Last month, Brain AG (Zwingenberg; www.brain-biotech.de) and Dechema e.V. (Frankfurt am Main, both Germany; www.dechema.de) began a collaboration in the biotechnological production of perillic acid — a patented natural monoterpene owned by Brain, with promising applications as a bioactive compound…
Ube Industries, Ltd. (UBE; www. ube-ind.co.jp) and HighChem Co. (both Tokyo; www.highchem.co.jp) will license their technologies for transforming coal-derived synthesis gas (syngas) into manufacturing ethylene glycol (MEG) — a polyester feedstock — to Qianxixian Qianxi Coal Chemical Investment Co. (Guizhou,…
A new method for removing hydrogen sulfide from natural gas at ambient temperatures could allow significant energy savings compared to the current technique and increase the range of H2S concentrations in natural gas that are economically viable to extract from…
By the end of this year, Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp. (Tokyo; www.asahi-kasei.co.jp) plans to complete development on two processes that utilize excess C2 and C4 fractions for producing propylene and butadiene, and if all goes smoothly, implement them by March…
The chemical process industries (CPI) are looking for ways to decrease and control costs, and mixing operations are not exempt from this belt tightening. But because mixing is vital to most chemical processes, it can’t be eliminated. As a…
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…
Specially developed for the specific applications of mechanical seals, the Diamond Faces crystalline diamond layers promise excellent chemical and thermal stability as well as unmatched hardness. The material is stable up to approximately 1,500°C in inert atmospheres, where it begins…
This firm’s Series 3730 and 3731 positioners now include all diagnostic features as standard; previously, these features were only available at a extra cost. The onboard Expert+ firmware automatically records relevant data to monitor the valve and positioner. Required key…
Available in full or standard port, the new 364 Series Diverter valve offers such features as "live-loaded" stem packing, ISO 5211 direct-mount actuation and a variety of seat options. Made to full ANSI class 600 dimensions, this Inline valve handles…
The new Jamesbury polymeric-seated flanged ball valves are now available in sizes DN15 – 150 in both full-bore and reduced bore. These valves conform to PED and ISO 17292 requirements, and feature a flexible-lip seat design that provides bi-directional shutoff…