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We had a blast at the Analyzer Technology Conference, where we showcased our cutting-edge APIX online gas chromatograph, Calorval BTU analyzers as well as our MIVI Inline Viscometer!
Our live demos allowed attendees to experience these firsthand, witnessing their precision and performance in action.
A massive thank you to everyone who joined us at the event!
Elementale Enterprises will be at the Analyzer Technology Conference in Galveston, Texas, and we’d love to see you there! (Booth #309)
This is a great opportunity to see our analyzers in action with live demos and get all your questions answered!
It all takes place April 15 - 19 at the Galveston Island Convention Center.
*Tickets are required for this event and can be purchased here
>>Tuesday is free admittance to the exhibition hall for end-user customers, local techs, retirees, and students! (Check out the conference website for details.)
We can’t wait to see you there!
We're thrilled to announce that Potter GMH has joined our sales team for Southern Califonia.
With their expertise in Industrial automation, they will be working with us to sell our gas detection systems and online viscosity measurement solutions.
We look forward to working with you to provide top-notch innovation to this region.
We’re thrilled to welcome Stephane to our team for the year! He is a recent graduate with his Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, serving a one-year Foreign Exchange program here in the USA specializing in Viscosity Solutions.
We're excited to host Stephane and eagerly anticipate tapping into his expertise to enhance our customer experience. Here's to a year filled with growth and collaboration!
At Elementale Enterprises, we are not just a business; we are committed to shaping the future by fostering education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Our dedication extends from elementary and junior high schools to college institutions, ensuring that the upcoming generations are equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to advance society's goals in sustainability while conserving energy and water for the benefit of future generations.
Here are some highlights showcasing our commitment to advancing STEM education:
Empowering Students at Lee College –
Elementale is proud to provide Lee College with cutting-edge Analytical Instrumentation. This initiative aims to empower students by offering hands-on experience with state-of-the-art online process analyzers, preparing them for real-world challenges in energy management.
Investing in Future Leaders with Greater Houston Industrial Group –
In collaboration with the Greater Houston Industrial Group, Elementale has contributed to a scholarship donation to the San Jacinto College Foundation. This scholarship is earmarked for students in the industrial arena, enabling them to develop innovative solutions for the challenges of tomorrow.
Nurturing Young Talent –
Elementale believes in nurturing the potential of young STEM enthusiasts. We have invited a promising STEM student to work with us, providing them with the opportunity to share insights and expertise on alternate energy solutions at San Jacinto College.
Exploring Collaborations at Students2Science –
Elementale is actively engaged in fostering collaboration with Students2Science at East Hanover, NJ. Our team participated in a facility tour to explore avenues for further collaboration in educating K-12 students.
Inspiring the Next Generation at Montgomery Junior High –
Elementale takes pride in actively engaging with our community. We recently conducted a demonstration for the STEM class at Montgomery Junior High, emphasizing the significance of viscosity measurements in scientific exploration.
We are so thankful to give back and inspire young minds as we pave the way for a more sustainable future. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the educational landscape and empower the leaders of tomorrow!
We are thrilled to share a major achievement!
The projects we've undertaken in 2023 have contributed to an impressive cost savings of nearly $10 million USD in energy and fuel for industries since company inception. This success stands as a testament to the trust placed in us and the strong partnerships we've cultivated. Thank you for making this accomplishment possible through collaboration and shared commitment to excellence.
We look forward to working together in the future to further add to the energy and fuel savings!
Our team had an incredible time bonding and immersing ourselves in the latest technologies at the Plastics Recycling Show in Cleveland, OH!
After exploring cutting-edge innovations, we're excited to integrate new solutions into our mission for a sustainable future.
Our CEO, Debra Hall had the privilege of speaking about Sofraser's Viscosity Measurements in the Extrusion Process at the Plastic Recycling World Expo.
Debra discussed the varying properties of recycled plastic along with how crucial it is to achieve consistent online viscosity measurements.
The show had a great turnout and we're excited to assist you in every step of the process.
Elementale Enterprises is joining the Sustainability Panel of The Future of Energy at the Morris County Chamber of Commerce in Florham Park, New Jersey on November 29, 2023.
Our CEO, Debra Hall will be joining in on the intriguing discussion over cutting-edge strategies for energy transition and savings.
This is a great opportunity to connect about sustainability through leaders and like-minded business professionals.
Our CEO Debra Hall is thrilled to be speaking at the Plastics Recycling World Expo!
This presentation will discuss the best innovations in online monitoring. She’ll dive deeper into solutions offered by Elementale Enterprises specifically for viscosity control in high-viscosity polymer production.
Come listen in on the presentation, meet our team, and find out more about how we can assist you with lower operating costs and higher margins all while ensuring sustainable practices to optimize your process.
Elementale Enterprises recently had the privilege of attending the Advanced Materials Show, a dynamic event that brought together seasoned industry peers and fresh faces in the field.
The turnout was impressive, fostering engaging discussions and laying the foundation for exciting new projects. Particularly noteworthy was the insightful discussion on the Graphene Industry's considerations for novel designs. As a company that thrives on innovation, we are excited to use this expertise to bring our innovative solutions to the industry, knowing that they will have a positive effect on the development of advanced materials.
Join us at the Advanced Materials Show with CDS
Bring your colleagues and join us at the Advanced Materials Show in Columbus, OH, October 3rd - 4th at booth #914 with CDS. This event serves as a gathering point for experienced professionals to source the latest technology for applications, including Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Semiconductors, Batteries, Electronics, and Energy.
Elementale Enterprises takes pride in offering value-added sustainable engineering solutions to industrial and commercial realms. Our goal is to reduce energy and conserve water while ensuring top performance. Our solutions are designed to elevate safety standards, streamline costs, and enhance overall competitiveness. We look forward to seeing you at the show!
Elementale Enterprises attended the Hydrogen Tech Expo at NRG Center in Houston, Texas, June 28-29.
We shared how our thermal processing solutions can help save you money on energy, stay competitive, and use new and innovative technology to make use of Hydrogen for fuel attainable.
Additionally, Debra Hall, CEO, presented a paper on innovations in Thermal Processing using H2 as Fuel Source. She discussed incorporating hydrogen fuel blending to handle Combustion, Blending Analysis, and Emission Monitoring for ease of implementation in the manufacturing process.
International Forum for Process Analysis & Control (IFPAC), Washington D.C., June 2023
We're proud to be a part of the International Forum for Process Analysis & Control (IFPAC) in Washington, DC. For those that don't know, this is a huge event featuring new technologies, trends, solutions, applications, and tons of networking.
Our CEO Debra Hall had the honor of presenting the Control Instruments CalorVal BTU Analyzer to attendees and sharing how this analytical tool and other process analytical technologies can save money and create more accurate measurements.
Upcoming Conferences & Events
Save these dates! We're planning to be at some great industry conferences and events in 2023. We’ll be sharing more on our innovative process solutions to help our clients become more sustainable and competitive.
The picture shared is the Lt Governor of Louisiana, Billy Nungesser and Elementale Enterprises’ President, Debra Hall, at the amazing 2022 LNG Summit in Lake Charles, Louisana.
We look forward to attending that one again, plus all of these other upcoming conferences and events. We hope to see you at one (or more!) of these events!
The Analyzer Technology Conference in Galveston, Texas, April 2023
Elementale Enterprises, Inc. proudly attended the Analyzer Technology Conference in Galveston, Texas. It was great to see so many interested in innovations in analyzers. Our Product Manager James Tomlinson presented a paper on gas chromatography (GC) solutions and innovative NEMS technology. Plus, we had live demos of our analyzers so visitors could see our analyzers in person.
A visit to the APIX Analytics lab in France, April 2023
Elementale Enterprises Inc. had the pleasure of visiting the APIX Analytics lab in Grenoble, France recently for a sales & technical meeting.
Debra Hall (CEO) & Kim Bogerman (Business Development) learned more in-depth detail about the ChromEx systems from APIX, which are equipped with new MRT100G modules. After focused training, a laboratory tour and a deep dive into the innovative multigas analyzers systems offered by APIX, Elementale has even more knowledge about the advantages of this technology and how it will positively impact customers in Texas and worldwide.
Our partnerships with industry leaders like APIX Analytics allow us to offer clients the unique advantage of world-class sustainable engineering solutions.
Use Lower Flammable Limit Monitoring Equipment
to Improve Process Oven Efficiency
Process heating applications involving flammable solvent removal use large amounts of energy to maintain safe lower flammable limits (LFL) in the exhaust air. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines require the removal of significant amounts of exhaust air to maintain a safe, low-vapor solvent concentration. If LFL monitoring equipment is used to ensure proper vapor concentrations, these guidelines allow for less exhaust air removal. LFL monitoring equipment can improve the efficiency of the solvent removal process and significantly lower process energy requirements.
Flammable solvents used in industrial production processes are typically evaporated in industrial ovens. Higher oven temperatures evaporate solvent vapors more quickly, allowing for faster production. Because the vapors are flammable, the exhaust air is discharged (along with the heat) to prevent the accumulation of the vapors in the oven. As the oven temperatures increase, plants have to maintain higher ventilation ratios to reduce the solvent vapor concentration levels and maintain the respective LFL.
For example, the NFPA ventilation safety ratio for batch-loaded ovens operating below 250oF is 10:1 and xylol has an LFL of 1%. Therefore, exhaust ventilation needs to be added to the vapor until the solvent concentration reaches 0.1%, meaning that the plant has to exhaust 10 times the amount of air required by the process to meet the NFPA requirement. If the process operates above 250oF, the required safety ratio rises to 14:1, the LFL goes down to 0.07%, and the plant has to exhaust 14 times the amount of air required to keep the process from becoming flammable.
The non-uniform rate of solvent vaporization is one of the reasons why LFLs are so stringent. Solvent vaporization is inherently non-uniform mainly because of wall losses and load characteristics; this causes periodically high solvent concentrations in the oven during the vaporization process. As a result, safe ventilation ratios are calculated using the theoretical peak needs of ventilation based on the highest vapor concentrations that can accumulate during the vaporization process.
LFL Monitoring Equipment
LFL monitoring equipment can reduce energy used in solvent removal by adjusting the ventilation ratio according to the fluctuations in vapor concentration. The equipment continuously tracks the solvent extraction rate in real time and controls the rate of ventilation air based on real needs, thereby maintaining a safe ratio throughout the process. LFL monitoring equipment can employ several technologies including catalytic systems, infrared sensors, ionization systems and combustion sensors. LFL monitoring equipment has self-check functions and uses a calibrated test gas for periodic self-calibration. Because the vaporization process depends on the intake and exhaust air, linking the LFL controller to an adjustable speed drive on the exhaust system fan can improve process efficiency even further (damper adjustments can also be used).
Example
The NFPA safety ventilation ratios are significantly lower when LFL monitoring equipment is used than when such equipment is absent. This lowers the energy requirements for the process because less air needs to be exhausted to keep the process from becoming flammable. For a continuous strip coating process requiring 46 gallons of xylol with a maximum oven temperature of 800oF and ambient air temperature of 70oF, the safety ventilation ratio is 4:1 without LFL monitoring equipment. This results in an exhaust requirement of 8,330 standard cubic feet per minute and energy consumption of 6.7 million British thermal units (MMBtu) per hour. At a cost of $8/MMBtu assuming a two-shift operation, this process costs approximately $214,000 annually. Installing LFL monitoring equipment would reduce the ratio to 2:1, halving the exhaust and energy requirements. Annual energy savings would total $107,000. With an installed cost of $12,500 for an LFL controller, the simple payback is very attractive at less than 1.5 months.
Analytical Technology Show - Galveston May 2022
A great day at the ATC Galveston event. The novel analytical technologies that we showcased have demonstrated the savings that we can save the marketplace, as well as the process management and predictive maintenance that can be realized using remote measurement technology; especially XP tablets in the field. We are excited to set the trend on ESG measurements!
4 Quick-Turn & Sustainable Solutions to Alleviate Supply Chain Issues
Sustainable solutions that offset disruptions and build resilience–and are available quickly!
2022 has been no stranger to supply chain issues. Companies prolong projects or scramble to find viable comparisons when faced with shortages or extended timelines from vendors. Yet, progress must be made.
Fight the delays, disruptions, and inconsistencies impacting business – while enhancing the ESG focus and taking strides toward sustainable processes.
Elementale Enterprises has four quick-turn sustainable product solutions to offset major disruptions, boost efficiency, and build resilience so you maintain continuity and create a competitive edge. The following products are:
