When it comes to boilers, efficiency is the name of the game. Lower efficiency leads to worse performance, which impacts the revenue and profit margin of a plant, either directly (for a power plant) or indirectly (for a steel plant, pulp & paper mill, etc.). Stokers have a lot to… Read More
Reclaiming materials requires reclaimers that are specifically designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and durable. Some types of reclaimers, however, have more of these qualities than others. At ProcessBarron, we believe that underpile drag reclaimers are economical, rugged, low-maintenance options for anyone who wants a semi-automated feed system to reliably carry… Read More
Here at ProcessBarron, biomass is a part of our daily lives – and that means we keep up with all the latest developments in this still-budding industry. We’ve promised to take care of our customers in every way possible, including education, and so we’ve rounded up some of the latest… Read More
Waste heat recovery is vital in order to save a plant from spending considerable amounts of money in wasted resources. Along with major contributor AirClean, we recently participated in a presentation at the IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference that covered waste heat recovery, specifically combining power production and energy efficiency projects to… Read More
The first quarter of 2018 proved to be a record setting period for the international pulp markets. Wood Resource Quarterly is reporting that the Global Softwood Fiber Price Index, or SFPI, has risen by 3.4% from the previous quarter. Also, the WRQ has reported that all 20 regions (except for… Read More
The coal industry has seen tighter regulations and some challenges posed by natural gas over the past decade. But if the Trump administration has its way with a controversial new plan, the coal industry could receive what amounts to a bailout from government intervention in the market. In June, President… Read More
A forecast released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicts that total biomass capacity and generation will increase throughout 2018 and 2019. According to the EIA’s numbers, one major type of biomass – wood biomass – will see production increase. Throughout the rest of 2018 and into 2019, wood… Read More
Corrosion is a threat any time you have a piece of equipment made of metal. There are various types of corrosion, but all can wreak havoc on an essential piece of equipment – especially one that regularly comes in contact with gases and liquids like a boiler system. Boilers are… Read More
