The Primo 200E is said to be particularly well-suited for the compounding of thermoplastic masterbatches with throughputs of up to 1.5 ton/h. The Primo 200E is a single-side mounted, dry-cut strand pelletizer with an extra-large cutting width of 200 mm.…
For sanitary applications, this manufacturer has developed a magnetostrictive level sensor in hygienic design. The model FLM-H sensor, is certified in accordance with 3A Sanitary Standards, and measures level in tanks and vessels with an accuracy of less than 0.5…
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…
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…
Some of the many things to consider for the complex task of performing a column revamp are presented in this cover story Petroleum refineries, chemical-processing plants, natural-gas purification plants and other facilities in the chemical process industries (CPI) all contain…
This type of tank is often preferred to cylindrical tanks when space is limited. Follow this guidance to calculate the relevant dimension and ensure safe construction With the increasing age of many chemical process plants, a challenge often arises when…