The Field Information Manager 1.1 Handheld Edition software enables users to do configuration, parametrization and diagnosis of HART instruments in many locations — in the field, at the back of the panel or junction box or in the instrumentation laboratory.…
The eStart mobile app (photo) is used during project commissioning and startup to digitally gather data and create loop folders to house all relevant instrument data and checksheets. Digital folder creation not only greatly reduces documentation time, but also keeps…
Westex ShieldCXP is a protective fabric (photo) that defends the wearer against hazards from both flames and inadvertent chemical splash, providing laboratory workers with a single-layer protective solution. Interactions with hazardous chemicals and flames are frequent in laboratories, so an…
The No. 860 is a 500°F truck oven (photo) that is currently used for post-cure of rubber parts. Workspace dimensions of this oven measure 36-in. width, 36-in. depth and 60-in. height. The oven uses Nicrome-wire heating elements for a power…
This company’s line of condensing and chiller units are now available in explosion-proof designs (photo). The product line consists of a number of models, including air-cooled condensing units, remote air-cooled condensers, water-cooled chillers and evaporative condensing chillers for both indoor…
The differences between industrial-scale facilities and pilot plants go beyond size, and these intricacies must be understood when estimating the costs associated with pilot-scale facilities Estimating the construction costs of pilot plant facilities can be tricky, and many of the…
Before any engineering or design work can take place, a project’s feasibility must be considered. Reasonably accurate costs can be obtained using the preliminary estimate methodologies presented here Evaluating the feasibility early in an investment project’s timeline is critical for…
A better understanding of what pressure instruments do and how they work can help improve measurement performance, especially in troublesome applications Effective use of process instrumentation is critical in any chemical manufacturing environment. These instruments are strategically located throughout various…
Plant layout is as important a part of process plant design as it ever was, but it is rarely taught as part of chemical engineering courses While process plant layout is a critical aspect of chemical process industries (CPI) operations,…
Be vigilant about parallel pumping conditions that can lead to catastrophic failures During my career, I have seen several massive centrifugal pump failures caused by pump users attempting to operate pumps in parallel without the proper equipment review, procedural review…