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Monitor hydrogen sulfide in high-temperature environments

The 5100-15-IT Intelligent Solid-State Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Detector (photo) utilizes metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) sensor technology to accurately monitor hydrogen sulfide in environments where temperatures are extremely high. This network-enabled gas detector has a variety of output formats, and features a…

These particle sensors are designed for extreme conditions

The PS 10 particulate-matter flow and emissions sensor is engineered for harsh processes with high temperatures and pressures, such as coal gasification, fluidized-bed reactors, kilns and other combustion or incineration processes. Temperature ratings up to 1,600°F and pressure ratings to…

Use this ratchet tool for erecting and disassembling scaffolding

The Williams Scaffolding Ratchet is intended for applications where scaffolding must be erected for work at an elevated level. Featuring a 36-tooth gear with 10 deg of engagement, this tool can easily engage the posts, fastener and clamps on scaffolding.…

Protect against freezing where liquids may become stationary

The Bydrain freeze-protection liquid-expansion trap is designed as a low-cost defense against pipe freezing. This trap is made of stainless-steel material and is a fixed-temperature discharge trap that continuously monitors the temperature in pipes. The trap is firmly closed at…

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Activated Carbon

Sorbent materials are used commercially for bulk separation, as well as purification of both liquids and gases. This one-page reference provides manufacturing and application information on the most widely used industrial sorbent material — activated carbon. Four types of generic…

These PVC hoses are reinforced with steel to resist crushing

The Vardex PVC hose is made of clear, chemical-resistant polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and reinforced with spiral steel wire for durability. Capable of handling both pressurized and vacuum environments, potential applications for Vardex hoses include: chemical transfer; air supply; coolant feed;…

These scales require no test weights for calibration

This company’s industrial floor scales are rated for 250,000 load cycles under normal loading conditions. The following load capacities are available: 1,000, 2,500, 5,000 and 10,000 lb. These scales come with a 20-ft cable and have two threaded holes in…

An exhaust hose for very high-temperature operations

The Flex-Lok 570 high-temperature exhaust hose is a coated fabric hose designed for exhaust venting and welding fume extraction. The mechanically crimped hose is constructed from a para-aramid fabric locked around a coated steel wire. This lightweight hose is flame-retardant,…

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A sorbent that enhances the water-gas shift reaction

Scientists at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL; Morgantown, W. Va.; www.netl.doe.gov) have demonstrated a process for enhancing the efficiency of the water-gas shift (WGS) reaction. The process revolves around a magnesium hydroxide sorbent material that can remove CO2 from…

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Dry Separation Methods

The chemical process industries (CPI) have many applications that require classifying or separating solid materials. Examples of separation or classification processes include those operations that attempt to isolate specific material fractions according to particle size, scalp off the coarse fraction…