Lincolnshire Riverwoods Squad 51 was the first unit on the scene. Larry Shapiro photo The spill occurred inside the service area at the rear of the facility. Larry Shapiro photo Members of the entry team seal a container that holds the noxious product. Larry Shapiro photo The hazardous material is sealed in these containers and awaits removal by a licensed waste hauler. Larry Shapiro photo A Buffalo Grove battalion chief, part of the entry team, undergoes decon. Larry Shapiro photo The other member of the entry team, a Long Grove lieutenant, has his gear thoroughly rinsed of chemical residue. Larry Shapiro photo A firefighter is rinsed off as part of the decon process. Larry Shapiro photo A Lincolnshire lieutenant is rinsed off after leaving the hot zone. Larry Shapiro photo The hot zone as outlined by scene tape. Larry Shapiro photo Rehab 51 was setup at the scene. Larry Shapiro photo Brazed heat exchanger, compact heat exchanger, efficient thermal transfer Siping Juyuan Hanyang Plate Heat Exchanger Co., Ltd , https://www.tj-heatexchange.com
- **HVAC Systems:** Used for heating and cooling in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
- **Refrigeration:** Used in chillers, condensers, and evaporators for refrigeration systems.
- **Industrial Processes:** Used in chemical, food, and beverage industries for process heating and cooling.
- **Renewable Energy:** Used in solar thermal systems and geothermal heat pumps.
2. **By Fluid Type:**
- **Water-to-Water:** Both sides of the heat exchanger use water as the heat transfer medium.
- **Water-to-Refrigerant:** One side uses water, and the other side uses a refrigerant, commonly found in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- **Refrigerant-to-Refrigerant:** Both sides use different or the same refrigerants, often used in cascade refrigeration systems.
3. **By Construction:**
- **Single Circuit:** A single path for each fluid, suitable for simple heat transfer applications.
- **Dual Circuit:** Two independent paths for each fluid, allowing for more complex heat transfer configurations.
- **Multi-Circuit:** More than two independent paths, providing flexibility in design and application.
4. **By Material:**
- **Copper-Brazed:** The most common type, using copper as the brazing material. Copper provides excellent thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance.
- **Nickel-Brazed:** Uses nickel as the brazing material, offering higher resistance to corrosion and better compatibility with certain fluids, such as ammonia.
- **Stainless Steel-Brazed:** Uses stainless steel as the brazing material, providing high resistance to corrosion and suitable for aggressive fluids.
Lincolnshire haz mat 4-23-13
The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District (FPD) was called just after 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday by the Lincolnshire Marriott Hotel, reporting what appeared to be a chemical incident involving several employees who were feeling unwell. Upon arrival, the first responders detected a strong chemical odor and began an initial assessment. As the situation escalated, hazardous materials (hazmat) technicians from Long Grove, Buffalo Grove, and Countryside were dispatched to assist.
No employees required hospitalization. After identifying the substances as various cleaning products, an entry team entered the hotel’s service area to safely collect the chemicals into two sealed storage containers. These were later removed by a licensed waste disposal company.
All firefighters and equipment that had entered the contaminated area underwent decontamination, marking the successful conclusion of the incident. Larry Shapiro captured several photos from the scene, offering a visual account of the response.
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Brazed Heat Exchangers, also known as Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers (BPHEs), are highly efficient devices used for transferring heat between two fluids. They are widely used in various applications such as HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, refrigeration, industrial processes, and more. Below is a classification of brazed heat exchangers based on different criteria:
1. **By Application:**