Expect more in selection and scaleup, prediction of energy consumption and reliability Very seldom is a product of desired size manufactured directly in a process. Size reduction, coupled with screening (classification), is commonly used to achieve desired particle size. In…
Plant Watch Strategic partnership for acrylonitrile and sodium cyanide in the Middle East April 29, 2011 — Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; www.sabic.com), Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp. (Tokyo; www.asahi-kasei.co.jp) and Mitsubishi Corp. (Tokyo; www.mitsubishicorp.com) have signed…
A common practice in the chemical process industries (CPI) is to implement so-called value- maximization projects (VMP) to increase production or reduce production costs in order to increase profit margins. With such projects, one main objective of the design team…
There are many people working in a typical chemical process industries (CPI) facility. The individuals who work hands-on with the equipment — especially the experienced personnel — have a wealth of information that can make a huge difference in the…
A new Macrowave radio-frequency (RF) drying system provides greater efficiency than conventional web dryers and enables the high-speed drying of water-based patterned glue and coatings at line speeds previously reached only with solvent-based coatings, says the manufacturer. The dryer selectively…
Developed for laboratories conducting environmental, geological and waste-disposal analysis, the Xepos HE (heavy element) x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrument is optimized for the analysis of medium and heavy elements. It achieves detection limits that are a factor of five to ten…
The Ultra-Serv Solid chemical-delivery system eliminates the hazards and concerns associated with transporting liquid chemicals within commercial, institutional and industrial facilities where workers must contend with potential exposure. Not only is safety improved, but also the volume of chemicals used…
The new WX Series of gas-detection alarm controllers consists of three controllers: the WX4 (four-channel controller), the WX16 (16-channel controller) and the WX 64 (64-channel controller). The WX Series controllers are designed for continuous monitoring of up to four, 16…
The check valves type 561 and 562 have been redesigned and complement this company’s line of plastic valves. The standard cone check valve (type 561) seals with medium pressure. Type 562 is equipped with a spring, closes autonomously and can…
The Type 3738 electronic valve position monitor is a contactless, magneto-resistive sensor system that works with a Namur signal in compliance with IEC 60947-5-6 and is powered by a two-wire supply. As a result, the positioner can replace existing solenoid…