Practical Steam Engine Overview

The Practical Steam Engine (PSE) is a breakthrough technology that allows efficient power

generation using pressures and quantities of steam where there are currently no economical solutions.

The proprietary, high-efficiency reciprocating steam engine can be installed in parallel to PRVs in sub-

megawatt applications for which existing steam turbine generators are too expensive and inefficient. The

PSE may also be used in condensing applications, appropriate for efficient power generation in

applications such as waste steam recovery, waste heat recovery, gasification, and biomass, whether integrated

into an existing system or functioning as a power island.

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A unique feature of the PSE is its use of repurposed automobile engines. The platform for the

PSE is the Chevrolet big block. These common engines serve as a great base to the PSE, allowing use of

off-the-shelf parts and simple maintenance procedures. Proprietary cylinder heads and valvetrain are

what differentiate the PSE from the Chevrolet platform. The proprietary components are the key to

producing a high speed, high-efficiency steam engine.

For a copy of the brochure, or the powerpoint, email us at news@pentadassoc.com!

The Boiling Point: Boiler Tubes

Ware’s newest Boiling Point features Ritchie Ware and Glyn Lockhart discussing one of the most vital systems of a boiler, the boiler tubes! Glyn tells us abou common lengths, the cutting process, and gives us a demo too. for more information, visit their youtube channel and watch their video.

Here is the link to the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ratZJFly4Ds

Enjoy!

GEA Heat Exchangers will Exhibit at IDEA’•s 28th Annual Campus Energy Conference

GEA Heat Exchangers will be in Denver February 10th to 13th, 2015 to exhibit at IDEA’s 28th Annual Campus Energy Conference sponsored by the Campus Forum of IDEA.

The theme of the Conference Is Clean Campus Energy for the Next Generation“ and will take place at the Sheraton Denver Downtown, Denver, Colorado.

Please contact us for more details.

Fluid Engineering Product Update – for Oil & Gas Midstream Service!

(courtesy of Fluid Engineering Filtration News, Spring/Summer 2014 Volume 3, Issue 4)

It has been brought to our attention that there is a growing need for inline duplex strainers for the

mid-stream pipeline market, that is being forecasted to be installed across the USA and Canada.

Construction is scheduled to start in 2014 and continue through 2020, at least.

Fluid EngineeringðÌð•s Model 534 and 545 have been very popular for this application.

We always pay attention to the feedback we get from customers and representatives: when we got

feedback that the Model 534 would be easier to pipe if it was inline (particularly on models larger than

four (4ðÌð“) inch), Fluid Engineering added the model 545 inline duplex strainer to its product offering

(2ðÌð“ thru 12ðÌð“ sizes, ANSI 150# ratings and higher pressures on application) to improve liquid flow and save

money in the piping process.

But weðÌð•re not done yet! ItðÌð•s so new we donðÌð•t even have a drawing for it!

The applications for the new Model 547 will be:

1. Meter and Pump protection and 2. Loading and unloading applications.

Preliminary information indicates a need for pipelines sizes of; 4ðÌð“, 6ðÌð“, 8ðÌð“, 10ðÌð“ and 12ðÌð“ and will be in

the 300# ANSI Flange Ratings, therefore the Model 547 will be designed for 500 psig @ 150 degrees

F, all in accordance with ASME Code Section VIII Division 1. This model will be designed using the

Posi-Sealoc IIðåð¬ closure (Same as the model 120 Simplex) and using the new inline pipeline

configuration used on the Model 545 (Patent Pending). The baskets for the new model will all be

designed using a Stainless Steel Encapsulated Magnets to remove any iron particles found in the

liquid stream. Fluid Engineering will have the ability to build larger units and higher ratings as

specified. Contact us for more information!

Save the Date! 2014 AFEC – September 24-25th

For the eighth year in a row, Pentad will have a booth at the 2014 AFE Conference.

This year it will be held at Sports Authority Field @ Mile High.

As always we are looking forward to the opportunity to visit with facility engineers, mechanical contractors & engineering firms.We’ll have information on hand regarding GEA Heat Exchangers, Miura Boilers, Webster Burners and TM/Fluid Engineering strainers and Filtration Systems.

From the AFEC Website:

The Advanced Facilities Management and Engineering Conference is dedicated to increasing the skills and knowledge of Facility Managers and Engineers in the Rocky Mountain Region, preparing them to meet the demands of their occupation, today, tomorrow, and into the future. Join the largest event in the Rocky Mountain region dedicated to facilities management and engineering professionals. September 24-25, 2014. ðÌð’Professional Accreditation: The conference seminars are approved for CPD, CFM, CE, CEU, and FMP points.ðÌð“ http://afec.biz/

Visit our Booth at the 2014 AFEC Conference!

Pentad will be exhibiting in Booth 409 at this year’s Advanced Facilities Mgmt & Engineering Conference on Wednesday September 24th & Thursday September 25th.

Conference Hours are Noon to 4:00 pm on Wednesday and Noon to 3:30 pm on Thursday.

This year’s Conference is at a new venue: Sports Authority Field @ Mile High!

We will be displaying GEA Heat Exchangers, Miura Boilers, Fluid Engineering Strainers, Neptune Chemical Pump & Feed Equipment and Ware Boiler & Chiller Rentals.

If you would like a Complimentary Pass to the Show, please call us at 303.688.4070.

Please stop by, we look forward to seeing you there.

18th Annual Wyoming Oil & Gas Fair

Pentad Associates will have an exhibitor booth at the 2014 Wyoming Oil & Gas Fair, which runs Wednesday September 17th to Friday September 19th in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, at the Snow King Sports and Events Center.

If you plan to attend, please visit Randall Miller in Booth #72. He will be pleased to discuss Zeeco Flare Equipment, Adwest RETOX Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers, and TMFiltration/Fluid Engineering Strainers.