Market News Heat Exchanger Market worth $21,084.3 Million by 2019.

Heat exchangers are integral part of chemical and petrochemical industries. The chemical industry is the largest user of heat exchangers. Apart from the chemical industry, they are widely used in petrochemical and oil & gas industry, power generation, refrigeration, pharmaceuticals, HVAC, food & beverage processing, and pulp paper industry. New emerging technologies and regulations in certain regions have also helped in the growth of heat exchanger industry. Innovative heat exchangers which can withstand corrosive chemicals are gaining popularity.

Heat exchanger: $21,084.3 million market by 2019 signifying firm annualized growth rate of 7.20% from 2014 to 2019.

The heat exchanger market has also been classified on the basis of material of construction, temperature range, and fluid type; the market share for each type of classification is described. The market for heat exchangers based on material of construction is further segmented on the types of materials used for heat exchangers with their market share.

The heat exchanger market is further segmented on the basis of type and application. The major types of heat exchangers are shell & tube, plate & frame, air-cooled, and printed circuit. The major applications of heat exchangers are chemical, petrochemical and oil & gas, food & beverage, HVAC & Refrigeration, pulp & paper, and power generation. These types and applications have been discussed in detail in the report. Market share for major market participants has also been described in the report.

Europe – the biggest market of Heat Exchangers

Europe has always been a strong market for heat exchangers and globally, this market has been a leader for heat exchangers with respect to demand as well as production capacity. The region has the presence of most of the global leaders in heat exchanger manufacturing. Heat exchanger consumption in the region is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 4.81% from 2014 to 2019. This region has a relatively slow growth rate as a result of its dominant market size and slow economic activity as compared to the other regions. The demand in this region is boosted mainly due to the increased replacement demand for the heat exchangers.

Currently, Europe acquires more than 30.0% of the total global market. The region has huge installed plant capacities of heat exchanger and is an export based heat exchanger market. Also, large number of emerging manufacturers from Eastern Europe is expected to reduce import dependence of various countries which is further expected to drive the heat exchanger market in future.

“Asia-Pacific – the fastest growing” Heat Exchangers market

Asia-Pacific, being the fastest growing heat exchangers market globally, is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.70% for the next five years. Asia-Pacific is witnessing high industrial growth rate, which hints at an ever-increasing demand of heat exchangers for its diverse applications. China is expected to witness strong growth in its heat exchangers market due to growing demand from chemical, petrochemical and oil & gas industry. HVAC industry is also growing at a healthier pace in this region.  China dominates the heat exchangers market in Asia-Pacific region, being a major consumer and the fastest growing country in terms of heat exchangers demand. Currently, a high share of heat exchanger is being consumed by the chemical industry and the demand of heat exchangers through chemical industry is projected to grow in the next five years at a CAGR of 14.32% from 2014 to 2019. After China, countries such as India, Japan and other Asian countries, are showing increasing growth in demand for heat exchangers. Moreover, increasing number of heat exchangers manufacturers from Asian countries are putting vigorous efforts for developing a strong base of heat exchanger market, with a target of reducing heat exchanger imports.

Conclusion...

This study estimates the global market of heat exchangers by the end of 2019. This market research study provides detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the global heat exchanger market. The market is further segmented and forecasted for major geographic regions, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World. The market is further segmented and forecasted for major countries like U.S., China, India, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and their market revenues are covered for each of the country. Competitive scenario and market share of the top players in the market has been discussed in detail. The top players of the industry are profiled in detail with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities.

Heat Exchanger Application Engineer Advanced Coil Technology - Owatonna, MN, US

Since 1995 Advanced Coil Technology has been building heavy-duty heat exchangers for the industrial and process industries. Exceptional products and a dedication to customer service are the cornerstones of ACT’s business philosophy. We understand that, above all, equipment performance and durability define the quality of the product and that knowledgeable and responsive people define the quality of our customer relationship.

We are a small team looking to add a new member to support the growth and evolution of our company. Ours is a typical work environment with added flexibility and autonomy.

ACT offers competitive compensation and employee benefits

Pre-employment drug screen is required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Summary
This position will be responsible for engineering and support related to the sales and service of heavy-duty custom heat exchangers. This position will also be responsible for ongoing development and support of programs to support the companies engineering and design needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Actively demonstrates and promotes Company values and a positive and professional work environment.
Engineer product designs to meet customer specifications and company standards, prepare and present equipment proposals and obtain customer approval.
Travel to customer locations for sales and/or engineering support.
Provide specifications to design drafter.
Develop tools (databases, applications, etc.) to support and automate basic engineering functions.
Maintain company safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.
Regular interaction with customers, internal departments, shop personnel and external vendors
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Four-year degree in engineering with an emphasis, or applicable work background, in heat transfer or fluid dynamics.
Or relevant combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge And Abilities
Ability to perform computer functions as they pertain to this job including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and exposure to 3-D modeling
Possesses strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently
Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to accurately measure objects using hand-held measuring tools.

Physical Demands/Work Environment
Work is primarily performed in an office environment; on a semi-regular basis, work will be performed in the shop or at a customer’s facility.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Position requires significant use of a computer monitor.
Frequently required to sit, stand and walk; frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to bend, stoop and kneel, lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Since 1995 Advanced Coil Technology has been building heavy-duty, air-over-fin, welded joint heat exchangers for the industrial and process industries. Our coils offer a wide variety of tube and fin configurations and materials to suit virtually any application, regardless of operating temperatures, pressures or corrosive conditions.

Exceptional product and dedication to customer service are the cornerstones of ACT’s business philosophy. We understand that, above all, equipment performance and durability define the quality of the product and that knowledgeable and responsive people define the quality of our customer support.

Our sole focus is to serve the needs of the industrial and process coil industries. Everything we do – from the materials we purchase, to the equipment we use to manufacture our products, to the training and commitment of our employees – is dedicated to this one objective.

Primary Markets Served:
• Grain/seed processing facilities and equipment
• Pulp/paper processing facilities and equipment
• Dairy processing facilities and equipment
• Food processing facilities and equipment
• Power plants
• Heat recovery systems
• Petroleum/chemical plants
• Textile factories

Coil Engineer Daikin Applied Americas - Plymouth, MN, US

Listing Info
Daikin Applied manufactures technologically advanced commercial HVAC systems that customers from around the world can trust to advance their needs for performance, reliability and energy efficiency. The people at Daikin Applied use their expertise to creatively move HVAC technologies forward. Daikin Applied products and services are sold through a global network of dedicated sales, service and parts offices.

Daikin Applied’ s parent company, Daikin Industries, Ltd. is a Fortune 1000 company with 2013 revenues in excess of $18 billion and more than 51,000 employees worldwide, making it the largest HVAC manufacturer in the world. Daikin is engaged primarily in the development, manufacture, sales and aftermarket support of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment, refrigerants and other chemicals, as well as oil hydraulic products. Daikin was named one of the world's most innovative companies by Forbes magazine and one of the 100 most sustainable corporations for three years in a row by Corporate Knights, Inc.

Specialties
HVAC equipment, Energy Management, Aftermarket service support and replacement parts and turnkey solutions.

Required Position Duties

Develop solid engineering understanding of fin/tube heat exchanger design, applications, construction, manufacturing, cost and performance factors.

Learn HVAC fundamentals and underlying technical theories, including primarily: heat transfer & heat exchangers, single and two-phase fluid flow, and associated test and computational analysis methods.

Ensure alignment of engineering rating and sales application computational tools for theoretical models of heat exchangers, including: single and two phase fluids, conformance of AHRI Certified ratings and coordination of AHRI Audit tests, and application of alternative working fluids.

Collaborate or coordinate efforts necessary to maintain fin/tube heat exchanger compliance with agencies such as UL, DOE, and AHRI.

Provide technical input, work direction, and otherwise collaborate to execute product development scenarios, acquire or reduce test data, and produce accurate product performance ratings.

Provide Development Project leadership to direct the activities of technical personnel assigned to Projects, including: Lab Technicians, Test Engineers, Designers, or BOM Configurator programmers.

Must be a strong team player that can interface with Sales, Marketing, Applications, Manufacturing, Lab personnel, and Project Engineers.

Minimum Qualifications Of Applicant
a) BSME minimum, 1-3 years relevant experience preferred.
b) Computational Simulation experience (LabView, MatLab, ANSYS FEA or CFD) – industry or academic.
c) PC skills including Microsoft Office applications.
d) Strong organizational, interpersonal & communications skills
e) Ability to work autonomously, self-direct daily activities, lead by example, and take initiative.

It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Daikin Applied will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Mechanical Engineer Premier Oil - Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

Mechanical Engineer is a member of the Premier Oil Engineering group based in Jakarta and will be involved in all aspects of mechanical engineering design, installation and optimisation. The engineering group is responsible for ensuring engineering standards and best practises are applied across the business unit in all Premier Oil’s ventures, both operated and none operated.

Specifically the role will be involved in the development of project specifications, review and approval of design and supply of static mechanical equipment (vessels and piping) for offshore production facilities, ensuring that it meets project objectives, industry standards and best practice for safety, reliability and cost, ensuring overall technical integrity of static equipment design.

The role will also assist with field installation & commissioning activities and provide technical assurance to Premier Oil’s Project Execution Team in the execution of EPCI contracts on major development projects.

As well as supporting capital projects, the role will also participate in the Engineering Change Process, ensuring asset integrity is maintained on existing operating assets and will contribute to minor Brownfield enhancement projects.

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills (and experience)

• At least 10 years previous engineering experience preferably in the upstream oil and gas industry.
• Working knowledge of international codes and standards (API, ASME, ANSI, ISO etc) and familiarity with at least one Oil & gas operator’s corporate standards is essential.
• Ability to work effectively (minimal supervision) in a diverse, multidiscipline team environment.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Knowledge

• High pressure gas processing experience desirable.
• Thorough working knowledge of HSEQ policies and procedures.
• As a minimum, must have a working knowledge of the following codes and standards:

ASME B 31.3 Piping

ASME Section VIII Div 1

API 661 Air Cooled Heat Exchanger for General Refinery Services

TEMA  Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association

API 662 Plate Heat Exchangers for General Refinery Services

• Preferably the candidate should have familiarity with small pumps, packages such as water makers, Sewage treatment, chemical injection etc
• Must have participated in HAZOPs and HAZID sessions

Attributes

• Ability to adapt in a dynamic and changing work environment.
• Demonstrates highest safety & environmental performance.
• Ability to think laterally
• Ability to identify, analyse and solve problems.

Lead Electrician- Hopwell & New Brunswick, NJ

Responsibilities

•At the direction of supervisor, assists with maintenance, monitoring, and performance of preventive maintenance on all equipment including, but not limited to,heat exchangers, HVAC, electrical, emergency backup systems and hot water systems;
•Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
•Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
•Assist with the installation and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three phase motors (single & two speed); run conduit; pull wiring to machinery, motors, operating parts, etc.;
•Install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.
•Install, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching and motor controls
•Monitor operation, repair, and maintain refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment; boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; recording readings as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions
•Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.

Qualifications

•Performs additional duties as requested.
•High School diploma
•Electrical and/or HVAC License
•Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration and HVAC.
•Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.
•Valid Drivers License (if Mobile)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Full/Part Time 

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary 

Regular

Org Marketing Statement 

About JLL
JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a professional services and investment management firm offering specialized real estate services to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. With annual fee revenue of $4.7 billion and gross revenue of $5.4 billion, JLL has more than 230 corporate offices, operates in 80 countries and has a global workforce of approximately 58,000. On behalf of its clients, the firm provides management and real estate outsourcing services for a property portfolio of 3.4 billion square feet, or 316 million square meters, and completed $118 billion in sales, acquisitions and finance transactions in 2014. Its investment management business, LaSalle Investment Management, has $53.6 billion of real estate assets under management. JLL is the brand name of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit www.jll.com.

JLL is focused on winning in the marketplace and being the industry leader, executing better than anyone else and innovating to create great products and services. We operate in an atmosphere of excellence, integrity, respect and trust. We bring a sense of teamwork, inclusion and diversity in everything we pursue. Our clients see the results as we address their needs, solve their problems and bring new ideas.

As a distinguished market leader, we offer challenging career opportunities in an exciting environment. Our future success as a firm depends on our ability to attract, develop and retain the very best people in the business.

Our values define who we are, underscore our commitment to clients and provide direction for everything we do.

Our unique culture has been recognized by industry experts and our peers. We are:
•A “best company to work for’ in multiple locations around the globe, including Chicago, San Francisco, London, Ireland, Shanghai and Hong Kong
•World’s Most Ethical Companies from Ethisphere Institute for seven consecutive years
•America’s 100 Most Trustworthy Companies from Forbes Magazine
•#1 Top Corporate Real Estate Firm 2013 from Watkins Research Group, Inc. for six consecutive years

This partial list of awards demonstrates our record of achievement and our commitment to fostering an award-winning culture. For further information, visit www.jll.com.

EEO Statement 

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer

JLL is an equal opportunity employer and committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, training, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.

Development Engineer - Heat Transfer (CFD)

Daikin Applied manufactures technologically advanced commercial HVAC systems that customers from around the world can trust to advance their needs for performance, reliability and energy efficiency. The people at Daikin Applied use their expertise to creatively move HVAC technologies forward. Daikin Applied products and services are sold through a global network of dedicated sales, service and parts offices.

Daikin Applied’ s parent company, Daikin Industries, Ltd. is a Fortune 1000 company with 2013 revenues in excess of $18 billion and more than 51,000 employees worldwide, making it the largest HVAC manufacturer in the world. Daikin is engaged primarily in the development, manufacture, sales and aftermarket support of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment, refrigerants and other chemicals, as well as oil hydraulic products. Daikin was named one of the world's most innovative companies by Forbes magazine and one of the 100 most sustainable corporations for three years in a row by Corporate Knights, Inc.

Specialties:
HVAC equipment, Energy Management, Aftermarket service support and replacement parts and turnkey solutions.

Heat Transfer/Development Engineer

1. Lead the development of HVAC fundamentals and underlying technical theories, especially: heat transfer & heat exchangers, thermodynamic vapor compression refrigeration cycle, single and two-phase fluid flow, and associated test and computational analysis methods.
2. Maintain/develop engineering application tools for theoretical component models of heat exchangers, including: single and two phase fluids, enhanced surface technology, non-uniform distribution effects, fouling, influence of ancillary fluids (refrigerant oils), condensate and frost management, and application of alternative working fluids. Effect implementation of mathematical models into software tools. Coordinate verification testing.
3. Maintain/develop computational engineering tools using appropriate integration of theoretical models for overall systems to calculate and balance: compressor performance rating maps; heat exchanger performance; fluid dynamics (single and two-phase flow); losses through headers, pipe, fittings, and other devices; transient state conditions resulting from condensate or frost; etc. Effect implementation of mathematical models into software tools. Collaborate with Project Engineers on verification testing.
4. Collaborate or coordinate efforts necessary to maintain compliance with agencies such as UL, DOE, and AHRI.
5. Provide technical input, work direction, and otherwise collaborate with 3rd party programmers to develop and refine vapor compression cycle and heat transfer computational simulation tools and models to: execute product development scenarios, acquire or reduce test data, and produce accurate product performance ratings.
6. Provide leadership to direct the activities of technical personnel assigned to Projects, including: Lab Technicians, Test Engineers, Designers, or BOM Configuration programmers.
7. Drive partnerships between Sales, Marketing, Applications, Manufacturing, Lab personnel, and Project Engineers to deliver engineering solutions
8. Stay abreast of emerging technologies & maintain technical competency in relevant subject matter areas via industry relationships, professional associations (CEEE, ASHRAE, AHRI), & technical publications to maintain awareness of basic research activities, materials or processes, working fluids, regulatory implications, & supplier or competitive actions.


Minimum Qualifications of Applicant:
a) Heat Transfer MSME/MSCE minimum, or BSME plus minimum 3-5 years relevant experience.
- OR: PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Fluid dynamics, heat transfer, computational modeling, and data analysis
b) Computational Simulation experience (development or application) – industry or academic acceptable.
c) PC skills including Microsoft Office applications.
d) Demonstrated computational experience (CoilDesigner, VapCyc, ANSYS-CFD, etc.) a plus.
e) Strong organizational, interpersonal & communications skills
f) Ability to work autonomously, self-direct daily activities, lead by example, and take initiative.


It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Daikin Applied will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Desired Skills and Experience

Minimum Qualifications of Applicant:
a) Heat Transfer MSME/MSCE minimum, or BSME plus minimum 3-5 years relevant experience.
- OR: PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Fluid dynamics, heat transfer, computational modeling, and data analysis
b) Computational Simulation experience (development or application) – industry or academic acceptable.
c) PC skills including Microsoft Office applications.
d) Demonstrated computational experience (CoilDesigner, VapCyc, ANSYS-CFD, etc.) a plus.
e) Strong organizational, interpersonal & communications skills
f) Ability to work autonomously, self-direct daily activities, lead by example, and take initiative.

Qingdao Sunsong Co., Ltd. announces the acquisition of US company

Qingdao Sunsong Co., Ltd. completed the acquisition of Harco Manufacturing Group, LLC in Ohio, United States, local time Jun. 1.  This is an important global footprint following the establishment of Sunsong North America, Inc. in NC.

Sunsong is one of the largest manufacturer of brake hose in China in addition to the wide range of automotive hoses and assemblies including power steering, oil cooler, and air conditioning hose for the global OEM and automotive aftermarket. 

Harco is a manufacturer of brake hose assemblies serving the OEM market from its 311,000 square foot facility with 100 employees in Moraine, OH. 

Mr. Wei Zengxiang, the Chairman of Qingdao Sunsong Co., Ltd., stated “The acquisition of Harco is an important step in the further global expansion of Sunsong. The similarities of the two companies was clear early on that the value placed on employees, honesty, safety, and quality made this a perfect fit. With manufacturing in the two largest automotive markets, the continued growth and success of Sunsong is well positioned for years to come.” 

Automotive Design Manager £60K & Benefits

An Automotive Tier 1 aftermarket manufacturer of Thermal Management Systems and Thermostats is recruiting an experienced Design Manager with an understanding of NPI, CFD and Powertrain cooling systems. The ideal candidate will be experienced in using Catia and Teamcentre successfully as well as being able to manage a team of Design Engineers.

Commutable From:Abingdon, Basingstoke, Bracknell, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading. Or a generous relocation package is available for this role.

 The Role

 Forming part of the Senior Management Team the role includes the day to day management of a team of Design and Development Engineers to produce a range of concept design schemes for new products as well as updating existing product designs. You will lead the team to create a range of 3D models for a number of proposal /production and development components by using CAD packages such as Catia.V5. You will also have overall responsibility for the management of all Design activities including RFQs, Design freeze / release, DFMEA, PPAP, DV & PV testing and CAE.

You will also be required to manage the development of engine thermostat and transmission oil cooler designs from concept to start of production and through to PPAP submission for a number of automotive customers such as Daimler, Bentley, JLR, and Ford.

The role calls for you to be able to present design, costs, changes and budgetary information effectively to customers and senior board members as well as the need to support sites throughout France, Germany, India and China

As this is a strategic and influential role within the business there is an opportunity for a full relocation package to be offered to the successful candidate

 The Person

 The ideal candidate will be an experienced Design Manger or a talented Senior Design Engineer who has held a strategic position within a successful automotive aftermarket tier 1 business and is now looking for advancement within their career.

 Educated to Degree level or equivalent ideally within an engineering discipline you will be naturally be driven by success and have acquired a broad range of knowledge and experience by working within an Automotive manufacturing environment. With a keen interest in the automotive powertrain aftermarket you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of Fluid Dynamics, Powertrain including Flow Rates and Pressure Drops as well as experience of working in both 2D & 3D CAD particularly using Catia V5 and Teamcentre.

 The successful candidate will be process driven, resilient and influential CAD Engineer capable of demonstrating a strong background within the Automotive sector, as well as having worked in a fast moving injection moulding environment with previous experience of DFMEA, FMEA, CFD, APQP and Six Sigma. Experience of successfully managing a design team, delivering New Product Introduction and reworking design changes and upgrades through to production is essential.

 Contacting us
For more information on the role or to apply, Please call the office on 01789 201040 of forward an up to date CV to Mike Kelly mike.kelly@consiliumrecruit.com

 If this role is not for you but may suit someone you know, we offer a worthwhile referral incentive (iPad Mini or Charitable Donation) as a thank you. Please contact us or visit our website for details.

 Equally to see the full and latest spread of roles currently being handled by Consilium Group, be it Permanent, Contract or Interim across all sectors, please visit, or even better bookmark our web site for future reference.

 Established in 2001, Consilium Group is an award winning technical through to executive recruitment consultancy that partners world class Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, and Manufacturing & Engineering organisations worldwide.

How to Maintain Mobile Crane Transmissions

1. Follow fluid and filter rules set by the transmission manufacturer. Many transmission failures can be avoided with adherence to service schedules.

2. Transmission fluid cools, lubricates and transmits hydraulic power. Too little fluid and the torque converter, bushings, bearings and clutches will not receive an adequate supply of oil. Too much oil can cause it to aerate, resulting in overheating.

3. Oil leaks primarily occur around the side of the transmission casing, external oil cooler or where power take-off points are located. Check these points frequently.

4. Try to keep a transmission free of contaminants. Solid foreign bodies have a detrimental effect on bushings and roller bearings.

5. Driveshaft components, the oil cooler, and transmission filter regulator should be examined at 25,000 mile intervals.

6. Check fastener tightness. Bolts with an incorrect torque can cause vibration. Stripped threads may lead to transmission removal for main case replacement.

7. Check electronics and wiring harnesses as part of an inspection.

8. Have crane operators report potential troubles such as odd automatics shifts, fluid leaks and unusual noises and take action to avoid downtime.  

Source: http://www.constructionequipment.com/

Pipeline Cleaning

The complexity of gas and oil pipelines has not substantially changed, but the demands for pipeline cleaning and de-scaling have. Millions of dollars are at stake in lost production time and equipment costs if pipelines have to be dismantled to be cleaned.

The key for pipeline cleaning and specialist companies such as Tube Tech International, is the ability to bring innovative thought to problems that have always bedeviled the petrochemical industry. Indeed, the company's reputation is growing rapidly on the back of the proposal that won it a three-year contract with Nigeria LNG Ltd (NLNG).1

Problems at the gas processing plant in the West African state, which opened in 1999, were classified as 'uncleanable'. Condenser, heat exchanger tubes, and pipelines had become seriously contaminated by deposit, and millions of dollars in new equipment and downtime were at stake if the complex system had to be dismantled.

Tube Tech won the initial pipeline cleaning and de-scaling contract on three grounds:
* A pledge that production loss would be minimal because none of the pipelines would need to be cut
* Work in Nigeria could start within two weeks
* Regardless of dimension ( 2 - 36 in) deposit could be cleaned

Work began immediately at the company's headquarters in Essex , England , focusing on the logistics on getting 32 multi-disciplined operatives and 46 t of cleaning and de-scaling equipment on site at Bonny Island as soon as possible.

Project planning was also started, involving 12km of pipeline and 60,000 heat exchanger tubes. With a convolution of bends and 'T-offs in a maze of differing diameters of pipe work, there was no 'one size fits all' cure. In the event, the project team came up with a combination of 12 techniques to clear highly stubborn scale and blockages.

An airborne assault was organized, and 3 cargo aircraft of equipment were off- loaded in Nigeria just 2 weeks after the initial site visit. Working continuous day and night shifts in frequently extreme weather conditions the teams completed the cleaning and integrity inspection three times faster than the nearest competing estimate.

The plant was quickly restored to full production using 12 techniques. The first cleaning system was a novel 'mini pig', only 150mm in length and conforming to the tube internal diameter. Propelled by water, the rotating blades only extended as far as the tube diameter and not beyond, thereby avoiding any damage.
The middle third of the dart houses a rotating bladed turbine, and with a water pressure of 500 psi, these blades (emulating the turbine blades on an aircraft engine) are forced to rotate at a speed of approximately 4000rpm.
In this instance, the scale causing the blockage consisted of calcium and iron oxide product. The rotating blades remove impeding scale in their path at a travel rate averaging out at approximately 2 m/s. using this method, pipe work can be cleaned in a matter of hours rather than days.
This particular turbine blade is entirely bespoke and manufactured by hand in materials that can be ferrous or non-ferrous. Tube Tech has a wide range of Dartts(TM) to suit diameters ranging from 10mm to one metre.

A second system used at Bonny Island was a traditional, automated high-pressure water-jetting lance, but this was modified by Tube Tech to create a new, more effective, method for the smaller pipes. Its engineers adapted this system by modifying the traditional high pressure jetting hose system, which normally reaches a maximum pipe length of 400m, so that it can extend as far as 2km.

A further 10 systems were also mobilised, thereby avoiding the worst case scenario of substantial downtime at Bonny Island and the vast financial impact that would be implicit.

There was also a considerable amount of pipe work that was deemed 'un-pigable' by the client, but it too required cleaning and de-scaling as part of the contract.

Cutting is costly
The only solution option proffered by many experts at that time was either to fill the entire arterial network of pipe with acid or to cut into the pipeline and pressure jet.

However, along with this option came environmental implications and costs. There were also considerable safety issues, as well as the cost of cutting the pipe open at various points.

Tube Tech went ahead with an environmentally sound solution using non-standard pigging. The volume of scale built up in the pipeline was such that it needed to be cleaned over the whole surface area, or the flow rate would have been compromised. The result was that more than 40 t of iron oxide and calcium water scale was removed using a variety of innovative pigging processes and types, including:

o Pigs that could be inserted into a 25mm aperture and inflated to match the given pipe diameter.
o Bi-directional pigs adapted with pressure bypass valves so that, in the event of sticking due to the volume of deposits ahead, the increased water back pressure would engage a solenoid in the nose of the pig, turning it into a pressure-jetting nozzle.

o Pigs fired with a guide wire attached so they could be retracted
o A biodegradable pig was developed to break down at the end of a potential dead-end run. This would have negated the need to cut into the pipe, as well as alleviating any risk of losing it. This particular pigging solution had been developed prior to the project.

Once the pipeline cleaning and de-scaling work had been completed. Tube Tech also put both closed circuit TV and wall thickness integrity assessment inspection equipment into action. This enabled technicians to inspect the wall thickness of the pipes electronically rather than by using expensive intelligent pigging.

The competition
While there are many pipeline cleaning systems available from global sources, with every successful contract Tube Tech has frequently found the basic equipment to be inadequate for dealing with the problems specific to each contract.

It is client's increased dislike of the environmentally unsound chemical route and the costly cutting method that has led to the development of bespoke solutions by the research team. With this 'applied innovation' in conjunction with an in-depth study of the system, the company has changed the rules of pigging and exchanger cleaning by inventing new pigs and tube cleaning processes.

In the case of the Nigeria contract, the client approached a number of other companies, but none were able to offer more than three cleaning techniques involving either acid cleaning, cutting into the pipeline or high volume water jetting. Tube Tech's involvement came through the recommendation of Shell Global Solutions International (SGSI). Without using any of these options, Tube Tech was armed with 12 techniques tailored to the varying consistencies and volumes facing them. The loss of efficiency translated quickly into financial loss, which was why the client was looking for a fast, effective cure.

The reward for restoring production to 100% was the three-year contract for further work. This has included advice on fouling mitigation procedures to prevent further scale blockages, particularly with the introduction of vital measures for sound quality water treatment.

While pipeline blockages are eminently treatable with expertise, there is a cause for a rethink on several fronts where prevention is better than cure. Process pipelines are not often manufactured with a view to cleanability. Tube Tech can offer end users and plant fabricators proven advice on how to modify them so that, rather than fighting fires are serious problems arise, a rethink at the manufacturing stage can tackle the root causes of scaling and blockages to out-engineer the problem.

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A Description of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers

Shell and tube heat exchangers are needed for high-pressure applications; they are durable products, which can withstand the demands of many working environments. Their design plays a large part in ashell and tube exchanger's ability to endure exceedingly-challenging situations.

Shell and tube heat exchangers are made from a series of tubes, which can be made of durable material such as fluoropolymers. Fluoropolymers are highly-durable plastics such as PTFE, FEP, and PFA. Fluoropolymers, like heat exchangers, have a place in a variety of industries such as the automotive, medical, and aeronautical.

In a exchanger's shell, one set of tubes contains fluid, which is either heated or cooled. Another set of tubes also contains liquid, which facilitates the heating or cooling of the primary set of tubes. A tube set is referred to as the tube bundle and can take on a variety of shapes depending on what is most conducive for the intended job.

Engineers of shell and tube heat exchangers need to consider several components of construction:

A smaller tube diameter enables the shell and tube exchanger to be economical and compact, yet a tiny diameter can facilitate malfunction and difficulty of cleaning. Larger tubing can be instituted to eradicate potential flow and cleaning problems. Engineers must factor cost, space, and the propensity of liquids to foul when constructing a heat exchanger.

Tube thickness is important to make sure there is room for corrosion; vibration existing in the product has resistance; and, the shell and tube exchanger can withstand pressure coming from both in and outside of its internal tubes.Folding or wrinkling the inner tubes increases the flow of the liquid, which facilitates the transfer of heat, producing better performance from the exchanger.

Designers also consider the layout of the inner tubes. Tubes can be fashioned in a triangular, square, rotated square, or rotated triangular fashion. Particular, internal designs are conducive to specific jobs and the elimination of potential problems such as fouling of the liquid.

Shell and tube heat exchangers also host baffle components. Baffles serve several purposes such as holding the tube bundles in place; making sure tubes do not sag or vibrate; and, facilitating fluid flow.