3D printing gains momentumIn today’s accelerating adoption of new digital technologies, one of…
March 2015
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A ‘most wanted’ safety improvement
In the chemical process industries (CPI), dust can present an…
Why Bad Things Happen to Good Steam Equipment
Accounting for an entire steam-trap population is crucial to avoiding…
Mitigate Corrosion in Condensate-Return Systems
Understanding the chemistry behind corrosion in condensate-return systems can aid…
Targeting Methane Emissions
New sensor, sealing and vapor-recovery technologies aim to reduce methane…
Process Control Provides A Holistic View
Integration between instruments and systems allows manufacturers to align process…An electrochemical process to mimic photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is one of the best ways to convert carbon… March Chementator Briefs
Composite coating A new composite material that prevents metal corrosion,… Scaleup for a test facility to grow algae for biofuels
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO, Kawasaki;… 
CO2 capture with permeable polymer microcapsules
A new type of CO2-capture media based on permeable polymer…Perfluorinated compounds may pose a risk to firefighters
Perfluorinated compounds — firefighting foams — such as perfluorooctane sulfonates… 
Catalytic filter bags can slash investment costs for offgas treatment
Last January, Haldor Topsøe A/S (Lyngby; www.topsoe.com) and FLSmidth A/S…This process enables magnesium alloy to be cast economically
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO; Kawasaki;… 
'Anode-less' lithium battery prototype doubles energy density
A new prototype lithium battery with a very thin metal…Scaleup for modular H2 production via PEM electrolysis
Two new proton-exchange-membrane (PEM) electrolysis systems have debuted, targeting applications… 
Carbon fibers enhance swine wastewater treatment
Takahiro Yamashita and colleagues at the Institute of Livestock and…BASF plans worldwide expansion of PVP production; and more business news
Plant Watch Prayon to build food-grade sodium hexametaphosphate plant in… TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL
Post-Combustion Carbon Capture Technologies
Several carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) processes hold much promise,…
Rotating Machinery: What You Should Know About Operational Problems
Follow this guidance to improve the operation, safety and reliability…
Prevent Combustible Dust Explosions with Nitrogen Inerting
Targeted use of blanketing with inert gas offers an effective…
Steel Corrosion
Corrosion of steel is a key concern in many industrial…
Propylene via Propane Dehydrogenation (Oxydehydrogenation)
Propylene is a major component of the global olefins market…
Handling Bulk Solids
High-level detector has mercury-free tilt switch The patent-pending BM-TSM tilt…
These industrial-gas pressure regulators have three outlet ports
The T39 Series of industrial-gas pressure regulators incorporates three outlet…
A fully temperature-compensated handheld pressure calibrator
The new HPC40 Series handheld pressure calibrator is said to…
Safety and diagnostic features enhance this flowmeter line
The new Rosemount 8700M Magnetic Flowmeter line provides enhanced safety…
A space-saving digital indicator with many functions
The model DI32-1 is multi-functional and, with its small dimensions…
Use this wireless device to remotely monitor storage tanks
The TankLink 95 is a wireless monitoring device for chemicals…
This new SmartBob features horizontal mounting
The SmartBob HM (horizontal mount) is a weight-and-cable-based level sensor…
CFD optimizes this modular range of blowing seal valves
One of the problems faced with blowing-seal type rotary valves…
Analyze steels in the field, even for hot-tapping applications
The Belec Compact Port is a versatile mobile spectrometer currently…
A float-level transmitter with many fittings options
The NML-308 is a miniature, synthetic float-level transducer suitable for…
A highly concentrated additive that prolongs biodiesel shelf life
Introduced in January, Baynox Ultra is a highly active liquid…
Tank-cleaning nozzles that can handle lower flowrates
The expanded HydroWhirl Poseidon line of tank-washing nozzles now includes…
Rugged cellular router offers broadband wireless connectivity
The Ruggedcom RX1400 is a multiprotocol intelligent node that combines…
A pod system that eliminates the need for hand dosing
This modular “pod” system is a self-contained, batch weighing and…
A new full-stroke, integral piston diaphragm model
This manufacturer of air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps has recently introduced…
A sealless thermoplastic pump for open tanks and sumps
The new range of ARBO sealless, thermoplastic immersible centrifugal pumps…
Interphex 2015 Show Preview
Highlighting technology and innovations in the sectors of pharmaceutical and…
A ‘most wanted’ safety improvementIn the chemical process industries (CPI), dust can present an…
Why Bad Things Happen to Good Steam EquipmentAccounting for an entire steam-trap population is crucial to avoiding…
Mitigate Corrosion in Condensate-Return SystemsUnderstanding the chemistry behind corrosion in condensate-return systems can aid…
Targeting Methane EmissionsNew sensor, sealing and vapor-recovery technologies aim to reduce methane…
Process Control Provides A Holistic ViewIntegration between instruments and systems allows manufacturers to align process…
Photosynthesis is one of the best ways to convert carbon…
Composite coating A new composite material that prevents metal corrosion,…
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO, Kawasaki;…
CO2 capture with permeable polymer microcapsulesA new type of CO2-capture media based on permeable polymer…
Perfluorinated compounds — firefighting foams — such as perfluorooctane sulfonates…
Catalytic filter bags can slash investment costs for offgas treatmentLast January, Haldor Topsøe A/S (Lyngby; www.topsoe.com) and FLSmidth A/S…
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO; Kawasaki;…
'Anode-less' lithium battery prototype doubles energy densityA new prototype lithium battery with a very thin metal…
Two new proton-exchange-membrane (PEM) electrolysis systems have debuted, targeting applications…
Carbon fibers enhance swine wastewater treatmentTakahiro Yamashita and colleagues at the Institute of Livestock and…
Plant Watch Prayon to build food-grade sodium hexametaphosphate plant in…
Post-Combustion Carbon Capture TechnologiesSeveral carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) processes hold much promise,…
Rotating Machinery: What You Should Know About Operational ProblemsFollow this guidance to improve the operation, safety and reliability…
Prevent Combustible Dust Explosions with Nitrogen InertingTargeted use of blanketing with inert gas offers an effective…
Steel CorrosionCorrosion of steel is a key concern in many industrial…
Propylene via Propane Dehydrogenation (Oxydehydrogenation)Propylene is a major component of the global olefins market…
Handling Bulk SolidsHigh-level detector has mercury-free tilt switch The patent-pending BM-TSM tilt…
These industrial-gas pressure regulators have three outlet portsThe T39 Series of industrial-gas pressure regulators incorporates three outlet…
A fully temperature-compensated handheld pressure calibratorThe new HPC40 Series handheld pressure calibrator is said to…
Safety and diagnostic features enhance this flowmeter lineThe new Rosemount 8700M Magnetic Flowmeter line provides enhanced safety…
A space-saving digital indicator with many functionsThe model DI32-1 is multi-functional and, with its small dimensions…
Use this wireless device to remotely monitor storage tanksThe TankLink 95 is a wireless monitoring device for chemicals…
This new SmartBob features horizontal mountingThe SmartBob HM (horizontal mount) is a weight-and-cable-based level sensor…
CFD optimizes this modular range of blowing seal valvesOne of the problems faced with blowing-seal type rotary valves…
Analyze steels in the field, even for hot-tapping applicationsThe Belec Compact Port is a versatile mobile spectrometer currently…
A float-level transmitter with many fittings optionsThe NML-308 is a miniature, synthetic float-level transducer suitable for…
A highly concentrated additive that prolongs biodiesel shelf lifeIntroduced in January, Baynox Ultra is a highly active liquid…
Tank-cleaning nozzles that can handle lower flowratesThe expanded HydroWhirl Poseidon line of tank-washing nozzles now includes…
Rugged cellular router offers broadband wireless connectivityThe Ruggedcom RX1400 is a multiprotocol intelligent node that combines…
A pod system that eliminates the need for hand dosingThis modular “pod” system is a self-contained, batch weighing and…
A new full-stroke, integral piston diaphragm modelThis manufacturer of air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps has recently introduced…
A sealless thermoplastic pump for open tanks and sumpsThe new range of ARBO sealless, thermoplastic immersible centrifugal pumps…
Interphex 2015 Show PreviewHighlighting technology and innovations in the sectors of pharmaceutical and…
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