Mobile Navigation

Solids Handling

Dispersing Powders into Liquids: The Role of Vacuum in Wetting

Effectively dispersing powders into liquids can be a challenge. Utilizing vacuum in the correct ways can help with wetting and dispersion When introducing powdered materials into liquids, the goal is always to achieve an air-free dispersion of solids in the…

The Effects of Particle Size on Bulk-Solids Flow Properties

Understanding how particle size affects flow properties helps ensure reliable flow of materials between process steps Many industries utilize dry solid materials and powders (collectively referred to as bulk solids in this article) for producing and manufacturing products. It is…

Natural gas contaminant measurement made easy

Advanced technology for continuous measurements of multiple natural gas contaminants for custody transfer, tariffs compliance, and process monitoring Natural gas contaminants such as H2S, H2O and CO2 constitute a significant hazard to an operator’s business as they represent both safety and…

Member Exclusive

Improving Level Measurement for Solids

Selecting the right technology to ensure accurate and reliable level measurement can help solve the unique challenges posed by storing and processing solid materials Advanced measurement solutions are helping to enhance process control, operational efficiency and safety throughout the chemical…

Member Exclusive

Facts At Your Fingertips: Solids Drying Mechanisms and Material Properties

Drying can be defined as the vaporization and removal of liquids from a solution, suspension or other solid-liquid mixture to form a dry solid. Drying occurs as a result of the vaporization of liquid by supplying heat to wet solid…

Goodbye Thermowell! Introducing high-precision non-invasive temperature measurement

This new advanced temperature measurement technology delivers accuracy while saving you time and money associated with additional thermowell requirements. This white paper presents results of a direct comparison of non-invasive temperature measurements with classic measurements in a measuring medium, achieved…

Member Exclusive

Air Classification of Powdered Materials

Air classification of powdered materials offers a way to control particle size distribution in solids-handling operations. Information on key performance metrics and operating practices of size classification equipment is presented here The handling and processing of solid particulate materials are…

J&J and Crescend Technologies announce partnership to advance comminution technology

Jenike & Johanson (Tyngsboro, Mass.; www.jenike.com), a global authority in bulk-material handling is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Crescend Technologies LLC (Glendale Heights, Ill.; www.crescendrf.com), a leader in solid-state microwave power systems, to support the continued development and…

Jenike & Johanson Canada office marks 50-year anniversary

Jenike & Johanson Ltd in Canada (Toronto, Ont.), part of the global Jenike & Johanson organization (Tyngsboro, Mass.; www.jenike.com), celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open-house event that brought together clients, partners, and employees. The milestone was marked with laboratory…

Member Exclusive

Proactive Dust Control Using Advanced Technologies

Integrated solutions include monitoring, collection and control to help manage complex risks Dust control is essential for safety, operational efficiency, product quality and regulatory compliance in the chemical process industries (CPI). Many of the materials handled in chemical facilities are…