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Challenges of Handling Filamentous and Viscous Wastewater SludgeExcessive growth of filaments and biopolymers in activated sludge should…
Emerging Applications for Traditional DryersTraditional classes of drying equipment are being adapted for use…
Redox Flow Batteries Charge ForwardDevelopments in redox flow batteries are moving at a tremendous…
Mobile Apps for Increasing Process EfficiencyIndustrial mobile apps help chemical processors overcome process, maintenance and…
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Processing oil sands is a mechanically intense process that involves…
This electrochemical cell sequesters CO2 and generates electricityResearchers from Cornell University (Ithaca, N.Y.; www.cornell.edu) have developed an…
Recover chemicals from sugarcane bagasse using the half the energyLast month, the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization…
A newly developed process for manufacturing cyclohexasilane (CHS; Si6H12) offers…
Scientists from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (Seoul;…
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A process to treat tight emulsions and intractable oily wastesSpent invert drilling fluids, slop oil, rag layers, and tank…
Ionic liquids are being investigated as a way to break…
Plant Watch Cepsa to build new m-xylene unit under supply…
Magnetically Coupled Pumps: Structure, Function and Best PracticeUnderstanding pump internals, especially the various sealing and coupling arrangements,…
AODD Pumps in Chemical ProcessesAdvancements in efficiency and the ability to handle a wide…
pH Measurement in Industrial WatersDetermination of pH is a critical and ubiquitous operation whenever…
Terephthalic Acid Production from p-XyleneThis column is based on “Terephthalic Acid Production from p-Xylene…
Design of Experiments (DoE):How to Handle Hard-to-Change Factors Using a Split PlotThis methodology facilitates multifactor testing. However, it comes at a…
Performance Additives and Specialty MaterialsWaterborne polyurethane brings functionality to textiles Waterborne polyurethane coatings (photo)…
This solidification absorbent streamlines transport and storageAbsorb-&-Lock Liquid Solidification Absorbent (photo) is designed to stabilize and…
A new name for new and refurbished IBCsThis company’s Ecobulk intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) have been widely…
Stainless-steel mixers designed for hygienic applicationsThe Lightnin SSi (stainless-steel inline; photo) and SSO (stainless-steel offset)…
Continuously analyze up to 12 gases simultaneously The Rosemount CT5400 continuous gas analyzer (photo) combines tunable diode…
Walk-in fume hoods for distillation processesThe UniMax series of floor-mount fume hoods (photo) includes a…
Market introduction of a new CPVC welding rodKey technologies for connecting semi-finished products in both pure thermoplastics…
Eliminate waterhammer with this descaling poppet valveThis company’s new proportional poppet valve (photo) for descaling applications…
This bimetal thermometer is now qualified for –70°CThis company has extended the range of its model 55…
Valves fail closed with this mechanical interlock system The Inflatable Seal Mechanical Interlock system for the Roto-Flate spherical…
A new generation of liquid-concentration analyzersThe new LiquiSonic V10 (photo) is an inline analytical solution…
A level-monitoring probe with an integrated temperature sensorThe Sentinel Float Stick System (photo) serves as a wireless-communication…
These gloves provide protection in three complex layersThe SmartShell BKCR4599 heavy-duty protective glove (photo) provides ANSI Level…
Suppress dust and spills with these cleanup unitsThe VHSC range (photo) of standalone or integrated dust collectors…
Higher blower efficiency for aeration tanksMore than 70% of operating costs of a wastewater treatment…
A dust collector with an energy-saving cleaning systemRequiring no integrated plant air to function, the MCF…
These membrane modules are now available in PVDF or PESThe new T-CUT tubular modules (photo) with membranes made from…
Expansion joints now certified for handling potable waterThis company’s line of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) spool-type…
Stop liquid leaks with this emergency pipe-repair kitThis company has developed a kit that can be used…
WEFTEC Show PreviewPresented by The Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.; www.wef.org), the…
Communicating in acronyms I finally got around to reading the…
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