Posted by Lathrop Trotter & filed under Cooling Towers.

Environmental regulations regarding intake and discharge issues have required a transition to the use of cooling towers or air-cooled condensers, rather than traditional once-through cooling from a local water source such as a river or lake. Proper chemistry control is vital to steady heat transfer and stability in cooling towers. Cooling towers and the tower… Read more »

Posted by Lathrop Trotter & filed under News.

Given today’s complicated and interrelated supply chains, areas of overlap commonly occur within the world of industrial boiler equipment suppliers, contractors, and consultants. We regularly work with consulting engineers who provide expert guidance and advisement on the development and installation of boiler applications, heating and air conditioning systems, and other engineered equipment solutions.   Since… Read more »

Posted by Lathrop Trotter & filed under News.

Lathrop Trotter has expanded its line of boilers, air and power equipment by representing the Babcock Power group of companies including, Boiler Tube of America, Riley Power (excluding pulverizers), TEI Heat Exchangers Services, TEiC Construction Services, as well as Vogt Aftermarket Parts and Services. Lathrop Trotter is excited to announce this partnership as it extends… Read more »

Posted by Lathrop Trotter & filed under Boilers, News.

Lathrop Trotter is proud to be the Ohio-Indiana-Kentucky area source for industrial steam and hot water boilers. We partner with the leading innovators in boiler technology and are committed to providing you with the best boiler systems available. If you need a boiler fast, take advantage of our Quick Ship program. Our team has added… Read more »

Posted by Lathrop Trotter & filed under News.

Lathrop Trotter is pleased to be participating in the 7th Annual High Performance Building Seminar taking place on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Attendees will hear from industry leaders on advantages of high performance buildings and address what works when grappling with major improvements in energy and operating… Read more »

Posted by Lathrop Trotter & filed under Boilers, News, Safety.

Miura Boilers nearly a century of industry experience and over 140,000 units in operation worldwide. Not only does the company boast an impressive profile, but Miura also has an exceptional safety record — zero catastrophic vessel failures resulting in casualty. According to industry experts, some steam boilers are safer than others by design. Everyday safety… Read more »

Posted by Lathrop Trotter & filed under News.

Lathrop Trotter is excited to be an exhibitor at the 13th ANNUAL Dayton Green Expo on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. This event will be taking place at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. Green Expo attendees will include architects, engineers, facility managers, building owners, developers as well as state, county, and local government officials. The… Read more »

Posted by Lathrop Trotter & filed under Boilers.

Steam boiler purchasers often choose boilers based on price. It is important, however, to look at the lowest lifecycle cost. Life cycle economics takes into consideration factors such as upfront cost, operating schedules, projected boiler life, overall efficiency, warranty, annual operating costs for parts and more. When evaluating life-cycle costs in a boiler design, engineers… Read more »

Posted by Lathrop Trotter & filed under Boilers.

Boiler selection plays a crucial role in optimizing the overall efficiency of an industrial facility. Considering the specific requirements of the application or process will help you determine the best type of steam boiler to meet your needs. The most commonly used boiler types in operation today are firetube boilers and watertube boilers. While firetube… Read more »

Posted by Lathrop Trotter & filed under Boilers.

Safety is a crucial concern when it comes to industrial boilers. A sudden transition from water to steam can create an extremely dangerous situation, considering that a pound of steam takes up 1600 times the volume of a pound of water. The effects of pressure and temperature on the physical state of water is also… Read more »