Archive for May, 2010
What is a Heat Exchaner?
A heat exchanger is a basic piece of equipment that facilitates heat transfer from one source to another. Heat exchangers come in a variety of shapes and forms, being utilized for everything from refrigeration and sewage treatment to chemical and power plants. Some of the most basic types of heat exchangers are shell and tube, plate, and fluid.
As you can imagine, finding the proper heat exchanger for your particular purpose can be challenging. To that end, finding a heat exchanger manufacturer that can customize components for your specific equipment is often the best route. While this may not be feasible for small companies, this methodology can save larger corporations a significant amount of time and numerous headaches.
Dairy Industry Looks to Rebound from Crisis
Virtually every industry has experienced hardships due to the current economic crisis, and the dairy industry isn’t an exception. Many farmers maintain that the current crisis was the worst in history for the industry. But despite the trials and tribulations that farms have undergone in the last year and a half, it appears as if they are primed to turn the proverbial corner.
Milk prices hit startling low levels last year, but it appears that prices are stabilizing as the rest of the economy continues to recover. The Dairy Industry Advisory Committee expressed a sense of optimism during their meetings earlier this month. By the end of the year, they hope to have a proposal that outline ways to stabilize prices further and plan for prolonged prosperity.