Episode 4: The Evolution of Industrial Temperature Control: A Conversation with Dan Bender
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Show Notes
In this insightful episode of In The Loop, Dominic DeLuca, President of New England Temperature Solutions (NETS), sits down with industry veteran Dan Bender, Director of Sales at Control Concepts. With a career spanning over five decades, Dan shares his unique perspective on the transformative journey from analog to digital technology in SCR power controllers. The discussion delves into the challenges and solutions related to power factor and harmonics, highlighting the importance of tailored engineering and support in ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in industrial temperature control systems. Join us as we explore the future of thermal process efficiency and the role of digital technology in revolutionizing the industry.
Key Topics
- Pre-sales and post-sale support at NETS
- The shift from analog to digital technology in SCR power controllers
- Power factor and harmonics in industrial settings
- The future of thermal process efficiency and control
Transcript Summary
Dominic DeLuca interviews Dan Bender, a veteran in the heat treat industry with over 50 years of experience, currently serving as the Director of Sales at Control Concepts. Dan shares his background, including his family life and residence in the Pittsburgh area.
The conversation delves into the significant changes in the industry, particularly the shift from analog to digital technology in SCR power controllers. Dan describes the appearance and functionality of SCRs in the early 1970s, highlighting their lack of safety features compared to modern standards.
The discussion highlights the advancements in SCR technology over the years, with a focus on how digital technology has reduced nuisance fuse blowing and improved reliability. Dan explains the challenges of changing fuses in industrial settings and the importance of reliable SCRs.
Dom and Dan discuss the differences between phase angle fired and zero cross SCRs, and their respective applications based on temperature requirements and resistance characteristics of heating elements. They also touch on predictive maintenance and the ability to monitor resistance changes in heating elements to prevent downtime.
The episode wraps up with an overview of communication protocols used in modern SCRs and the benefits of digital technology in setting up and monitoring industrial temperature control systems. Dom thanks Dan for his insights and concludes the episode, inviting listeners to reach out to NETS for assistance in thermal process industry solutions.
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