As we get further into the heart of fall, it’s time to turn up the heat (treat)! – but how can this be done in an optimized and sustainable way?
Today’s Technical Tuesday original content round-up features tips and tricks from our summer print editions on how to optimize and sustain your heat treat operations, even during the chilly months. So, bundle up, grab a hot drink, and review these insightful pieces!
Sustainability Insights Corner
In May, Heat Treat Today began publishing "Sustainability Insights" from the IHEA editorial team. Here's a brief overview of the recent insights all in one place:
May: New Sustainability & Decarbonization Initiatives for Heat Treat. Learn from industry-leader Brian Kelly about the stages of getting started with suitability and planning for the future of the industry.
June: NEW Sustainability and Carbonization Webinar Series. Although this year's IHEA Webinar series may have come and gone, it's not too late to establish a foundational understanding of carbon and sustainability here!
August: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Your Heat Treating Operations. Brian Kelly of Rockford Combustion is back with yet another suitability insight, here exploring ways to assess your heat treating operation's carbon footprint, tune your combustion systems, explore renewable fuels, and much more.
September: Process Heating and the Energy-Carbon Connection. Explore the issue of greenhouse gases and how recent conversations are affecting the heat treating industry with Michael Stowe of Advanced Energy.
In Case You Missed the May Issue: Induction and Sustainability Tips
Looking for sustainability tips for your heat treating operation, but lacking in time? Heat Treat Today's May Issue has you covered with a quick read: "13 Induction and Sustainability Tips." We'll highlight a few below which made it into a recent Technical Tuesday feature:
Induction and Sustainability Tips Part 1: Cleaning and Maintenance
Induction and Sustainability Tips Part 2: Efficient Power
Induction and Sustainability Tips Part 3: Combustion
Induction and Sustainability Tips Part 4: Vacuum Furnace and Heat Treat Energy Savings
Sustainable Energy for Furnaces? What does the Future Hold?
What will the future run on? With growing discontent around current energy sources like natural gas and other fossil fuels, power sources for furnace equipment are due for a makeover.
Explore the question of sustainable energy for furnaces in the future with industry experts John Clarke of Helios Electric, Philippe Kerbois of Glass, various authors from Watlow, and Stuart Hakes of F.I.C. (UK) Limited.
Read the article by Heat Treat Today's Editorial Team: Energizing the Future of Furnaces - 4 Perspectives.
Saving Power and Dollars in Vacuum Processing
How much electrical power is being used in the typical heat treatment plant? And how can power (and money) be saved in these operations? If these questions peak your interest, explore further with Roger A. Jones and William Jones of Solar Atmospheres.
Learn about savings in electricity and money in areas of electric motors, high vacuum diffusion pumps, gas blowers, building lighting, AC/heating, and more in this article.
Read the article, "Conserve Electric Power and Save Dollars in Vacuum Processing" here!
