Who is Drexan? Drexan delivers innovative and reliable heat trace solutions throughout North America. Additionally, they have quickly become one of the leading manufacturers of heat trace for commercial and industrial applications. Drexan has facilities in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Kelowna and they have developed a strong network of affiliates and distributors. Thus, by working […]
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Systems Overview: Ethanol Plant – Fermentation Tanks
What are Fermentation Tanks? Fermentation tanks are large vessels used to hold a mixture of organic material and microorganisms, typically yeast, to facilitate fermentation. The tanks are usually made of stainless steel to ensure durability and ease of cleaning. Ethanol plants utilize these tanks to convert sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide. What is the […]
Systems Overview: Ethanol Plant – Liquefaction and Saccharification
What is Liquefaction and Saccharification? Liquefaction and saccharification are two very important processes when it comes to the production of biofuels and other industrial processes. Both of these processes play a crucial role in breaking down complex organic materials into simpler forms, but they differ in their approach and end products. Liquefaction is the process […]
Systems Overview: Ethanol Plant – Feedstock Milling
What is Feedstock Milling in an Ethanol Plant? Feedstock milling refers to the mechanical process of grinding or crushing raw feedstock into smaller particles to prepare it for conversion into ethanol. There are two different types of milling to accomplish this: Dry Milling and Wet Milling. What are the Types of Feedstock Milling? Dry Milling […]
Systems Overview: Ethanol Plant – Feedstock Handling System
What is a feedstock handling system? A feedstock handling system refers to the set of equipment and processes used to receive, store, covey, and prepare raw biomass materials. Such examples of the raw biomass materials are corn, sugarcane, or cellulosic materials. What do feedstock handling system consist of? The systems consist of receiving, storage, cleaning […]
Problem Solving: How to Prevent Valve Erosion
What is a Valve? Before diving into preventing how valve erosion can be prevented, we must understand what a valve is. A valve is a mechanical device that controls the flow of a liquid, gas, or slurry through a systematic passageway such as pipes. A valve achieves control by stopping, varying, or starting the fluid […]
Systems Overview: Pressure Gauge System
What is a pressure gauge system? A pressure gauge system is a system that monitors pressure safely, reliably, and with serviceability in mind. The system includes a gauge, snubber, block and bleed manifold, and an isolation valve. Provided below are definitions of each of the system’s components. How do all of the components work together? […]
Product Insights: Isolation Valves
What is an Isolation Valve? Isolation valves play a pivotal role in maintaining an industrial system and ensuring that things flow smoothly. They are mounted on process lines and used to isolate pressure gauges, pressure transmitter, orifice plates, and other various measurement instruments. Their purpose is to facilitate the removal of instruments to ensure maintenance […]
Product Insights: Block and Bleed Manifold
What is a Block and Bleed Manifold? Block and bleed manifolds are a type of valve arrangement used primarily in instrumentation systems to isolate and vent parts of a process for maintenance, calibration, or safety purposes. For example, a block and bleed manifold would be used to stop the flow fluids or gases to some […]
Product Insights: Pressure Snubber
What is a Pressure Snubber? A pressure snubber is a device used to protect pressure gauges, sensors, and transmitters. As an example, they protect from sudden pressure spikes, pulsations, or surges that could damage the equipment or make pressure readings unreliable. How do Pressure Snubbers work? They work by evening out pressure fluctuations. It typically […]