Thursday, August 29, 2013

Lime Silo Bottom Outlet Screw Feeder Isolation

Paper Mill Lime Silo Valve
Paper Mill Lime Silo Valve
Customer: Paper Manufacturer
Service: Lime Silo Bottom Outlet Screw Feeder Isolation
Process: Lime Powder at 1800 F.

Problem:
Lime Silo Outlet Valve. Existing valve was a 14” RoValve through port knife gate with a Rotork electric actuator. Valve gate had galled badly and actuator could not stroke the valve with out the help of a sledge hammer driving the gate as well.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Chlorine Ball Valves

Chlorine Ball Valve
Chlorine

Chlorine is hazardous and toxic. In its gaseous state it is nonflammable, greenish-yellow, and has a very distinctive odor. If inhaled it is a severe irritant. Chlorine is nonflammable, but can support combustion of certain substances. Chlorine is used in manufacturing chemicals including solvents, pesticides and herbicides, plastics, refrigerants and propellants. It is a main ingredient in bleach, deodorizer and disinfectant. Chlorine is widely used in  the pulp and paper industry as well as water and waste-water.