energy

Combined heat and power cogeneration can ensure consistency and save energy

Gas-fired turbine engines are a relatively low-maintenance investment that can pay for themselves

Luke Baker

December 6, 2019

In food and beverage production, consistency—in quality, output, costs, regulatory compliance and sustainability—is everything. Variability in any of these areas can bedevil process engineers and, if inadequately mitigated or remediated, can torpedo a producer’s bottom-line.

steam generator installed at Setton Pistachio

Dry Processing Technology

Steam quality, blowdown problems solved with new generator boiler system

Sharon Spielman

February 15, 2019

Pistachio grower and producer Setton Farms wanted to expand one of its processing plants while maintaining its efficiency/quality balance.

Field Reports

Cooking with steam and getting hot water in return

May 30, 2016

Hormel Foods is well known for its variety of meat products in microwaveable, refrigerated and canned formats.

Field Reports

Beer brewing company brews steam in minutes

This craft brewer chose efficient state-of-the-art boilers that produce steam and hot water on demand, saving energy.

October 7, 2014

Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford, CT makes an array of year-round and seasonal beers, including Road 2 Ruin, Workers Comp Saison, Igor’s Dream and No Limits Hefeweizen.

Technology Sourcebook

HTST/UHT processor unit

August 7, 2014

Suitable for up- or downstream installation to conduct trials, the TERLET-OMVE HT 220 Combo Unit with direct steam injection includes an HTST/UHT processor and onboard, built-in steam boiler.

Breeder's Choice installed a new Clayton Industries steam generator, which produces 25 percent more output than its predecessor in the same footprint.

Field Reports

On-demand steam meets pet food production requirements

April 8, 2014

The new steam generator also satisfies California’s tough emission regulations.

This Miura LX-150 was installed at RFI Ingre

Field Reports

Steam boilers save time and money for ingredient processor

The equipment provides the exact pressure and temperature to run processing equipment while meeting NOx emission standards.

Wayne Labs

January 10, 2014

RFI Ingredients, a provider of custom extracts and nutritional supplements, touts its slogan “From Field to Formula.” RFI’s commitment to its slogan is seen in its sourcing of raw materials from its own sustainable farms and a global network of growers and other providers.

Technology Sourcebook

Steam trap

October 11, 2013

With a maximum operating pressure of 925 psig, the TLV PowerDyne P65SRN steam trap is available in F304 stainless steel and A105 carbon steel. Intended for high-pressure drips and light process applications, the steam trap features an inline replaceable module, verifiable zero energy condition with an optional BD blowdown valve, built-in Y-strainer and 440C hardened valve trim.