While there is a lot of talk about draft fan efficiency improvements, we often lose sight of how efficiency is derived and defined. Moreover, RFPs often call for efficiency ratings without stipulating qualifications and constraints. As a result, competing fans are evaluated according to incongruous efficiency ratings and projects are… Read More
Taking a Total Systems Approach to Air Handling Systems
We recently developed an air handling system for a brownfield redevelopment project in Antioch, California, which really brought into focus our thinking about our total systems approach to air handling equipment. First and foremost, consider that the redeveloped plant: Was to have a net output of 930 megawatts Was to… Read More
Air Handling Efficiency Ratings that Really Matter
Increasingly, RFPs for air handling systems stress the need for efficiency. We’ve seen and responded to quite a lot of these requests, developing a host of strategies for addressing efficiency concerns for existing systems, as well as designing all-new, bleeding-edge draft systems that raise the bar. In reviewing all of… Read More
Three Overlooked Benefits of a Proactive Draft System Assessment
In the quest for improved plant energy efficiency, one of the most often overlooked culprits of energy drain is the draft system. Anything from improper fan installation to extremely dampered operation and especially leaky ductwork can create an inefficient draft system. These problems and other culprits can be identified through… Read More
5 Things to Know About Draft System Assessments
More often than not, draft systems and industrial fans are not operating at their peak efficiency. Given today’s competitive climate, evaluating the operation of these fans and systems to adjust capacity and examining ways to improve efficiencies is a smart business decision. Simple steps, big savings. Often, engineers overlook the… Read More
Process Barron to Showcase Rapid ROI Initiative for Power Industry at EUEC 2010
Allen Ray to detail air handling modifications that can create $100k+ annual energy savings and substantially reduce the carbon footprint of power plants. January 21, 2010, Pelham, AL – Process Barron will continue the rollout of its 2010 Rapid ROI Initiative at EUEC 2010 by showcasing air handling and industrial… Read More