Accounting for an entire steam-trap population is crucial to avoiding safety incidents and sub-optimal production — high-priority consideration must be given to steam-system management Historically, steam systems have provided the most effective source of readily conveyable heat to industrial process…
Propylene is a major component of the global olefins market and is widely used as an intermediate for an array of chemical and plastic products. Propylene is produced as a byproduct in steam crackers and through fluid catalytic cracking (FCC)…
Corrosion of steel is a key concern in many industrial settings, both from an asset-management perspective and from a safety perspective. The following briefly describes corrosion mechanisms for various classes of steel, and provides information on the corrosion resistance of…
Highlighting technology and innovations in the sectors of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, Interphex 2015 is taking place April 21–23 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Over 12,000 professionals are expected to visit the event’s workshops, networking…
One of the problems faced with blowing-seal type rotary valves is to maintain the air velocity between the valve and the conveying pipe while still achieving a good rotor pocket purge. Designers at this company have solved this problem using…
The NML-308 is a miniature, synthetic float-level transducer suitable for level measurement in vessels up to 48 in. tall. The floats are made from PTFE and the tubes are 316 stainless steel. The fittings are available in PTFE, polyethylene (PE),…
The Belec Compact Port is a versatile mobile spectrometer currently going through the evaluation process with a Fortune-500 oil-and-gas organization for the detection of sulfidation corrosion in hot applications. The Compact Port incorporates features required by oil-and-gas inspection professionals. The…
Introduced in January, Baynox Ultra is a highly active liquid stabilizer specially designed for biodiesel made from polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as soybean and sunflower methyl esters. This easily metered additive contains a balanced blend of highly active antioxidants and…
The Ruggedcom RX1400 is a multiprotocol intelligent node that combines Ethernet switching, routing and firewall functionality with various WAN connectivity options. The device is IP40 rated, does not use fans for cooling, operates continuously within a –40 to 85°C temperature…
This manufacturer of air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps has recently introduced its 76-mm (3-in.) size Full-Stroke Integral Piston Diaphragm (FSIPD). The new FSIPD (photo) is ideal for use in the company’s Saniflo FDA pumps, as well as its Original, Advanced and…