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A new slurry pump that handles high volumes

The new Wirth triplex double-acting piston diaphragm (TDPM) pump combines two well established and proven pumping principles for the transport of high volumes of abrasive slurry. The Wirth TDPM works on the triplex double-acting principle. It has flowrates of up…

This recirculation pump doesn’t need external cooling

Early this month, this company launched a new generation of hot-water recirculation pumps for large industrial heating systems as well as forced-circulation boilers and district heating systems. The horizontal, radially split single-stage volute casing pumps feature a back pull-out design.…

A membrane module for large-scale MBR applications

In May, this company officially launched its Bio-Cel XL submerged module for membrane bioreactors (MBRs) at IFAT 2014 in Munich, and already received its first order during the show. This new XL-version of the Bio-Cel has a total membrane area…

Achieve clear filtrate with these candle filters

The further developed CF Series candle filters are particularly suitable for purifying industrial wastewater with low solids content. They have been specially developed for the filtration of liquids with solid concentration of less than 1% — an area of limited…

This blower is now even more energy efficient

The E-Blower extends the high-efficiency solution provided by the company’s Delta Hybrid series in the low volume flow range. The new E-Design delivers a reduction of power demand of up to 4%, depending on volume flow and pressure difference, says…

Heat or cool fibrous sludge with this tube-in-tube heat exchanger

This new tube-in-tube heat exchanger is designed for heating and cooling sludge that contains fibers and particles, making this equipment ideal for use with most kinds of wastewater sludge. The heat exchanger consists of a single tube mounted inside an…

Ensure safety and compliance with this new weighing terminal

This new ICS466x weighing terminal is designed for safe and accurate weighing in potentially explosive classified hazardous areas (Zone 1/21, Div. 1) to minimize risks of explosion and keep inspection and maintenance costs as low as possible. The ICS466x is…

Dust Control in the Chemical Processing Industries

Dust in the chemical processing industries (CPI) is present in numerous operations, including powder processing; the transport of materials on belt or rotary-screw conveyors; grinding materials in giant shredders and pulverizers; machining, sawing, grinding or sanding operations; dumping bags of…

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Reflecting on a milestone

This is my fiftieth editorial in Chemical Engineering. There have been several surprises, going all the way back to the beginning in 2010, when I was first asked if I would like to author a monthly editorial. I said that…

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Westlake acquires German PVC producer Vinnolit, and more business news

Plant Watch Ineos licenses HDPE process technology in Turkmenistan June 10, 2014 — Ineos Technologies (Rolle, Switzerland; www.ineos.com) has licensed its Innovene S process technology for the Turkmengas petrochemical complex in the Balkan Region of Turkmenistan. The new complex will…