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Getting Started with Electrification: Demand Flexibility, Predictive Load Management and the Future of Plant Efficiency
As any engineer will understand, getting started with an electrification project is not as simple as swapping out a gas-fired process for an electric one. This white paper will help you get started.
Freeze Drying process
Freeze drying (also known as lyophilization or cryodesiccation) is a slow batch process used in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries (such as diet food production) to extract dry product from a...
Reducing compliance costs in the life sciences industry
Sterilization is the act or process, physical or chemical, that destroys or eliminates all viable microbes including resistant bacterial spores from a fluid or a solid. Despite being stated as an abso...
The Water Purification Process
Suspended or dissolved particles, organic compounds, impurities and other contaminants prohibit the usage of tap water in laboratory applications and scientific research. Parameters such as resistivit...
How Much Heat Do You Need? Heat Energy Calculations for Electric Heaters
Accurately calculating heat energy requirements is essential for designing efficient thermal systems. This blog post outlines a systematic approach to determine the necessary heat energy (in kWh or Bt...
Selecting the Right Electric Heater for the Job
Selecting the appropriate industrial electric heater involves evaluating factors such as watt density, mechanical considerations, safety factors, and life cycle costs. This article provides guidance o...
How to Set Up a PID Control Loop in a Watlow F4T Temperature Controller
Setting up a control loop in Watlow's F4T temperature and process controller is essential for achieving precise thermal management in industrial applications. This guide provides a step-by-step approa...
Introducing the New ASPYRE DT – Now Up to 2100 Amps
Explore the newest model types available from Watlow and see how a robust SCR controller can keep your heating systems at the forefront of your industry.
Connectivity for a New Generation of Controllers: A Deeper Look at RMA PLUS Remote Access Module
Connectivity of devices is important in today’s industries. Watlow’s RMA PLUS makes several strides to improve controller connectivity and data logging capabilities. Click the title to read more.
How to Use Watlow’s Wattage Calculator for Accurate Electric Heater Sizing
Watlow's Wattage Calculator is an intuitive tool designed to help engineers and designers accurately determine the power requirements for thermal systems. By inputting specific parameters, such as mat...
Rules of Good Thermocouple Practice for Accurate Temperature Measurement
This article provides essential guidelines for the porper installation and maintenance of thermocouples to ensure accurate temperature measurements and extended service life. It covers best practices ...
What Is Cascade Control and How It Improves Temperature Accuracy and System Stability
Looking to improve temperature precision in your process heating system? Cascade control might be the key. In this post, we break down how using primary and secondary control loops can reduce overshoo...