Measurement of fluids’ viscosity in the chemical process industries (CPI) can represent a useful “product dimension” for manufacturers. Understanding a material’s flow characteristics is valuable in predicting several parameters relevant to many CPI processes, including pumpability, pourability, performance in a…
In obtaining a degree or even a professional license in chemical engineering, there is little, if any, mention of facial hair. Nevertheless, that aspect of my appearance was surprisingly pivotal at one particular moment in my career. At that time,…
Although proper water treatment and conditioning for combined-cycle units and standalone steam generators are vitally important for reliability in the chemical process industries (CPI), a well maintained and operated steam generator can also save the facility much money with regard…
PLANT WATCH Construction starts on new helium plant in U.S. October 13, 2010 — Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Lehigh Valley, Pa.; www.airproducts.com) and Matheson (www.mathesongas.com), a member of the Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp. (TNSC) group, have announced that onsite…
Following the devastating explosion at the Imperial Sugar Co.’s Georgia factory that killed 14 people, injured many more employees and leveled the facility in February 2008, it was determined by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Admin. (OSHA; www.osha.gov) officials…
Halogen Valve System This monitor detects toxic and hazardous gases The Jupiter gas-detection system model HVS4000 (photo) monitors and reports information about hazardous and toxic gases to Scada systems. It is a microprocessor-based instrument capable of detecting a wide range…
Perten Instruments Group Analyze plant matter quickly, without grinding With an analysis time of only 6 s, the DA 7200 near infrared (NIR) analysis system (photo) and a new calibration feature offers many benefits for forage analysis (plant matter). The…
One of the best ways to realize value from your process data is to use those data — both real-time and historical — in a process simulator. The many applications for doing so are generally categorized into offline and online…
An improved understanding of air classifier systems and their application can help in selecting the right device Mechanical centrifugal air classifiers are used extensively to process aggregates, ceramics, chemicals, foods, minerals, metals, plastics, flyash and other materials. They are normally…
Guertin Venarge Pace Löbbert Steve Rose becomes engineering manager at EagleBurgmann USA (Houston), manufacturer of seals, packing and expansion joints. Applied Manufacturing Technologies (Orion, Mich.), supplier of automation design, engineering and consulting, names Edward Turley control department manager. Specialty chemicals company…