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Welcome to our blog! Read about interesting stories and challenges of the industries that Solex partners with.

The path to indirect heat transfer for high-temperature bulk solids

2020-10-28

The applications for indirect heating and cooling of free-flowing granular materials continues to grow. With this growth has come a need to accommodate high-temperature bulk solids. Here is our story of that technology development journey.

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Energy

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Through the looking glass of soda ash cooling

2020-10-16

Increased adoption of indirect cooling alternatives in the form of vertical plate exchange technology is offering soda ash producers a turnkey solution to many of the challenges the industry has long just accepted.

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Cooling

A guide to optimizing flow control in bulk solids heat exchangers

2020-10-13

The presentation of the bulk solids to the discharge feeder plays a significant role in achieving the desired flow behaviour, as well as how you transition from the bottom of the heat exchanger to the discharge feeder. Here’s a quick guide on some of the more popular and proven discharge options available today.

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Solex Energy Science to tackle energy challenges of tomorrow, today

2020-09-23

New heat transfer technology company with strong ties to Solex Thermal Science is official unveiled today with a focus on applying the science of bulk solids heat transfer to emerging challenges associated with sustainable initiatives such as solar power, waste heat recovery and carbon capture. 

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Energy

Optimized heat transfer solutions to meet emission reduction requirements

2020-09-23

The September 2020 issue of Infovrac magazine features Jean-Marc Reichling of Solex Thermal Science discussing how advances in vertical heat transfer technology are providing operators with opportunities to reduce energy consumption and virtually eliminate emissions. 

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Drying & Conditioning

Achieving better sand-temperature control with indirect heat transfer

2020-09-23

The September 2020 issue of Foundry Management & Technology Magazine highlights the collaboration between Solex Thermal Science, Waupaca Foundry and MT Systems on an indirect vertical heat transfer solution that resulted in reduced scrap/salvage rates and lower sand-additive costs.

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Another one bites the dust

2020-09-10

In the September issue of World Fertilizer Magazine, Igor Makarenko, Global Director, Fertilizer for Solex Thermal Science, discusses how vertical plate technology is mitigating the further spread of fertilizer dust during processing.

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Cooling

VIDEO: The Exchange, Episode 2

2020-09-07

Solex Thermal Science is back with the second episode of The Exchange, an online series of videos that touch on major themes impacting the bulk solids industry. In this installment, Albert Bedell of Solex Thermal Science, sits down with Francis Liu of Chemequip Industries.

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Cooling

Advances in foundry sand heating/cooling

2020-08-17

In the metalcasting sector, challenges such as aging equipment, increased production demands, more stringent emission controls and the ever-present need to control sand temperature are creating a perfect storm. Solex discusses how advances in heat-transfer technology are giving foundries an opportunity to reset their prospects.

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Sowing the seeds of innovation

2020-08-12

In the July/August issue of Oil & Fats International Magazine, Stan Pala of Solex Thermal Science discusses how innovations in vertical plate conditioning technology are providing oilseeds processors with a much-needed latchkey solution to reducing energy costs with improved productivity.

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Drying & Conditioning

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