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…
For years, clay has been the go-to product for spill containment simply because it was cheap and did the job. While clay, also referred to as diatomaceous earth, sand or kitty litter, will always have a place in in spill…
NORTH AMERICA AWMA Annual Conference & Expo. Air & Waste Management Assn. (Pittsburgh). Phone: 412-232-3444; Web: awma.org Orlando, Fla. June 21–24 BioPlastek 2011. Schotland Business Research (Skillman, N.J.). Phone: 609-466-9191; Web: bioplastek.com New York, N.Y. June 27–29 BIO…
A team led by Rice University (Houston; www.rice.edu) researcher Michael Deem has assembled a database of 2.6 million possible unique zeolites — porous silicate minerals often used as catalysts or molecular sieves. The database of potential structures could inform efforts…
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…