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A new two-piece pneumatic automated V-ball valve

This company's direct-mount pneumatically actuated, stainless-steel V-ball package (photo) is said to have the smallest total dimensional envelope in the industry, reducing installation materials and labor costs. The valves are available in sizes½- to 2-in. NPT. The compact NPT threaded…

Bolt-Load Considerations Associated with ‘Hot Bolting’

In some situations, it might be necessary to remove or replace a bolt during operation. This article shows how to determine the proper bolt load to prevent leaks Bolted flange joints (Figure 1) are part of pressure vessel and piping…

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Business News: October 2021

Plant Watch BP and Brightmark evaluating plastic-waste renewal plants in Europe September 15, 2021 — BP plc (London; www.bp.com) and Brightmark LLC (San Francisco, Calif.; www.brightmark.com) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly evaluate development of plastic-waste renewal plants…

Mass-spectrometry enhancements for quantitative analysis

The TSQ Plus triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (MS; photo) portfolio is said to increase workflow throughput through superior data acquisition and polarity switching speeds. The improved low-mass product ion-transmission efficiency enhances sensitivity for key target applications. The new portfolio, which…

Proof-Testing Level-Measurement Devices in Storage-Tank Safety Systems

Storage tanks containing hazardous materials require safety instrumented systems (SIS) to prevent overfills. Digital technology in the latest level-measurement devices used in SIS enables remote proof-testing, which provides significant advantages At industrial facilities with tanks containing hazardous, flammable or explosive…

Vertical blenders for sanitary applications under vacuum

This company’s sanitary vertical blenders (photo) are engineered for rapid homogenization and drying in delicate applications under vacuum. The design avoids the destructive effects of heat on unstable ingredients, and it promotes vaporization at lower temperatures during gentle agitation while…

The first digital pressure gage with IO-Link

The MAN-LC (photo) is said to be the only digital pressure gage available with IO-Link. The device includes two configurable outputs that form part of a standard instrument and may be custom-programmed by users as desired. The display screen features…

Multi-purpose pressure gages for oil, ammonia and more

This company’s line of multi-purpose pressure gages (photo) includes models designed for use with gas, oil, water and other media not corrosive to brass or bronze. There is also a dedicated device designed specifically for anhydrous ammonia applications. Gage options…

Backwash Tuning for Reliable Sand Filtration

This practical guide provides information on proven backwash-tuning techniques that will improve the reliability and robustness of sand filters in water treatment applications Water is a fundamental part of virtually all plants in the chemical process industries (CPI). Examples of…

This pipe combines corrosion resistance and durability

DetaPipe (photo) is a new high-performance clad-metal pipe product designed for use in corrosive, high-temperature processing environments. DetaPipe is produced using a proprietary process that joins corrosion-resistant alloys, such as zirconium and titanium, to lower-cost, base metals, such as carbon…