This blog will present application solutions and equipment used in process heating. Components such as temperature controls, thermocouples, gas pressure regulators and flow meters, to complete industrial burner systems will be discussed. We hope to educate on current technologies, introduce unique process heating applications, and present new industrial heating/process products. For more, please visit Combustion Technology or call 800-327-1831.
Siemens Combustion Controls LMV5 Linkageless Burner Management System
The Siemens Combustion Controls LMV5 Linkageless Burner Management System delivers a fully integrated system that is easy to install and commission and provides improved burner performance, efficiency, accuracy, and safe operation.
LMV5 features:
- Integrated linkageless control, burner flame safeguard and modulation PID control
- Single and dual-fuel applications
- Controls up to six independent actuators for optimal efficiency in low NOx burner applications
- Integrated PID Temperature/Pressure Controller with auto tune for extremely accurate process control
- VFD control with actual motor RPM speed sensor provides reliable, efficient and safe control of the combustion air blower
- Integrated gas valve proving system checks for leaks on every burner cycle for increased safety
- Up to 15 programmable points for each fuel-air ratio curve providing greater flexibility and tighter control
- 900 highly repeatable actuator positions for precise control
- Digital positioning feedback from actuators ensure unmatched repeatability
- Independent ignition position provides reliable light off
- Annunciation of over 500 fault conditions permits quick, accurate troubleshooting
- World-wide approvals and technical support
- Optional O2 Trim for Standard (LMV52.2) and
- Ultra-Low NOx (LMV52.4) burner applications
- Optional Flue Gas Recirculation Hold based on Stack Temperature/Time for reliable light off and burner operation
- Adjustable Flame Failure Response Time
For more information about Siemens Combustion Controls in the Pacific Northwest, contact Combustion Technology, LLC. Call them at 800-327-1831 or visit their website at https://combustion-tech.net.
The FIREYE® BurnerPRO™ Microprocessor-Based Integrated Burner Management Control
The Fireye BurnerPRO is a compact, microprocessor-based, primary flame safeguard control system designed to provide the proper burner sequencing, ignition, and continuous flame monitoring for on-off, multi-stage, or modulating burners used in commercial heating and process equipment firing oil and gas fuels. The system is designed for non-permanent operations that require burner recycling at least once every 24 hours. Flame monitoring for the UV version is accomplished by the built-in amplifier and compatible UV scanner. Control functions and timings are factory set via special microcontroller firmware.
Download the BurnerPRO™Brochure Here
Through seven SMART LEDs, the control provides current operating status and lockout information in a safety shutdown event. A complete BurnerPRO system includes the BP110/230, flame scanner, and wiring base.
The BurnerPRO performs a safety self-test on every start. If a flame is detected before the startup or during the purge cycle, the fuel valves will not be energized, and the control locks out. The LEDs and alarm terminal is used to annunciate the presence of a lockout condition.
Additional functions of the BurnerPRO include:
- Non-volatile lockout capability
- Proof of fuel valve closure
- Air-flow proving
- A run/check feature allows the operator to stop the program sequence in differentpositions (Purge, Ignition, PTFI and MTFI)
- Remote and local Reset
- One second flame failure response time
- Smart LEDs provide on board diagnostic lockout information
- Real-time internal diagnostics for added safety integrity
- Extended temperature operation (-40°C to 60°C) with an over-temp inhibit feature
- High capacity relay contacts
Combustion Technology - Your Process Heating and Combustion Experts
Combustion Technology provides the finest Valves, Actuators, Combustion Components, Burners, Flame-Safeties, and more with products such as Krom Schroder, Hauck, Eclipse, and Maxon, Karl Dungs, Siemens Combustion, Access Combustion and Selas. COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY is your Pacific Northwest and Northern Idaho Industrial Process Heating Serving Specialist.
In the Process Heating & Combustion community, COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY is a respected leader. Let COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY design your next industrial heating and control system, using the best burners and controls for your application, for the ultimate in process control.
The Fox Thermal Flow Meter Difference
Fox Thermal flow meters use a constant temperature differential (ΔT)technology to measure air and gases' mass flow rate. The thermal mass flow sensor consists of two Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs). The sensor elements are constructed of a reference-grade platinum wire around ceramic mandrels inserted into a stainless steel or Hastelloy tubes.
The reference RTD measures the gas temperature. The heated element is kept at a constant temperature, and the instrument electronics measure the gas flow's cooling effect. The electrical power required to maintain a constant temperature differential is directly proportional to the process gas's mass flow rate. The microprocessor then linearizes this data to deliver a 4-20mA output signal.
PowerPro™ Sensor Technology
Used in Fox Thermal Models FT2A and FT3, the Fox Thermal PowerPro™ Sensor operates at a higher power level than other competitive thermal technologies, providing better response time and wider turndown. Compared to a typical Differential Pressure(DP) type flowmeter (see inset), thePowerPro™ sensor offers better low flow or low-end sensitivity. The PowerPro™ sensor also provides exceptional accuracy at high velocities - up to 60,000 SFPM air.
DDC-Sensor™ Technology
The Fox Thermal DDC-Sensor™ is a new state-of-the-art sensor technology used in the FT1, FT4A, and FT4X flow meters. The DDC-Sensor™ is a Direct DigitallyControlled sensor that is interfaced directly with the microprocessor for more accuracy, speed, and programmability. Like thePowerPro™ Sensor, the DDC-Sensor™accurately responds to changes in process variables (gas flow rate, pressure, and temperature), which are used by the microprocessor to determine mass flow rate, totalized flow, and temperature.
In addition to measuring flow, the DDC-Sensor™ provides a technology platform for calculating accurate gas correlations. The correlation algorithms allow the meter to be calibrated on a single gas in the factory while giving the user the ability to select other gases in the theGas-SelectX™ gas selection menus. These technologies provide an accurate, multigas-capable thermal mass flow measurement from the leader in accuracy and innovation in thermal mass flow measurement technology.
For more information about Fox Thermal Mass Flow Meters, contact Combustion Technology. Call them at 800-327-1831 or visit their website at https://combustion-tech.net.
COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY is Your Source for Honeywell Combustion Parts
COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY is Your Source for Honeywell Combustion Parts
A Portfolio of Solutions
With brands like Krom Schroder, Hauck, Eclipse, and Maxon, Karl Dungs, Siemens Combustion, Access Combustion and Selas, Combustion Technology offers the finest Valves, Actuators, Combustion Parts, Burners, Flame-Safeties, and more. COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY is Your Industrial Process Heating Expert Serving Pacific Northwest and Northern Idaho.
Industrial Automation and Control
For the ultimate in Process Control, let COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY design your next industrial heating and control system using the best burners and controls for your application.
Value Added Services
COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY is a recognized leader in the Process Heating & Combustion world. Our staff can assist in selection, sizing, along with fabricating integrated systems and custom combustion solutions, along with field service, startup, and calibration services.
CALL US TODAY!
800-327-1831
https://combustion-tech.net
In Thermal Mass Flow Meter Selection, Fox Has the Advantage
Fox Thermal has the only thermal mass flow meter that comes with the award-winning DDC sensor. This rugged system is a digitally operated sensor that speeds processing by interfacing directly with electronics of the flow meter. The innovative digital sensor signal processing offers a technology framework for measuring gas correlations using GAS-SELECTX, a gas selection feature that enables users to select a particular gas composition in the field and press a button from gas menus. This feature also makes it unnecessary to send the flow meter back to the manufacturer when the gas composition changes. Fox is the only supplier to deliver this feature, without risking loss of accuracy.
Another way to configure the gas composition of the meter is by using the FT View app. You can download and install this free and intuitive app on your Desktop in a few minutes. If the flow meter is connected via the regular USB port, the program enables the user to easily customize meter settings to display data charts, run simulations, log data, and measure meter accuracy.
For more information about Fox Thermal Mass Flow Meters, contact Combustion Technology. Call them at 800-327-1831 or visit their website at https://combustion-tech.net.
Total Boiler Solutions from SCC
The Siemens Combustion Controls TS Series Control Solutions set a new standard for flexible, cost effective, Total Boiler Solutions. Ease of installation, configuration, and commissioning are incorporated into reliable, field proven control panel systems. From single boiler touchscreens, to entire boiler room solutions, Siemens Combustion Controls has the right answer for your application.
DOWNLOAD THE SCC TOTAL BOILER SOLUTIONS BROCHURE FROM THIS WEB PAGE
For more information about Siemens Combustion Controls, contact Combustion Technology, LLC. Call them at 800-327-1831 or visit their website at https://combustion-tech.net.
Designing a Combustion Air/Gas Pre‐Mix System for Red-Ray Infrared Process Burners
Industrial infrared heating applications are carried out with infrared (IR) emitters, either by converting electrical current (based on the resistance of the emitter) or by converting natural gas or propane to IR energy through combustion. The strength of the emitted infrared energy is a function of its material temperature and is inversely correlated with absolute temperature (hotter emitters equal to shorter wavelengths equal to higher infrared energy). Careful consideration must be given to the application load, the target size, IR wavelength and power of the emitter in order to function properly.
Industrial IR heating systems are widely used for a variety of industrial applications. The most common are in these areas; powder coating, drying, drum heating, hardening, preheating, curing, component testing, baking, sterilizing, and melting.
Red-Ray™ is a leading manufacturer and the inventor of gas-fired infrared burners. Pyronics® is a leading brand of ceramic infrared burners. Red-Ray™ and Pyronics® metal and ceramic infrared burners. Both brands are owned by Selas Heat Technology.
Selas Heat Technology publishes a very helpful document titled "Designing a Combustion Air/Gas Pre‐Mix System for Red‐Ray Infrared Process Burners" for technical reference when using Red-Ray™ burners.
DOWNLOAD THE TECHNICAL REFERENCE DOCUMENT HERE
For more information about Red-Ray™, Pyronics®, or any Selas Heat Technology product, contact Combustion Technology. Call us at 800-327-1831 or visit our website at https://combustion-tech.net.
Combustion Technology Partners with Selas Heating Technology In Pacific Northwest
Combustion Technology, LLC is now representing Selas Heating Technology Company in the Pacific Northwest.
Selas Heating Technology is an industrial burner manufacturer and continues to serve the industrial thermal processing industry with a wide range of innovative and reliable gas burners, combustion systems and thermal components to support many different types and brands of ovens, furnaces and thermal processing applications. They combine robust products with the latest technology to provide clean, efficient and safe heat. All Selas burners and combustion components are designed to provide maximum fuel efficiency and reliable operation.
Combustion Technology engineers, specifies, and applies combustion and process heating equipment to companies located in the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years. From discrete components such as temperature controls, thermocouples, gas pressure regulators and flowmeters, to complete industrial burner systems and packages, Combustion Technology delivers the experience and knowledge you need to optimize your process heating system.
For more information about Selas Heating products, contact Combustion Technology, LLC. Call them at 800-327-1831 or visit their website at https://combustion-tech.net.
Changing Operating Parameters for the Siemens Combustion Controls LME7 and LMV3 Using the AZL Remote Display
The Siemens Combustion Controls LME7
- Accepts standard UV, self-check UV, or self-check IR scanners and/or flame rods
- Integral LED display
- Programmable purge times and safety times
- Programmable actuator positions for purge, ignition, and low fire
- Adjustable time overlap of spark ignition and pilot valve
- Adjustable time overlap of pilot and main gas valves
- Proof-of-closure (POC) switch monitoring
- Modbus RTU or BACnet MS/TP communication
- Optional gas valve proving function
- Password-protected access to OEM parameters
- Integrated actuator control
- Integrated PWM blower control
- Globally approved – UL, FM, CSA, and CE
The Siemens Combustion Controls LMV3
- Flame safeguard (independent processor)
- Fuel-air ratio control
- Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) control
- Fuel usage monitoring
- Simultaneous operation of up to 2 rotary actuators (up to 3 connected)
- Dual fuel switchover
- Modbus communication
- Remote firing rate from building automation or external controller
- Valve proving / valve leak testing
The Siemens Combustion Controls LMV3 AZL
The AZL Remote Display Features
- Provides additional sequence and status information
- Remote reset
- Fault history
- Back-up and restore program settings
- Flame signal strength
New Product Alert: Access Combustion, LLC - Burners and Combustion Controls
Fireye Surefire II High Energy Igniters
After successful ignition, the ignition tip should be disconnected from the power supply and taken
out of the flame. Optionally, when an automated process is required, a pneumatic retraction unit and
systems for hazardous areas are available.
The Surefire II range includes:
- Integrated power pack with spark rod.
- Split Power pack and separate spark rod.
- Portable battery powered Integrated power pack and spark rod.
- ATEX, Power pack, and spark rods.
- Co-axial Retractors, with / without integrated solenoid valve.
- ATEX Solenoid.
Features
- Selectable voltage ( 115/230 vac ).
- Visual indication of spark operation
- Proof of spark relay
- Choice of system, Integrated or Kit or Kit with Quick Disconnect
- Thermal cutout protection integrated in transformer
- ATEX options
- Compact "co-axial" retractors
- Safety bleed resistor discharges capacitors in 120 seconds.
White Paper: Efficiency Improvement Opportunities for Fuel-Based Process Heating Systems
Fuel-Based Process Heating System Optimization
This white paper gives an overview of the most common performance improvement opportunities for fuel-based process heating systems. The main goals of the performance optimization are reduction of energy losses and increase of energy transferred to the load.
Performance and efficiency improvement opportunities can be grouped into five categories:
- Heat generation: discusses the equipment and the fuels used to heat a product.
- Heat containment: describes methods and materials that can reduce energy loss to the surroundings.
- Heat transfer: discusses methods of improving heat transferred to the load or charge to reduce energy consumption, increase productivity, and improve quality.
- Waste heat recovery: identifies sources of energy loss that can be recovered for more useful purposes, and addresses ways to capture additional energy.
- Enabling technologies: addresses common opportunities to reduce energy losses by improving material handling practices, effectively sequencing and scheduling heating tasks, seeking more efficient process control, and improving the performance of auxiliary systems. Enabling technologies include:
- Advanced sensors and controls
- Advanced materials—identifying performance and efficiency benefits available from using advanced materials
- Auxiliary systems—addressing opportunities in process heating support systems.
Combustion Technology, LLC
https://combustion-tech.net
800-327-1831
Are you looking for VERI-FLAME Burner Controls?
Finding your direct replacement is easy. Just find the controller model number located on the back of the plug-in module and contact Combustion Technology for price and delivery. No re-wiring, just plug in the new unit when it arrives. For more information, visit https://combustion-tech.net/veri-flame.
Industrial Source Book: Improving Process Heating System Performance
This Sourcebook outlines opportunities for energy and performance improvements in process heating systems, and is intended to help the reader identify improvement opportunities in their own facilities. This Sourcebook is not a substitute for a rigorous engineering-based assessment and evaluation of the technical and economic potential of any process heating improvement.
Contact Combustion Technology, LLC for all your process heating and control needs. Reach them by calling 800-327-1831 or visit their website at https://combustion-tech.net.
Setting Up the Siemens Combustion Controls SQM5
The Siemens Combustion Controls SQM5 reversing actuators are used for the positioning of flow control valves, butterfly valves, dampers, or any application requiring rotary motion.
The SQM5 actuators accommodate control input signals of 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 135 Ω, 0 to 10 Vdc, 0 to 20 mA, position proportional and floating control. The available output signals include 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 135 Ω, 0 to 10 Vdc, 0 to 20 mA, and 0 to 1000 Ω. SQM5... actuators are available with up to six internal, easily adjustable switches.
A selection of exchangeable circuit boards provide a variety of functions including auto/manual selector switch, manual forward/reverse toggle switch, zero and span adjustment, parallel or master/slave operation, split range control, input signal override, and selectable electronic linearization.
The SQM5 is engineered for precision. It is particularly well suited for applications requiring a high degree of modulating accuracy and repeatability.
The SQM5 actuator may be mounted in any position. A selection of mounting brackets and shafts provides installation flexibility and allows for the simple replacement of most competitive actuators.
SQM5 actuators are uniquely suited for both industrial and commercial applications. The high level of accuracy permits precise modulating control of industrial process and process heating applications, often significantly enhancing performance and product quality.
In commercial and industrial burner applications requiring high turndown and reliable ignition, the auxiliary switches can be applied to create separate positions for burner ignition and low fire. In dual fuel applications, additional switches can be used to create separate high fire, low fire and ignition positions for each fuel. The economy position switch is used to drive the actuator to the full closed position when the burner is off.
For more information, contact Combustion Technology, LLC. Call them at 800-327-1831 or visit their website at https://combustion-tech.net.
Siemens Combustion Controls SQM5 G, H, and K Board Setup
Siemens Combustion Controls SQM5 reversing actuators are used for the positioning of flow control valves, butterfly valves, dampers, or any application requiring rotary motion.
The SQM5 actuators accommodate control input signals of 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 135 Ω, 0 to 10 Vdc, 0 to 20 mA, position proportional and floating control. The available output signals include 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 135 Ω, 0 to 10 Vdc, 0 to 20 mA, and 0 to 1000 Ω. SQM5 actuators are available with up to six internal, easily adjustable switches.
A selection of exchangeable circuit boards provide a variety of functions including auto/manual selector switch, manual forward/reverse toggle switch, zero and span adjustment, parallel or master/slave operation, split range control, input signal override, and selectable electronic linearization.
The SQM5 is engineered for precision. It is particularly well suited for applications requiring a high degree of modulating accuracy and repeatability.
The SQM5 actuator may be mounted in any position. A selection of mounting brackets and shafts provides installation flexibility and allows for the simple replacement of most competitive actuators.
SQM5 actuators are uniquely suited for both industrial and commercial applications. The high level of accuracy permits precise modulating control of industrial process and process heating applications, often significantly enhancing performance and product quality.
SQM5 Electronic Circuit Boards
- AGA56.1A97 – switch sub module for SQM5, 24-250 Vac
- AGA56.41A17 – SQM5…, 110 Vac, 4-20 mA
- AGA56.41A27 – SQM5…, 220 Vac, 4-20 mA
- AGA56.41A87 – SQM5…, 24 Vac, 4-20 mA
- AGA56.42A17 – SQM5…, 110 Vac, 135 Ohm
- AGA56.42A27 – SQM5…, 220 Vac, 135 Ohm
- AGA56.42A87 – SQM5…, 24 Vac, 135 Ohm
- AGA56.43A17 – SQM5…, 110 Vac, 0-10 Volt
- AGA56.43A27 – SQM5…, 220 Vac, 0-10 Volt
- AGA56.43A87 – SQM5…, 24 Vac, 0-10 Volt
- AGA56.9A17 – SQM5…, 110 Vac, Multifunction
- AGA56.9A27 – SQM5…, 220 Vac, Multifunction
- AGA56.9A87 – SQM5…, 24 Vac, Multifunction
Siemens Combustion Controls SQM5 Z Board Setup
Siemens Combustion Controls SQM5 reversing actuators are used for the positioning of flow control valves, butterfly valves, dampers, or any application requiring rotary motion.
The SQM5 actuators accommodate control input signals of 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 135 Ω, 0 to 10 Vdc, 0 to 20 mA, position proportional and floating control. The available output signals include 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 135 Ω, 0 to 10 Vdc, 0 to 20 mA, and 0 to 1000 Ω. SQM5 actuators are available with up to six internal, easily adjustable switches.
A selection of exchangeable circuit boards provide a variety of functions including auto/manual selector switch, manual forward/reverse toggle switch, zero and span adjustment, parallel or master/slave operation, split range control, input signal override, and selectable electronic linearization.
The SQM5 is engineered for precision. It is particularly well suited for applications requiring a high degree of modulating accuracy and repeatability.
The SQM5 actuator may be mounted in any position. A selection of mounting brackets and shafts provides installation flexibility and allows for the simple replacement of most competitive actuators.
SQM5 actuators are uniquely suited for both industrial and commercial applications. The high level of accuracy permits precise modulating control of industrial process and process heating applications, often significantly enhancing performance and product quality.
The Z board, or multi input option, allows for 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 135 Ω, 0 to 10 Vdc, 0 to 20 mA inputs.
For more information, contact Combustion Technology, LLC. Call them at 800-327-1831 or visit their website at https://combustion-tech.net.
Thermal Gas Mass Flowmeters by Fox Thermal
Fox Thermal continues to lead the market in innovative, reliable, accurate, and full-featured flow meters. The benefits of using thermal mass flowmeters are clear:
- Direct mass flow measurement of air and gases in standard volumetric units (e.g., SCFM or NM3/H) or mass units (e.g., LBS/M or KG/H)
- No additional pressure or temperature compensation required
- Repeatability and exceptionally broad measurement range: up to 1000:1 (100:1 typical)
- Standard linear 4-20mA output proportional to mass flow rate
- Low pressure drop
- No moving parts
- Cost-effective
- Insertion, Inline & remote* styles
- Measures flow rate and temperature
The Air Monitor Power CAMS™ – Combustion Airflow Management System
The Air Monitor Power CAMS™ – Combustion Airflow Management System is designed to fulfill the need for a reliable and accurate means of flow measurement in combustion airflow applications. Combined into a single engineered package are the CAMM™ – Combustion Airflow Management Module containing the microprocessor based instrumentation to measure the airflow and manage the purge cycle, and AUTO-purge to protect against any degradation in performance of the duct mounted measurement device(s) due to the presence of airborne particulate.
For more information, contact Combustion Technology, LLC. Call them at 800-327-1831 or visit their web site at https://combustion-tech.net.
The Siemens Combustion Controls VKG Series Butterfly Valves for Natural Gas, Propane, Butane, or Air
VKG Series Butterfly Valve Features
- Full, medium, or reduced port versions available
- Shaft supported by precision bearings for repeatable performance
- Low leakage rate at full closed position without a beveled disk
- Low pressure loss at the full open position
- Corrosion-resistant for outdoor applications
- Clear position indication on a 2” laser-etched, anodized dial
- 90° clockwise or counterclockwise rotation