The explosion of electronic devices that surround us greatly influences the way we function, particularly in the area of communication — how we find entertainment, get information and make connections with others. Video screens seem to be everywhere: at work,…
Plant Watch Sumitomo announces battery-separator capacity expansion, new plant in Korea June 10, 2015 — Sumitomo Chemical Co. (Tokyo; www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp) plans to more than double its production capacity for lithium-ion secondary battery separators at a site in Japan. In addition,…
Indicator connects with up to 14 analog weight sensors The ZM305 is a multi-function weight indicator that is available in two versions. The ZM305 Standard weight indicator is designed for floor scales, batch vessels and in-motion conveyors. The ZM305 GTN…
Industrial electrochemical processes are critical to a host of chemical products across many industry sectors. Modern products of electrochemical processes include chlorine gas, sodium hydroxide, sodium chlorate, hydrogen, oxygen, aluminum, copper, magnesium, zinc, adiponitrile and others. This one-page reference provides…
Concerns over limited supplies of petroleum-based feedstocks, coupled with the global issue of climate change, have increased demand from consumers and companies for more sustainable products. In this economic environment, chemical and polymer production from renewable resources is increasingly viewed…
Understanding the different classification methods is necessary to better select the explosion-protection techniques that will be used Explosion protection is essential for many companies, and those companies have decision makers. But before any decisions can be made, there are some…
Gas turbines are widely used throughout the chemical process industries (CPI) because they allow for high power output and high overall efficiency at relatively reasonable costs. In recent years, a variety of factors and ongoing technology advances have contributed to…
With the commercial release of a new scale inhibitor — called ScaleTreat FeS 13805 — researchers at Clariant Oil Services (Houston; www.clariant.com/oilinnovation), in collaboration with academia, have improved upon existing scale-treatment chemistries, adding a newly patented copolymer to the industry.…
The new Schütz impeller (photo) is a one-way stirring system that is integrated into the screw cap of intermediate bulk container (IBCs). The impeller system is available for all 1,000- and 1,250-L Ecobulk types and fits both the DN 150…
The Multiline Adaptive line of connectors has been further developed to create the Multiline E (photo). The unique adaptive inserts of the new product line can also be equipped with electrical and electronic connections. For integration of the E-connectors, the…