Retrospective
Heat Exchanger World Americas 2023 : An Unprecedented Success !
Heat Exchanger World Americas 2023 , held at the Pasadena Convention Center , exceeded all expectations and emerged as a resounding success . With over 1,300 registrations , this year ' s event provided a bustling platform for heat transfer enthusiasts to explore vendors , network , and stay updated on the latest industry developments and trends .
By Angelica Pajkovic
Sponsored by Brask Inc ., Cust-O-Fab , Dunn Heat Exchangers , Elliott Tool Technologies , Flexitallic , Ohmstede , Superior Plant Rentals , TEADIT , Vahterus , and Ward Vessel & Exchanger , the 4th annual event served as a remarkable opportunity for companies to showcase their value propositions to a diverse community . Attendees forged crucial end user connections across various industries , including oil & gas , chemical , petrochemical , water & wastewater , and more .
Day One : Engaging Program
Manufacturers , suppliers , and distributors took center stage during Day One of the exhibition , presenting their cutting-edge
After the lunch break , the conference broke down into two concurrently running Workshop Sessions . The first workshop focused on Maintenance , Cleaning & Antifouling , while the second workshop took a closer look at Design , Specification , & Testing . Presenters highlighted some of the typical challenges encountered by designers and fabricators while also showcasing some of the new technologies that can help to overcome these obstacles . Both presenters and attendees enjoyed plenty of discussion and inproducts , technologies , services , and capabilities . Simultaneously , they leveraged this gathering to initiate new business relationships and strengthen existing ones .
The technical conference ran parallel to the expo , featuring heat exchanger experts from diverse sectors who delved into a wide spectrum of topics relevant to the heat exchanger and heat transfer industries .
The conference kicked off with a keynote presentation by Chairman Bill Ashenhart from S & B Engineers & Constructors , on Meeting Constantly Changing Requirements in our Daily Activities . This Chairman ’ s welcome was followed by an infor-
mative presentation by Ashley Hinojosa from HTRI , on Electric Heaters 101 .
The morning session then transitioned to an interactive and engaging panel of industry experts who discussed Design & Specification with a focus on TEMA , API 660 & 661 , PIP , ASME , ISO , PPC-1 , and End User Specifications . The panelists provided an overview and discussed the good , the bad & the ugly of working with different heat exchanger standards & specifications .
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