OVENS , SPRAYBOOTHS & PROCESS HEATING
Lanemark launches new in-house process gas burner test facility
Process gas burner specialists , Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd ., has completed the development of a new in-house testing facility which is set to enhance services to its customers . The Nuneaton-based organisation , which supplies burner systems for applications ranging from brewing and metal treatment to automotive manufacturing and , through an associated division , the petrochemical industry , says the new resource will enable larger , more detailed equipment analysis to take place while also helping to optimise customers ’ emission controls .
“ Our range is based on process tank , oven and duct heating systems through , respectively , our TX , FD , FDB and DB series ,” says Jeff Foster , Lanemark ’ s Sales Director . “ In all cases , our success is centred on supplying the optimum configuration for each customer ’ s needs , so it is vital that our equipment undergoes the most rigorous testing and analysis procedures – both during product development and pre-installation phases . This new facility will make a major contribution in this context .”
The announcement now of the company ’ s enhanced capability in this area will build on the role played by Lanemark ’ s longstanding testing installation . Jeff Foster is keen to highlight key areas in which the new installation will help optimise this important element of production .
“ We can now test a greater range of both tank and oven burners in terms of size and output with specified configurations to match precise operating conditions ,” he says . He points out that this now includes the company ’ s largest tank heating burner design , the TX80 , using an 8 ” N . B . submersed tube heat exchanger .
“ A wider range of emissions can also be monitored including NOx , SO2 , CO2 , CO and O2 as a result of the new facility incorporating a Horiba PG-350 flue gas analyser ,” Jeff Foster explains .
The new test furnace now offers a volume measuring six metres in length and 2.5 metres in diameter . No less than 25 viewing ports are available , each fitted with thermocouples to monitor temperatures of up to 1350 ° C , and pressure transmitters that can accommodate a range from -5 to + 70 mbar . Alongside this , the TX test installation provides improved flue gas testing accuracy and is able to address common issues such as condensation .
“ Both the FD and TX test facilities are fully fitted with duct work and dampers to accurately reflect precise operating conditions ,” adds Jeff Foster . He explains that extensive plc control helps to optimise both set up and monitoring processes .
“ We have always believed in working closely with our customers to ensure that the equipment we supply provides them with optimised usage in terms of performance , fuel consumption and emissions , and our investment in this new testing facility underlines this commitment ,” concludes Jeff Foster . “ With the new service now up and running , we believe even greater benefits from our burner technology can be realised by users across our range of marketplaces .”
Telephone : ( 024 ) 7635 2000 Email : info @ lanemark . com Visit : www . lanemark . com
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