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…
High-level detector has mercury-free tilt switch The patent-pending BM-TSM tilt switch (photo) used for high-level detection of powders and bulk solids mounts on the top of bins and activates an alarm when material rises and tilts the switching mechanism by…
Two new proton-exchange-membrane (PEM) electrolysis systems have debuted, targeting applications that require large volumes of hydrogen. Prior to the launch of Proton OnSite’s (Wallingford, Conn.; www. protononsite.com) M1 and M2 modular H2-generation systems, the largest capacity commercially available from PEM…
A new type of CO2-capture media based on permeable polymer microcapsules has been developed by teams of scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (Livermore, Calif.; www.llnl.gov), Harvard University (Cambridge, Mass.; www.harvard.edu) and the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign (www.illinois.edu). The materials have…
New sensor, sealing and vapor-recovery technologies aim to reduce methane emissions On January 14, the Obama Administration announced a new goal to cut methane emissions from the oil-and-gas (O&G) sector by 40–45% from 2012 levels by 2025. The announcement builds…
Good role models can greatly influence the path of a person’s career. While role models don’t always receive awards, recent announcements of award recipients describe a number of professionals in chemistry and chemical engineering who have been singled out for…
This company has introduced three new amplifier modules for its SomatXR Data Acquisition System. The new amplifier modules are especially suitable for taking measurements under very harsh operating conditions, making SomatXR systems suitable for drive and durability testing of machinery…
The energy-efficient Pro-Flo Shift Air-Distribution System (ADS) is now available in 316 stainless steel and polypropylene plastic (photo) materials of construction, joining the original aluminum and nickel-plated aluminum offerings. The introduction of the stainless-steel and plastic options allows the company’s…