Paul Mueller Company Academy

Condensing toxic, hazardous compounds is a common task in a chemical processing facility. Doing it safely, with a minimal drop (loss) in operating pressure and effortless maintenance of the equipment is not so common. Disassembling, cleaning and reintroducing the condensing equipment back to the production lines is often a laborious process and costs time, which we all know costs money. Not to mention the concern of achieving the heat duty your company needs, within a minimal amount of heat exchange area so you can be confident in your thermal efficiency and capacity.

You have the difficult task of identifying processes in your facility where you can “go green”. There are hidden opportunities throughout your plant to be more sustainable and efficient, but you need someone who’s an expert on the subject to pinpoint them and provide solutions. If your company is implementing or has implemented a comprehensive sustainability policy, heat recovery may be a way to reach your goals. Here is one example to get you thinking about your specific opportunities.

Manufacturing makes the world go round and that's why safety is typically the number one priority for manufacturing facilities like yours. Ladders are a big part of keeping production safe and on track. Ladders are used to check and maintain equipment, which helps keep the quality of your products secure. Yet, 20 percent of fatal and work loss injuries can be attributed to falls from ladders. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recently put a focus on ladders in the workplace and enacted some new regulations. As a company are you prepared to stay up-to-date on those regulations?