UOP LLC (Des Plaines, Ill; www.uop.com), a Honeywell company, says that UOP C3 Oleflex process technology started up and has been successfully operating in Russia, producing high-quality propylene to help meet the global supply shortage of the valuable plastics building…
This manufacturer has increased the membrane area of its Bio-Cel BC400 by 4%, and thus changes the name to BC416. The increase in membrane area allows for an optimization of the crossflow, as well as enabling an increased packing density.…
The Intelligent Metering Pump incorporates an Electronic Programming Module (EPM) memory chip on which parameters can be pre-configured. This makes replacement of a drive simple, quick and accurate. Users can simply insert the EPM chip from a previous drive into…
Online-SDS 9.0 is the newest available version of this company’s application for managing chemical and safety datasheets (SDS). This latest edition features enhancements designed to improve the accessibility and usefulness of compliance information stored within the platform. With hazard classification…
Presented at the European Coatings Show (Nuremberg, Germany; April 21–23), the new silicone-resin emulsion Silres WH is based on a new silicone resin, and can be used as a hydrophobizing wood-impregnating agent or as an additive in wood stains. Wood…
This company has launched its Catalytic Reaction Guide (CRG) as a free mobile application (app), which provides users mobile access to catalyst recommendations on over 150 chemical reactions in the area of homogeneous, heterogeneous and asymmetric catalysis. Users can easily…
Evidence for human use of microorganisms in the production of valuable goods extends back thousands of years. Over the ensuing centuries, the use of microbes in industrial processes has grown steadily, and continues today. This one-page reference provides information on…
The decanter centrifuge is an important piece of equipment for sludge volume reduction prior to thermal drying. Understanding centrifuge operation helps manage drying energy costs Consecutive mechanical dewatering and thermal drying are integral parts of sludge management, lowering the sludge…
Enzymes are proteins synthesized in living cells that act as biocatalysts for specific reactions. However, enzymes must be applied under mild conditions, since they lose their catalytic activity when subjected to heat, organic solvents or strong acids and bases. Enzymes…
Vacuum drying can be a useful tool for solid products that are heat-sensitive. Here are some guidelines for the selection and use of various types of vacuum dryers Drying is an essential unit operation in a variety of chemical process…