The recently launched H2@Scale project is integrating a number of elements necessary for the commercial-scale integrated production and use of renewable hydrogen. Hosted by the University of Texas at Austin (www.utexas.edu) and funded through the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy…
A patented polymer material developed by Kraton Corp. (Houston; www.kraton.com) has shown rapid antimicrobial capabilities with expected long-lasting self-disinfecting efficacy. Currently pursuing regulatory review in the U.S. and other select countries for use as an antimicrobial agent, Biaxam is a…
The new Rosemount 8800 Quad Vortex flowmeter (photo) is specifically designed to meet stringent safety standards in environments and applications that require safety instrumented systems (SIS). The flowmeter is said to be the first in the industry with quadruple sensors…
Automatic lubricators increase reliability of rotating equipment This company’s Shield lubricators (photo) extend the life of rolling element bearings in fans, blowers, electric motors, pumps, conveyors and other rotating equipment by delivering a consistent, precise supply of lubricant. These automatic…
My Tech Support Portal (photo) provides continuous access to online resources and tools to perform immediate self-service and to manage their support and service cases. In addition to phone support, the My Tech Support Portal offers 24/7 access to a…
Last month, this company introduced the new generation of its intrinsically safe 4G/LTE Android smartphone Smart-Ex 02 (photo). With a large 5-in. display and smart ergonomics, the Smart-Ex 02 is said to be the most advanced explosion-proof smartphone for Zone…
Presented here are equations governing heat transfer in a moving-bed heat exchanger, along with a numerical method for solving them Moving-bed heat exchangers (MBHE) represent an efficient method for heating or cooling bulk-solid materials compared to other technologies, such as…
Washdown-ready, smooth-body gear units, motors and variable frequency drives (photo) bring an innovative alternative to expensive, bulky stainless steel, while nsd tupH provides these units with even greater protection for food. The nsd tupH sealed-surface conversion system is not a…
This company has expanded its HiLobe series Roots pumps (photo), which are available in a broad spectrum of pumping speeds and applications. HiLobe Roots pumps are particularly suited for rapid evacuations (lock chambers or leak-detection systems) and for general coating…
Genesis Network (photo) is a new system that provides site-wide operational awareness and supervisory control of heat-trace systems. Users can easily monitor, maintain and troubleshoot even the largest heat-trace systems that may include over 10,000 heat-trace circuits. The Genesis Network…