A highlight of this company at Valve World 2022 (November 29–December 1; Düsseldorf, Germany) is the new Digital Valve Kit (DVK), which provides plant operators with remote access and remote control of their valves, as well as indicating the current…
The GS variable-speed drive (VSD) compressor (photo) can adapt and optimize its operations, thanks to “smart” features. The GA VSDS (photo) is the third generation of VSD compressors. VSD compressors significantly reduce energy consumption by adjusting their motor speed to…
Spring arms and measuring wheels (photo) have been added to this company’s encoder portfolio, thus offering a reliable solution for measuring linear moving objects. The freely combinable spring arms and measuring wheel systems enable the measurement of lengths and speeds…
Pressure-measuring devices for hydrogen Hydrogen is considered a difficult medium because its particularly small molecules can penetrate even stainless steel and also damage a material’s structure, causing embrittlement or cracks. It is therefore extremely important that measuring devices for H2…
Last month, Metso Outotec Corp. (Helsinki, Finland; www.mogroup.com) introduced NextGen Pelletizing — a visionary concept for the next generation of iron-ore pelletizing plants that strive to be carbon neutral and autonomous. According to the company, the combination of innovations —…
The Vertical Cartridge Filter (VCF; photo) is a pulse-jet filter designed to handle medium to high air volumes for industrial dust removal. It is typically used as a nuisance dust collector in applications with light dust loads and a high…
The new pilotMaster (photo) is a robust two-phase separating decanter that is particularly suitable for smaller production volumes and for upscaling tests. Its geometries correspond to those of this company’s large production machines. This ensures reliable upscaling and thus investment…
In crossflow membrane filtration (CMF), feed flow is parallel to the filtration surface (rather than perpendicular to it, as in conventional filtration). During a given pass, a portion of the feed permeates the membrane, while a larger portion is retained…
Plant Watch Covestro breaks ground in Antwerp for new aniline plant October 12, 2022 — Covestro AG (Leverkusen, Germany; www.covestro.com) broke ground in Antwerp, Belgium for a new world-scale production facility for the manufacture of aniline. Covestro is investing more…
Compliant with MIL-STD-961E: Defense and Program-Unique Specifications Format and Content, the Spiralfeeder conveying system (photo) meets the U.S. Dept. of Defense requirements for quality in design, fabrication and materials, as well as in availability, interchangeability and low-cost considerations. The Milspec…