As the industry trends more toward the utilization of turnkey services, it seems that a lot of companies have begun to hand out their own turnkey solutions. When a potential partner or contractor speaks about themselves as a turnkey solution provider, what does this mean? How does this impact your… Read More
Equipment Spotlight: Double Dump Valve
Valves are the gatekeepers of the ash handling system. Even the slightest inefficiencies can greatly impact productivity, so it is important to understand the aspects of different valves options. With Double-Dump Valves, you can expect: Less Deterioration. While rotary valves are a good option for many applications, they also experience… 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
Emissions, Efficiency & Energy: 3 birds, 1 stone
Emission standards are an ever-evolving issue. Fortunately, meeting tighter environmental requirements doesn’t have to result in a loss of productivity or expensive back end equipment. Often small modifications to your air handling system, such as retrofitting fans, damper and expansion joints, can generate big savings. Air handling retrofits and upgrades… Read More
Equipment Spotlight: Biomass Reclaimers
ProcessBarron has been manufacturing & installing rugged, reliable biomass reclaimers throughout North America for over 20 years. From Underpile Drag Chain Reclaimers, Screw Reclaimers & Radial Stacker Reclaimers the ProcessBarron team is well-versed in the unique challenges of handling biomass. Reclaimers vary in fuel storage capability, but ProcessBarron can custom… Read More
5 Things to Know: Industrial Fan Efficiency
Industrial Fans can be one of the most parasitic pieces of equipment on a system. Taking simple steps to minimize the fan’s negative impact can make a tremendous difference on a facility’s energy efficiency… and bottom line. Correctly size your fans. Correctly sized fans are critical to efficiency. If the… Read More
2010 Rapid ROI Initiative Extended to Biomass Industry
Expanding on its 2010 Rapid ROI Initiative, ProcessBarron will join the biomass community to present equipment advances and modifications that, in many cases, can provide a one year or less ROI. ProcessBarron will roll out its Rapid ROI Initiative for biomass fuel handling and air handling during the 3rd annual… Read More
Best Material Handling Practices when Converting from Coal to Biomass
ProcessBarron was again asked to contribute a featured article for Biomass Products & Technology‘s April issue on biomass material handling. Cliff Moss, VP and Director of Material Handling at ProcessBarron, took this opportunity to detail the “Best Material Handling Practices When Converting from Coal to Biomass.” Below is an… Read More