The new Model VMF-90A volumetric screw feeder (photo) is designed for automated additive dosing in water treatment and chemical processes. This new model is simplified compared to previous models and offers more flexibility for installation in confined workspaces. Integrating the…
Version 5.3a, the latest release of this company’s Multiphysics software (photo), provides many enhanced simulation capabilities for users of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, including up to 40% improved performance for algebraic multigrid (AMG) and 20% for geometric multigrid (GMG)…
The CombiLyz conductivity meter (photo), with an accuracy of±1% and a measuring range of 500µS/cm to 1,000 mS/cm, together with robust temperature compensation, provides many important features for clean-in-place (CIP) systems. Where CIP systems require acids or alkalis, accurate measurement…
Process industry plants install sophisticated air-pollution control systems, but they can be ineffective if the flowmeters on which they rely deliver inaccurate or unreliable data. This one-page reference provides information on measuring the flow of gaseous combustion products in large…
Working in extreme environments can take a toll on workers, but these dual-action personal air conditioners (PACs; photo) keep workers comfortable in either hot or cold working conditions. PACs minimize heat stress and fatigue in elevated temperatures, or with simple…
This company’s Process Water Recycling Plant (photo) is a fully automated standalone unit that enables recycling of process water from mining operations. The plant is specifically designed for concentrator plants, which dewater tailings and recycle the water back to the…
TASKBrand SureGrip absorbent adhesive floor mats (photo) feature next-generation sorbent technology to help prevent slips, trips and falls and protect floors from moisture with impermeable adhesive backing. The mats are fast-drying and can be easily custom cut for hard-to-fit areas.…
The 2018 Connected Plant Conference (www.connectedplantconference.com) will take place February 26–28 in Charlotte, N.C. Focused on digitalization and connectivity trends in the chemical process industries (CPI), as well as the power-generation sector, the event’s technical program boasts speakers from a…
This column is based on “Cyclohexane from Benzene and Hydrogen – Cost Analysis,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/cyclohexane-production-cost. Cyclohexane is a relatively stable cycloalkane, present in crude oils in concentrations of 0.1–1.0%. This cycloparaffin…
A practical look at the need for validation, as well as conceptual considerations and a case study This article addresses the need for experimental validation of computer-generated distillation column simulations , and discusses the main concepts involved with experimental validation.…