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SPARGING To agitate (a liquid) by means of compressed air or gas entering through a pipe. Source

SPECIFIC HEAT The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius. Source

STARCH A carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units joined together by glycosidic bonds. It is the most common carbohydrate in the human diet and is contained in large amounts in such staple foods as potatoes, wheat, maize (corn), rice, and cassava. Hydro-Thermal’s jet-cooker is specifically designed to work in the starch, ethanol and biofuels industries. Starch is also needed during the production of paper, another industry that Hydro-Thermal has had years of experience servicing. Source

STATIC MIXER A device for mixing two fluid materials. Most commonly, the fluids are liquid; however, static mixers are used to mix gas streams, disperse gas into liquid or disperse immiscible liquids. Source

STEAM The technical term for water vapor, the gaseous phase of water, which is formed when water boils. Source

STEAM SYSTEM SPECIALIST A certification given by US Department of Energy (DOE) that teaches best steam practices. There have been Hydro-Thermal engineers past and present who have completed the requirements to receive this certification. It is a reflection of Hydro-Thermal’s dedication to be experts in their field and innovators of technology. Source

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