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February 2015
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Inspiring Women in the CPI
Good role models can greatly influence the path of a…
Fundamentals of High-Shear Dispersers
Successful dispersion depends on a basic understanding of dispersion equipment…
Valves for Extreme Service
To meet the needs of the chemical process industries, new…
3-D Printing Accelerates, Creating CPI Opportunities
Activity in standards development, industry initiatives and R&D are fueling…CO2 capture
Chemists from Rice University (Houston; www.rice.edu) are developing an asphalt-based… Cr(VI)-FREE COATINGS
Praxair Surface Technologies, a division of Praxair, Inc. (Danbury, Conn.;… METAL-FREE ATRP
Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) is a relatively new process… BIO SNG PILOT
Construction has been completed on a trailer-mounted pilot plant that… 
Reduce maintenance of high-pressure pumps
In hydraulic fracturing, high-pressure pumps force water bearing sand or…
Xylenes-production process takes advantage of low-cost methanol feedstock
A new low-pressure xylenes-production process combines toluene with methanol to…Reducing ground-level O3
The Catalyst Div. of BASF (Iselin, N.J.; www.basf.com) has launched… Making biocrude and nutrients from algae
The hydrothermal liquefaction of algae has been the subject of… Isothermal compression gets practical
Mechanical engineering students have been taught that true isothermal compression,… Synthesizing adipic acid without generating N2O
Adipic acid, a precursor for the synthesis of nylon, is… Electrode design increases efficiency of suspended-solids removal
A specially designed electrode could improve the efficiency of removing… A bio-based crosslinker for polyurethanes
At the European Coatings Show (April 21–23; Nuremberg, Germany), Bayer… 
A step closer to making CO by artificial photosynthesis
Researchers at Toshiba Corp. (Tokyo, Japan; www.toshiba.co.jp) have developed an…A highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst for making THF and other chemicals from biomass
The research group of Keiichi Tomishige at Tohoku University (Sendai,… BUSINESS NEWSMitsubishi Heavy Industries and Siemens form metals JV; and more Business News
Plant Watch Dresser-Rand, Ener-Core to provide cogeneration system to Pacific… TECHNICAL & PRACTICALFEATURE REPORT
Thermal Design Guidelines for Optimizing Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers
Ensuring optimal performance of shell-and-tube heat exchangers requires knowledge of…
Evaluate Heat-Exchanger Tube-Rupture Scenarios Using Dynamic Simulation
Applying dynamic simulation models to tube-rupture scenarios can help ensure…Dimensionless numbers in fluid dynamics
Dimensionless numbers refer to physical parameters that have no units… TECHNOLOGY PROFILE
"Green" Ethylene Production Provided by Intratec Solutions
With a global nominal capacity of about 140 million ton/yr,…
Bulk Solids: Optimizing Screw Conveyors
Despite their apparent simplicity, the complexity of these conveying systems…
Flare Consolidation Considerations
Consolidating multiple flares can help mitigate emissions and maintenance Chris…
Industrial Housekeeping
Safeguard industrial workwear and tools with this rugged bin This…
These actuators’ plastic housing provides resilience and versatility
The ECP Series of thermoplastic quarter-turn electric actuators (photo) features…
Monitor heat-tracing with this thermostat
The Raychem ETS-05 electronic, surface-sensing thermostat (photo) accurately controls and…
A new actuator for hygienic applications
The new Type 3379 Pneumatic Actuator is tailored to the…
Two new self-loading regulator valves
With the introduction of the new SLR-1 and SLR-2 self-loading…
This data-acquisition system has three new amplifier modules
This company has introduced three new amplifier modules for its…
Compatibility updates for this overpressure protection software
The newest version of the Process Safety Pressure Protection Manager…
AODD air-distribution system is now available in stainless steel
The energy-efficient Pro-Flo Shift Air-Distribution System (ADS) is now available…
Head-mount transmitter for hazardous area applications
The M100 is a two-wire transmitter for liquid analytics in…
Universal display module for point-level sensors
With the new plicsLED display module, the switching status of…
For oil-fired heaters, consider this optimized de-aerator
The new automatic FloCo-TOP-2 fuel-oil de-aerator was designed for continuous…
A new panel simplifies control-valve-related functionalities
Automated process valves using pneumatic actuators always require a range…
This scanner can accept up to 16 process variables
The Vantageview PD6730X Modbus scanner is designed for accurate display…
An intelligent valve actuator with integrated safety function
The TriVAX (photo) and TriVAX flex intelligent electrohydraulic valve actuators…
Molecular structure database now has 750,000 entries
Over 750,000 entries are now available to the scientific community…
This instrument measures adhesion strength
The P.A.T.T.I. Micro is an adhesive-testing instrument that quantitatively measures…
Slash mine-ventilation electricity costs with this smart system
The SmartVentilation system is a complete solution to the challenge…
A new solenoid valve variant for high-pressure applications
This company’s Type 6027 solenoid valve is now available in…
Inspiring Women in the CPIGood role models can greatly influence the path of a…
Fundamentals of High-Shear DispersersSuccessful dispersion depends on a basic understanding of dispersion equipment…
Valves for Extreme ServiceTo meet the needs of the chemical process industries, new…
3-D Printing Accelerates, Creating CPI OpportunitiesActivity in standards development, industry initiatives and R&D are fueling…
Chemists from Rice University (Houston; www.rice.edu) are developing an asphalt-based…
Praxair Surface Technologies, a division of Praxair, Inc. (Danbury, Conn.;…
Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) is a relatively new process…
Construction has been completed on a trailer-mounted pilot plant that…
Reduce maintenance of high-pressure pumpsIn hydraulic fracturing, high-pressure pumps force water bearing sand or…
Xylenes-production process takes advantage of low-cost methanol feedstockA new low-pressure xylenes-production process combines toluene with methanol to…
The Catalyst Div. of BASF (Iselin, N.J.; www.basf.com) has launched…
The hydrothermal liquefaction of algae has been the subject of…
Mechanical engineering students have been taught that true isothermal compression,…
Adipic acid, a precursor for the synthesis of nylon, is…
A specially designed electrode could improve the efficiency of removing…
At the European Coatings Show (April 21–23; Nuremberg, Germany), Bayer…
A step closer to making CO by artificial photosynthesisResearchers at Toshiba Corp. (Tokyo, Japan; www.toshiba.co.jp) have developed an…
The research group of Keiichi Tomishige at Tohoku University (Sendai,…
Plant Watch Dresser-Rand, Ener-Core to provide cogeneration system to Pacific…
Thermal Design Guidelines for Optimizing Shell-and-Tube Heat ExchangersEnsuring optimal performance of shell-and-tube heat exchangers requires knowledge of…
Evaluate Heat-Exchanger Tube-Rupture Scenarios Using Dynamic SimulationApplying dynamic simulation models to tube-rupture scenarios can help ensure…
Dimensionless numbers refer to physical parameters that have no units…
"Green" Ethylene Production Provided by Intratec SolutionsWith a global nominal capacity of about 140 million ton/yr,…
Bulk Solids: Optimizing Screw ConveyorsDespite their apparent simplicity, the complexity of these conveying systems…
Flare Consolidation ConsiderationsConsolidating multiple flares can help mitigate emissions and maintenance Chris…
Industrial HousekeepingSafeguard industrial workwear and tools with this rugged bin This…
These actuators’ plastic housing provides resilience and versatilityThe ECP Series of thermoplastic quarter-turn electric actuators (photo) features…
Monitor heat-tracing with this thermostatThe Raychem ETS-05 electronic, surface-sensing thermostat (photo) accurately controls and…
A new actuator for hygienic applicationsThe new Type 3379 Pneumatic Actuator is tailored to the…
Two new self-loading regulator valvesWith the introduction of the new SLR-1 and SLR-2 self-loading…
This data-acquisition system has three new amplifier modulesThis company has introduced three new amplifier modules for its…
Compatibility updates for this overpressure protection softwareThe newest version of the Process Safety Pressure Protection Manager…
AODD air-distribution system is now available in stainless steelThe energy-efficient Pro-Flo Shift Air-Distribution System (ADS) is now available…
Head-mount transmitter for hazardous area applicationsThe M100 is a two-wire transmitter for liquid analytics in…
Universal display module for point-level sensorsWith the new plicsLED display module, the switching status of…
For oil-fired heaters, consider this optimized de-aeratorThe new automatic FloCo-TOP-2 fuel-oil de-aerator was designed for continuous…
A new panel simplifies control-valve-related functionalitiesAutomated process valves using pneumatic actuators always require a range…
This scanner can accept up to 16 process variablesThe Vantageview PD6730X Modbus scanner is designed for accurate display…
An intelligent valve actuator with integrated safety functionThe TriVAX (photo) and TriVAX flex intelligent electrohydraulic valve actuators…
Molecular structure database now has 750,000 entriesOver 750,000 entries are now available to the scientific community…
This instrument measures adhesion strengthThe P.A.T.T.I. Micro is an adhesive-testing instrument that quantitatively measures…
Slash mine-ventilation electricity costs with this smart systemThe SmartVentilation system is a complete solution to the challenge…
A new solenoid valve variant for high-pressure applicationsThis company’s Type 6027 solenoid valve is now available in…
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