Since the industrial revolution, industries have continuously sought ways to boost their productivity while finding ways to keep overhead costs reasonably low. In many instances, that has meant investing in ways to better manage the costs of energy consumption and routine maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment. For over 40 years, Noren Thermal has helped pioneer the drive to cleaner and more efficient thermal management solutions, utilizing a variety of heat exchanger models to suit the unique needs of every industry. As alternatives to air conditioning equipment that often proves costly to maintain, Noren’s heat exchangers offer a wide range of benefits, both immediately and long-term. (more…)
A Closer Look at Phase-Change Cooling
Over the last several decades, thermal management has made leaps and bounds to keep up with the ever-evolving, higher-capacity advancement of electrical technology. In many instances, phase-change cooling has been one of the most significant breakthroughs. Heat exchangers that utilize phase-change technology rely on fluids with high thermal conductivity. When the fluid is near electrical components, it absorbs the waste heat and changes from liquid to gas. The fluid is moved to another part of the heat exchanger where it gives up the energy it absorbed and condenses back into a liquid, repeating the process continuously. (more…)
Heat Exchangers Made Specifically for Powder & Bulk
In a variety of industries, from food manufacturing to pharmaceutical packaging and more, dealing with powder and bulk are a necessary part of operations. As such, sensitive electrical equipment and cooling technology must be properly protected from such miniscule, potentially harmful particles. If powder and bulk are allowed to enter an electrical cabinet, then the accumulation could lead to potentially serious damage, the need for costly repairs, and in some cases, significant downtime while systems are replaced. If the powder in question is a volatile substance, then that risk is expontentially higher. Fortunately, Noren’s advanced heat exchangers are highly adept at protecting electrical enclosures, even in areas that are highly prone to contamination from powder and bulk. (more…)
Thermal Pins Increase Yields for the Molding Industry
Thermal management is one of the most essential demands of the molding industry. The manufacturing process relies on superheating glass, plastic, metal, or ceramic so that it fits into the appropriate mold, then cooling the mold so that the material hardens. Cycle times depend on how fast and efficient the heating and cooling processes are, and overhead costs are significantly impacted by the energy used in each cycle. With Noren’s advanced thermal pins, companies can significantly increase their yields by drastically reducing cycle times and minimizing overall energy consumption. (more…)
How Heat Exchangers Contribute to Greener Business
The push for cleaner and more sustainable energy resources is one of the largest and most important cross-industry initiatives in history. Typically, that push focuses on finding sources of energy other than fossil fuels, and implementing technology that has optimal functionality but leaves a minimal carbon footprint. One of the biggest challenges to implementing completely new machinery and operating systems is finding an equally efficient thermal management system to control the electrical waste heat that the systems give off. (more…)
Why Heat Pipes May Be Your Most Efficient Thermal Management Option
Modern heat exchangers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and types, each with its own unique advantages. For instance, heat pipes, which are among the most popular solutions, can be designed to optimize thermal management for virtually any system. While all heat spreaders are extremely effective at managing electrical waste heat, heat pipes offer significantly higher thermal conductivity than those that consist of solid conductors. Heat pipes are also more versatile in their design, making them able to fit into unique spaces to offer optimal results. (more…)
Heat Exchangers for Processing and Packaging Pharmaceuticals
In addition to keeping manufacturing and other equipment properly cooled, thermal management is essential for a number of other applications in the pharmaceutical industry. Creating certain drugs and products must often be processed and/or stored at various, highly precise temperatures. The machinery used to process and package those substances also relies on thermal management solutions to prevent electrical circuits from overheating. The custom-design, minimal need for maintenance, and significant reduction in energy consumption make heat exchangers essential for a wide variety of processes, making them ideal for ensuring that operations run smoothly. (more…)
Efficient Thermal Management in Hazardous Locations
Industries that rely on manufacturing have benefited for decades by choosing heat exchanger technology to effectively manage waste heat from electrical enclosures. However, Noren’s innovative technology has helped organizations in far more industries enjoy the same benefits, and that technology was the first to be certified for use in hazardous locations. With this certification, more companies are able to take advantage of more efficient and less costly thermal management solutions, even in areas where heat exchangers weren’t always viable. (more…)
Efficient Cabinet Cooling for NEMA Enclosures
The level of environmental contamination that electrical enclosures are exposed to can significantly affect their safety and efficiency. To help regulate electrical enclosures and their cooling units, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has created sets of standards for enclosures of all types and sizes. For NEMA-certified electrical cabinets, heat exchanger units not only perform well, but also keep dust, moisture, and other harmful contaminants out of the electrical cabinet according to the system’s safety specifications. (more…)
The Many Benefits of Heat Exchanger Technology
As heat exchangers continue to evolve, more industries are employing them for an increasingly diverse range of applications. While air-to-air and air-to-water heat exchangers have long been popular solutions for cooling large electrical enclosures, their benefits are even more pronounced as technology grows smaller and more efficient. With Noren’s experience in customizing solutions for virtually all applications, organizations in all industries can benefit from using heat exchangers for more effective and efficient thermal management. (more…)