Wisconsin Oven Corp., East Troy, Wisconsin, announced the shipment of an Electrically Heated Standard Draw Batch Oven (SDB Series) to a United States Military Base. The industrial oven will be used for heat treating aerospace components and features combination-style airflow delivering both horizontal and vertical upward flow for optimal heating rates and consistent temperature distribution. Temperature uniformity of ±5°F was verified at set points of 200°F, 700°F, and 1200°F in accordance with a Class 1 Temperature Uniformity Survey per AMS 2750H. The oven incorporates CAN-style construction with a heavy plate exterior and 6 inches of high-temperature industrial insulation, a 15,000 CFM recirculation system with variable frequency drive, and a UL508A-certified control panel.
Massive gas turbine demand powers up Siemens, other providers
Industrial Info Resources, Sugar Land, Texas, reports that several technology providers for high-capacity power-generation projects, including those catering to the growing data-center market, are reporting a dramatic growth in U.S. gas-turbine orders.
Continue readingInnovative materials design in thermal barrier coatings could boost energy efficiency
Researchers at the University of Virginia and Harvard University have made an exciting discovery in thermal barrier coatings that could significantly enhance the performance and efficiency of gas turbines, key components in power plants and jet engines.
Continue readingFlame Spray North America expands operations in Laurens County, S.C.
Flame Spray North America, Italy, a thermal spray coatings manufacturer, announced it is expanding its operations in Laurens County, South Carolina, creating 40 new jobs.
Continue readingTesting the limits of an ancient artform to increase aircraft range
As part of a prestigious 2023 summer internship with the U.S. Department of Defense, John Migliore, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill departments of applied physical sciences and chemistry, conducted tests on whether high-performance polymers would change the mechanical and structural properties of ceramic materials.
Continue readingPrecision casting firm signs contract worth over $1 billion for industrial gas turbine parts
Doncasters, United Kingdom, a leading global manufacturer of high-precision components, has announced the signing of a multi-year contract with Siemens Energy, a world-renowned energy technology company.
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