Abstract: The present invention is an asset identification and information retrieval system for industrial facility components composed of a computer identifier and at least one transponder tag. The transponder tags emit a radio identifier signal in response to a scanning signal sent by the computer identifier. The computer identifier is portable, battery operated and has visual displays for confirming readouts as well as a database to store multiple tag information. The system also has the capability to remotely access databases regarding tagged components, such that a field employee utilizing the computer identifier can communicate with the centralized control system to receive, amend or record records and other information regarding any particular tagged asset.

Abstract: A jet tube dryer retainer system for adapting an existing jet tube dryer of the type using flanged jet tubes manufactured by Coe Manufacturing Co. to receive and retain flangeless replacement jet tubes in such a manner as to allow rapid removal and reinstallation of the replacement jet tubes, permit longitudinal expansion of the replacement jet tubes, and decrease the likelihood of future warpage and misalignment of the replacement jet tubes. Structural members for supporting the replacement jet tubes and strengthening the jet tube dryer frame are welded to the dryer frame at the air-delivery end and chain-drive end of each dryer section. A mounting post locates the narrow, closed end of the respective replacement jet tubes relative to the plane of the respective dryer decks and maintains the replacement tubes in a position which is fixed laterally and vertically while allowing slight longitudinal movement of the narrow closed end of the tube.