Water systems are common in the chemical process industries (CPI). Mixing, heating, concentrating and evaporating water in these systems will often result in an accumulation of inorganic scale, which can markedly decrease process-system efficiency. Scale inhibitors are chemical substances that,…
Several case histories illustrate the benefits of identifying and correcting poorly designed reflux and product-handling systems Manufacturers of specialty chemicals are routinely required to reduce costs and increase the production of their high-value products. Specifically, competitive pressures from the developing…
Many individuals and organizations have made important contributions to the creation of inherently safer (IS) products, processes and process plants [1–3]. A brief survey of successful case histories shows that most reported applications relied on only a few of the…
Use this visual mapping method to assess functional qualifications A variety of factors — including a shift in the median age of workers worldwide and the impending skills shortage due to attrition and early retirements — have created a need…
Traditionally, most students have learned about chemical reactions in laboratories using test tubes, beakers and flasks. Those who have gone on to discover and develop new products have typically done so using these batchwise techniques. This mind-set has continued through…
The netTAP 100 (photo) is a flexible and cost-effective gateway designed to bridge the gaps between traditional fieldbus, realtime Ethernet-based systems and serial protocols. Based on this firm’s netX chip, up to 1,000 protocol combinations are made possible in a…
The sanitary design of this laboratory filtering centrifuge is ideal for solid/liquid separation, washing and extractions of food ingredients, polysaccharides, crystals, botanical extracts and pharmaceuticals. The unit is rugged enough to handle dense products, including powdered metals. Separate feed and…
The RD8300 paperless recording system (photo) has features a high contrast 142 mm color Active Matrix TFT LCD with a rugged touch screen that can be operated by a finger or the onboard stylus. It has a built-in OPC server…
The IndustrialIT cpmPlus Energy Manager software is offered to help users monitor, manage and optimize energy usage for maximum efficiency and cost savings. Energy Manager includes tools for planning and scheduling, energy-balance management, and reporting for overall electricity cost savings…
The Model CO200 checks for carbon dioxide concentrations in indoor environments where high levels of CO 2 are generated. The CO200 features a maintenance-free NDIR (non-dispersive infrared) CO 2 sensor, as well as a visible and audible CO 2 warning…