This company has delivered its largest ever Flexpro gasket (photo) to be used in the development of a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant in the U.S. The gasket, with a diameter in excess of 5 m, is faced with Thermiculite, a…
Oxygen measurement with Ex approvals & SIL2 certification The new Zirkor200 oxygen-measurement analyzer (photo) adds features for integration into safety-related process controls. The user-friendly, extremely rugged and precise zirconium-dioxide analyzers are not only available for gas explosion-hazardous areas (Zirkor200 Ex-G),…
This company has released a free firmware upgrade enabling new and existing MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC CPUs (photo) to support the industry-standard MQTT protocol. The upgrade can be downloaded to the FC6A CPU, so it is easy for users to…
NanoRam and NanoRam-1064 handheld Raman instruments (photo) are calibrated in compliance with the wavelength accuracy criteria for qualitative Raman measurements set forth by all global pharmacopeias, including the new USP 858 and 1858 chapters. The system software of NanoRam and…
Niagara brand vibrating-screen exciters (photo) are offered in four models, each of which is adjustable to provide eight weight configurations, delivering a large static-moment range. These exciters come standard on all of this company’s exciter-driven XL-Class and L-Class vibrating screens,…
This overview compares various sealing technologies, and points out advantages and disadvantages of applying different mechanical-sealing designs for caustic fluids Caustic applications in chemical plants can play havoc on the mechanical seals of rotating equipment. These applications can be difficult…
The new Vibrostore 100 (photo) is a palm-sized device that provides vibration-level and bearing-wear monitoring for balance-of-plant machines at the push of a button. The lightweight device can be used single-handedly, and enables even untrained personnel to take vibration measurements…
Waterhammer arises because of sudden changes in fluid flow, and can present significant problems in processes that involve flowing liquids. This article outlines these potential issues and offers guidance for handling the pressure changes arising from waterhammer Most large-scale processes…
This company has added a new model of tank outlet valve to its APV D4 series of mix-proof valves (photo). The new D4 valves enable users to clean the pipeline without having to empty the contents of the tank, which…
The GP14 Power Trap (photo) is an advanced condensate-recovery system for pumping high-temperature condensate for vented receivers, sumps and other important pump applications. The GP14 provides high-pressure, high-temperature condensate pumping services up to 392°F and 200 psig. The device’s non-electric…