The following are recently published titles relevant to the chemical process industries (CPI) Sustainable Water Management and Technologies, Vol. 2: Sustainable Water Technologies, By Daniel Chen, Taylor and Francis Group, 2017, 828 pages, $279.95. What Every Engineer Should Know About…
Albert Lee, Business Development Manager with Emerson Process Management shows their new product, DeltaV Distributed CHARMs Station at the Chem Show (Booth 305) http://www.emerson.com/en-us/automation-solutions
Opportunities for improving processes abounded during the first day of the 2017 Chem Show, which opened yesterday at the Javits Center in New York. With a mix of best practice seminars, product presentations and exhibitor booths, the event’s first day…
The Specialty Chemicals Market Volume Index fell 0.3 percent in September, reflecting the lingering effects of Hurricane Harvey on market volumes, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC; Washington, D.C.; www.americanchemistry.com). The decline follows a virtually flat performance in August.…
This company’s heat-resistant diaphragm pumps withstand temperatures to 240°C. For sampling and analysis of hot gases and vapors, these heated-head pumps are designed not only handle high heat, but also to maintain consistent media temperature. This feature prevents constituents from…
ElectraSyn Flow (photo) is a system for continuous electrosynthesis. A peristaltic pump moves the basic material/electrolyte via two flexible pipes through the electrosynthesis cell. Within this flow cell, two electrodes are mounted parallel and at a short distance to each…
This company’s tantalum treated parts offer superior corrosion resistance that can extend the life of an array of parts, including valves, fittings, autoclaves, process chambers, flow reactors, fasteners, mixers, flowmeters and medical devices, as well as…
This company’s line of compact electric valve actuators are compatible with any valve brand, model or series under 4 in. in size, thanks to a customizable mounting kit. The ability to control any valve stem with micro-positioning allows the user…
This company’s multi-basket strainers (photo) and multi-bag filter housings offer a wide range of flow capacities and contaminant-holding capabilities. They contain from 2 to 23 baskets. To serve as a strainer, a unit is equipped with perforated stainless-steel baskets (mesh-lined…
This company’s MegaPress stainless-steel press fittings (photo) are said to dramatically reduce the time required to make pipe repairs compared to other pipe joining systems, leading to shorter periods of production downtime. MegaPress fittings are equipped with this company’s patented…