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Pump hazardous media at flowrates up to 1,200 m3/h

This company has launched a new pump size in its established MKP product range. With this new pump size, it is now possible to transfer hazardous media at higher flowrates using the efficient, rugged and safe magnetic drive pumps. The…

This glove box controls relative humidity or oxygen levels

The Nitrogenema enclosure series (photo) is capable of protecting processes by nearly eliminating moisture or oxygen with the flow of inert gas and is said to be far more economical than a cumbersome metal isolator. Operator and process safety are…

This pressure switch has an adjustable switch differential

The model PSM-700 rugged pressure switch (photo) offers a switch differential adjustable over a wide range, very high repeatability. The PSM-700 has a UL-listed micro switch that switches at electrical powers up to 250 V a.c. and 10 A. With…

New control-panel portfolio for challenging installations

The CP600-Pro (photo) is a premium human-machine interface (HMI) control panel that features a true-glass touchscreen and a strong aluminum front frame that ensures IP66 protection. The device can operate in temperatures from –4 to 140°F. Available in five different…

Pressure sensors with capacitive touchpads

The new pressure sensors of the PS+ Series (photo) can be commissioned particularly easily and provide reliable measurements with intuitive operation. Overhead mounting is possible, since sensor heads can be rotated over a range of 340 deg. After the sensor…

Engineering Internships: A Win for Students and Companies

Insights to the benefits of internships for both students and the employing companies are discussed Internships have become an important part of the professional landscape. Both students and companies in the chemical process industries (CPI) benefit from the relationship. For…

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Protecting Instruments from Overpressure

Overpressure in a process can damage the seals in a pressure instrument’s sensor or skew the zero point. Here’s how to avoid the problem Pressure is one of the most commonly measured variables in the chemical process industries (CPI). Accuracy…

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Facts at your Fingertips: Convection versus Conduction Drying in Industry

Adjustment and control of moisture levels in solid materials is a critical aspect in the manufacture of many chemical products. Drying can be defined as the vaporization and removal of water or other liquids from a solution, suspension, or other…

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A Bright Future for Quantum Dots

The novel performance characteristics and tunability of quantum dots make them a promising nanomaterial in numerous emerging applications Quantum dots (QDs) represent a broad group of semiconducting nanoparticles that feature a unique combination of optical and electronic properties. For example,…

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Technology Profile: Production of Polyacrylonitrile Fibers

This column is based on “Polyacrylonitrile Production – Cost Analysis,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/polyacrylonitrile-production-cost. Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) is a polymer resin mainly composed of acrylonitrile. This important acrylic resin is used in the production…