Modern heat exchangers can be found in virtually every industry, and are utilized for an increasingly long list of applications. Noren’s specially certified heat exchangers can even benefit industries that operate in hazardous locations, such as oil and gas refineries or areas where there are large amounts of agricultural dust. Besides protection against harsh environments, however, Noren’s heat exchangers can also be ruggedized to withstand the extreme conditions and treatment that most military equipment goes through. Through ruggedization, we can help ensure that those who serve in our armed forces are equipped with efficient and reliable technology when it matters most. (more…)
How to Cool Control Panels in Hazardous Locations
Cooling electrical control panels and other enclosures has become significantly easier since the advent of heat exchangers. In most industries, replacing conventional cooling methods (such as air conditioning and air compression) with greener, more efficient thermal management solutions has led to incredible reductions in both energy consumption and maintenance costs. Heat exchangers also allow for increased productivity while simultaneously lowering a facility’s environmental footprint. Today, one of the greatest advantages of heat exchangers is that they can now be employed even in hazardous locations. Thanks to Noren’s extensive expertise and advanced manufacturing processes, our heat exchangers are certified to provide efficient thermal management under the harshest conditions. (more…)
Prototyping Heat Exchanger Designs for Optimal Efficiency
Even the most precise thermal management designs can sometimes underperform once they’ve been integrated into an electrical system. The dimensions of the cooling unit may not fit as snugly as imagined, or it may be situated too closely to sensitive electrical components. Noren not only offers innovative custom-design and in-house manufacturing, but also thorough design analysis and rapid prototyping with 3D printing to avoid thermal management problems that may arise after production. (more…)
How Heat Exchangers Boost Agriculture
As the world’s population continues to grow, agricultural industries across the globe have to continue adapting to meet its burgeoning needs. When equipment fails or becomes damaged beyond repair, the failure can have ripple effects throughout the rest of a country’s economy, not to mention the impact on its food supplies. At Noren products, we know that even small details can have monumental consequences, and those consequences are higher in the field of agriculture than they are in many other industries. (more…)
Food & Beverage Manufacturing with Heat Exchangers
The methods of growing, cultivating, processing, and packaging food and beverages has advanced greatly over the centuries. From farms to large-scale manufacturers and retailers, technology has streamlined food and beverage production and every industry related to it. A significant factor in this technological advancement has been the development and application of innovative thermal management solutions, such as heat exchangers. By employing heat exchangers, the food & beverage industry has been able to significantly reduce energy costs and improve safety in many food processing procedures, all while helping facilities lower their environmental footprints. (more…)
Science vs. Power: The Advantages of Phase-Change Cooling
Electrical systems generate heat as they operate. Because many electrical circuits are enclosed to protect them from harmful contaminants, that waste heat can easily accumulate into pockets and damage sensitive electrical components. Electrical enclosures must remain cool to operate properly, and conventional methods such as air conditioning, which require excessive amounts of power, are not always financially or operationally viable. By contrast, modern heat exchangers utilize scientific processes, such as phase-change cooling, to provide consistent thermal management without drawing on large amounts of energy. (more…)
A Closer Look at Heat Pipes
When it comes to effectively cooling control panels and other electrical enclosures, Noren Thermal offers several solutions according to each application’s unique specifications. For many applications, heat pipes have quickly become the go-to option for thermal management in a variety of industries. With their combination of energy-efficiency and minimal maintenance needs, heat pipes are among the most versatile heat spreaders, and can be designed to meet the space and thermal management needs of virtually any system. (more…)
Thermal Management Applications in Farm Production
Farming is the foundation of our society’s food production, and on farms around the world, thermal management is an important part of many functions. For instance, large equipment needs to be equipped with reliable cooling technology to prevent their electrical circuits from overheating, and heat exchangers are often the best solution. In addition to cooling electrical equipment, however, heat exchangers also help farmers save costs on fuel and energy consumption for various production processes. (more…)
Pros and Cons of Air-to-Air Heat Exchangers
For cooling process control panels and most other electrical enclosures, air-to-air heat exchangers are a popular and highly effective choice. However, in the realm of thermal management, there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution, and heat exchangers are no exception. Because of the various pros and cons of air-to-air heat exchangers, all projects should involve a comprehensive analysis to ensure that they’re the best option. If not, then Noren may suggest an alternative, such as an air-to-water solution, that can offer equal benefits in efficiency and productivity. (more…)
Considering Maintenance in Thermal Management Designs
No matter what the application, one of the biggest considerations when choosing an electrical cooling solution is how often the cooling units will need to be cleaned and maintained. For instance, air conditioning equipment needs frequent maintenance to ensure that it doesn’t break down, and that condensation doesn’t accumulate and damage electrical components. By contrast, heat exchangers don’t use Freon or complicated machinery; in fact, many operate with minimal external equipment, such as fans for forced convection. Therefore, maintaining heat exchangers is less costly in both time and manpower. (more…)