Industrial internet of things (IIoT) technologies support online, continuous condition monitoring for pumps Because pumps are often critical to process operation and safety, condition monitoring for pumps has long been a respected practice in the chemical process industries (CPI). However,…
Designed to withstand high temperatures, shocks and vibrations over long periods, the new BTC14 (photo) industrial thin-client computer has four uniform digital DisplayPorts, enabling processes to be visualized on up to four Ultra-HD (4K) screens, providing an optimal overview of…
The Model YZ102 (photo) is a purge unit designed to protect electrical equipment in Class I hazardous areas. The unit applies Type Y and Z pressurizations, and when connected to a supply of protective gas, and utilized in conjunction with…
While no company wants to envision becoming the victim of a cyberattack, investing time upfront to craft an incident-response plan can provide a quicker path to recovery Cyberattacks are becoming a way of life — in both our personal, and…
The elements needed for excellence in a process safety program are known, but achieving top-level process safety performance requires sustained effort and focus Efforts to achieve excellent process-safety performance at chemical process industries (CPI) facilities are nothing new [1]. Experience…
Hydrogen derived from water and renewable electricity, rather than from natural gas, could offer abundant energy without carbon dioxide emissions if water-splitting processes could be scaled up effectively. But the best catalyst for the reaction — platinum — is scarce…
All critical infrastructure segments are at risk for cyberattacks, but the unique integration of the chemical manufacturing sector into the global supply chain makes it an especially ripe target Defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), critical infrastructure…
A team of scientists in Kentucky are working to harness the unique material properties of diamonds — hardness, thermal conductivity, electrical resistivity and more — for advanced industrial applications, including biosensors and high-frequency and high-power devices. Kentucky Advanced Materials Manufacturing…
Adipate diesters are building blocks of polyamides and polyesters, and are used in plasticizers, perfumes, lubricants, solvents, various pharmaceutical active ingredients and, in terms of quantity, mainly for the production of nylon. Currently, adipate diesters are produced industrially by oxidizing…
The MC6-T is a multifunctional temperature calibrator and communication device that can provide accurate reference measurements and simulations for temperature, pressure and electrical signals, such as resistance, current, voltage, pulses and frequency, together with HART, Profibus PA and Foundation Fieldbus…