Alfa Therm

process heating systems

Process heating systems provide the heat energy required for various manufacturing operations, such as heating, melting, curing, and drying. They generate this energy using one of four technologies: fuel-based, electricity-based, heat transfer media (steam, hot water, thermal fluid) and hybrid. All four technologies can transfer heat energy to the material directly or indirectly, depending on the design and configuration of the system. Direct process heating systems transfer the heat energy to the material itself, while indirect process heating systems utilize one or a combination of three thermal transfer mechanisms (conduction, convection, and radiative) to transfer the heat energy from the source to the material.

PROCESS HEATING SYSTEM MANUFACTURER

While process heating systems are available in fuel-based, electric-based, heat transfer media and hybrid variations, our company focuses on the design, build, installation, integration, and servicing of fuel-based—i.e., combustion-based—process heating units. These systems produce heat energy through the combustion of fuels (solid, liquid, or gaseous). They can transfer the heat energy directly by bringing the material into contact with the combustion gases or indirectly by integrating radiant surfaces between the combustion gases and the material or utilizing heat exchangers.

A properly design combustion system offers fuel-efficient production of usable heat energy for the intended application. Our experts have the knowledge and skills necessary to design and build reliable, safe, and efficient systems for virtually any heat processing application. Some of our product specialties include combustion burner systems, industrial water heaters, and industrial ovens/furnaces.