Boiler MACT Compliance: Annual Testing and Burner Tuning
Leave a CommentThe EPA’s Maximum Available Control Technology (MACT), the emission standard for sources of air pollution, sets forth specific guidelines mandating the maximum possible reduction of harmful emissions, taking both cost and feasibility into account. Under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, MACT must not be less than the average emission limitation achieved by controls […]
Sigma Thermal Partners with ElectraTherm for Next Generation Emission Reduction System Plus Power
Leave a CommentIntegrated Waste Gas to Power Solution (MARIETTA, GA., – August 29, 2018) – Sigma Thermal is pleased to announce their partnership with ElectraTherm to offer a complete waste gas-to-power packaged solution. The packaged solution is called the Emission Reduction and Power System and is comprised of Sigma Thermal’s process heater and ElectraTherm’s compact and robust organic Rankine […]
Sigma Thermal Purchases a 100 Kilowatt Solar Installation from Renewvia
Leave a CommentMARIETTA, Ga. — In keeping with their company-wide dedication to optimized efficiency and innovative energy savings, Sigma Thermal has installed a 100 kW solar energy array at the company’s facility in Marietta, Ga. This advanced, eco-friendly technology will supplement roughly half of the manufacturer’s electricity needs during peak consumption times, and nearly 100% in lower […]
Flaretec Merges with Sigma Thermal, Inc. to Expand Middle East Operations
Leave a CommentCompanies Will Offer Industrial Process Heating Equipment and Services on Global Scale (MARIETTA, GA., May 18, 2018) – Sigma Thermal and Flaretec are excited to announce that the two companies have joined forces, and Flaretec will now be a part of the Sigma Thermal group. “We are excited about the new partnership between Sigma Thermal […]
The Benefits of Automation
Leave a CommentIn the past, manufacturing and industrial companies implemented only basic instrumentation to run processes and create products, with primary focus placed on effective measurement and reliable control. During this time, material and energy costs could remain fairly stable throughout all processes, and automation was viewed as a mere prerequisite to operations; its value was tied […]
Periodic Plant Operator Training is Important
Leave a CommentProcess Heating System Operators Need Routine Training for Safe System Operation. It is a well-known fact that operator error is a major cause behind many plant shutdowns and safety incidents. Plant operators have a direct impact on many aspects of plant operation and performance. Periodic operator training helps to ensure that operators are capable of […]
7 Things to Consider for Successful Spare Parts Management
Leave a CommentMost companies are reluctant to maintain a comprehensive spare part inventory because they fear that stocking assets like spares is counterintuitive when trying to effectively control operating costs. They expect plant managers to identify ways to reduce cost while maintaining the performance and efficiency of plant operations. Practical spare part management is the foundation for reliable plant […]
Sigma Thermal to Attend the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC)
Leave a CommentSigma Thermal will be attending the upcoming ADIPEC 2015 event, which takes place from Nov. 9-12. The conference gathers 2,000 industry leaders exhibiting across 23 national pavilions, and over 80,000 attendees are expected. The theme of this year’s show is Innovation & Sustainability in a New Energy World. With crude oil prices at rock-bottom levels, petroleum […]
Sigma Thermal to Exhibit at the International LNG in BC Conference
Leave a CommentFrom October 14-16, leaders from government and industry will meet in Vancouver for the third annual International LNG in BC Conference. This year the theme is Clean Energy. Reliable Partner. The Conference proceedings will focus on matters relating to investment, innovation, and partnerships in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. British Columbia’s LNG industry is […]
The Importance of Effective Heating for Natural Gas Purification in Amine Plants
Leave a CommentWe are in the midst of a U.S. shale revolution: advancements in shale oil and gas extraction techniques have led to greater natural gas production levels and a renewed demand for natural gas in industrial and power applications. Because of the increased level of competition in the industry, process efficiency is paramount. Bringing natural gas […]