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Title: Insulation of batch tanks aids process, saves energy

Abstract

A description of the application of polyurethane foam insulation on a tank type reactor was presented. The particular usage described was for several 18,000 gal. tanks used for soap production. The ingredients entered the tank at 140 degrees F. Steam at 270 degrees F was boiled up through the soap, followed by interval periods of boiling and settling. The entire process takes about a week. Due to common production interruptions, often the finished soap sat in the tank even longer. As the soap cooled (lowest pumping temperature was 140 degrees F), solid build-up on the tank wall reached 12 inches. A polyurethane foam was sprayed on the tank to form a 2 inch rigid coating. The application required no production down-time and took only a few days. The result was easier processing and a conservation of energy.

Authors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Norman Fox and Co., Vernon, CA
OSTI Identifier:
5538339
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Chem. Process. (Chicago); (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 46:6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; EQUIPMENT; THERMAL INSULATION; HEAT; ENERGY CONSERVATION; MEDIUM TEMPERATURE; PLASTIC FOAMS; POLYURETHANES; SOAPS; STEAM; TANK TYPE REACTORS; COLLOIDS; DISPERSIONS; ENERGY; FOAMS; MATERIALS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; ORGANIC POLYMERS; OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; PETROCHEMICALS; PETROLEUM PRODUCTS; PLASTICS; POLYAMIDES; POLYMERS; REACTORS; SYNTHETIC MATERIALS; 320303* - Energy Conservation, Consumption, & Utilization- Industrial & Agricultural Processes- Equipment & Processes

Citation Formats

Fox, F W, and Norman, H M. Insulation of batch tanks aids process, saves energy. United States: N. p., 1983. Web.
Fox, F W, & Norman, H M. Insulation of batch tanks aids process, saves energy. United States.
Fox, F W, and Norman, H M. 1983. "Insulation of batch tanks aids process, saves energy". United States.
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title = {Insulation of batch tanks aids process, saves energy},
author = {Fox, F W and Norman, H M},
abstractNote = {A description of the application of polyurethane foam insulation on a tank type reactor was presented. The particular usage described was for several 18,000 gal. tanks used for soap production. The ingredients entered the tank at 140 degrees F. Steam at 270 degrees F was boiled up through the soap, followed by interval periods of boiling and settling. The entire process takes about a week. Due to common production interruptions, often the finished soap sat in the tank even longer. As the soap cooled (lowest pumping temperature was 140 degrees F), solid build-up on the tank wall reached 12 inches. A polyurethane foam was sprayed on the tank to form a 2 inch rigid coating. The application required no production down-time and took only a few days. The result was easier processing and a conservation of energy.},
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url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/5538339}, journal = {Chem. Process. (Chicago); (United States)},
number = ,
volume = 46:6,
place = {United States},
year = {Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983},
month = {Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983}
}