Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA)

Kick off 2025 by expanding your industrial process heating knowledge with IHEA's online courses! We have two courses beginning January 13: ▶️ Fundamentals of Industrial Process Heating - 6 weeks Designed to give the student a fundamental understanding of the mechanisms of heat transfer within an industrial furnace and the associated losses and the operation of a heating source. ▶️ Advanced Industrial Process Heating - 10 weeks Provides the student with an in-depth view of the control and efficient operation of industrial process heating equipment. Both courses are led by industry expert moderators and include weekly assignments, quizzes, and online forum discussions. Start the new year off with new knowledge; register now!

There's one last thing to check off your year-end to-do list: Register for IHEA's online courses that begin January 13! With both our Fundamentals and Advanced Process Heating courses available, there's opportunity for industry newcomers and those looking to advance their knowledge of industrial heat processes. Group discounts are available for companies registering multiple attendees at the same time, and IHEA members receive discounted pricing. Register today!

We've got exciting news to share: The Industrial Heating Decarbonization SUMMIT will return to the Conrad Indianapolis in 2025! Mark your calendar now for September 29 - October 1, 2025, for this can't-miss event. Attendees at the 2024 SUMMIT shared excellent feedback that is being used as the foundation for the 2025 event. Details will be announced in early 2025.

Our Sustainability & Decarbonization Webinar Series is back for 2025! Start your new year with new insight into decarbonization possibilities for your industrial heat processes. January 16 - Understanding Carbon Footprint and Costs of Atmosphere vs. Vacuum Processing, presented by Bryan Stern, Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems February 13 - Exploring Decarbonization Options: DOE Programs and Tools, presented by Paulomi Nandy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Register for these free webinars today!

New year, same commitment to educating the industrial heating industry! January offers something for everyone, from newcomers to those looking to expand their knowledge. ➡️ Fundamentals of Industrial Process Heating Online Course (Begins January 13): a 6-week, self-paced course that uses weekly quizzes and interactive forum discussions to help you learn the basic mechanisms of heat transfer within an industrial furnace. 🆕 Advanced Process Heating Online Course (Begins January 13): a brand new, 10-week course that provides in-depth instruction on the control and efficient operation of industrial process heating equipment. 🆓 Sustainability & Decarbonization Webinar Series - Understanding Carbon Footprint and Costs of Atmosphere vs. Vacuum Processing (January 16): In this free webinar, Bryan Stern will present a case study a case study comparing energy consumption, operating cost, and emissions between a gas-fired atmosphere integral oil quench furnace and an electric batch vacuum oil quenching furnace performing metal heat treating. Check out our calendar of events for complete details and to register!

We're excited to offer our new Advanced Industrial Process Heating online course for the first time ever beginning January 13! If you've taken our Fundamentals course, or you already have a basic knowledge of industrial heat processes, expand your skill set with this 10-week self-paced course. Topics covered include: ✅ Types of ovens, furnaces, and kilns ✅ Refractories and insulation ✅ Energy savings associated with the use of recuperators and regenerators ✅ Instrumentation and controls used in process heating equipment ✅ Gas atmospheres used in process heating ✅ Mechanisms, metallurgical aspects, testing and evaluation associated with quenching. ✅ Vacuum heat processing Group discounts are available for companies registering multiple students at the same time. Space is limited, so don't wait to sign up!

Do you have new hires who need an introduction to the basics of industrial process heating? Our Fundamentals of Industrial Process Heating online course is your best resource! Weekly reading assignments, quizzes, and interactive forum discussions, along with a final exam project, are designed to give the student a fundamental understanding of the mechanisms of heat transfer within an industrial furnace and the associated losses. Topics covered include: Combustion Fundamentals & Fuels Combustion Equipment for Gaseous and Liquid Fuels Elements of Heat Transmission Heat Balance and Efficiency Calculations Advanced Heat Transfer Principles Fundamentals of Electrical Heating A group discount is available for companies registering multiple students at the same time. Space is limited, so register now for the next course, beginning January 13!

The latest digital issue of the IHEA Insider is now available! Find recaps of the first Industrial Heating Decarbonization SUMMIT and our Fall Seminars, read about our upcoming online courses and the return of our Sustainability & Decarbonization Webinar Series and more.

After a short holiday hiatus, our Sustainability & Decarbonization Webinar Series returns January 16! Join Bryan Stern of Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems for a look at a case study comparing the energy consumption, operating cost, and emissions between a gas-fired atmosphere integral oil quench furnace and an electric batch vacuum oil quenching furnace performing metal heat treating. This webinar is free to attend, so don't miss out!

Start 2025 off right by getting the industrial process heating education you and your employees need! Both our Fundamentals of Industrial Process Heating online course and our brand new Advanced Industrial Process Heating online course begin January 13! Both courses include weekly assignments & quizzes, along with interactive forum discussions with other students & instructors. Special member-only pricing is available to IHEA members, and companies registering multiple students at the same time receive a group discount. Space is limited for both courses, so don't wait. Sign up now!