Processing & Handling
These modules for fluid handling are pre-engineered
The Pre-engineered Subsystems are a series of five, standardized subsystems for use in all types of plants and facilities where fluids are processed. Each subsystem features integrated design of key safety and efficiency measures. The first products include the following…
Consider these diaphragm pumps where space is limited
A PTFE diaphragm permits compact construction of this diaphragm pump, and offers cost savings for high-pressure applications. A patented pressure-supported diaphragm-fixation system is used, so that the fixation is structurally prevented from expanding during the pressure stroke. No auxiliary seal…
Nozzles that produce a cone for viscous fluids
This new air-atomizing nozzle enables the effective spraying of viscous fluids at very fine atomization but at low flowrates. The XA ER nozzle provides a full cone spray pattern for liquids with viscosity of 100 cP or more. The nozzle…
Mag-drive pumps for hazardous liquids
Available from this company, the Dickow magnetically coupled centrifugal pumps include the KM series, which handles capacities as high as 65 m3/h at heads up to 65 m. All KM Series pumps are magnetically coupled, so they are leak-free. Available…
A renewable, green oxidation catalyst
Scientists from the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST; Tsukuba, Japan; www.aist.go.jp), in collaboration with Tokyo University of Science and Panchakot Mahavidyalaya University, have demonstrated that a nickel-complex-type organic nanotube (Ni-ONT), developed by AIST, can catalyze oxidation…
Commercial production for a self-cleaning coating
Last month, PJI Contract Pte Ltd. (Singapore; www.pjicon.com.sg) opened a production facility for the manufacture of titanium dioxide solution — a self-cleaning, nanocoating material developed at Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech; www.simtech.a-star.edu.sg), a research institute of the Agency for…
Solar cells made of carbon nanotubes
A solar cell made of carbon nanotube (CNT) fiber has been demonstrated by researchers from Fudan University (Shanghai; www.fudan.edu.cn). University professor Huisheng Peng says, “For the fibers we use, the carbon nanotubes exhibit a high degree of alignment with much…
Reduce chemical costs with this emulsion breaker
The new generation of this company’s Embreak emulsion breakers employs new chemistry designed for light- and medium-density crude petroleum. The products deliver optimal desalter performance, the company says, while reducing the generation of nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE), a byproduct of emulsion…
These roots pumps cover a wide range of pumping speeds
Pfeiffer Vacuum Large pressure ranges and maximum compression ratios are the ideal site of operation for the gas-cooled roots pump OktaLine G. The pumping speed ranges from 250 to 12,000 m3/h, and is suited for low and medium vacuum, such…
A pump that can provide electrical heating
This company has upgraded the 4-in. model of its NP Series sliding vane pump with optional electric heating. The completion of the 4-in size follows other sizes in the series with this option. Electric heating can be used in place…