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April 2017
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Designating a day for water
Last month, special recognition to water-related issues was given on…
Batch Drying With Vacuum Contact Dryers
Drying is a demanding unit operation where solvents need to…
Optimizing Analysis for Spray-Drying
Precise control over spray-drying processes can be enabled by modern…
The Spread of Nitrogen Fertilizers
As price margins tighten, ammonia and urea producers are diversifying…
The Future of Safety Sensors is Here Now
Wearable sensors enhance CPI worker safety and help close the…
A quest for making ammonia at moderate conditions
Today, ammonia continues to be manufactured by the Haber-Bosch process…Peltier refrigeration expands into untapped applications
When compared to traditional refrigeration cycles, Peltier (thermoelectric) technology has… Hydronium ions as charge carriers
Scientists at Oregon State University (Corvallis; www.oregonstate.edu) have for the… Chementator briefs
Efficient distillation Toyo Engineering Corp. (Toyo; Chiba, www.toyo-eng.co.jp) has completed… Remove pollutants from wastewater with this nano-tailored coating
Researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR,… A pilot project to capture rainwater for wine production
A pilot project set up by the University of California… New glass electrolytes yield safer, more efficient batteries
A glassy solid-state electrolyte (SSE) developed by researchers from the… A less expensive alternative to platinum for water electrolysis
A suitable catalyst for splitting water to make hydrogen must… 
Algae printing ink has safety and sustainability benefits
Scientists at Living Ink Technologies (Denver, Colo.; www.livinginktechnologies.com) have developed…Award to lower costs for flow-battery membranes and reactants
United Technologies Research Center (UTRC; East Hartford, Conn.; www.utrc.utc.com) has… BUSINESS NEWSBusiness News - April 2017
Plant Watch SNC-Lavalin wins EPC contract for ammonia plant in… TECHNICAL & PRACTICALCooling Towers: Estimate Evaporation Loss and Makeup Water Requirements
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Gas-Phase Filtration Media Properties: What to Know
There are many physical properties that can impact the ultimate…
Crossflow Membrane Filtration Essentials
Several aspects of crossflow membrane filtration, including process design, equipment…Facts at Your Fingertips: Gas Detection
Detection of gases is a critical task in many chemical… TECHNOLOGY PROFILE
Technology Profile: Bio-based Adipic Acid Production from Glucose
This column is based on “Bio-based Adipic Acid Production from…Pipes, Tubes and Fittings
This pipe-milling end-prep tool is for beveling boiler tubes The… NEW PRODUCTS
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A new anti-abrasive coating for insulation
Pittcote 16 coating (photo) is a new low-temperature, anti-abrasive (LTAA)…
Predict product performance with a digital twin
The latest release of STAR-CCM+ software, v12.02, includes several new…
Save time and water with this tank-cleaning machine
The new TJ40G rotary tank-cleaning machine (photo) uses a high-impact…
This closed-system mixer requires no transfer steps
The VersaMix Multi-Shaft Mixer (photo) is designed for mixing pastes,…
This range of diaphragm pumps is extended
Launched at this month’s Hannover Fair (April 24–28), the hydraulic…
Flow measurement at low temperatures
Components and assemblies are often tested in cold chambers at…
A compact compressor for H2-refueling stations
This company has started marketing the HyAC mini-A (photo), an…
Automated switch for multiple gas-analyzer lines
Up to now, solenoid valves have been used for switching…Letters
Steam Concepts I enjoy reading your magazine and find many…
Designating a day for waterLast month, special recognition to water-related issues was given on…
Batch Drying With Vacuum Contact DryersDrying is a demanding unit operation where solvents need to…
Optimizing Analysis for Spray-DryingPrecise control over spray-drying processes can be enabled by modern…
The Spread of Nitrogen FertilizersAs price margins tighten, ammonia and urea producers are diversifying…
The Future of Safety Sensors is Here NowWearable sensors enhance CPI worker safety and help close the…
A quest for making ammonia at moderate conditionsToday, ammonia continues to be manufactured by the Haber-Bosch process…
When compared to traditional refrigeration cycles, Peltier (thermoelectric) technology has…
Scientists at Oregon State University (Corvallis; www.oregonstate.edu) have for the…
Efficient distillation Toyo Engineering Corp. (Toyo; Chiba, www.toyo-eng.co.jp) has completed…
Researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR,…
A pilot project set up by the University of California…
A glassy solid-state electrolyte (SSE) developed by researchers from the…
A suitable catalyst for splitting water to make hydrogen must…
Algae printing ink has safety and sustainability benefits Scientists at Living Ink Technologies (Denver, Colo.; www.livinginktechnologies.com) have developed…
United Technologies Research Center (UTRC; East Hartford, Conn.; www.utrc.utc.com) has…
Plant Watch SNC-Lavalin wins EPC contract for ammonia plant in…
Applying mass and energy balance calculations yields critical operating insight…
Gas-Phase Filtration Media Properties: What to KnowThere are many physical properties that can impact the ultimate…
Crossflow Membrane Filtration EssentialsSeveral aspects of crossflow membrane filtration, including process design, equipment…
Detection of gases is a critical task in many chemical…
Technology Profile: Bio-based Adipic Acid Production from GlucoseThis column is based on “Bio-based Adipic Acid Production from…
This pipe-milling end-prep tool is for beveling boiler tubes The…
A new anti-abrasive coating for insulationPittcote 16 coating (photo) is a new low-temperature, anti-abrasive (LTAA)…
Predict product performance with a digital twinThe latest release of STAR-CCM+ software, v12.02, includes several new…
Save time and water with this tank-cleaning machineThe new TJ40G rotary tank-cleaning machine (photo) uses a high-impact…
This closed-system mixer requires no transfer stepsThe VersaMix Multi-Shaft Mixer (photo) is designed for mixing pastes,…
This range of diaphragm pumps is extendedLaunched at this month’s Hannover Fair (April 24–28), the hydraulic…
Flow measurement at low temperaturesComponents and assemblies are often tested in cold chambers at…
A compact compressor for H2-refueling stationsThis company has started marketing the HyAC mini-A (photo), an…
Automated switch for multiple gas-analyzer linesUp to now, solenoid valves have been used for switching…
Steam Concepts I enjoy reading your magazine and find many…
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