Morgan Thermal Ceramics announces that Steve Chernack, manager of applications engineering, will give two presentations at the American Ceramic Society's (ACerS) Forty-ninth Annual Symposium on Refractories, which is focusing on refractory challenges in the chemical and hydrocarbon processing industries. Mr. Chernack will speak on the growing use of low biopersistent fibers in refineries and chemical plants, and will also present on energy efficient lining designs for today's fired heaters. The symposium will be held March 27-28, 2013, at the Hilton St Louis Airport Hotel, in St Louis, Missouri.

March 2013
Morgan Thermal Ceramics will speak on low biopersistent fibers and energy efficient lining designs at ACerS Symposium on Refractories
Morgan Thermal Ceramics announces that Steve Chernack, manager of applications engineering, will give two presentations at the American Ceramic Society's (ACerS) Forty-ninth Annual Symposium on Refractories, which is focusing on refractory challenges in the chemical and hydrocarbon processing industries. Mr. Chernack will speak on the growing use of low biopersistent fibers in refineries and chemical plants, and will also present on energy efficient lining designs for today's fired heaters. The symposium will be held March 27-28, 2013, at the Hilton St Louis Airport Hotel, in St Louis, Missouri.
During the presentations, Mr. Chernack will highlight Morgan Thermal Ceramics experience in manufacturing high temperature fiber and refractory materials for over 80 years. The company offers a fully integrated approach through consultation, design, manufacturing, and installation.
Mr. Chernack will speak about the use of high temperature low biopersistent fibers in refineries and chemical plants on March 27, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. Driven largely by European regulations, where the use of refractory ceramic fibers (RCF) is severely restricted, low biopersistent fibers have successfully been used to replace RCF in numerous industrial and commercial applications.
"The acceptance of low biopersistent fibers has been growing steadily in the US, due to strong technical advantages as well as reduced need for special workplace controls," said Mr. Chernack. "The talk will reveal some surprising applications where low biopersistent fibers are now being used and contain thought-provoking points on their future use in refineries and chemical plants."
On March 28, 2013 at 9:30 a.m., Mr. Chernack will give a presentation on energy efficient lining designs for today's fired heaters, which will outline refractory lining systems designed and optimized to be the most energy efficient and reliable available today.
"Fired heaters are the central process units in many refineries and chemical plants and use a tremendous amount of energy to help drive their associated processes," said Chernack. "The need to lower operational costs by increasing energy savings and reliability is key to competing in today's global marketplace."
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Kristin Nugent, McNeil, Gray & Rice Inc. 617 367 0100 ext. 148
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About Morgan Thermal Ceramics
Morgan Thermal Ceramics is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced heat insulation products which are used to help reduce energy consumption in a range of industrial processes, from iron and steel production to power generation. Key products include Superwool® the leading low bio-persistent insulating fibre, insulating firebricks (IFBs) and a range of monolithic materials. The business employs some 3,000 people in more than 50 locations worldwide, with manufacturing sites in 25 countries.

Morgan Thermal Ceramics is a business within the Morgan Ceramics Division of The Morgan Crucible Company plc, one of the world's leading advanced materials companies. The company specialises in the design, manufacture and marketing of ceramic and carbon products which are used in a wide range of applications, from transport and telecommunications to fire protection and medical instruments. Morgan Crucible is listed on the London Stock Exchange in the engineering sector.

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