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September 2015
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Honoring 'green chemistry' achievements
Honoring ‘green chemistry’ achievements The 2015 winners of the Presidential…
The Benefits of Seal-less Pumps for Full Product Containment
In cases where full containment of dangerous and hazardous chemicals…
Calculate NPSH with Confidence
Determining net positive suction head (NPSH) can be confusing, but…
Concrete: Modern Engineering for an Ancient Material
Novel additives, improved understanding of cement chemistry and thoughtful mix…
Improve Efficiency with Better Evaporation and Drying Equipment
For every application, there’s an evaporator or dryer that can…Chementator Briefs
Li-S Battery Storage Anesco Ltd. (Reading, U.K.; www.anesco.co.uk) and OXIS… Selective removal of micropollutants
Micropollutants, such as antibiotics and flame retardants, can pose a… This wastewater-treatment process also captures carbon dioxide
Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, Colo.; www.colorado.edu)… 
Ceramic membrane filtration to be demonstrated for removing oil from produced water
Japanese companies INPEX Corp. (Tokyo, www.inpex.co.jp), Chiyoda Corp. (Yokohama; www.chiyoda-corp.com),…A sound way to degas aluminum melts
During casting of aluminum alloys, degassing is required to remove… Phosphorus-free cooling water treatment
A new technology for treating cooling tower water is designed… 
Continuous multi-step synthesis of fine chemicals
Currently, the active components of most pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals…A step forward for the production of bio-based glucaric and adipic acids
Last month, Johnson Matthey Process Technologies (JMPT; London, U.K.; www.matthey.com)… An attractive catalyst for making biodiesel fuels
It has been known for a long time that sulfonated… BUSINESS NEWSBioAmber opens world's largest succinic acid plant; and more business news
Plant Watch Chambroad commissions China’s first C3/C4 coproduction plant August… TECHNICAL & PRACTICALFEATURE REPORT
Treating Wastewater for Industrial Reuse
Secondary treated wastewater from municipal plants can be a water…
Variable Frequency Drives
Electric alternating current (a.c.) motors power all types of equipment…
Production of Polylactic Acid
Polylactic acid (PLA) is the biodegradable polymer of lactic acid,…
Solids Discharge: Characterizing Powder and Bulk Solids Behavior
How shear-cell testing provides a basis for predicting flow behavior…
A Universal Equation for Designing Pipelines
The pipe-flow equation presented here can be used to properly…
Improving the Operability of Process Plants
Turndown and rangeability have a big impact on the flexibility…
Focus on Software and Mobile Apps
Mobile app and vibration sensors monitor machinery The SKF Enlight…
Fluoropolymer sensors extend this temperature logger’s range
The TR-71nw two-channel temperature-data logger (photo) supports automated data collection,…
Save energy and space with these compact refrigerant dryers
Efficient and reliable compressed air treatment, such as refrigeration drying…
This laser-distance sensor includes updated firmware
This company’s Q4X laser-distance sensor (photo) has been updated to…
This triple diaphragm pump’s gears are arranged in 3D
The Novaplex Vector is a triple-diaphragm process pump that reduces…
Two new gas regulators to control and relieve pressure
This new series of highly durable specialized gas regulators (photo)…
Energy-efficient induction motors for use with VFDs
The Large AC-GPM line of energy-efficient foot-mounted induction motors (photo)…
This low-consumption steam trap can be installed in any position
The Gestra BK37-5 thermostatic bimetallic steam trap (photo) does not…
A TDL gas analyzer designed specifically for ammonia
The Servotough MiniLaser Ammonia (photo) is said to be the…
A new range of coaxial-valve gearboxes
The new GP range of coaxial gearboxes allows manual valve…
Locally or remotely monitor the water content of recycled metals
This company’s Smart Moisture Monitor (photo) is a non-contact electronic-scanning…
Ironless motors provide smooth motion and a high velocity range
The compact V-551 motorized linear-translation stage comes equipped with an…
Expanded compatibility for this boiler-control system
This company has expanded its patented Temp-a-Trim control system (photo)…
A control system with a pin-less electromagnetic backplane
This company has released a new industrial control system (photo)…
Explosion-proof HVAC system for process analyzer shelters
This ATEX-compliant HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) system (photo) provides…
PFA-lined gear pump for aggressive or high-purity liquids
Liquiflo Polygard Series pumps (photo) are perfluoroalkoxy-lined (PFA) magnet-drive gear…
A new series of screw pumps for multiphase-fluid applications
This company has introduced the new S Series of screw…
These wastewater pumps handle solids up to 4 in. in diameter
SL submersible wastewater pumps (photo) are designed to handle raw…
Backpressure regulators designed for CO2 extraction
The BR series of backpressure regulators (photo) features a blockage-resistant…
Variable-speed converters deliver benefits for moving natural gas
The Vorecon with Dual Torque Converter (photo) is a variable-speed…
Weftec 2015 Show Preview
Organized by The Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.; www.wef.org), this…
Honoring 'green chemistry' achievementsHonoring ‘green chemistry’ achievements The 2015 winners of the Presidential…
The Benefits of Seal-less Pumps for Full Product ContainmentIn cases where full containment of dangerous and hazardous chemicals…
Calculate NPSH with ConfidenceDetermining net positive suction head (NPSH) can be confusing, but…
Concrete: Modern Engineering for an Ancient MaterialNovel additives, improved understanding of cement chemistry and thoughtful mix…
Improve Efficiency with Better Evaporation and Drying EquipmentFor every application, there’s an evaporator or dryer that can…
Li-S Battery Storage Anesco Ltd. (Reading, U.K.; www.anesco.co.uk) and OXIS…
Micropollutants, such as antibiotics and flame retardants, can pose a…
Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, Colo.; www.colorado.edu)…
Ceramic membrane filtration to be demonstrated for removing oil from produced waterJapanese companies INPEX Corp. (Tokyo, www.inpex.co.jp), Chiyoda Corp. (Yokohama; www.chiyoda-corp.com),…
During casting of aluminum alloys, degassing is required to remove…
A new technology for treating cooling tower water is designed…
Continuous multi-step synthesis of fine chemicalsCurrently, the active components of most pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals…
Last month, Johnson Matthey Process Technologies (JMPT; London, U.K.; www.matthey.com)…
It has been known for a long time that sulfonated…
Plant Watch Chambroad commissions China’s first C3/C4 coproduction plant August…
Treating Wastewater for Industrial ReuseSecondary treated wastewater from municipal plants can be a water…
Variable Frequency DrivesElectric alternating current (a.c.) motors power all types of equipment…
Production of Polylactic AcidPolylactic acid (PLA) is the biodegradable polymer of lactic acid,…
Solids Discharge: Characterizing Powder and Bulk Solids BehaviorHow shear-cell testing provides a basis for predicting flow behavior…
A Universal Equation for Designing PipelinesThe pipe-flow equation presented here can be used to properly…
Improving the Operability of Process PlantsTurndown and rangeability have a big impact on the flexibility…
Focus on Software and Mobile AppsMobile app and vibration sensors monitor machinery The SKF Enlight…
Fluoropolymer sensors extend this temperature logger’s rangeThe TR-71nw two-channel temperature-data logger (photo) supports automated data collection,…
Save energy and space with these compact refrigerant dryersEfficient and reliable compressed air treatment, such as refrigeration drying…
This laser-distance sensor includes updated firmwareThis company’s Q4X laser-distance sensor (photo) has been updated to…
This triple diaphragm pump’s gears are arranged in 3DThe Novaplex Vector is a triple-diaphragm process pump that reduces…
Two new gas regulators to control and relieve pressureThis new series of highly durable specialized gas regulators (photo)…
Energy-efficient induction motors for use with VFDsThe Large AC-GPM line of energy-efficient foot-mounted induction motors (photo)…
This low-consumption steam trap can be installed in any positionThe Gestra BK37-5 thermostatic bimetallic steam trap (photo) does not…
A TDL gas analyzer designed specifically for ammoniaThe Servotough MiniLaser Ammonia (photo) is said to be the…
A new range of coaxial-valve gearboxesThe new GP range of coaxial gearboxes allows manual valve…
Locally or remotely monitor the water content of recycled metalsThis company’s Smart Moisture Monitor (photo) is a non-contact electronic-scanning…
Ironless motors provide smooth motion and a high velocity rangeThe compact V-551 motorized linear-translation stage comes equipped with an…
Expanded compatibility for this boiler-control systemThis company has expanded its patented Temp-a-Trim control system (photo)…
A control system with a pin-less electromagnetic backplaneThis company has released a new industrial control system (photo)…
Explosion-proof HVAC system for process analyzer sheltersThis ATEX-compliant HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) system (photo) provides…
PFA-lined gear pump for aggressive or high-purity liquids Liquiflo Polygard Series pumps (photo) are perfluoroalkoxy-lined (PFA) magnet-drive gear…
A new series of screw pumps for multiphase-fluid applicationsThis company has introduced the new S Series of screw…
These wastewater pumps handle solids up to 4 in. in diameterSL submersible wastewater pumps (photo) are designed to handle raw…
Backpressure regulators designed for CO2 extractionThe BR series of backpressure regulators (photo) features a blockage-resistant…
Variable-speed converters deliver benefits for moving natural gasThe Vorecon with Dual Torque Converter (photo) is a variable-speed…
Weftec 2015 Show PreviewOrganized by The Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.; www.wef.org), this…
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