by Jeff Ihnen | May 26, 2026 | Energy Rant
This week, we wrap up thermal integration in industrial processes. Thermal integration, also known as pinch analysis, is similar to / same as maximizing exergy recovery. Let’s start by defining these two concepts with the help of Chat. Pinch analysis is a method...
by Jeff Ihnen | May 19, 2026 | Energy Rant
This week, we roll on to number eight on the top ten list of industrial efficiency measures: waste heat recovery. I already covered some waste-heat recovery technologies and approaches in process heating; specifically, boiler stack gas economizers. Waste Heat Power...
by Jeff Ihnen | May 12, 2026 | Energy Rant
In this week’s post on industrial efficiency, we are finishing out measure family number seven: process heating. Last week, we covered low and medium-temperature process heating, from heat pumps to natural gas boilers. This week, we’re rounding it out with...
by Jeff Ihnen | May 5, 2026 | Energy Rant
Moving on with our top ten list of industrial energy efficiency and load management categories, this week we are tackling process heating – #7 on the list. Note that these are ranked by typical adoption, with the most sophisticated operators deep into this list....
by Jeff Ihnen | Apr 28, 2026 | Energy Rant
Quirky nerd alert: fans and pumps are the lungs and heart of industrial facilities. They move air, oxygen, heat, particulates, as well as cool systems and equipment. However, unlike mammals, the lungs and hearts of industrial systems and facilities do not evolve to...
