The realization that our natural resources are not endless, and that we need to focus on sustainability is driving technology and its supporting funds toward new choices. In the chemical process industries (CPI), engineers are looking for alternatives to the…
Capital cost assessment is an integral part of process design when building or expanding a chemical process plant. It is required to provide project analysis and evaluation, to select among alternative designs, to plan the appropriation of funds and to…
Capital cost assessment is an integral part of process design when building or expanding a chemical process plant. It is required to provide project analysis and evaluation, to select among alternative designs, to plan the appropriation of funds and to…
A novel nickel-manganese-gallium alloy, introduced by Goodfellow Corp. (Oakdale, Pa.; www.goodfellowusa.com), elongates in a magnetic field, allowing the conversion of magnetic field energy into kinetic energy. The material offers an alternative to conventional actuators, and could find other uses in…
Distillation columns are often workhorses in the chemical process industries (CPI), and at times, it is necessary to physically inspect the interior of a column. This article demonstrates what an inspection can reveal, by sharing the experience of actual fractionation-tower…
The Adams 2000 is the latest member of the HAP range of filling machines, and delivers significantly higher speeds for filling powder products in weather-tight, compacted polyethylene (PE) bags. The Adams 2000 can handle 2,000 bags per hour because the…
MCI POWR is a water-based alkylalkoxy silane that contains this company’s migrating corrosion-inhibitor technology. Specifically designed to protect new and existing concrete structures from moisture, salt intrusion and freeze/thaw scaling, MCI POWR can extend the life of reinforced concrete bridges,…
This company has introduced a modular version of its biological water-treatment system, known as ABMet. The patented system uses naturally occurring microbes to reduce levels of selenium and other metals in water from coal mines and power plants. The ABMet…
This high-frequency crucible furnace with vacuum is suitable for induction melting of metals and metal alloys, for heat treatment and for sintering of oxide ceramics and metal powders. The unit can be operated with or without vacuum, and is automated…