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OIL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 SOLVENT EXTRACTION PLANTS VEGETABLE OIL PROCESSING PLANTS ANIMAL FAT PROCESSING PLANTS TURNKEY PROJECTS More than 30 years of experience Constant improvement of our and success during which period technology and an u n in te rrup we have supplied over 700 in ted extension to our manufac stallations to 70 countries turing program guarantee a pro throughout the world, have mising future. proved De S m et’s suprem acy in the design and supply of vege table oil mill equipm ent. EXTRACTION DE SMET S.A. Prns' Boudewijnlaan 265 - B-2520 Edegem (Antwerp) Belgium TEL. : 031/49.42.40 TELEX 31824 DESMET B 0|L m il l GAZETTEER — April, 1980 GACIII NIR analyzers: DICKEY-john gives you a cost-effective choice. This group of hard-working instruments lets you select the combination of wave lengths and calibration storage capacity that is best for your particular operation. 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We have one way we put our knowledge of the received over 25 patents on equipment industry to work. and processes for oilseed processing Another way is through the special alone. So we can invent ways to help you. skills we offer you. We can design, engi For more information, call or write neer, and build your next oilseed project. Chemical Plants Division, Dravo Because we understand all the areas of Corporation, One Oliver Plaza, Pittsburqh oilseed processing. Pa. 15222. (412) 566-3655. Turning ideas into reality. 0lLMlLL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 California and nearby Mexico provides the setting for the annual convention ^ of the In ternational Oil Mill Superintendents Association convention, June 1-3, Vacation Village, San Diego. A delightful and full program of entertainment has been planned for the ladies attending. Taking advantage of the incomparable bay area of San Diego, sealegs will be in order with two cruises planned. Auxiliary officers have arranged a very pleasant day for Monday, June 2, beginning with the luncheon, fabulous door prizes, and a most interesting presentation by a much in demand antique expert — all in a beautiful setting. An hour harbour cruise will take the ladies on a guided tour of the harbour where a three-masted sailing ship will be seen, the Naval Air Base, ship yards, along with the lovely San Diego skyline. Tuesday will be free to see critters at the zoo, swing a racquet, walk along the beach, or relax ‘neath the sun. Also don’t forget the fabulous evening parties planned by the social committee. Sign aboard now — and everyone meet in San Diego. Expert On Antiques approximately 45 minutes. The last Following the luncheon a harbor bus back to the hotel is 4:00 p.m. cruise has been arranged for the To Be Luncheon Guest The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 ladies. This is not to be confused for children 5 to 11 years. There with the Sunday night moonlight >'■•*; $ } 31 r i By NOMA STRID, will be discount zoo tickets for all cruise. Again light sweaters may be i«i j 3 -| Auxiliary President of those wishing to take the trip. needed; and don’t forget your camera There might be some men who for scenic pictures. Buses will n i Fresno, California rj;l a si would like to take the trip on pick us up at the hotel. HE TIME is almost here so start Wednesday, making it a family Monday night we will all enjoy affair and not missing any T packing those bags for San Diego. dinner at the hotel with nostalgic of the meetings. big band music; entertainment and The weather should be warm, San Diego has something for every bring a light sweater for morning singing by well-known televsion one. Sea World is in walking distance artists. and evening. The sea breezes can be from the hotel,, for those who like a little cool. There are several to walk. The Circle Bus will take Tuesday will be a free day — each to her own liking. Some may want swimming pools and a private beach you to shopping centers if you at the hotel so if you want to are in a shopping mood. For those to visit the famous San Diego Zoo; others, nearby Sea World; or, you swim or get a tan don’t forget to who just want to lie around and pack your bathing suit. And as take it easy—well that’s O.K. too. may want to go on a shopping trip, always, bring those shoes that are Bus service to each place is avail made for walking. able. Still others of you may want Ruth Farris and I are trying to to relax at the hotel and enjoy get things put all together and Afternoon Harbor Cruise the beautiful gardens and beaches. we think it will all fall into place. The convention will be climaxed We will have our luncheon on Special Highlight Tuesday night with a lovely banquet Monday. Our guest speaker will be By RUTH FARRIS followed by a dance with music Mrs. Lillian Kerr, an expert on and songs that everyone will antiques. She has appeared on Auxiliary Vice President know and enjoy. television and radio, and goes to Bakersfield, Califomina Keeping all of these events in England twice a year to lecture. She mind, we are looking forward to will give us a demonstration and Our annual convention is fast seeing you in San Diego in June. tell us many interesting things about approaching. I hope that all of you antiques. She has her own shop in are planning to come to San Diego. Lemon Grove in the San Diego area. Vacation Village Hotel is in a lovely setting in the midst of LADIES PROGRAM It should be something different Monday, June 2 for all of us. And thanks to friends, beautiful gardens with lagoons and we were able to get her for our picturesque foot brings. The days 11:30 a.m.— Ladies Luncheon should be warm and sunny and the meeting. What would we do without (sponsored by Crown Iron friends ? nights just cool enough for a W orks, Minneapolis, Minnesota) After our lunch we will board light sweater. New Officers Presentation buses and be taken to the point Noma Strid and myslef hope that Antique Demonstration by of departure for a Harbor Excursion. we have planned something that each of you will enjoy. Mrs. Lillian Kerr There will be points of interest both Door Prizes old and new. A professional guide Sunday there will be bowling for will conduct our cruise so we ladies who wish to participate. 2:45-3:45— Sight-Seeing Cruist don’t miss anything. Sunday night there will be a moon Buses will depart hotel for We had a meeting with the social light cocktail cruise of the bay. wharf— Ladies will meet in the Sweaters will be needed. Buses will chairmen and it was decided that lobby since we have no idea how many be provided to the launching place. * * * would be going to the zoo on Monday the ladies luncheon will Ladies participate in each of the Tuesday, it would be impossible to be served in the Patio Room at 11:30. morning drawings for door arrange for a bus or buses. The menu should be pleasing to all. at the technical sessions—10:00 There is a Circle Bus that stops The theme is very simple with a.m. at the hotel different times during everything done in miniature. There the day. The trip to the zoo is will be enough door prizes for all. OIL MILL GAZETTEER April, 1980 ON THE SOCIAL SIDE □ □ □ Vacation Village, located on Vacation Isle, is a 43-acre resort with a view built in. Lagoons meander throughout, spanned by footbridges and with lovely tropical landscaping, a stay there is a happening by itself. However, all kinds of recreational opportunities beckon — a nice place to combine a vacation and a convention. However not everyone cares for the heaving deck of a ship, but landlubbers can still get close-up views of water life at the Sea World, within walking distance of the hotel. This might be added to a list of “dos” on the Tuesday free day. This park offers close-up views of marine life from all over the world in a natural setting. Walruses, dolphins, seals and sharks may be viewed. Sea World gives six different shows, using dolphins, whales, sea otters and other animals. The shows are exciting and instructional as trainers demonstrate how these sea creatures learn to communicate and work with humans. This park is a delight and it is recom mended that a visit be worked into the schedule. A trip to San Diego would not be complete without a visit to the zoo and Wild Animal Park, world famous Ship Ahoy For A Sunday for its many kinds of animals, including some of the Cocktail Cruise rarest on earth. From aardvard to zebra, if it walks, A scenic cruise will provide the setting for the first crawls, flies, hops, runs or slithers, it is most likely at get-together party at the convention on Sunday evening this zoo. Auxiliary officers felt that with a feature such as this in the vacinity that a free day should be planned — 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. so that convention guests can adjust their times to A boat has been chartered to take IOMSA seafarers their particular wishes — these tours can last all day and landlubbers alike on a moving cocktail party through or a few hours. Buses are available from the hotel and San Diego’s beautiful waters. There will be cocktails, guided bus tours are available at the zoo — a ride that dry snacks and an orchestra on board. Wally Thomson, is both informative and fun, covering most of the zoo’s co-chairman of the social committee, said there would sprawling canyons and mesas. probably be room for dancing if anyone’s sealegs were Animal stars perform daily in free shows in the up to it. W. C. Cantrell. Ft. Worth, Texas and Anderson 3,000 seat amphitheater. Restaurants and snack bars International, Strongsville, Ohio, are hosts for this outing. are on the premises. It has been promised that guests will see one of the The Wild Animal Park is an extension of the zoo most beautiful sunsets available on planet earth, also with its 1,800-acre preserve dedicated to the conservation the lovelist of natural harbors, 17 miles long and home of endangered species. Animals that cannot exist in port for craft of all shapes and sizes. All of this to be close confines are surviving and multiplying in these open enjoyed with the companionship of fellow oil millers — spaces. Predators, non-predators and people are protected a terrific way to “launch” a convention. from each other by concealed barriers. People are given The boat will pick guests up at the hotel’s dock. If the closest possible view, without disturbing the wildlife, information is needed on how to get there, Dick Caglia aboard the Wgasa Bush Line, a one-hour guided safari. and Wally Thomson will be near the registration desk, The train stops often as the guides describe different on Sunday to help out. species of the more than 3,200 wild animals there, in It is billed as a cocktail cruise but it was suggested cluding1 a pride of 26 A frican lions. that dress should be very casual — sun dresses, jeans, For those who have not been to this zoo, a trip would etc, and low-heeled shoes to accommodate getting aboard e WeU worth the time — fo r those who have visited and when aboard, moving about in comfort. However, if Previously, a second visit can sometimes be more enjoyable anyone has a snazzy cocktail dress they would like than the first. to wear that would not keep them off the ship. VISIT SEA WORLD Don't Forget Monday's "Swinging Years" Party , ^nything that can be done on or near the water can Monday evenings have become a favorite for IOMSA e done in San Diego. There is a choice between the convention guests and this year’s is sure to be a winner *aves the open ocean and the ripples of two protected featuring a cocktail party, a sit down dinner, entertain Vacation Village is on Mission Bay. There are ment and dancing. 1 °ats to rent, chartered fishing, sking, sailing The theme of “those swinging years” goes back to 111 mgj or relaxing on the beach. the big band era, Bobby sox, full skirts (don’t forget 011 MILL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 11 those peasant blouses with the required string of pearls) Hotel Accomodations and the tee-shirts for men with the cigarettes tucked in the sleeve whether you smoke or not. However, as Early Arrivals To IOMSA Convention the social chairmen pointed out, this is a relaxed do Will Be Directed Elsewhere, Temporarily your own thing convention so if clothing of the forties Due to conflicts with another convention being held and fifties is unappealing wear whatever is — casual at the Vacation Village Hotel in San Diego, IOMSA is the word. early arrivals cannot be placed in this hotel before The entertainment for this function will get toes to Siinday, June 1, according to an announcement by Bobby tapping as 22 teenagers with the spirited enthusiasm of Jones, president of the association. youth presents a program of motion and sound that The IOMSA convention has been given their block of is sure to please. Billed as “The Bright Side” this rooms beginning Sunday, June 1. Guests may have group features excellent musicianship, choreography and rooms for as long as they wish following the convention, vocal arrangements with a finale that results in a stand Mr. Jones said, so those planning to make it a vacation ing ovation. This group has performed throughout the trip may wish to make it after the convention rather U. S., appeared on TV programs and many other engage than prior to the meeting. ments. Performers attend various schools and colleges of San Diego and have earned themselves the title of “We anticipate no problems with this arrangement”. ambassadors of goodwill for the city. President Jones said, “as the Vacation Village manage ment have agreed to place all early arrivals in hotels Following the performance by this group there will be dancing’ to a three-piece combo until mid-night. nearby on Mission Bay”. “ When making your pre-convention reservations, Vaca Convention social activities will be concluded with the traditional dinner/dance on Tuesday, preceded by a tion Village reservations personnel will confirm and note cocktail party. Dancing will be to a five-piece combo the hotel in which you have been placed”, he said. for this evening. “Then on Sunday, all of you who came early just come on over to the Vacation Village and you will have IOMSA Hits Jackpot With your quarters for the remainder of the convention”, he said. 19 New Member Applications “We regret your inconvenience but if you have plan Along with the entrance of spring, March was a ned to come early please don’t let this change your notable month for the International Oil Mill Super plans. The other hotels are only minutes away from the intendents Association with applications for membership Vacation Village and an early arrival would be worth the hitting 19. This is somewhat of a record for just an inconvenience of another hotel change.” ordinary month but in his usually efficient manner, “ An excellent program of learning and funning awaits Bentley Page, IOMSA secretary-treasurer, met the chal- you, so get those reservations in now” , President Jones lange and has sent all names to the Gazetteer so that they urges. i I i Till may receive this April issue; placed their names on the list for membership voting at the annual convention in June; mailed each a brochure on San Diego, site of the June 1-4 IOMSA CONVENTION convention,, along with a Vacation Village Hotel reserva RESERVATION FORM tion form. June 1-4, 1980 Nine of these new members are from Anderson, Clayton’s Mexico and Brazilian plants: Brazil — Mario VACATION VILLAGE HOTEL C.M. Carbonell, Paraguacu Paulista; Erres A. Bussacarim, 1404 W. Vacation Village Road Cruz A lta; Luis H.M. Ro0s, Crus Alta; Marcos L.O. Mission Bav Furtado, Araraquara: Mexico — Victor Fernandez, San Dieao. CA 92109 Torreon; Oscar Ortiz, San Bias; Jose Camargo, Calexico; Phone (714) 274-4630 Miguel Angel Tinorio, Guaymas; Luis Alvarez Viana, Guadalajara. Another from Mexico was Javier Rodriguez RATES: Single: $56.00 Double: $56.00 Garza, general superintendent of Algodones y Aceites Twin: $80.00 - $120.00 Mexicanos,, S. A., Monterrey. Of the applicants, two were from Crown Iron Works, Return of deposit by May 15, 1980 To Guarantee Minneapolis, Minnesota; Robert Deleo, engineer and Your Reservation — Credit Card Numbers Accepted- Jeffrey D. Scott, sales engineer. This company is also Deposit refunded if hotel is notified sponsoring the ladies luncheon at the convention. 48 hours before arrival. Two applications came from Stevens Industries in Please advise us of late arrival. Dawson, Georgia; Gene Paul, the plant manager, and All rates subject to 8% Room Tax Charlie Westmoreland, vice president of operations. Other applicants: Logan G. Burch, technical represent FIRST NIGHT ROOM DEPOSIT REQUESTED ative, Delta Water Laboratories of Lubbock, El Paso, WITH RESERVATION Texas; Bill Cates, plant manager, Agricom Oil Seeds, Check in time — 4:00 p.m. Grimes, California; Ray Douglas, president, Automated Controls, Lamesa, Texas; Hans Strieker, manager of oil NAME milling, Buhler-Miag, Minneapolis; Donald Weber, Bush Hog/Continental, Fresno. STREET Sikes Machine Shop Incorporates CITY _ .STATE ______ZIP- In February the firm of Sikes Machine Shop dissolved AMOUNT DEPOSIT its partnership and became incorporated. Located at 2100 Industrial Drive, Slaton, Texas, the firm will now ARRIVAL DATE . ENCLOSED $------be known as Sikes Machine Shop, Inc. Officers of the firm are W.A. Sikes, Jr., Donald Sikes and Jamea A. DEPARTURE DATE ______NUMBER IN PARTY Sikes. 1? OIL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 1#> A Sullivan Systems miscella What’s more, this miscella If you’d like to get more refining system equips you to refinery is completely hermetic profit from cottonseed oil, call pocket the profit difference which minimizes solvent loss. Karl Klein, Sullivan Systems between crude and premium- Sullivan miscella refining sys Marketing Manager, at priced PBS Y cottonseed oil* tems have operated successfully (914) 452-1214. in oil mills for 15 years with Sullivan Systems, Inc. and When PBSY oil can bring only routine preventive main Alfa-Laval provide fats and oil 1 to 5 cents per pound more tenance required. And there are processes and systems through than crude oil that’s reason no pollution problems. out the world. Write; Sullivan enough to add a Sullivan mis- Marketable by-product. Systems, Inc., a subsidiary cella refining system to your oil Further processing of the mis of The De Laval Separator mill. Integrating this simple, cella soapstock can yield a valu Company, PO. Box one-stage refining process with able supplement for livestock 158, Tiburori, your solvent extraction system feeds. Recovery costs are neg California gives you complete control in ligible. Not only do you get 94920, (415) producing high yields of PBSY more profits from your PBSY 435-3855. oil—premium-priced oil that oil, but also bonus profits from adds up to substantial extra profit. this valuable by-product De Laval® hermetic centrifuge, Low operating & main Fast payback. key unit in miscella tenance costs. In mills processing about refining system, separates soapstock A Sullivan miscella refining 200 tons of seeds per day, a mis from oil before system offers several advantages cella refining system pays for stripping and filtering. over conventional refining. For itself in only one year when the one, separation of miscella and PBSY price differential soapstock in the Sullivan system is about 4£. is so efficient that water-washing is unnecessary. Also the low viscosity and low specific gravity of the miscella insure modest heat loads and power requirements to keep operating costs low. Howto Moorhead has been custom-designing, man ufacturing, erecting and servicing complex processing equipment for the oilseed indus try for most of its 60 years. Noteworthy but not unique. So what is there about Moorhead that makes it unique? It’s not just the factor of size, because others also build dryers in our size range of 6 ' x 30 ' up to 12 ' x 70 '. No, there’s a more important difference. It’s the extra There's an important ruggedness. Ourengineers calculatethe actual strength requirem ents and then add a "EXTRA" in... generous service and safety factor. Because a plant shutdown is such a calamity, Moorhead designers have long beenex- ceeding normal requirements. Dryers are Moorhead being built to withstand the abuse of un known loadings. Everything that Moorhead manufactures is probably more ruggedlycon- structed, more heavy duty than any other Rotary we can name. W e call it the Moorhead Extra. Service is another Moorhead Plus. Regard Steam less of the age or make of your dryer assembly, Moorhead field engineers and crews are available to take over the rebuilding or serv icing of your equipment. Moorhead agri Tube business products carry a full year’s guaran tee on materials and workmanship. The process starts with your letter or phone Dryers call. May we hear from you? MOORHEAD MACHINERY and Boiler Company 3477 University Avenue N.E. Minneapolis, Mn. 55418 Phone us at 612/789-3541 Processing equipment for the oilseed/agri-food industries with boilers and boiler repairs a specialty OIL MILL GAZETTEER — April, Gar on Harper of NCPA Retires Steve Wilkins Named Assistant After 33 years of service to the cottonseed crushing Superintendent Of Casa Grande Mill industry, Garlon Harper, director of the Research and Steve Wilkins, who joined Chickasha Cotton Oil in E d u ca tion Division of the National Cottonseed Products working at their new mill in Lamesa, Texas, has accepted Association, Memphis, has retired. Effective April 1, the position of assistant superintendent at the firm’s his only research interests will involve the biting habits mill in Casa Grande, Arizona. 0f the large mouth bass in the lakes near Memphis Mr. Wilkins says the situation at the Casa Grande where he and wife Virginia will continue to reside. oil mill, a division of Chickasha, provides the very best Mr. Harper is a native of Flat, Texas, and a graduate setting for the fulfillment of his career goals. Prior to of Texas A&M University. He joined the NCPA Educa his present position, Mr. Wilkins was in charge of tional Service in 1947 as the western field representative, sunflower production at the Plainview Oil Mill LTD, devoting his efforts to public relations and product Plainview, Texas. promotion. He was named assistant nutritionist in 1952 Mr. Wilkins began his career in 1968 at Plains Co-op and then assistant director of Educational Service in Oil Mill, where he held various positions throughout both 1953 succeeding to the directorship in 1957. Also in mills in Lubbock, Texas. that year the NCPA Research and Education Division Mr. Wilkins, his wife Shirley, their sons Steven and was established and Mr. Harper has served as its Daniel, watched the movers load, then moved livestock director since that time. to Grandpa Wilkins, loaded their horse and pets into Under his leadership, R&E has served the industry a trailer, and left their small farm near New Deal, Texas by devoting its efforts to providing more and better and drove to Casa Grande. All the Wilkins are enjoying quality raw materials for crushing, improving milling Casa Grande and their new lives, including the horse efficiency, producing better quality cottonseed products, and pets. developing markets for products and generally im proving profitability for the entire cottonseed industry Glenn Martin Joins Buhler-Miag from the farmer to the merchant. With more recent Glenn Martin has joined Buhler-Miag, Inc., Minneapolis, demands from governmental regulations, Mr. Harper Minnesota, representing the firm's activities in the oil has worked with regulatory agencies, industry leaders, seeds processing industry, according to an announcement scientists and others to bring solutions and/or reasoning by Gus Boiler, group vice president. to problems important to cottonseed crushers. Mr. Martin brings to the company much experience “His high standards of character, thoroughness in in soybean processing having spent 12 years in this field. his duties, and considerate manner have brought him Mr. Martin resides at 3025 Lantern Lane, Quincy, Illinois great respect and admiration from those within and 62301 and can be contacted there. without the industry who have been privileged to asso The oil processing machinery division at Buhler-Miag ciate with him,” NCPA officials said. in Minneapolis is headed by Hans Strieker. Through the years, Mr. Harper has made numerous appearances at the podium of the superintendents asso GOOD NEWS — Studies Show Horses ciation conventions and was Thrive On Cottonseed Meal a participant many times on The results of a six-month growth trial indicate that the short course held each up to 20 per cent low gossypol cottonseed meal with year at Texas A&M Univer added lysine is an aceptable source of supplemental protein sity. for young horses. On behalf of the members Growth measurements taken of weanling fillies showed of the International and the that experimental rations of 10 per cent or 20 per cent Tri-States Oil Mill Super- cottonseed meal performed comparably to a soybean meal intendentst Association the control diet. Oil Mill Gazetteer extends Researchers at California Polytecnic University sug best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. gest that the horse industry could update feeding re Harper for happy and re- commendations to include more cottonseed meal in diets GARLON A. HARPER warding retirement years. that have been balanced to meet growth requirements. fclNG BEARING, INC Bakersfield - Fresno - Tulare - Merced - Modesto - Phoenix BEARINGS ELECTRIC MOTOR HYDRAULICS BELTS - PULLEYS GEAR REDUCERS PNEUMATICS CHAINS - SPROCKETS SCREW CONVEYORS HOSE - BELTING MATHEWS CONVEYORS Serving California - Arizona - Oregon and Washington With 34 Branches ^ i- , , ______■ — ------ °IL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 15 NCC President1 Speaks Out Against1 Limiting Farm Size The president of the National Cotton Council has warned He also cited Farm Census data indicating that, on an that reducing and limiting farm size would cause food unweighted average basis, cotton yields on the largest and fiber production to decline and push its cost higher. farms in all 14 major cotton-producing states w ere 19 In testimony before House Water and Power Resources per cent higher than on smaller farms. Subcommitee, Herman Propst. Anson, Texas, producer, “ We cannot see how the vague ‘benefits’ cited by the expressed concern over bills that propose to limit the land-reformers and advocates o f a restricted ‘small farm’ size of farms receiving water from federal reclamation agriculture could possibly outweigh the very sizeable yield propects. and cost advantages we have cited for larger commercial He said the issue raises “vital questions” for agricul farms,” Mr. Propst said. “This issue is not just a question tural policymakers concerning American farmers’ con of reclamation benefits for farmers; it is also one of tinued ability to produce adequate food and fiber effici supply and cost of food and fiber to consumers.” ently and economically. Mr. Propst said each individual farmer should be free “Unquestionably, one of the most effective ways to to use his managerial talents and financial resources to curb inflation is to hold down or reduce costs by increasing the extent he — not the government — determines to be production efficiency,” Mr. Propst stated. “This helps feasible. “ To deprive him of this freedom would seriously keep consumer prices in check and, by making U.S. hamper the total productive capability of U.S. agriculture products more competitive in export markets, it also and establish a dangerous precedent.” improves our balance of trade.” He cited a council study comparing the relative effici The council president also urged the subcommittee to include an exemption for Corps of Engineers flood control ency of small and commercial farms growing cotton and projects from any reclamation legislation it reports, an alternate crop in three representative areas of the Pointing out a California appeals court ruling that these cotton belt. In contrast to the largest farms, the smaller farms, the smaller operations’ production costs for cotton projects come under authority of the 1902 law, Mr. Propst said the council believes congress had no intent of cover and soybeans in the Mississippi Delta were 12 per cent ing these projects under the original law. and 22 per cent higher, respectively. On the Texas High Plains, the smallest farm’s costs of growing cotton and “Obviously, irrigation is not the purpose of these flood grain sorgham were 23 per cent and 26 per cent higher control projects, but simply a side benefit,” he commented, than the largest farm. In Arizona, which is considered fairly typical of the irrigated cotton lands in the west, the smallest farm’s cotton and wheat production costs Marketing Of U.S. Cotton Costs were 17 per cent higher than those of the largest farm. Rise With Transportation Largest Item “These figures demonstrate that commercial farmers The weighted average cost to assemble and distribute simply have more flexibility and more options in com U.S. cotton to all outlets, domestic and foreign combined, bining resources which minimize cost,” Mr. Propst told averaged $42.86 per bale fo r the 1977/78 season up 11 the committee. “This, in turn, means lower costs of food per cent from 1974/75 and nearly 60 per cent above and fiber to consumers around the world.” 1972/73, according to a study conducted by Edward H, Glade, Jr. and Joseph L. Ghetti, agricultural economists. Mr. Glade is with the National Economics Division of the Economics, Statistics and Cooperative Service, Wash ington, D.C. and Mr. Ghetti with the Dalta Branch Ex periment Station in Stoneville, Mississippi. Marketing costs to domestic outlets averaged $31.76 per bale, while costs to all foreign oulets averaged $55.38. 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According to the SUNFLOWER FUTURES ESTABLISHED study on marketing of U.S. cotton in 1977-78, transporta The Minneapolis Grain Exchange has been approved tion services and financing represent well over 50 per cent to trade in sunflower futures by the Commodity Futures of raw cotton’s total marketing bill. Warehousing services, Trading Commission. Trading in units of 100,000 pounds financing, and overhead expenses represented 46.2 per is scheduled to begin May 6, with contracts for delivery cent of the total marketing bill during 1977/78, up 36.3 in July, 1980, November, 1980, January, 1981, March, per cent from 1974/75. 1981, and May, 1981. Total cost per bale for shipping cotton from each The Minneapolis contract is based on the following cotton production region to a specific domestic and foreign criteria: No. 1 U.S. origin oilseed sunflower, 40% oil; outlet ranged from a low of $18.48 for shipments from minimum tests weight of 25 pounds per bushel; maximum the southeast region to mill locations in the eastern half 10% moisture, 0.5% heat damage, and 5% total damage of North and South Carolina to a high of $37.61 for seed. There are specified premiums and discounts for cotton shipped from the southwest. variations, but seed containing less than 38% oil or Reporting on the outlook, the study pointed out: more than 12% moisture cannot be applied against the The upward trend in cost for marketing U.S. cotton contract. is expected to continue. But, the level and magnitude of these costs (both in individual items and in total costs) The American Cotton Linter Association has drafted may experience year-to-year variations. a proposed amendment to the by-laws to provide an The impact of escalating energy costs will be felt by all honorary life membership in the association. It is hoped sectors of the cotton industry — especially in the area to be presented to the membership for voting prior to the of transportation and warehousing; higher interest rates next annual meeting. and labor costs push marketing costs higher. Transportation problems, such as size and availability of box cars, affect orderly marketing and in crease costs. Moreover, the continuing shift of cotton production patterns toward the west and southwest will also increase the cost of marketing cotton to domestic mills. CALENDAR — 1980 April 14 - 15: Forty-eighth annual Short Course for Oil Mill Opera tors, Earl Rudder Conference Cen ter, Texas A&M University, College Station Is this your April 17-20: Mississippi Valley Oil seed Processors Association annual convention, Royal d’Iberville, Bil oxi, Mississippi MUSKOGEE June 1-3: Eighty-sixth annual con vention of the International Oil Mill Superintendents Association, Vac ation Village, San Diego, California HOUSE? June 8-13: Ninth International Sun flower Conference, Torremolinos, Since our first all steel building in 1921, we've designed Spain and erected storage fo r a wide range of products. The building June 22-24: Fifty-fifth annual con in the photo above could be yours. vention of the Tri-States Oil Mill Efficient loading and unloading, and economical storage Superintendents Association, Royal makes the “ Muskogee House" a standard of the oil mill d’Iberville, Biloxi, Mississippi industry. 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Telephone AC 918 682-5521 Cable Address "MIW" °IL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 17 PEOPLE and EVENTS Dr. Herb True and Herman Propst will be guest the National Enterprises for Vegetable Oil and Detergent speakers at opening of the business session of the Industries of Budapest, Hungary before joining Central National Cottonseed Products Association convention in Soya in 1978. San Antonio,, Texas, May 19-20. Dr. True is a research * * * psychologist, motivation expert and consultant to major Emmett E. Robinson, National Cotton Council director corporations. He is a former professor of marketing at of public relations and promotion, and Allen E. Beach, Notre Dame University. Mr. Propst raises cotton, wheat Cotton Council International fiscal director, departed and livestock on his farm at Anson, Texas, and is serving March 2 for a month of promotional consultation in as president of the National Cotton Council. Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Thailand, as part of CCI’s * * •* continuing effort to increase Asian domestic demand The Commodity Credit Corporation will provide up to for products made from U.S. cotton. $50,000,000 in protection against payment defaults for * * * non-commercial reasons to exporters who sell U.S. cotton Robert M. Baumgartner was elected treasurer of to Korea, Kelly M. Harrison, general sales manager for Anderson, Clayton & Co. by the board of directors at the USDA has announced. This coverage is being offered its regular meeting. He replaced D. R. Jablonowski who under the CCC’s noncommercial risk assurance program. has resigned. A native of Dallas, Mr. Baumgartner * * * graduated with honors from Southern Methodist Univer Miss Mary E. Choate, secretary of the Texas Cottonseed sity with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree Crushers Association, Dallas, Texas, has observed her in Finance and Banking. Following two years of active silver anniversary with this organization. A native of duty in the U.S. Army, he joined Republic National Bank Caddo, Oklahoma, Miss Choate joined TCCA in 1955 in Dallas and advanced to vice president, a position he as secretary to Jack Whetstone, then secretary-trea- held until 1970 when he joined the Bank of the Southwest, surer. Mr. Whetstone was later made executive vice Houston, as a vice president and senior loan officer. Sub president and on June 8, 1976, Miss Choate was named sequently, Mr. Baumgartner has been vice president and secretary of the association. She is a graduate of treasurer for Marathon Manufacturing in Houston. Southeastern State University in Durant, Oklahoma. * * * * * * John Grayson, North West Vegetable Oils, Narabri Imre L. Balazs has been promoted to the post of West, New South Walles, Australia, has been promoted scientist, fats and oils research, Central Soya, Fort from assistant superintendent to plant superintendent. 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Ed Reeve, an 11-year Ferrell-Ross veteran and former parts manager, will become assistant Advantage sales manager for industrial equipment. * * >:= Varco, Incorporated, Houston, Texas has been awarded the contract to furnish engineering, instrumentation, and computer control for Archer Daniels Midland Company’s alcohol plant in Decatur, Illinois. This plant, the largest Rotor Lift. in the United States, furnishes alcohol for gasahol blending. The world’s Sponsors of the 1980 Natural Fibers Textile Conference most popular have scheduled the third annual meeting at the Colony Square Hotel in Atlanta, September 17-19. The conference vertical screw is sponsored jointly by the National Cotton Council, the lift elevator! National Wool Growers Association, and the U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture, in cooperation with the American Sheep Producers Council, The Cotton Foundation, and the Wool Bureau. 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Box 21212, Phoenix, AZ 85036 (602) 275-7581 Cable IMPCO Telex 165-030 From the Innovators at 0IL m ill GAZETTEER — April, 1980 T$OMSA Officers & Committee Chairmen ATTENTION TSOMSA CONVENTIONEERS: Don’t Forget To Pre-Register! By JACK JENNINGS, Secretary-Treasurer Clarksdale, Mississippi OUR 1980 CONVENTION time is just around corner, so Mary and I would like to issue a special in- vitation at this time to all of our lifetime members to LOWELL MEYERS BOBBY NACHLINGER attend. It is always a pleasure to see all our retirees 2nd V. P. 1st V. P. at these meetings. We have mailed special invitations to all of these members but in case we have overlooked anyone, please accept this as a personal invitation for your attendance. We have also mailed pre-registration forms to our membership, but to those who are not members, or if you have lost the ones we sent, please note the form on opposite page. Please complete and mail to me at the address on the form . Your cooperation is needed. Also have someone at your mill fill out the membership form and MARY and JACK JENNINGS join up. Corresponding Secretary & Sec./Treasurer There are many reosons for this urgency to pre register. For one it eliminates waiting at the registra tion desk as everything is ready for you and you can get on with the g*olfingr bowling, sun bathing, etc. However, as reported in the March issue of the Gazetteer, our GORDON JACKSON hotel has started a new policy requiring that the asso President ciation pay 10 per cent of the estimated cost of the convention, payable in April, and, 30 days prior to our arrival a further 30 per cent payment will be 2'equired. In the past we have settled our bills after the con vention. Therefore it is somewhat urgent that those HUGH PENNINGTON WARREN DURHAM planning to attend pre-register so that funds will be Convention Chm. Social Chm. available for these payments. Times have changed but Tri-Staters have always moved with these changing times in the past and we are confident that our pre-registrations will be in sufficient quantity to allow our meeting our obligations. Our general convention chairman is working hard to have a good convention. We hope that you will not miss any of the convention activities beginning Sunday Officers evening with the cocktail party and closing with the Gordon Jackson President banquet on Tuesday. To our lifetime members, there is no registration Helena Cotton Oil Co., Helena, Arkansas charge. However, in order to determine our attendance Bobby Nachlinger First Vice President it would be helpful if you would fill out the form and Osceola Products, Osceola, Arkansas send in to this office. Your tickets and badges will he Lowell Meyers Second Vice President ready for you at the registration desk. Bunge VOD, Destrehan, Louisiana We would also remind all of you to get your hotel re servations in as early as possible so that you will be Jack Jennings Secretary-Treasurer assured of rooms to your liking. P.O. Box 1013, Clarksdale, Miss. 38614 1041 Galloway Ave. Mem phis, Tenn. 38105 Board of Directors i nsulation Ernest Jones Amory, Miss. Raymond Rush Jackson, Miss. Robert Pearson ...... Lamesa, Texas & Refractones Elmer Graves Oklahoma City, Okla. Hugh Pennington West Monroe, La. Gordon Jackson Helena, Ark. serv'ces, Inc. MATERIAL STOCKS Phones: Memphis, Tenn.—Malvern, Ark.- O ffic e : (901) 523-2855 » OIL MILL GAZETTEER — April, TSOMSA Advance Deposit Required By ADVANCE REGISTRATION d'lberville Hotel Royal d‘ Iberville — Biloxi, Mississippi It has been announced that reservations cannot be held by the d’lberville Hotel for TSOMSA convention guests June 22-24 unless an advance deposit equivalent to the first night’s stay is received at least 30 days prior to arrival. This Registration fee for men is $65.00. The fee for ladies, and cutoff date would be May 22 for the June 22-24 meeting ich dependent child up to 18 years of age and living at in Biloxi, Mississippi. )me, is $15.00. (Bring your wives and children). The hotel will accept a written guarantee using a Check should be payable to the Tri-State Oil Mill current and valid American Express credit card number. Supt, Assoc., Inc. Thirty days prior to the opening of the meeting, any P. O. Box 1013 unsecured rooms will be released back to the hotel for Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614 general sale on a first-come, first-served basis. As this your tickets and badges will be ready for you at the is peak tourist time in Biloxi, advanced reservations should be made. registration desk which will be open Sunday, June 22 at p.m. in the second floor lobby. Royal d’lberville Hotel 3634 West Beach Boulevard If you register in advance and are unable to attend, your Biloxi, Mississippi will be refunded. (601) 388-6610 Room Rates: Single — $42; double $50; Triple $60. Please list all given names or nicknames as you wish (Under 12 free) to appear on the registration badges. Membership Application Attached is a check fo r $______Jo register the following: Date 19 NAME FIRM CITY I, do hereby make application for membership in Tri-States Oil Mill Superintendents Association, and agree, if elected, to be governed by the rules and regulations of said Association. My address is ...... City and State ...... Zip Employed with ...... In Capacity of With this company for Been in the business for FOR SALE French Screw Presses, 2 — V.D. Anderson 100 Ton Find check enclosed for $1.5.00 as membership fee which Solvent Extractors, 72 tube dryer, oil mill equipment, one includes a subscription to Oil Mill Gazetteer. e stand Bauermeister flaking rolls 40” by 20” with Motor and drive. Signed ...... Gurleys, Box 388, Selma, N.C. 27576. PLBOT mflllTEMICE fiEBWCE POBP. Metal Plate Fabrication Conveyors Furnished & Maintenance Service Carbon Steel, Stainless Installed Boiler Repair Steel, & Other Alloys Boilers Installed Heat Exchanger & Pressure Vessels With Process Vessels Condenser Retubing A.S.M.E. & National Riser Pipe & Elevated Board Stamping Smoke Stack: Breeching, Woler Tank Repair Hoppers & Bins Casing & Erection Heat Exchangers & Piping Fabricated C o nd ensers Mailing Address: P. O. Box 28883 Delivery Address: 3000 Fite Road MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 3 81 28 PHONES (901) 353-9880-(901) 386-6708 M,LL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 23 NCPA Asks — Sunflower Disease Resistance Found " Who Controls The Controllers?" Four wild species of sunflower were found to have As members of the oilseeds processing industry resistance to the most destructive disease of cultivated combine efforts through their various organizations to sunflower in Texas, according to a U.S. Department oi reduce energy use the “News Letter” of The National Agriculture scientist. Cottonseed Products Association wryly includes the follow “Head rot is a fungs disease that causes sunflower ing: “Doctors are often warned not to try to diagnose heads to rot and fall to the ground. It’s particularly their own illnesses, and it is often joked that the best destructive when plants are predisposed to infection by auto mechanic drives the junkiest car in town. Well, the mechanical injury,” said plant pathologist S. M. Yang latest joke is reported by the Chamber of Commerce with the department's Science and Education Administra of the U.S. which noticed that the federal bureau tion Conservation and Production Laboratory in Bushland charged with overseeing America’s energy conservation Texas. Mr. Yang worked with agricultural technician efforts, the Department of Energy, is housed in a build J. B. Morris, and research geneticist T. E. Thompson on ing with one of the highest rates of energy consumption the evaluation of sunflower for resistance to head rot. in the nation. “In addition, the chamber notes that last year the While all of the cultivated sunflower varieties tested, including some from other countries, were susceptible to government’s giant fleet of autos were driven 10.7 per the fungus disease, some wild varieties showed a high cent more than the prior year burning up 320,000,000 degree of resistance. When the scientists deliberately gallons of fuel in the process. Federal vehicles have injured the wild plants with forceps and infected them been increasing their total mileage more than 50 per with the fungus, the plants were able to limit the disease cent faster than the general public. to the site of the injury. “Could this mean that more bureaucrats are driving out to help us solve our energy problem s?” “This means we might be able to control head rot through breeding for resistant varieties of commercial Tennessee Belting Promotes W. S. Joyner sunflower. Also, this test shows the value of further Tennessee Belting Company, Inc./Monticello Industries, screening of sunflower for resistance,” the scientist said, subsidiaries of Atlanta Belting Company, Inc., have Sunflower is an increasingly important oilseed crop, announced the promotion of William S. Joyner. especially in the semi-arid areas of the country where Mr. Joyner has accepted district manager sales it has good drought resistance because of an extensive responsibilities for west Tennessee, southwest Kentucky root system that can penetrate a large volume of soil and southeast Missouri effective April 1. to extract water. The cash value of this crop is in Mr. Joyner has been with Tennessee Belting Company, creasing yearly; consequently, the cost of destuctive Inc for eight years in various capacities, the most recent diseases like head rot is also increasing dramatically, being customer service. Modern New Roll Truck Dumps Corrugating* Plant Serving The Southeast A full line of hydraulic truck clumps. IJ Pit or grade level, scale t or non-scale, full or split deck. 30 to 70 foot lengths, 1 2 5,000- pound lift, 30 Roll Pick-Up — Delivery Service to 65 tilt, and drive through Suppliers New Roll Chills units or back o n units CREASON Call us Today Area Code 50T 375-1141 Corrugating Co. 4110 South Creek Road ( S ) i e l p s Amnicola Industrial Park Chattanooga, Tenn. 37406 r MACHINERY COMPANY Area Code 615 629-5532 P. 0. BOX 1093 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72202 OIL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 24 ASA Tells Soy Oil Story To TSOMSA Adds New Members foreign Buyers At Food Show Two new members have been added to the roles of the Tri-States Oil Mill Superintendents Association: Sam As part of their soy oil market development efforts, Young, Farmland Soy Processing Company, Van Buren, e American Soybean Association (ASA) participated Arkansas and Don H. Lear, Nadustco, Inc. New Orleans. jg year in the fifth International Food and Agricultural ^ade Show, New Orleans. Cattle On Feed Drops Sharply “The show offered ASA a unique opportunity to further Cattle and calves on feed March 1 for slaughter market splore foreign markets for soy oil. Although soy oil in the seven states totaled 7,440,000 head, down nine ilready accounts for over 60 per cent of all edible fats per cent from a year ago and 10 per cent less than March ;0]d in the U.S., soybean growers have the potential for 1, 1978. producing more soybeans as foreign and domestic demand Marketings of fed cattle during February totaled 1,570,- for soy oil grows,” says Richard Falbr associate director 000, down five per cent from last year and seven per of soy oil market development programs for ASA. cent less than February 1978. Placements of cattle and calves on feed during February were 1,210,000, down eight The show was attended mainly by representatives of per cent from last year and off 21 per cent from Latin American, Far and Near Eastern countries. ASA’s February 1978. exhibit showed potential customers the facts about soy s availability and quality. “ W e were able to put foreign buyers in touch with ASA’s overseas market offices for information on importing soy oil and for ABCO TEBCO in determining precise needs. We also helped potential customers contact U.S. companies who could ABCO PVC BELTING supply soy oil. Developing new markets at this show ABCO RUBBER COVERED BELTING implemented ASA’s existing domestic and overseas SEAPLANE LEATHER BELTING market development program,” explained Mr. Falb. ABCO-TEX NYLON BELTING The show was sponsored by the Southern U.S. Trade Association in cooperation with Foreign Agricultural ABCO ENDLESS CORD Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. . \~S OR A LAW & COMPANY ’'Your symbol of Quality Founded 1903 We offer BELTING FOR EVERY APPLICATION. INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTS The LARGEST INVENTORY OF BELTING in the South assures immediate action in filling emer Specializing in the analysis of gency requirements. Vegetable Oil Products Foods - Feeds - Fertilizers - Vitamin Our program of RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT; Assays - Purity Tests our ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT and over 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, QUALITY and SER~ Official Chemists VICE make us a RESPECTED LEADER. National Soybean Processors Assn. National Cottonseed Products Assn. Atlanta Belting Company 404-688-1483 Southeastern Peanut Assn. 560 Edgewood Ave. N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30312 Box 1558 Atlanta, Georgia 30301 Tennessee Belting Company 901-525-3472 Phone 404-577-4377 265 Exchange Ave., Memphis, Tenn. 38105 Lewellyn Welding And Fabricating Co. SPECIALIZING IN AGRICULTURAL MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - FABRICATING - ERECTION MILL MAINTENANCE HOPPERS ELEVATORS CONVEYORS TANKS STRUCTURAL STEEL OVERHEAD CRANE SYSTEMS WELDMENTS ALL METALS 901-345-2240 3107 FONTAINE DESIGN & ENGINEERING TO MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE P. 0. BOX 16570 YOUR SPECIFICATION 38116 0IL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 25 Meet French’s Stationary louver Heal Dryer The Industry’s Most Versatile and Efficient Dryer. Available in different models for capacities from 25,000 to 100,000 lbs. per hour. MEAL INLET The unique modular stack-type design o f the D 2 Y IM Today’s Best Meal Dryer Buy Requiring a minimum o f floor space, lower initial cost, low cost installation, low operating and maintenance costs, and outstanding drying effi ciency make French Meal Dryers an excellent investment! For complete details on these energy saving units which require less than 60 lbs. o f steam per ton, write or call for bulletin No. 08-60 DC today! MEAL OUTLET ■— EZ IVI L-J Solvent Extraction Division THE FRENCH OIL. MILL MACHINERY CO. • PIQUA, OHIO 45356 U.S.A F0167 CABLE ADDRESS: FRENCH PIQUA • PHONE (5.13) 773-3420 • TELEX NO. Z Tips On Implementing An 3rganized Energy Conservation Program At Oil Mills B y SADRU DAD A, Project Engineer Continental Grain Company Processing Division Guntersville, Alabama HY CONSERVE energy? Energy is becoming in capital projects must be fully and quickly realized if f creasingly expensive. The exploding demand for we are to contain the disruptive explosion in energy tergy, both in the United States and throughout the demand. lestof the world, will continue to force the cost of energy Below are listed four basic areas for a conservation land will result in recurring shortages. Increased costs program implementation with specific suggested steps r energy and unpredictable supplies of fuel have created to achieve a reduction in consumption — all steps possible new dimension in business management. Typical energy at every mill. osts at soybean extraction plants, with bean dryers, I. Top Management Commitment range between 28 per cent to 32 per cent variable operat- A. Inform line supervisors of the economic reasons for the costs — and these plants with energy conservation need to conserve energy and their responsibility for die p ro g ra m s already established! implementing energy saving actions in the areas of m Many companies are finding that an organized energy their accountability. mservation program can hold down both energy use B. Establish a committee having the responsibility for costs without disrupting plant production. It has formulating and conducting an energy conservation repeatedly demonstrated that conservation measures program and consisting of: can reduce energy use by 15 to 30 per cent or more, 1. Representatives from each department in the plant. with justifying costs savings. More importantly, if by 2. A coordinator appointed by and reporting to manage energy conservation you can maintain production despite ment. reduction in energy supply, or increase production in C. Provide the committee with guidelines as to what is e face of frozen fuel allocations, the effect on your expected of them: les and profits is obvious. 1. Plan and participate in energy saving surveys. The unrelenting fact is that we are faced with a continu- 2. Develop uniform record keeping, reporting, and g shortage of fuel and power, part of which must be energy accounting. compensated for by conservation measures, or major 3. Research and develop ideas on ways to save energy. dislocations and even catastrophy are in store for some 4. Communicate these ideas and suggestions. companies and institutions. Yet we see startling energy 5. Suggest tough, but achievable, goals for energy conservation achievements reported through such simple saving. plant maintenance and operation practices as reducing or 6. Develop ideas and plans for enlisting employee sup eliminating unnecessary lighting in warehouses and park port and participation. ing lots, turning off equipment not needed at night or 7. Plan and conduct a continuing program of activities over weekends, optimizing maintenance schedules to to stimulate interest in energy conservation efforts. £7 keep equipment operating properly, planning production D. Set goals in energy saving with a preliminary goal schedules to minimize energy use., and improving quality at the start of the program, and later, a revised goal control to eliminate wasted processing. This potential based on savings potential estimated from results of for energy conservation and the equally startling reduc surveys. tions in energy use possible through costs reducing E. Employ external assistance in surveying the plant and Presented to the Tri-States Oil Mill Superintendents Association, making recommendations, if necessary. Boyal d’Iberville, Biloxi, Mississippi, June, 1979. F. Communicate periodically to employees regarding aSE.'- B STINNES OIL AND CHEMICAL CO., INC. ( SQCO 1 HI-PURITY NORMAL HEXANE Contact BARRY W. BEARDEN Terminal No. 713-869-2441 808 Americana Building Office No. 713-658-8421 Houston, Texas 77002 U.S.A Home No. 713-376-4730 0,1 MILL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 27 management’s emphasis on energy conservation action etc., in order that all energy can be expressed on the and report on prograss. common basis of Btu units. II. Survey Energy Uses and Losses D. Analyze all process energy balances in depth: A. Conduct first survey aimed at identifying energy 1. Can waste heat be recovered to generate steam wastes that can be corrected by maintenance or to heat water or a raw material. operations actions, for example: leaks of steam and 2. Can a process step be eliminated or modified in some other utilities; burners out of adjustment; repair or way to reduce energy use. addition of insulation required; equipment running 3. Is there a way to improve yield ? when not needed. 4. Is there a justification for B. Survey to determine where additional instruments for a. Replacing old equipment with new equipment measurement of energy flow are needed and whether requiring less energy ? there is economic justification for the cost of their b. Replacing an obsolete, inefficient process p installation. with a whole new and different process using C. Divide the plant into departments for energy auditing, energy ? for example: E. Conduct weekend and night surveys periodically. 1. Processing, where the unit of production is bushels F. Plan surveys on specific systems and equipment, crushed. 1. Boilers and Process Furnaces 2. Drying, where the unit of production is bushels dried. Maintenance and Operational Procedures would in 3. Shipping or receiving, where the units of production elude: would be the tons of meal or oil shipped and bushels a.) Optimize combustion air requirements by adjust of beans received. ing dampers, b.) A djust burners fo r proper flame Note: Energy equivalents will need to be developed for patterns, c.) Arrange for periodic soot-blowing1 of all fuels and utilities, such as electric power, steam, convection tubes, d.) Maintain daily efficiency check on boiler and condensat-e return, e.) Computerize monitoring, f.) Clean burner nozzles periodically COMPLETE ROLL GRINDING & CORRUGATING SERVICE use proper size for boiler load, g.) Review boiler line insulation, h.) Maintain only minimum toiler NEW R0LL8 PLUS JOURNALS REPAIRED & REPLACED pressure required, i.) Operate only minimum number of boilers for safe and efficient operation. FREE PICKUP & DELIVERY 2. Compressed Air Systems Maintenance and Operational Procedures would in elude: a.) Repair air leaks in air lines, b.) Clean or SERVICE replace compressor inlet air filters frequently, c. Operate system at minimum air pressure to conserve horsepower, d.) Shut down air compressors when idle, e.)Minimize air venting. f.)Use fan for person nel cooling — not compressed air. 3. Driers Maintenance and Operational Procedures would in clude: a.) Clean screen house periodically, b.) Ched dampers for cooling and heating sections for air intake. 4. Electrical Systems and Electric Motors Maintenance and Operational Procedures would in WITT clude: a.) De-energize excess transformer capacity. I l l b.) Review scheduling of operation to reduce electrical demand charges, c.) Maintain plant power factors levels as close to unity as possible. Corrugating Inc. 5. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems 935 So. West St. 316-942-8456 Wichita, Kan. 67213 Maintenance and Operational Procedures would in- Write or phone lor specifics and current catalog Over 15 Years ol Specialized Service to the Industry DuMOND CO., INC. Drawer E • Downers Grove, III. 60515 For Soybean Processing, Cottonseed Processing, Extractors Phone: (312) 969-2010 Vegetable Oil Refining Cracking Mills Flaking Mills Over 4,500 pieces of highly usable equipment in our constantly changing computerized inventory. Hammermills Regional Offices: Immediate availability at substantially reduced Dryers & Coolers St. Louis Area: (314) 227-5737 Memphis Area: (601) 234-0231 prices. Stack Cookers Minneapolis Area: (612) 473-1538 Fast, friendly, honest service. Desolventizing Toasters Louisville Area: (502) 451-3901 We also buy. Anderson EXPELLEFT Presses Phoenix Area: (602) 934-3333 28 OIL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 19# elude: a.) Keep doors and windows closed, based on system on cooling to heat ventilating air; relocation weather, using fresh air whenever possible, b.) of air inlets to cooler locations. Maintain only minimum temperature (maximum for 3. Driers — reclamation of exhaust heat with use of A/C in each area. Cut off ventilating in idle areas heat exchanger, heat wheel (Centrilector), or heat during non-production hours, c.) Close off unneeded system. openings, unused fans or ventilators, d.) Turn off 4. Electrical Systems and Electric Motors — size motors steam lines during non-heating season, e.) Make em for peak efficiency; increase conductor size to reduce ployees use standard doors rather than overhead doors distribution loss; specify energy efficiency on all whenever possible. new equipment purchases; install capacitors to Lighting Systems improve power factor; install variable speed motors Maintenance and Operational Procedures would in or drives for pump blower and compressor loads; I'eiii clude: a.) Turn out unnecessary light in idle areas on install time clocks or computers to restrict use of off-shifts, weekends and holidays, b.) Review natural electricity during non-production periods; install light to replace artificial light demand control equipment. Pumps 5. HVAC Systems — install heat recovery systems to Maintenance and Operational Procedures would in recover heat or cold from exhausted air; vary tem clude: a.) Operate the minimum number required, peratures in areas, based on need; install dock seals b.) Reduce pump discharge pressure and horsepower on dock doors; increase insulation on exposed walls requirements by optim izing pressure drop across and ceiling; install door closers and openers. control valve, in Centrifugal pump discharge by 6. Insulation — repair faulty insulation and, determine trimming pump impeller, c.) Minimize bypassing or heat losses from uninsulated areas and calculate reciprocating pumps. optimal thickness for installation. { Steam Systems 7. Lighting Systems — install timers on light switches Maintenance or Operational Procedures would in in areas used infrequently; install photo cells or clude: a.) Maintain high level of condensate return, timers on outside lighting switches; paint walls light b. Review steam trap size and type for most efficient colors to reduce artificial light requirements; convert operation and proper installation, c.) Use minimum steam operating pressure and minimizing venting to atmosphere, d.) Minimize boiler blowdown with better REPLACEMENT STEAM COOKER & D. T. feedwater treatment, e.) Repair leaks in lines and valves, f.) Repair faulty insulation, g.) Disconnect BOTTOMS & RINGS steam lines running to abandoned areas, h.) Repair leaks in combustible gas lines, i.) Proper temperature ALL WELDED ASME CODE CONSTRUCTION for fuel oil atomization, j.) Use direct steam injec Any size type for any make of equipment tion for heating water. III. Implement Eenergy Conservation Actions Southern Boiler & Tank Works, Inc A. Correct energy wastes identified in the first survey by Serving the Oil Mill Industry Since 19M taking the necessary maintenance or operation actions. B. List all energy conservation projects evolving from P. O. Box 7274 Memphis, Tennessee 38107 energy balance analyses,, survey, etc. Evaluate and select projects for implementation by calculating annual Telephone 901-527-7371 energy savings for each project, projecting future energy costs and calculating annual dollar savings. Then, estimate project capital or expense cost and PLANT MECHANICS - WELDERS evaluate investment merit of projects using measures, such as payback period and return on investment. MACHINERY INSTALLERS - ERECTION After this evaluation assign priorities to projects based on investment m erit and select conservation projects OIL - SEED - CHEMICAL & FERTILIZER MFR'S. for implementation. REDI-MIX & ASPHALT PLANT - BLENDERS C. Review design of all capital projects, such as new PROCESSORS, SERVING WEST TENN., ARK., & MISS. plants, expansions, etc., to assure that efficient utiliza FOR tion of energy is incorporated in the design. Include consideraion of energy availability in new equipment CALL O.S.H.A. MAINTENANCE & and plant decisions. 901-948-2564 REPAIRS O' Possible Energy Conservation Projects could include NIGHTS & SUN 7 5 4 -4 8 3 7 the following: 1. Boilers and process furnaces — install economizer; replace steam atomization burners with pressure MANUFACTURERS MAINTENANCE SERVICE INC atomization to decrease steam requirements. 83 E. H. CRUMP BLVD. W. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38106 2 Compressed A ir System — addition of heat recovery ROLL Roll Repairs CORRUGATING WM. C. ELLIS & SONS & Manufacturers of Oil Mill Machinery ROLL GRINDING FRONT & LINDEN STS. Phone: (901) 525-0569 MEMPHIS, TENN. °IL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 29 incandescent light to flourescent, mercury or high- B. Continue Energy Conservation Committee Activit intensity discharge lamps. by periodic meetings. Each committee member is ^ 8. Steam Systems— communication link between the committee and tlie a. Insulate bare lines and tanks, department supervisors represented. Periodically upda^ b. Install flash tank heat exchangers on blowdown energy saving project lists and plan and participate water to recover waste heat. in energy savings surveys. Plan and conduct a con c. Retain condensate to boiler to reduce fuel and tinuing program of activities and commnication to kee boiler chemical costs. up interest in energy conservation. Develop cooperation d. Improved combustion control for dual fuel systems. with community organizations in promoting energy e. Replace worn and obsolete controls. conservation. C. Involve employees through activities such as: IV. Develop Continuing Energy Conservation Efforts 1. Service on energy conservation committee. A. Measure results: 2. Energy conservation training course. 1. Chart use per unit of production by department and 3. Suggestion awards plan. for whole plant. 4. Recognition for energy saving achievements. 2. Monitor and analyze charts of Btu per unit of product, 5. Technical talks on lighting, insulation, steam traps taking into consideration effects of complicating etc. variables, such as outdoor ambient air temperature, 6. “SavEnergy” posters, decals and stickers. level of production rate, product mix, and compare 7. Publicity in plant news, bulletins. Btu/product with past performance and the deviation 8. Publicity in public news media. from the goal set. Observe the impact of energy 9. Letters on conservation to homes. saving actions and project implementation on decreas D. Evaluate your program by receiving progress in energy ing the Btu/unit to product. Investigate, identify saving, evaluating your original goals. You may wish and correct the cause for increases that may occur at this point to consider program modifications and to in Btu unit of product, if feasible. revise goals. QUALITY PRODUCTS • PROMPT SERVICE LuttreU Belting & Supply Company LEATHER - RUBBER - CONVEYOR - ELEVATOR - VEE BELTS and SHEAVES ROLLER CHAIN & SPROCKETS Telephone: Area Code 901 774-5001 P. O. Box 9005 Memphis, Tenn. 38109 311 Belz Blvd. East FABRICATORS AND ERECTORS Material Handling Equipment Collectors • Storage Racks Conveyors • Elevators Hoppers • Tanks l » v l Structural Steel (901) 948-2678 IF NO ANSWER DIAL 357-7277 Ralph L. Jackson Inc. P. O. Box 9008, 175 W. Bodley Memphis, Tennessee 38109 "Over a Quarter of a Century Experience" 19 OIL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 mam he Pre-Press for the19801s Since introducing our first 'G' Type pre-press 5 years ago we have now obtained orders for 45 of these machines from various parts of the world. The units have been sold to handle nearly 9000 short tons per day of oilseeds and we confidently exppct it will achieve even greater popularity over the next decade. Primary Material Machines Tonnage/24 Hours Sunflowerseed 4830 Rapeseed 2600 Groundnuts 540 Cottonseed 180 Maizegerm 160 Copra/Palm Xernel 160 Various 510 1 1 m simon-rasEDOuuns See us on startdi^31-32 at the ISF/AOCS World Congress and Exposition — New York Hilton, April 27—May 1, 1980. Simon-Rosedowns Lim ited, C annon S treet, H ull, England. Tel: 00482 4 8 2 229864. 9 8 6 4 . Telex: 5 2 2 2 6 . ROSE DOWNS OIL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 USED EQUIPMENT Complete Systems, As Is, Or Reconditioned fpHEI h el tore” , directs FRENCH 500 to 800 T/D SOLVENT PLANT irs, thi STILL IN OPERATION FOR YOUR INSPECTION Tran iequa jiistifie factor tuts” ( tie ow :losing :nto m ritical uld The Till d< REFINERIES person paramt ick-u CRACKING ROLLS lltf I ent a Com if it ec distrib as exp 1 an ansfi oltagi FLAKING ROLLS fflanuf lade A. la 5 on. ] "■t s tric t K FILTERS DRYERS if fin CENTRIFUGES like DEEiuir^NC. TELEX 478 416 DREAMCO, INC. BOX 3028 DES MOINES, IOWA 50316 TELEPHONE (515) 243-150 4529 N. E. 7TH DES MOINES, IOW A 5031* D es Moines R econditioning mgineermg A n d .^Manufacturing (30m pany OIL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 Guidelines for Maintenance of Transformers By LOU MORRIS, Supervisor of Technical Services Industry Services Division, Westinghouse Electric Corp. Sharon, Pennsylvania IHERE’S AN old cliche which I am sure you all have a given transformer or installation depend on many heard, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of service factors which the transformer may encounter such re” . While I am sure this saying was not specifically as, industrial or chemical pollutants, atmospheric or directed at electrical equipment, or especially transform- electrical storms, overloading conditions which could jUj the meaning is still appropriate. seriously affect the mechanical reliability of the con Transformers can represent sizeable investments a n d a n ductor insulation, moisture, oxidation, electrical and adequate preventive maintenance program would seem mechanical stress. Some of these factors are difficult to justified on replacement costs alone. Reliability is another evaluate, and initially can require frequent inspections [actor th a t must be considered; “brown outs or black before the proper maintenance program can be instituted. | can be costly not only to the consumer, but also to It is hoped that the following discussion will help provide owner a n d operators of electrical equipment. Forced an insight on the parts of a transformer that should be (losings o f factories could cause production losses running given consideration on a preventive maintenance program. into millions of dollars. The loss of electrical power in A field testing program that requires a reasonable in ititical a r e a s such as hospitals or water treatment plants vestment in equipment will also be discussed in length. uld have serious repercussions. What Is A Transformer? The success or failure of any maintenance program Till depend to a large extent on the amount of effort Before going directly into the maintenance part of this went into that program. Adequate training of discussion, it would be only appropriate if we spend a jersonnel and familiarization with the equipment is few minutes discussing what it is we are trying to paramount if any maintenance program is to succeed. maintain. The user of a rather simple transformer, such up support with adequate facilities and test equip as a distribution type, could consider it to be a “black ment will also be needed. box”, with two input terminals and two output terminals. Complete maintenance may be impossible to justify The input terminals are connected to a source of A-C if it costs more than the failure of the transformer. Small power to one voltage, and the output terminals connected distribution transformers, for instance, could be considered to a load of some type at a different voltage. sexpendable items, since replacement cost and the affect- When asked what materials go into the makeup of a 3 area would be relatively small. Most distribution transformer, the answer usually given is copper, press- ansformers are standardized in both KVA size and board, oil and a tank to contain it. While for the most oltage ratings, allowing easy replacement from the part this answer is correct, the makeup and maintenance anufacturer or adjoining utilities which usually stockpile of each material by itself is different and complex. For inadequate supply o f spares. example, a discussion on the maintenance and testing of A large power transformer represents a different situa- transformer oil could easily consume an hour’s time on ffl. Each transformer is customer engineered to meet just this one topic. trict specifications. A failure could have a wide a ffect on Because the internal windings of a transformer are residential and industrial areas. Replacement or repair static with no rotating parts such as commutators, slip Would require many months at considerable cost. Chances rings, brushes, bearings, etc. to wear out, maintenance |V finding a suitable temporary replacement would be is greatly simplified and reduced, but not entirely eliminat unlikely. ed. A tranformer during its lifetime is subjected to many The maintenance procedure which is appropriate for service factors which can be potential sources for failure. DON’T GAMBLE WITH WORN MECHANICAL PRESS PARTS!! Have your mechanical press parts rebuilt by a specialist We Specialize in rebuilding mechanical press parts for oil mills KENNETH WHITLOCK i n c . PHONE (512) 883-9207 • P. O . BOX 4021 1911 N. Lexington Extension Corpus Christi, Texas 78408 AFTER A comprehensive maintenance program can help prevent of steel are susceptible to rusting. Therefore, to prevent or delay many of these failures from occurring. rusting of exposed steel surfaces, careful attention should be given so that all scratches or nicks are quickly repaint What Purpose Does A Transformer Fulfill? ed before serious oxidation occurs. The purpose or reason for using transformers may not While the transformer tank is made from relatively be obvious to everyone; therefore, a short discussion on heavy steel, accesories like radiators use a lighter gage why transformers exist may be warranted. material. Rusted areas left unattended over long periods The transformer provides the necessary flexibility of time could develop rust holes and subsequent oil leaks. needed to transmit large volumes of electrical power over Repair of such areas would be quite costly and time long distances economically. To pursue this explanation, consuming. Extensive repairs could require removing the the most economical voltages that an A-C generator can transformer from service. be built today to withstand are approximately 25,000 Preparation of the oxidized surface is very important volts. Above this voltage, the size, and consequently the if the retouched paint is to properly adhere. The exposed cost, would be exorbitant. The transformer can step up surface should be thoroughly cleaned and abraded with this relatively low generator voltage to a transmission suitable wire brush or sandpaper. For small marred level which some cases reach 750,000 volts. This allows spots which do not penetrate the paint film to the large volumes of electrical power to be transmitted over parent metal, only the finish paint is necessary. long distances using relatively small economical aerial The factors that determine the quality of any paint cable to conduct the current. With the use of another are the pigment and the vehicle. The pigment gives the transformer at the receiving end of the transmisson line, color and body of the paint and the vehicle holds the the voltage can be stepped down to substation levels of pigment in place and forms a continuous film. Although voltage and eventually residential levels of voltage. attention is generally centered upon the selection of the The transformer also provides the means of connecting pigment, tests show that the vehicle of a paint is the together power distribution systems of different voltages first of these two components to deteriorate. A paint and phase relationships so that power can be transmitted of high quality should therefore be used to obtain a between these systems as demand dictates. lasting finish. Aerosol paint dispensers, or small quantities of paint What Parts Of A Transformer Require Maintenance? to match the original finish, can usually be obtained from Starting from the outside of the transformer and the original transformer manufacturer. working inward, the first item of attention is the The second major topic to be considered on transformer transformer tank. maintenance, is the insulation system. There are two The transformer tank and accessories being constructed types of systems in use,, dry type and liquid filled. The dry type system includes air and gas filled transformers; oil and askarel filled transformers constitute the second type system. Since each type requires different main tenance they will be discussed separately. Dry Type Transformers The popularity of these types of transformers have increased in recent years, especially for use inside of buildings where the presence of liquid filled transformers CONTROL ELECTRIC, INC. may present a fire hazard. A dry type transformer is exactly what the name implies. Air or fluorocarbon 3675 EAST JENSEN AVENUE gas is used as the insulating and cooling medium. Air insulated transformers should be inspected depending §P.O. BOX 2565 • FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93745; on operating conditions. For clean dry locations an annual inspection or even longer may be sufficient. In areas s contaminated with dust or chemical fumes an inspection at three or six month intervals may be required. Usually ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION • after the first few inspections a definite schedule can be Industrial * Commercial established based on existing conditions. With the transformer de-energized and case panels removed, an inspection should be made for dirt (especially COMPUTE PLANT MAINTENANCE • accumulations on insulating surfaces or for those which tend to restrict air flow), for loose connections and foi MOTOR AND ELECTRICAL SALES the general conditions of the transformer. Check foi 1 ELECTRIC MOTOR REWINDING • REPAIR FOR SALE Oilseed Processing Equipment from Forrest City Oil, Forrest City, Arkansas and Ginners Oil Mill, " es S CONTROL ELECTRIC 5 Memphis, Arkansas. Seed Cleaners, Linters, Lint Cleaners, Hullers, Separator 1 24 HOUR SERVICE Beaters, Stack-Cookers, Crushing Roll, Anderson x pellers, French Screw Presses, Screening Tanks, Fi eK | Ph. (209) 268-4411 Press6s JEMSEN I I BYPASS _ — Contact: W. C. Cantrell Company, Box 11216, Fort Worth) TX 76109 IniiimiuimiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiHiiiimiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiniHiiiiiinJiiiiniHiiiiiiiin? Telephone: (817) 923-7382 — Telex: 75-8436 OIL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 15 34 vent heating or voltage creepage over insulating surfaces to all other windings grounded. No winding with ex iould 'evidenced by tracking or carbonization. ternal bushings should be left floating. If a winding is aint- If excessive accumulations of dirt are found when the connected in such a manner that its ground cannot be ltlsformer is inspected, the dirt should be removed to removed, then a measurement cannot be made. A typical ively nmit free circulation of air and to guard against the two-winding transformer would require three measure gage jossibility of insulation breakdown. Particular attention ments using the megohmmeter. These are high to low riods ild be given to careful and thorough cleaning of top and ground, low to high and ground, and high plus low 2aks. bottom ends of winding assemblies and to cleaning to ground. Variable factors, including the construction time ventilating ducts. and materials used, make it difficult to set limits based The windings may be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, on voltage class or KVA size. However, minimum values lower, or with compressed air. The use of a vacuum may be used as given in Table 1. If a transformer is known rtant toner is preferred as the first step in cleaning followed to be wet if it has been subject to unusually damp con Josed e of compressed air or nitrogen. A final vacuum- ditions, then it should be dried out regardless of the with may be required. The compressed air or nitrogen insulation resistance. irred | be clean and dry and should be applied at a re- the ..jvely low pressure, not to exceed 25 p.s.i. Lead supports, Table I c h a n g e r s and terminal boards, bushings and other Minimum Values for Dry Type paint jajor insulating surfaces should be brushed or wiped Transformers 3 the ith a dry cloth. The use of liquid cleaners is undesirable Winding kV Insulation Resistance s the cause they may contain solvents or additives which Class Megohms .ough mid have a deteriorating effect on insulating materials. 1.2 600 f the Field Testing of Dry Transformers — Before placing a 2.5 1000 5 the reconditioned transformer in service it is recommended 5.0 1500 paint some testing be conducted to verify the integrity 8.7 2000 dn a tf the unit. The following tests are suggested as a 15.0 3000 minimum; they can be performed with a comparatively Normally, dried transformers may be paint jail investment in test equipment. expected to have readings 5 to 10 from Insulation-Resistance Test: times the above values. The insulation resistance test is made using a >rmer egohmmeter usually with a 1000 volt output. Test When it becomes necessary to dry out the insulation two tadings are valuable for future comparative purposes of a dry type transformer, generally three methods may . The id also for determining the conditions of the transformer be used. The first method is external heat. Warm dry mers ith respect to cleanliness and moisture. Insulation air is circulated throughout the core and coil assembly. econd sistance measurements are taken from each winding The temperature of the warm air should not exceed main masloro Industrial have de of rmeis ler is arbon l, Air :nding .nnual MASIERO” Continous Press areas ection sually :an b panels jcially which id for k for: C A P A C I T Y j^BEAN: 2 4 0 TO N PER D A Y TPD Cotton WTON: 300 TON PER D A Y TPD West S A O PAULO f a c t o r y BRAZIL rators, Jau - SP Av. Ipiranga, 919 - 15° i Ex Tels: 2939/2613 S a la 1 5 0 7 citers, C .P .2 1 8 Tels: 355636/332805 T elex - 11 2 4 3 2 5 Worth, :%UFACTURERS OF: — Reducers - Cookers - Toasters - Extractors r Deodorizing Apparatus - Drying Worm Gears - preying Worm Gears - Seed Driers - Roller Mills - Hammer Mills - Filters - Gear and Piston Pumps - Hullers - Bucket evat°rs - Cleaning Screens - Decorticating Mills - Solvent Extraction Units. 3lL mill g a z e t t e e r — April, 1980 35 fithin • tilat 100°C. The second method uses the losses in the windings ing current required by the preventive auto can produce erroneous results. In these cases try using a 480 volt to generate the heat to expel moisture. One winding is Oil F short circuited and sufficient voltage applied to the supply. Be sure to apply this voltage to the winding mos other winding to produce rated current flowing within having the greatest number of turns to prevent hazardous maintei voltages from being induced by a large turns ratio all transformer windings. This method is relatively slow A & and should be used only as a last resort. transformer. lollow ii The third method is by far the fastest and recommended. Gas Filled Sealed Dry Type Transformers It is a combination of the first and second methods already This type of transformer usually requires less main described. tenance than the liquid filled transformer or the ventilated Measurements of insulation resistance are of value dry type transformer because the windings are sealed in determining the progress of drying out a tranformer. from the outside contaminating atmosphere. Periodic Measurements should be taken before starting the drying checks of pressure and temperature should be part of process and at two-hour intervals during drying. The the maintenance program. It is recommended that after initial value, if taken at ordinary temperatures, may be six months service and thereafter a gas analysis be made high even though the insulation may not be dry. Because of the composition of the gas. Since the performance insulation resistance varies inversely with temperature, of the gas filled transformer is dependent upon the the winding temperature should be kept constant during dielectric strength and cooling characteristics of the the drying period to obtain comparative readings. Gen fluorocarbon gas, periodic checks should be made to insure erally the insulation resistance will increase gradually that the unit has not lost part or all of its original until near the end of the drying period when it will charge. If the unit is supplied with a vacuum pressure increase more rapidly. gage and a gas thermometer, leaks may be detected 2. Winding-Ratio Check: keeping a record of the pressure, gas temperature and A turns ratio set, commonly called a “TTR”, is very daily barametric pressure. Readings should be taken useful in detecting shorted turns or incorrect turns ratios. during periods of steady load. A plot of the thermometer Shorted turns will cause an excessive current flow from reading versus absolute tank pressure, which is the sum the instrument which will appear on the ammeter and of gage pressure plus barometric,, will describe an also cause a drastic difference in the ratio values for proximate straight line with constant slope, if the the winding being tested, as compared to the true ratio seals on the tank are intact without leaks. using nameplate ratios or other phases known to be Field Testing — The recommended tests for gas filled undamaged. Ratio tests on transformers having load tap changing may be difficult to obtain when set on the transformers are essentially a duplicate of what has bridging position of the tap changer. This would usually already been described for the testing of air insulated dry type transformers. A minimum insulation resistance be the odd numbered voltage positions. The large excitat- value of 5000 megohms is suggested. Liqued Filled Transformers In general, transformers that are designed to at voltage levels above 15 KV or 10,000 KVA are liquid M 2 , M & & S 2 ? filled. The higher dielectric strength of the insulating INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY liquid allows for smaller electrical clearances and there 7 fore a smaller and more economical transformer can be built. Cotton Gin, Oil Mill, & Liquid filled tranformers fall into two categories using either oil or askarel as the insulating and cooling Industrial Supply medium. Askarel is the generic name assigned to a 26 East Pima number of synthetic chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons Phoenix, Arizona 85004 developed for use indoors where fireproof liquids aie Ph.: (602) 257-8326 desired. Oil filled transformers are in general always located outdoors because of the fire hazard unless placec* Is your machinery working at 100% capacity? If not, you need a Loadmaster Control. The Loadmaster is a control designed to monitor the load of a drive motor and automatically control the feeder drive to maintain a pre set precent of load. The Loadmaster is capable of monitoring any size load and improving power factor and efficiency on AC Motors by maintaining 100% loacl. The Loadmaster has been tested and in use for two years in the tougn oilseed processing industry. Additional features: 1. Dust tight, vibration protected enclosure. 2. Viewing port for visual observation of AC ammeter. 3. Key lock select switch for security protection. 4. Automatic shut down on overload. 5. Compatible with most variable speed drives. 6. Uncomplicated installation and calibration. For more information contact: Brandon & Clark Electric Company, Inc. 3623 Avenue H — Lubbock, Texas 79404 Patent Pending Area Code (806) 747-3861 April ^8' 36 OIL MILL GAZETTEER jtliin s p e c ia lly constructed vaults supplied with adequate power transformers a test of the gas in the gas space Jntilation to the outside. ^ should be included. Many users of transformers do not have necessary Oil Filled Transformers- — Oil preservation is probably facilities for testing oil or making a combustible gas e most important aspect in this category of transformer check as mentioned. To overcome this difficulty, some maintenance, and therefore deserves careful study. manufacturers and a number of transformer fluid \ good grade o f tran sform er oil should offe r the consultants will provide the necessary test facilities to f o l l o w i n g advantages as an insulating oil: conduct these tests at a nominal fee. Many times it is (a ) High dielectric strength difficult to determine what course of action should be (b) Low viscosity ■— provides for good heat transfer taken once the condition of the oil has been established ic) Freedom from inorganic acid, alkalis and corrosive from the results obtained from an oil test. To resolve sulfur — prevents injury to insulation and materials this difficulty, the classification of service aged oil has of construction been broken down into four groups. (d) Good resistance to em ulsification. In case of (a) Group One contains oils that are satisfactory for moisture contamination it quickly settles to the continued use. bottom of the tank (b) Group Two contains oil that require only minor (e) Freedom from sludging under normal operating reconditioning to continue in service. conditions over long periods of time accomplished (c) Group There contains oils that are in poor condition. by proper selection of crudes and refining methods The oil may be reclaimed or disposed of depending (f) Low oil viscosity — allows rapid settling of the upon economic consideration. arced products (d) Group Four contains oils that are in such poor (g) Low pour point — allows use under low temperature condition it should be scrapped. conditions Table 2 (on page 38) lists the specific properties of (h) High flash point allows higher operating tem these oils divided into the four classification groups peratures with freedom from fire hazard. already defined. Like any insulation fluid, tranformer oil has certain Askarel Filled Transformers enemies which it should be guarded against. These Askarel filled transformers and other associated consists of: (a) Oxidation — oxygen combines with oil to form acids. (b) Contamination — moisture is the chief cause. (c) Excessive temperatures — overloading of trans Sikes Machine Shop, Inc. former. (d) Minor faults such as corona discharges, sparking 2100 industrial Drive and local over heating. Box 370, Slaton, Texas 79364 * * * Frequency of Testing of Oil and Gas From Transformers In Service — Once a transformer is energized and put Roll Grinding - Corrugating - All Related Work into service, a periodic test of the oil should be made. General Machine & Fabrication In certain specific areas of operation or types of loading., Cooker Bottoms & Rings to experience will dictate the best frequency cycle. In general, it is recommended that the oil be tested every ASME Code Construction year for transformers 288 KV and above and every two Phone: Area (806) 828-6568 years transformers below 288 KV. This inspection should include an examination of the oil for dielectric breakdown, "Specialists in Oil Mill Repair & Manufacturing” neutralization number, color and conditions. For large ALLOY SPECIALISTS OF MARSHALL, INC, COTTON O il MILL PRESS PARTS REPAIRED WITH SUPER ALLOY More Production Longer Life CONTACT: J. E. LOONEY, President " ' 7,. • / - , ■ Marshall, Texas 75670 Jefferson Road 214 938-6794 OIL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 37 electrical equipments using polychlorinated biphenyls, or cent or iess. if there is reasonable doubt as to th for short PCB’s, as a dielectric fluid, have recently come dryness of a transformer, a comparison of fact * under heavy atack from the Environmental Protection tested power factor measurements should be made As Agency. This fluid is not biodegradable so any contam in the case of insulation resistance, it will be necess ination into the environment lingers almost indefinitely. to correct any field measurements to 20°C when com The regulations regarding the handling, transportation paring the factory test values. Because power factor and disposal of this equipment and fluid, and limits of increases with increasing temperature, the multiply^ contamination are frequently changing with new and correction factors for measurements above 20°C will be tighter restrictions being imposed. For these reasons I less than unity and greater than unity for values taken am not going to discuss any maintenance program on below 20 “C. For example, a power factor reading 0f Askarel filled transformers. three per cent at 70 "C in oil would be multiplied by My recommendation for those who must repair or .333 to obtain an equivalent reading of one per cent maintain this equipment would be to contact local factory at 20°C, representative or repair shop for advice as problems arise. Note that the power factor of windings next to Testing of Oil Filled Transformers the core may be higher than that of the other wind The insulation resistance and turns ratio tests ings. This is due to losses from dielectric current flow that have already been discussed for dry type trans ing through the core. formers are also applicable to oil filled transformers. The justification for the purchase of field testing No minimum values for insulation resistance have equipment will depend on its usage and return on in been established for oil filled transformers similar to vestment. A ten-thousand dollar piece of test equipm ent that given in Table I for dry type. If a transformer could hardly be justified to maintain a five thousand user is suspicious that a transformer is “wet”,, then a dollar transformer. Most of the test equipment to con comparison with factory tested reading could prove duct the minimum tests that have been discussed is helpful. Since the factory readings are corrected to an reasonably priced, but again the user must make the equivalent resistance at 20°C in oil, it will be necessary final decision on what to purchase. For an insight into to correct any field measurements to the same tem the cost of test equipment,, several suppliers were con perature if the comparison is to be meaningful. Because tacted for prices. While these prices are current, you insulation resistance decreases with increasing tem can rest assured they will increase in a short time. The perature, field measurements taken above 20 °C will read present cost for a transformers turns ratio tester is lower. Correction factors above 20°C will therefore al priced at $1065. A 1000 volt output megohmmeter costs ways be greater than unity and less than unity when from $500 to $3000 depending on the features desired. below 20 °C. The prices for the power factor bridge vary consider Another useful field test that has not yet been dis ably, from $2700 to $14000, again depending on type cussed is power factor measurements. They can help and feature. For users who might want to conduct determine dryness in the insulation. Measurements are winding resistance measurements, a Kelvin resistance made using a standard capacitance bridge to measure bridge would cost $1500. Large maintenance installa capacitances between windings and between windings tions that might consider making hi-potential applied and ground, together with the power factor or loss angle tests could purchase a complete test set for $21000. of capacitance. Power factor measurements are an indi cation of the dielectric loss level in the insulation. Since moisture reduces the dielectric strength of the insula References tion and increases its loss, the power factor of the 1. Bean, Chackan, Moore and Wentz, Transformers for the Electric windings will subsequently increase. Power factor Power Industry, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1959 measurements are made in a similar fashion to that of 2. E. J. Cham, How to Install and Test an Industrial Oil Filled the insulation resistance measurements. A two winding Transformer, (an article) Power Magazine, September 1975 transformer would require three power factor measure i _ ments; these would be, high to low and ground, low to Acknowledgement high and ground, and high plus low to ground. No The author wishes to extend his gratitude for the helpful suggestions absolute limits or power factor values have been set. offered by Mr. E. J. Cham, Mr. Dave McElroy and Mr. Dave Urey In general, most power transformers will test one per of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Table 2 The following table lists the various recommended values for consideration of an oil in a specific classification: Group I Group II Group III Group IV Oils for Oils to be Oils to be Oils to be Test Continued Service Reconditioned Reclaimed Scrapped Dielectric Breakdown, KV 28 Less than 28 Low Low Neutralization Number mg KOH per gr. or oil up to .25 .25-.35 .35-.5 .5 and above Interfacial Tension dynes per cm. 21 21 18 16 Power Factor, 60 Hertz 25°C, percent 1.0 1.2 2.0 5.0 Moisture Content, ppm. 25 35 above 35 ------ 38 O IL M IL L G AZETTEER — April, 1980 OIL M IL L S W INCH TRUCK SERVICE FEED M I L L S PORTABLE WELDING GRAIN ELEVATO R S CRANE SERVICE WEST TEXAS MILLWRIGHT SERVICE INC. "Specializing In Mill And Elevator Construction And Repair" 312 S.E. Loop 289 — Lubbock, Texas P. O. Box 3365 - AC 806-745-5408 KENNETH KUBICA LEE KEEN 8602 Geneva 1909 - 56th Street Lubbock, Texas Lubbock, Texas AC 8061797-9851 AC 8061765-0963 39 OIL MILL GAZETTEER — April, 1980 Bill Hunter says it all! J O ! FL4IG • CmiBMAN OF THE >QARD W. ». HUNTER, J».. EXECUTIVE VICS PRESIDENT S weetwater Cotton O il Company MANUFACTURE R5 O F ’Srurettuxiteh.QujaJ^ P. O. B O X 4 2 0 S w e e t w a t e r • T e x a s Decem ber 29, 1978 Mr. James C. Orr, President MURRAY-CARVER, INC. P. O. Box 344449 Dallas, Texas 75234 Dear Jim: We have had your new RollMaster automatic linter feeder drive on our Carver delinting machines for over two months. We are very pleased with the performance - this new feeder drive on our HC-2 High Capacity delinters is very simple to adjust, then requires no further attention. It eliminates die problem of seed roll fluctuation; it keeps the density we desire. As you know, we have 33 of the high capacity delinters. Prior to installation of the new feeder drives our tonnage averaged around 350 tons per day. We now average easily in excess of 400 tons a day, at least a 15% increase in capacity. Incoming seed has a lint content of approximately 9% to 10%, and we are delinting down to 2/4% lint. In summary, we think the new RollMaster feeder drive enables us to do a more efficient job with our Carver delinters. It simplifies adjustments and greatly reduces the attention • required of the operator, yet keeps a constant seed roll. We do not hesitate to recommend installing your new feeder drives to anyone wishing to simplify the operation of the lint room and to get more capacity from the equipment. Memphis Office Fresno Office Executive Office Carver Plant P.O. Box 13288 3140 E. California P.O. Box 344449 East Bridgewater Memphis, TN 38113 Fresno, CA 93702 CARVER Dallas, TX 75234 MA 02333 901/948-0464 209/266-0226 214/241-9440 617/378-3111 MURRAY - CARVER, INC. 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