Pick News and Newsletters

- Chemical Processing's Special Report: Training Your Staff About Energy Efficiency: Sponsored By Pick Heaters

Certainly over the last few years, how plants consume energy has made an impact on that plant’s efficiency and profitability. But is everyone at your plant doing their part? From Process Engineers to Plant Managers, everyone can have a role in implementing and adhering to energy efficient practices and exploring ways to improve energy efficiency.

- Direct Steam Injection Hot Water Systems For Jacketed Heating by Phil Sutter, Vice President of Pick Heaters, Inc.

This article takes an in-depth look
at the advantages and disadvantages of steam and hot water for jacketed heating, and compares indirect and direct steam injection systems for making hot water.

- Direct Contact Steam Injection for Milk/Dairy Products by Dr. Michael Campbell, Vice President of Pick Heaters, Inc.

Dr. Campbell explores various methods of heating products to ultra-high temperature (UHT) for pasteurization, which will extend the shelf life of milk and other dairy products.

- Producing Hot Water by Direct Steam Injection by Phil Sutter, Vice President of Pick Heaters, Inc.

Article featured in CEP (Chemical Engineering Progress) May 2010 issue, is an overview of DSI equipment to help select the appropriate system for various applications.

- Mark Brueggemann's Q&A: The Price of Safety in Plant Sanitation

Article featured on Food Online covering some of the key issues facing the food industry today.

- Pick Heaters announces new product!

Pick Heaters announces the release of its newest product, the Pick Desuperheater Series DS.

The water spray design offers a simple, cost effective method of desuperheating steam. With the nozzle positioned at the center of the desuperheater, water is sprayed axially, in the direction of the steam flow. The conical insert with thermal sleeve increases velocity to promote rapid absorption of water, while isolating the housing from thermal stress.

Any plant that utilizes high pressure process steam can use a Pick Desuperheater. Because of its easy installation, low pressure drop, and no moving parts the Pick Series DS is the perfect choice for any desuperheating application.

Pick Heaters offers various options including a mixing cone, automatic controls, and various housing construction to meet your needs.

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