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What If We’re Wrong About CO2 & Global Warming?

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Heat Treat Today publishes twelve print magazines a year, and included in each is a letter from the publisher, Doug Glenn. This letter first appeared in January 2025 Technologies To Watch print edition.

Feel free to contact Doug at doug@heattreattoday.com if you have a question or comment. 

I recently attended the Industrial Heating Equipment Association Decarbonization SUMMIT in Indianapolis at the Conrad Hotel. Roughly 100 thermal processing industry professionals participated in this two-day long event. As I listened to all presentations over those two days and going back even further to the planning of the event — which, by the way, I’d like to commend Jeff Rafter of Selas Heat Technology for his leadership, Mike Stowe of Advanced Energy for his technical contributions, and Goyer Management for their diligent work to produce this SUMMIT — I noticed that nearly everything being discussed was predicated on the assumption that global warming, and specifically man-induced global warming, is a real and settled science.

I’d like to challenge that assumption.

Firstly, legacy media, the federal government, academia, and the scientists who deliver the science we’re called to follow — i.e. “follow the science” — are all strong proponents of man-made global warming and the evil of CO2. This grouping of authorities, in and of itself, causes many to be suspicious, given this group’s historic record of dishonesty and deception. If this group has been so wrong in the past on macro-social economic issues (e.g., Covid) would it not be reasonable to question their claims about climate change?

Secondly, the science doesn’t seem to be as settled as claimed.

John F. Clauser, a Nobel laureate in Physics, has been articulate in his doubts about the climate crisis.

  • “The popular narrative about climate change reflects a dangerous corruption of science that threatens the world’s economy and the well being of billions of people.”
  • “I don’t believe there is a climate crisis. The world we live in today is filled with misinformation. It is up to each of you to serve as judges, distinguish truth from falsehood based on accurate observations of the phenomena.”
  • “Great news! There is no climate crisis! Much as it may upset many people, my message is that the planet is not in peril.”

Ivar Giaever, another Nobel laureate in Physics, has been clear in his skepticism about global warming.

  • “Global warming has become a new religion. We frequently hear about the number of scientists who support it. But the number is not important: only whether they are correct is important.”
  • “It is amazing how stable temperature has been over the last 150 years.”
  • “I am a skeptic. Global warming has become a new religion.”
  • “We don’t really know what the actual effect [of CO2] on the global temperature is. There are better ways to spend the money.”

Richard Lindzen, professor emeritus of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at MIT, has been a vocal critic of the consensus on human-caused global warming.

Willie Soon, an astrophysicist, geoscientist, and aerospace engineer at Harvard’s Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, questions the extent of the human impact on climate change.

Frederick Seitz, former president of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, has expressed doubts about the severity of global warming.

Ian Plimer, an Australian geologist and professor emeritus at the University of Melbourne, is a prominent climate skeptic.

Peter Ridd, a former professor at James Cook University in Australia, has been a vocal critic of climate change science.

Jim Mason, PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, recently published an excellent article in The Epoch Times entitled, “A Physicist’s View of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Impact on Climate,” which seriously calls into question whether or not the concentration of CO2 gas in our atmosphere has the physical ability to produce global warming. Mason quotes the work done by two other physicists, William A. Van Wijngaarden and William Happer. Mason says, “The duo postulate that long-wavelength radiation (LWR) absorption does not increase in a linear fashion as CO2 increases but does so in an exponentially DECREASING fashion. Additional amounts of CO2 added to the [atmosphere] absorb ever-decreasing amounts of additional LWR, until at some point the CO2 is absorbing effectively all of the LWR in the [atmosphere] that CO2 can absorb. Absorption is saturated” (emphasis is mine).

The implication is that adding more CO2 to the atmosphere may have essentially no impact on global temperatures if CO2 is absorbing all that it can absorb. I highly recommend Mr. Mason’s article.

Given the above, I have a few questions:

  • What if we are wrong about decarbonization and these gentlemen are right?
  • Is there any wisdom in approaching this topic with a bit more caution?
  • Do any of you have doubts about the need to decarbonize, and if so, how do you reconcile those doubts with continued efforts to decarbonize and/or take Department of Energy grants and subsidies?
  • Is anyone concerned about the amount of money that we are throwing at this potentially non-problem and the enormous and devastating impact on our children’s financial future?
Doug Glenn
Publisher
Heat Treat Today

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Claim the Power with SCRs and VSC

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Processes that utilize electric-powered industrial heaters instead of fossil fuels will necessitate improved power consumption management. Therefore, advanced technologies in power management systems are critical, as in-house operations think about cost savings and electric power requirement compliance.

Janelle Coponen, senior product marketing program strategist, and Christian Schaffarra, director of research and development — Power Control Solutions’ Engineering Team, both of Advanced Energy, address the key to the discussion, SCRs and VSC, in this Technical Tuesday. Read more to understand how the reduction of harmonics allows operations to better manage energy consumption.

This informative piece was first released in Heat Treat Today’s January 2025 Technologies To Watch in Heat Treating print edition.

Processes are increasingly converting to electric-powered industrial heaters instead of fossil fuels to improve process control and comply with the latest energy policies. This transition enables greater operational efficiencies but necessitates improved power consumption management by companies and their heat treat operations.

The integration of advanced technologies in power management systems is critical for both cost savings and to comply with electric power requirements. Among these technologies, silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs) and voltage sequence control (VSC) play a pivotal role in optimizing energy consumption. This article explores the significance of the reduction of harmonics by using a special energy-efficient mode to allow facilities to better manage and reduce their energy consumption.

What Are SCR Power Controllers?

Figure 1. SCR power controller

SCR power controllers regulate the power delivered to resistive or inductive loads. Unlike traditional mechanical switches, SCRs offer faster switching times and greater reliability. They are commonly used in applications requiring heating, melting, or bending such as heating elements, motors, and lighting systems.

These devices control electrical power, current, or voltage with high precision and reproducibility. They adjust the phase angle of the AC supply, allowing for finer control over the amount of power sent to the load. This reduces energy consumption and minimizes wear on the equipment, thereby extending its lifespan. Phase-angle firing is designed for high dynamic loads with small thermal inertia and allows for high control dynamic, soft and bump-less loading, and exact current-limit setting.

SCR power controllers produce high manufacturing quality and efficiency through:

  • Energy efficiency of approximately 99.6%
  • Power density of approx. 18 W/in3 (for 3-step VSC SCR)
  • High accuracy up to 1% for output power, 0.5% output voltage
  • Flexibility
  • EtherCAT Interface

Traditional SCR operation can be inefficient, especially under partial loads. An energy-efficient mode optimizes the SCR firing angle based on load requirements, reducing energy waste. By adapting to varying loads, these controllers improve system efficiency, lower energy costs, and reduce environmental impact.

Figure 2. Phas-angle firing control mode

Understanding Power Factor

Power factor (PF) is a critical component, representing the ratio of real load power (kW, the actual power consumed) to apparent load power (kVA, the total power supplied). It is a measure of how effectively electrical power is being converted into useful work output. A power factor of 1 (or 100%) indicates maximum efficiency, while lower values indicate wasted energy due to reactive power.

In many industrial settings, a low power factor can lead to higher electricity bills and additional charges from utility companies. Utilities must generate more power to compensate for the inefficiencies caused by reactive power, which does not perform useful work.

Benefits of Improved Power Factor and Reduced Harmonics

One significant advantage of using SCR power controllers is the ability to minimize harmonic distortion. Harmonics are voltage or current waveforms that deviate from the ideal sinusoidal wave, often caused by non-linear loads like electronic devices. These distortions can lead to overheating, equipment damage, and inefficiencies within the electrical system.

Figure 3. Power triangle

Reducing harmonics improves the overall efficiency of power systems and smoother equipment operation, which can prevent costly downtime. Additionally, improving power factor can result in financial savings by reducing energy loss, lowering demand charges, and increasing the capacity of existing electrical infrastructure.

This results in lower energy bills, less wasted energy, and better system reliability. Improved power factor can also help meet regulatory standards requiring specific power factor levels.

Special Energy-Efficient Mode, Voltage Sequence Control (VSC)

VSC complements SCR technology to enhance power system performance by managing voltage levels more effectively. It systematically sequences voltage application to loads, which improves power quality and extends the lifespan of equipment.

VSC is particularly beneficial for applications with inductive loads, where voltage management can significantly reduce inrush currents and mitigate harmonics. By integrating VSC with SCR technology, industries can harness the benefits of both systems, ensuring a stable and efficient power supply.

Combined Advantages of SCRs with Voltage Sequence Control

  • Improved energy efficiency: By optimizing firing angles and managing voltage sequences, facilities can achieve substantial reductions in energy consumption.
  • Cost savings: Lower energy usage translates directly into reduced operational costs, making these technologies economically attractive for businesses.
  • Enhanced equipment longevity: By reducing stress on electrical components through better voltage management, both SCRs and VSC can prolong the operational lifespan of machinery.
  • Environmental impact: Energy-efficient systems contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals and regulatory standards.
Figure 4. Comparison phase-angle firing versus VSC

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using SCR in Voltage Sequence Control Mode

Here are several of the advantages:

  • Improved stability: Helps maintain voltage stability across the system, reducing the risk of voltage fluctuations and outages.
  • Enhanced performance: Optimizes the performance of electrical equipment by ensuring they operate within their rated voltage range, improving efficiency.
  • Protection against voltage imbalances: Monitors and adjusts for voltage imbalances in three-phase systems, which can prevent equipment damage and reduce wear.
  • Energy efficiency: By maintaining optimal voltage levels, VSC can lead to energy savings and lower operational costs.
  • Automated control: Often incorporates automation, allowing for real-time adjustments without manual intervention, thus improving response times.
  • Lowest level of harmonics: VSCs can help minimize harmonic distortion in electrical systems.
  • Lowest level of reactive power: The specific control design of the VSC can significantly impact the minimum achievable reactive power level, even in a weak grid.
Figure 5a. Standard circuit VAR (phase angle) / Figure 5b. VSC circuit

Compare with a few disadvantages:

  • Large footprint: Larger power controller footprint versus standard SCR power control system.
  • Initial cost: The initial investment in VSC systems and related technology can be higher, but payback time is less than a year.

Conclusion

Figure 6. Power factor over outpower in VAR (phase angle) blue line vs. VSC red line

In-house heat treat operations aiming for greater efficiency and cost reduction can benefit from VSC, the energy-efficient mode for SCR power controllers. By enhancing power factor and reducing harmonics, these devices optimize energy use and support sustainable, cost-effective operations. Adopting such technologies leads to significant improvements in industrial power consumption and enhanced savings for end users.

About the Author:

Janelle Coponen
Senior Product Marketing Program Strategist
Advanced Energy

With more than 21 years of experience in the industrial and energy sectors, Janelle Coponen bridges the gap between technical solutions and market needs. At Advanced Energy, she works alongside engineering teams to translate complex technologies into market ready strategies ensuring alignment between engineering innovations and business objectives.

For more information: Contact Janelle at Janelle.Coponen@aei.com.

Christian Schaffarra
Director of Research and Development
Power Control Solutions’ Engineering Team
Advanced Energy

With more than 30 years of experience, Christian Schaffarra leads a research team dedicated to developing and advancing innovative power control technologies, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. He has a deep understanding of both the technical and marketing requirements that drive successful product development and engineered solutions.

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Sustainability Insights: How Can We Work To Get The Carbon Out Of Heating? Part 2

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The search for sustainable solutions in the heat treat industry is at the forefront of research for industry experts. Michael Stowe, PE, senior energy engineer at Advanced Energy, one such expert, offers some fuel for thought on the subject of how heat treaters should prioritize the reduction of their carbon emissions by following the principles of reuse, refuel, and redesign.

This Sustainability Insights article was first published in Heat Treat Today’s January/February 2024 Air & Atmosphere print edition.

Reduce

Michael Stowe
PE, Senior Energy Engineer
Advanced Energy

We explored why the question above has come to the forefront for industrial organizations in Part 1, released in Heat Treat Today’s December 2023 print edition. Now, let’s look at the four approaches to managing carbon in order of priority.

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The best way to manage your carbon footprint is to manage your energy consumption. Therefore, the first and best step for reducing your carbon footprint is to reduce the amount of energy you are consuming. Energy management tools like energy treasure hunts, energy assessments, implementation of energy improvement projects, the DOE 50001 Ready energy management tool, or gaining third party certification in ISO 50001 can all lead to significant reduction in energy consumption year over year. Lower energy use means a smaller carbon footprint.

Additionally, ensuring proper maintenance of combustion systems will also contribute to improved operational efficiency and energy savings. Tuning burners, changing filters, monitoring stack exhaust, controlling excess oxygen in combustion air, lubricating fans and motors, and other maintenance items can help to ensure that you are operating your combustion-based heat treating processes as efficiently as possible.

Reuse

Much of the heat of the combustion processes for heat treating goes right up the stack and heats up the surrounding neighborhood. Take just a minute and take the temperature of your exhaust stack gases. Chances are this will be around 1200–1500°F. Based on this, is there any effective way to reuse this wasted heat for other processes in your facility? One of the best things to do with waste heat is to preheat the combustion air feeding the heat treating process. Depending on your site processes, there are many possibilities for reusing waste heat, including:

  • Space heating
  • Part preheating
  • Hot water heating
  • Boiler feed water preheating
  • Combustion air preheating

Refuel

Once you have squeezed all you can from reducing your process energy consumption and reusing waste heat, you may now want to consider the possibility of switching the fuel source for the heat treating process. If you currently have a combustion process for a heat treat oven or furnace, is it practical or even possible to convert to electricity as the heating energy source? Electricity is NOT carbon free because the local utility must generate the electricity, but it typically does have lower carbon emissions than your existing direct combustion processes on site. Switching heating energy sources is a complex process, and you must ensure that you maintain your process parameters and product quality. Typically, some testing will be required to ensure the new electrical process will maintain the metallurgical properties and the quality standards that your customer’s specific cations demand. Also, you will need a capital investment in new equipment to make this switch. Still, this method does have significant potential for reducing carbon emissions, and you should consider this where applicable and appropriate.

Redesign

Finally, when the time is right, you can consider starting with a blank sheet of paper and completely redesigning your heat treating system to be carbon neutral. This, of course, will mean a significant process change and capital investment. This would be applicable if you are adding a brand-new process line or setting up a new manufacturing plant at a greenfield site.

In summary, heat treating requires significant energy, much of which is fueled with carbon-based fossil fuels and associated-support electrical consumption. Both combustion and electricity consumption contribute to an organization’s carbon footprint. One of the best ways to help manage your carbon footprint is to consider and manage your energy consumption.

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Sustainability Insights: How Can We Work to Get the Carbon Out of Heating? Part 1

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The search for sustainable solutions in the heat treat industry is at the forefront of research for industry experts. Michael Stowe, PR, senior energy engineer at Advanced Energy, one such expert, offers some fuel for thought on the subject of how heat treaters can reduce their carbon emissions.

This Sustainability Insights article was first published in Heat Treat Today’s December 2023 Heat Treat Medical and Energy print magazine.

Michael Stowe
PE, Senior Energy Engineer
Advanced Energy

The question in the article title is becoming increasingly popular with industrial organizations. Understanding the carbon content of products is becoming more of a “have to” item, especially for organizations that are in the supply chain for industrial assembly plants such as in the automotive industry. Many heat treaters are key steps in the supply chain process, and their carbon footprints will be of more interest to upstream users of heat treated parts in the future. I know I am overstating the obvious here, but I am going to do it anyway for emphasis:

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  1. Heat treating requires HEAT.
  2. HEAT requires ENERGY consumption.
  3. ENERGY consumption creates a carbon footprint:
    a. Fossil fuels heating — direct carbon emissions (Scope 1)
    b. Electric heating — indirect carbon emissions (Scope 2)

Therefore, by definition and by process, if you are heat treating, then you are producing carbon emissions. Again, the question is, “How can we work to get the carbon out of heating?” Let us explore this.

Figure 1. Methane combustion (Source: Advanced Energy)

Once more, heat treating requires energy input. The energy sources for heat treating most frequently include the combustion of carbon-based fossil fuels such as natural gas (methane), propane, fuel oil, diesel, or coal. Also, most combustion processes have a component of electricity to operate combustion air supply blowers, exhaust blowers, circulation fans, conveyors, and other items.

Figure 1 shows the chemical process for the combustion of methane (i.e., natural gas). Figure 1 demonstrates that during combustion, methane (CH4) combines with oxygen (O₂) to form carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O). This same process is true for any carbon-based fuel. If you try to imagine all the combustion in progress across the globe at any given time, and knowing that all this combustion is releasing CO₂, then it is easy to see the problem and the need for CO₂ emission reductions.

In the most basic terms, if you have a combustion-based heat treating process on your site, then you are emitting CO₂. The electricity consumed to support the combustion processes also has a carbon component, and the consumption of this electricity contributes to a site’s carbon footprint.

Figure 2. The 4 Rs of carbon footprint (Source: Advanced Energy)

So, combustion and electricity consumption on your site contributes to your carbon footprint. Knowing this, organizations may want to consider the level of their carbon footprint and explore ways to reduce it. There are many methods and resources available to help organizations understand and work to improve their carbon footprint. For this article, we will focus on the 4 Rs of carbon footprint
reduction (see Figure 2).

We will discuss each of these approaches individually in priority order in the next installment of the Sustainability Insights.

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20 Quick Heat Treat News Chatter Items to Keep You Current

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Heat Treat Today offers News Chatter, a feature highlighting representative moves, transactions, and kudos from around the industry. Enjoy these 20 news bites that will help you stay up-to-date on all thing heat treat. 

Equipment Chatter

  1. A leading Chinese aviation company began cooperating with SECO/WARWICK, placing an order for a Vector® vacuum furnace for carburizing and gas quenching. The furnace will be used for the manufacturer of hydraulic pump components and other machinery.
  2. Tenova Italimpianti, a technologies and equipment supplier for industrial furnace providers, recently received a contract from Metalloinvest for the reconstruction of the Heating Furnace 2 in the second rolling unit of Alexey Ugarov OEMK, in Russia.
  3. Tenova LOI Thermprocess has received an order from Wuhan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. (WISCO) in Wuhan, China for the installation of a continuous quench for the efficient cooling of thin steel plates.

Personnel/Company Chatter

  1. Nitrex’s Aurora commercial heat treat facility is now in the hot testing phase of its newly installed low-pressure carburizing (LPC) and vacuum system, which is expected to start production in September.
  2. Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd. welcomed Johan Vargas to its Mechanical Engineering team.
  3. Mike Stowe, senior energy engineer at Advanced Energy, recently won an ACEEE Champion of Energy Efficiency in Industry award in the industrial leadership category.
  4. Selas Heat Technology Co. announced that Burner Design and Controls (BDC) of Hazelwood, Mo. has joined their network of manufacturers’ representatives. BDC will be handling Selas burners, valves, mixers, and control components serving customers in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Southern Illinois.
  5. The Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) recently gathered for its annual meeting in St. Pete Beach, FL, where the National Board of Directors and Executive Officers met in person. The leading Board of Directors consisted of both continuing and new members. Scott Bishop of Alabama Power – Southern Company serves as president; Jeff Valuck of Surface Combustion, Inc. as vice president; Brian Kelly of Honeywell Thermal Solutions as treasurer and Michael Stowe of Advanced Energy serves as past president. Jason Safarz returns to the IHEA Board of Directors as a regional sales manager at Karl Dungs, Inc. Jeff Rafter, vice president of sales and marketing with Selas Heat Technology Co., joins the IHEA Board of Directors this year. Continuing their service for 2021–2022: Gary Berwick, Dry Coolers; Alberto Cantu, Nutec Bickley; Bob Fincken, Super Systems, Inc.; Doug Glenn, ; Francis Liebens, SOLO Swiss Group; John Podach, Fostoria Infrared; and John Stanley, Karl Dungs, Inc.
  6. The Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) acknowledges their current committee chairpersons on the IHEA Committees and Divisions: Government Relations Committee led by Jeff Valuck, Surface Combustion, Inc.; Safety Standards and Codes Committee led by Kevin Carlisle, Karl Dungs, Inc.; Education Committee led by Brian Kelly, Honeywell Thermal Solutions; Marketing Communication & Membership Committee led by Erik Klingerman, Industrial Heating The Infrared Division is chaired by Scott Bishop, Alabama Power – Southern Company; and the Induction Division is chaired by Michael Stowe, Advanced Energy.
  7. Alvis Eimuss, head of Customer Support at CENOS, presented the company’s most recent software, CENOS Induction Heating simulation software’s version 3.0 at a webinar titled, “Webinar: CENOS 3.0 release”.

Kudos Chatter

  1. Braddock Metallurgical announced that they achieved the renewal of Nadcap accreditation at their Bridgewater, Boynton Beach, and Jacksonville locations. Additionally, Braddock Metallurgical earned the special Nadcap recognition of Merit.
  2. Solar Atmospheres – Souderton, PA announces that it has been awarded Nadcap 24-month Merit status for heat treating, brazing and carburizing.
  3. Metallurgical Processing, Inc. in New Britain, CT has achieved two-year Merit status with PRI/Nadcap with 10 checklists ranging from Aluminum, Ion Nitride, Vacuum Furnace Brazing and Carburize among others.
  4. The Bodycote team in Berlin, CT completed a three-day Nadcap audit for electron beam welding, maintaining their Merit status for a further two years.
  5.  Bodycote teams at Silao, Romulus, and Canton Haggerty were awarded the Supplier Quality Excellence Award from General Motors for their work in 2020.
  6. Isostatic Pressing Services, LLC successfully completed the PRI evaluation process, becoming Nadcap certified for various criteria including AC7102/6 and AC7102/8 Rev A among others.
  7. Thermal-Vac Technology has been nominated and asked to take part in the Orange County Business Journal’s celebration of the 22nd annual Family-Owned Business Award.
  8. Allied Mineral Products of Columbus, Ohio celebrates its 60th anniversary in August 2021.
  9. SECO/WARWICK, a Polish company with American roots, was awarded a prize at the USA-Central Eastern Europe Investment Summit & Awards, one of the key events summing up the economic partnership between the U.S. and the Central Eastern European region. The award for the Most Successful Expansion was accepted by Sławomir Wozniak, the president of SECO/WARWICK Group
  10. The European Steel Technology Platform (ESTEP) reconfirmed Roberto Pancaldi, Tenova CEO, as member of the Board of Directors in the position of vice president. Enrico Malfa, Tenova R&D Director, was appointed member of the Clean Steel Partnership’s Board at ESTEP

Heat Treat Today is pleased to join in the announcements of growth and achievement throughout the industry by highlighting them here on our News Chatter page. Please send any information you feel may be of interest to manufacturers with in-house heat treat departments especially in the aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy sectors to bethany@heattreattoday.com.

 

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New Additions to the 2020-2021 IHEA Board of Directors and Officers

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Scott Bishop, incoming president of IHEA (source: IHEA)

Jeff Valuck, incoming VP of IHEA (source: IHEA)

The Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) recently announced its 2020 – 2021 Board of Directors and Executive Officers. The new executive officers are Scott Bishop of Alabama Power Company as president, Jeff Valuck of Surface Combustion as vice president, and Brian Kelly of Honeywell Thermal Solutions as treasurer. Outgoing president Michael Stowe of Advanced Energy assumes the role of president emeritus.

Brian Kelly, incoming treasurer for IHEA (source: IHEA)

IHEA also welcomes new board member Alberto Cantu of Nutec Bickley. Alberto has been involved with IHEA since 2011 and participates on the Safety Standards and Codes Committee.

Alberto Cantu, incoming board member of IHEA (source: IHEA)

IHEA President Scott Bishop, who is highly involved in IHEA’s Infrared Division, says, “It is an honor to serve as IHEA’s president for the 2020-2021 term.  I look forward to continuing the great work IHEA has done for more than 90 years.  Also, during this unprecedented time I would like to encourage our members to be proactive in finding ways to better serve our industry and make an impact.” Bishop has served as IRED chairman, presented at numerous workshops and seminars, and provided key support in the recent revision of the Infrared Process Heating Handbook for Industrial Applications. 

Michael Stowe, outgoing president of IHEA (source: IHEA)

“I am very excited about this new role,” Cantu states. “I think it will be a great opportunity to connect with colleagues in the industry and help move it forward,”

 

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