Power-Gen Intl is the leading show for power generation.  We will be exhibiting at Power-Gen Intl 2011, December 13-15, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  Stop by and visit us in the central hall (booth# 7908).   

Another successful start-up of a 20MM BTU/HR TF Heater in Shreveport, LA this week.  Our process heating experts were a steward over this project from concept to completion, which insured a smooth start-up. Thanks to all those involved! 

A major source of costs for owners of industrial process heaters/boilers is attributed to the loss heat from hot exhaust gases released into the atmosphere before all of its potential energy has been utilized.  Combustion Air Preheaters (CAPH) and economizers are typically used to combat this issue. 

A CAPH preheats combustion air entering into the burner instead of having relatively cold ambient air.  This preheated combustion air reduces the amount of fuel needed in combustion process.   Savings in fuel can quickly (in as little as a few months) pay for the addition of the CAPH altogether.  For example, four Combustion Air Preheaters were recently purchased, Mid Summer 2011, by a customer needing to make several of their existing processes more efficient.

Similarly, an economizer works much like a combustion air preheater.  The economizer extracts energy from exhaust gases, and transfers it into the cold process return fluid instead of the combustion air.  The savings in fuel cost are much the same.

Newpoint Thermal offers Combustion Air Preheaters (CAPH) and Economizers for new as well as existing process heaters/boilers.   If permanently reduced fuel costs and a system that will quickly pay for itself sounds like something your process could use, please contact one of our Sales Engineers for more information.

On April 7th, 2011, Newpoint Thermal participated in a community service building project with the Northwest Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity.  Sixteen employees and spouses volunteered to assist in the project and we were joined by Ellis Kilgore and James Wolf of Swagelok of Georgia.  Our group helped frame and erect the exterior walls of the house as well as attach all the OSB to the frames.

It was pleasure for all involved to work alongside the NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity team, the members of the Assurant team sponsoring the home build, and the Popoola family as they worked towards their dream of home ownership.  Our thanks to all of those who participated and to NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity for allowing us to participate in this rewarding experience.

Desmet Ballestra awarded Newpoint Thermal a contract for the design and manufacturing of a High Pressure Steam Generator.  Newpoints NUK® High Pressure Steam Generator     is predominantly used in the food industry for the deodorization of edible oils. In this application, the pressurized steam strips the oils, removing ingredients that create unpleasant odors and flavors. The equipment will be outfitted with combustion air preheaters in order to increase the fuel efficiency for Desmet’s process.

Come and join us Dec. 14-16 at POWER-GEN 2010.   The event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  We look foward to seeing you there.

We are pleased to announce Newpoint Thermal’s partnership with Quality Manufacturing Group.  They have been qualified to fabricate equipment from each of Newpoint Thermal’s product lines.  Currently, Quality Manufacturing is fabricating several helical coil heaters, waterbath heaters, and auxiliary equipment skids.     

Quality Manufacturing has been in the steel and fabrication industry for over fifteen years.   Their experience in building pressure vessels made them an ideal candidate for this partnership.  As their name implies, they are a business that is committed to providing the highest quality manufactured goods.  Newpoint Thermal looks forward to the success that will come from the partnership between both companies.  For more information on Quality Manufacturing, please visit http://www.qualitymfggroup.com.

A 5 MMBtu/hr, Dual Helical Coil, Thermal Fluid Heater was recently sold to Dueik Equipos. The equipment will be delivered to the end user, COPEC, who is located in Santiago, Chile. The Chilean company’s core business function is the sale, import, and distribution of diesel fuel and petrochemicals. COPEC has existing Thermal Fluid Heaters at their facility, and has purchased an additional heater to accommodate their latest expansion.  

Newpoint Manufacturing will begin fabricating the equipment for delivery by the beginning of October 2010. This is the first order that Newpoint Thermal has shipped to Chile. We are excited about this order and about developing business relationships in this region.

Newpoint Thermal, LP was awarded a contract from Burns & McDonnell for the supply of fuel gas treatment equipment to SMEPA (South Mississippi Electric Power Association). SMEPA is in the process of repowering two steam generating units at the Moselle Generating Station located north of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Burns & McDonnell, a multidisciplinary firm, was selected by SMEPA to provide preliminary engineering, design, permitting, construction management, and miscellaneous equipment. Newpoint Thermal will work with both Burns & McDonnell and SMEPA to design, manufacture, and deliver fuel gas conditioning systems. The equipment will be used to condition fuel gas for combustion turbines.

SMEPA initiated the project to increase the capacity of the plant in order to accommodate the growing need for more power. This project will add approximately 150 watts to the plant’s current capacity. It is also expected to increase the operating efficiency of the existing generating units resulting in an annual savings in fuel cost for the plant.

It's time for the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) again. The annual conference for offshore exploration and production will be held at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas, May 3-6. Representatives from the Newpoint Companies (Newpoint Thermal, Newpoint Gas, and Newpoint Manufacturing) will exhibit inside of the Reliant Arena. We welcome you to come and visit us at booth# 9745. We\'ll see you there!

 To set up a meeting with our reps during this event please call 404-446-4623 or send an email to contact@newpointhx.com.

A DH (Dual Helical) Gas Fired thermal Fluid Heater was sold to one of Newpoint Thermal's valued industrial customers.  The equipment was purchased for use in developing a product for the power industry.  Our customer has been at the forefront of their business for forty years, creating innovative technology utilized by the power industry worldwide.  Newpoint Thermal was chosen to design and manufacture a Gas Fired thermal fluid Heater based on their process specificatons.  The vertical, up-fired unit was installed outdoors, and is operating at 32 MM BTU/HR heating capacity, with an available efficiency up to 89%.  The popular DH Thermal Fluid Heater is robustly designed, and can be used in the Oil & Gas, Chemcial, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Asphalt, Bio-Diesel, & Food industries as well.

Newpoint Thermal recently engineered and is manufacturing fuel gas performance heating skids for a power station in Virginia. The 500 plus megawatt power station is in the process of being built by one of the largest energy producers and transporters in the United States.    It is estimated that the plant will generate a new supply of electricity for over 140,000 homes. The commissioning of the power plant is expected sometime next year. 

Newpoint Thermal’s fuel gas performance skids will be used within the process of electricity generation. Excess steam from the plants system will be recovered to generate new electricity. As an added benefit, the fuel gas performance heating skids will contribute to the minimization of the systems carbon foot print. Electricity generation leaves behind one of the largest carbon footprints. Newpoint Thermal’s Fuel gas performance heating skids contribute to lowering the carbon footprint by filtering out non-condensable particulates, preventing them from entering the turbine.   Additional benefits include a reduction of installation time and cost.

On April 1, 2009, Mr. Don Lees was named Director of Operations of Newpoint Thermal. Mr. Lees has over 10 years experience in Process Engineering, Research and Development, and Project Management. He formerly held the position of Senior Process Engineer at Newpoint Thermal, where he played a key role in the design, procurement, and fabrication of Newpoint Thermal equipment. Responsible for communicating all aspects of the projects with customers and executing these projects from start to finish, Mr. Lees has successfully managed many projects covering the full range of Newpoint Thermal’s product line. As Director of Operations, Mr. Lees will be responsible for managing and organizing all aspects of Newpoint Thermal’s operations. His comprehensive knowledge base and commitment to excellence present a firm foundation for successful leadership.

This is a great opportunity for you to meet with Newpoint Thermal representatives

Newpoint Companies (Newpoint Thermal, Newpoint Gas, and Newpoint Manufacturing) will be attending the annual Offshore Technology Conference.  OTC will be hosted at Reliant Park in Houston Texas, May 4-7, 2009.  This conference focuses on offshore exploration and production, and attracts industry experts from all over the world.

This is a great opportunity for you to meet with Newpoint Thermal representatives regarding customized process heating equipment; which includes, Gas & Oil Fired Thermal Fluid Systems, Direct Fired API and Convection Process Heaters, Bath Heaters, and Waste Heat Recovery Systems.

Come by the Reliant Stadium and visit us at Booth #10717.  If you would like to contact or meet with our reps during this event please call 404-446-4623, or send and e-mail to contact@newpointhx.com.

Newpoint Thermal will have representation at the Renewable Energy World Exhibition Conference & Expo.  The event will be held at the Rio in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 10-12, 2009.  The conference and expo will showcase the newest technologies and companies in the expanding arena of Renewable Energy. 

Newpoint Thermal offers customized Thermal Fluid, Direct Fired API, and Bath Heaters to the Bio-fuels and Energy industries.  If you would like to contact or meet with our reps during this event please call 404-446-4623 or send an e-mail to contact@newpointhx.com.

Newpoint Thermal signed SME Associates (Specialized Mechanical Equipment), LLC as new regional sales representatives for the Houston, Texas area.  The addition of SME Associates regional representation facilitates Newpoint Thermal's continued growth and expansion into the process heating industry.

There is a wave of energy running through the Newpoint Thermal offices. Newpoint Thermal recently secured several projects expected to generate several million dollars in revenue, exceeding projected 2008 sales goals.

The projects have created a buzz of excitement, and enthusiasm among Newpoint Thermal employees. That same sentiment is shared by the employees of Newpoint Manufacturing, who will ultimately manufacture the equipment for these projects.

Erik Peterson, Engineering Manager for Newpoint Thermal, LP, was invited to speak and present to a group of fellow engineers at one of several meetings held by the Process Heat Transfer Society.

The Process Heat Transfer Society meetings are sponsored by distinctive companies such as SME (Specialized Mechanical Equipment), KOCH Industries, and Krueger Engineering. The Process Heat Transfer Society began holding these sponsored events in 1959, with the purpose of sharing technical information among professionals in the Houston, Texas area.


We were proud to have Erik Peterson present at the October 16, 2008 meeting, on the topic of “Thermal Expansion”.Erik shared an insightful presentation covering the following concepts:

• Inducing Mechanical Stresses
• Differential Thermal Expansion
• Influencing Convective Heat Transfer Coefficients

               
 
The Meeting was informative, and created an opportunity for open dialogue between engineers within the process heating industry.

Newpoint Thermal was featured in the latest issue of Process Heating magazine.  To read the full article please click here

Newpoint Thermal would like to announce its new website. The website provides insight into our products, services and employees.  Please visit www.newpointhx.com to find out how Newpoint Thermal can assist you with your process heating needs.

On May 16, 2008, Mr. Greg Jacobi was appointed President of Newpoint Thermal. Greg was formerly the Director of Manufacturing Operations for Newpoint Gas. He has thirteen years of experience in manufacturing systems scheduling and optimization. He has worked with Lean Six Sigma Methodologies and Supply Chain Management to optimize manufacturing processes. He also has extensive experience from ground up with layout and mechanical assembly to work flow optimization. In his career, he has increased manufacturing output and percentage of productive hours by 40% and 15% respectively in two different manufacturing facilities.  His extensive experience in mechanical systems repair and refurbishment, combined with his experience at Newpoint Gas, provides a stable foundation for leadership and success.

The Lake Park Business Center in Atlanta, Georgia is the new home for Newpoint Thermal, LP.  This location accommodates the growing demand for Process Heating Systems, and places the company in a city whose georgraphic local plays an important role in the global economic system .  Atlanta is one of the fastest growing metropolises in the United States and is home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world. The new location is easily accessible from interstate highways 75 and 285.  Newpoint Manufacturing facility, in Orangeburg, South Carolina is a short 4.5 hour drive from the new Newpoint Thermal location.

We are pleased to announce that the Newpoint Companies have expanded their position in the Process Heating industry by hiring sales, engineering, manufacturing and service personnel formerly of GTS Energy under the name Newpoint Thermal, LP. Newpoint Thermal will supply a variety of process heating systems for industrial applications. The systems will include process heaters either gas or oil fired, indirect fired heating mediums, and direct-fired heating applications. For a full description of all heating systems available, please visit our website at www.newpointhx.com