A virtually endless number of process options are available for agglomerating powders in the chemical process industries (CPI). These processes can be divided into two main categories: agitation and compression. Agglomeration by agitation includes granulation processes, such as fluidized-bed, disc,…
Parker Hannifin Get on-demand nitrogen with these generators The latest version of the Midigas (photo) and Maxigas onsite nitrogen generators are available now for a wide range of applications, including modified atmosphere packaging, purging, blanketing and pressure transfer. The on-demand…
More than 400 exhibitors from 24 countries are expected to participate in AchemAsia 2010, the 8th International Exhibition-Congress on Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (Beijing, China; June 1–4). Held every three years in Beijing for the past two decades, AchemAsia 2010…
Air Liquide plans four new oxygen units for China April 19, 2010 — Air Liquide (Paris, France; www.airliquide.com) has signed two contracts to supply four air separation units (ASUs). Air Liquide Hangzhou, the Engineering & Construction center in China, will…
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ChemInnovations, the only major CPI show in North America in 2010, announced today that the International Society of Automation (ISA) Houston Section, www.houstonisa.org, will be hosting its annual exhibition in conjunction with the ChemInnovations Conference & Exposition, presented…
As heat exchangers age, their tube thickness decreases because of erosion, corrosion or a combination of both. Installing thin sleeves in tubes in which the tube walls have become so thin that failure is imminent is a maintenance technique useful…
Outotec to deliver a copper smelter for plant in China March 16, 2010 — Outotec Oyj (Espoo, Finland; http://www.outotec.com) has been awarded a contract by Tongling Non-Ferrous Metals Group for the design and delivery of a new copper smelter to…
Seale Stello Goerck Neumann Yarosh Richard Seale is promoted to president of the Automation and Control business unit of Mustang (Houston). Mike Mason, executive vice-president of the Fisher Div. of Emerson Process Management has been elected chairman of the Valve…
The stirred tank reactor with rotating mixers remains the backbone of the chemical process industries (CPI). While mixing is considered a mature technology, it is clear that continued technological development is necessary to achieve the state-of-the-art design demanded by ever-increasing…
This survey of modern particle-measurement technologies demonstrates how selection criteria vary by application Particulate systems are everywhere; they are responsible for bright red sunsets, the texture of chocolate and the rate of drug delivery in the human body. Particulate processing…