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Entergy’s Little Gypsy Reduces DO by 70%

Little Gypsy contracted with Intek to identify and correct condenser design deficiencies responsible for high dissolved oxygen.  The result was a 70% reduction in DO at only five percent of full load.

Dairyland Uses Meter to Deliver the Power

Dairyland Power installed a RheoVac system and immediately discovered a defective pump.  Identifying and repairing the reason for their efficiency loss saved Dairyland Power $36,000 annually, allowing the company to recoup the total cost of ownershipof the RheoVac system within one year.

More Productivity Pays Off for Northeast Power Plant

A Conectiv plant in Edgemoor, Delaware used their RheoVac instrument to identify and repair a major air in-leak in the condenser system.  Pinpointing a problem that had been nagging the company for some time saved more than $500,000 per year in lower fuel costs.

Using Instruments to Prevent Disasters

RheoVac instruments facilitate emergency troubleshooting and maintenance of power plant condensers.   Two power plant engineers relate how continuous monitoring allows them to immediately recognize upset conditions and make repairs before disastrous consequences occur. 

Monitoring System Trims Dryer Operation Costs

Eastman Chemical Co. installed the RheoVac DR to monitor vacuum drying of a water-wet polymer.  Decreased drying time and increased throughput saved the company $2 million over four years.

Thermal Flowmeters Carve A Niche

Dow Chemical uses Rheotherm flowmeters for “hard-to-meter” applications, involving low liquid flow rates and special material requirements.