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A new level sensor in a hygienic design

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…

Datasheet-management platform with GHS-specific enhancements

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…

A new silicone resin for water-repellent wood coatings

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…

A mobile app for catalyst recommendations

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…

Facts at your Fingertips: Industrial Microorganisms

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…

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Wastewater Sludge Centrifugation Before Drying

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…

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Technology Profile: Onsite Enzyme Production

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…

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Vacuum Drying: Basics and Application

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…

Column Revamps: From Outside to Inside

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…

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A Primer on Rectangular Tanks

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…