Game ChangersThe technologies associated with the Industrial Internet of Things, and…
May 2017
COMMENTARY
Investing in safety
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB; Washington, D.C.; www.csb.gov) is…
Implementing an ‘Integrity Operating Window’ Program
An effective Integrity Operating Window (IOW) program — which establishes…
The Financial Benefits of Water Treatment
Due to the rising costs of water use and disposal,…
Refineries Explore IIoT Tools to Maximize Profits
New IIoT- and cloud-enabled digital tools and services give petroleum…
Piloting of a 'revolutionary' approach to olefin cracking
Earlier this year, Coolbrook Oy (Helsinki, Finland; www.coolbrook.fi) received a…Fuel-upgrading catalyst boosts lifetimes and supports sustainability
A new fuel-upgrading catalyst for petroleum refineries has several features… 
A more efficient way to reduce emissions from nitric acid plants
Haldor Topsoe A/S (Lyngby, Denmark; www.topsoe.com) has recently introduced TertiNOx,…This product helps vaccine manufacturers reduce downstream processing costs
Biopharmaceutical companies — especially those involved in manufacturing vaccines —… Novel approach to Si-metal anodes could lower Li-ion battery cost
A new approach to making silicon-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries… Scaleup for the production of graphene oxides
Graphene-oxide-based materials are lamellar carbon compounds that are approximately 1-nm… Microwave-based emulsion technology featured in scaleup of sucrose esters
Construction has been completed on a 1,000-ton/yr facility to produce… Debut of a coal-to-ethanol plant
China has successfully brought onstream the world’s first demonstration plant… A catalyst for making H2 from methanol
Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) running on hydrogen are… Chementator Briefs
FCC catalyst BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany; www.basf.com) recently launched Borotec,… BUSINESS NEWSBusiness News - May 2017
Plant Watch LyondellBasell announces HDPE technology license in Dalian April… TECHNICAL & PRACTICALFEATURE REPORT
Storage Tanks: Heating and Cooling System Design
Various heating or cooling options are described here, along with…
Facts at Your Fingertips: Pressure-Based Level Measurement
Liquid-level measurement in storage tanks or other vessels is important…
Technology Profile: Ammonia Production from Natural Gas
This column is based on “Ammonia Production from Natural Gas…
Powder Testing: Tips for Assessing Alternative Options
The advantages and limitations of three powder-testing techniques are reviewed…
Proper Use of Conventional PRV Discharge Coefficients
In order to correctly size pressure relief valves (PRVs), a…
Focus on Powder and Bulk-Solids Handling
Bulk-bag discharge unit has low headroom requirements This patented system…
This high-pressure valve is now available in the U.K.
This company’s new high-pressure (HP) rotary valve (photo) is now…
This new NOx analyzer has an internally cooled sensor
The accuracy of an NO gas sensor, the primary component…
A compact ultrasonic sensor with IO-Link
A new variant of this company’s Compact Series of ultrasonic…
Air-quality monitoring with many connectivity options
The OnGuard Smart corrosion-monitoring device incorporates a room pressure sensor…
Use these pumps in applications with fluctuating feedrates
The V-AN Series of self-regulating centrifugal pumps (photo) features a…
This respirator hood is certified for an extended service life
The Parat 4920 escape-hood respirator (photo) recently received approval by…
Monitor benzene with this targeted gas detector
The TA-2100 benzene gas detector utilizes advanced photo-ionization sensor technology…
Stainless-steel flanges now available on these AODD pumps
The Husky line of corrosion-resistant stainless-steel air-operated double diaphragm (AODD)…
Safer changeouts with these filter elements
VertexCore coalescing filter elements (photo) have a fixed extension that…
This clamp-on flowmeter enables flexibility in installation
The TransPort PT900 (photo) is a portable, ultrasonic flowmeter for…
Quiet, low-vibration pumps for sensitive applications
The Ecodry plus (photo) is a vacuum pump designed specifically…
A high-speed mixer delivers 40,000 L/h
The DynaShear inline high-speed emulsifier disperses gums, stabilizers, proteins and…
Gas metering for extruded plastic-foam production
The Plastinum DSD 400 gas-metering system (photo), designed for extruded-plastic-foam…
These thermoplastic ball valves feature improved ergonomics
The new design of the Omni Type-27 compact ball valve…
This filter press is driven by compressed air
The new SP series (photo) is a so-called “air-over-oil” filter…
Dual-rate pump combines two syringe pumps in a single device
The Gemini 88 Plus dual-rate syringe pump (photo) provides two…
Reduce downtime withthis diagnostic app
This new Diagnostic Tool application — available on Apple, Android…
Anti-fog lens coating availableon more eye-protection products
This company has expanded the availability of its Uvex HydroShield…
A pH electrode for hygienic and sterile applications
Memosens CPS171D pH electrodes (photo) can be sterilized and are…
Recover caustic materials with these nanofiltration systems
Causti-COR nanofiltration systems are specifically designed to recover and purify…
Enclosures and control stations for hazardous locations
The EC2B Series (photo) is a new line of enclosures,…
A plastic piping system for very low temperatures
The ecoFIT polyethylene (PE) piping system (photo) provides chemical resistance,…Letters
Control Engineering for Chemical Engineers The March 2017 Chemical Engineering…
Investing in safetyThe U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB; Washington, D.C.; www.csb.gov) is…
Implementing an ‘Integrity Operating Window’ Program An effective Integrity Operating Window (IOW) program — which establishes…
The Financial Benefits of Water TreatmentDue to the rising costs of water use and disposal,…
Refineries Explore IIoT Tools to Maximize ProfitsNew IIoT- and cloud-enabled digital tools and services give petroleum…
Piloting of a 'revolutionary' approach to olefin crackingEarlier this year, Coolbrook Oy (Helsinki, Finland; www.coolbrook.fi) received a…
A new fuel-upgrading catalyst for petroleum refineries has several features…
A more efficient way to reduce emissions from nitric acid plantsHaldor Topsoe A/S (Lyngby, Denmark; www.topsoe.com) has recently introduced TertiNOx,…
Biopharmaceutical companies — especially those involved in manufacturing vaccines —…
A new approach to making silicon-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries…
Graphene-oxide-based materials are lamellar carbon compounds that are approximately 1-nm…
Construction has been completed on a 1,000-ton/yr facility to produce…
China has successfully brought onstream the world’s first demonstration plant…
Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) running on hydrogen are…
FCC catalyst BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany; www.basf.com) recently launched Borotec,…
Plant Watch LyondellBasell announces HDPE technology license in Dalian April…
Storage Tanks: Heating and Cooling System DesignVarious heating or cooling options are described here, along with…
Facts at Your Fingertips: Pressure-Based Level MeasurementLiquid-level measurement in storage tanks or other vessels is important…
Technology Profile: Ammonia Production from Natural GasThis column is based on “Ammonia Production from Natural Gas…
Powder Testing: Tips for Assessing Alternative OptionsThe advantages and limitations of three powder-testing techniques are reviewed…
Proper Use of Conventional PRV Discharge CoefficientsIn order to correctly size pressure relief valves (PRVs), a…
Focus on Powder and Bulk-Solids HandlingBulk-bag discharge unit has low headroom requirements This patented system…
This high-pressure valve is now available in the U.K.This company’s new high-pressure (HP) rotary valve (photo) is now…
This new NOx analyzer has an internally cooled sensorThe accuracy of an NO gas sensor, the primary component…
A compact ultrasonic sensor with IO-Link A new variant of this company’s Compact Series of ultrasonic…
Air-quality monitoring with many connectivity optionsThe OnGuard Smart corrosion-monitoring device incorporates a room pressure sensor…
Use these pumps in applications with fluctuating feedratesThe V-AN Series of self-regulating centrifugal pumps (photo) features a…
This respirator hood is certified for an extended service lifeThe Parat 4920 escape-hood respirator (photo) recently received approval by…
Monitor benzene with this targeted gas detectorThe TA-2100 benzene gas detector utilizes advanced photo-ionization sensor technology…
Stainless-steel flanges now available on these AODD pumpsThe Husky line of corrosion-resistant stainless-steel air-operated double diaphragm (AODD)…
Safer changeouts with these filter elementsVertexCore coalescing filter elements (photo) have a fixed extension that…
This clamp-on flowmeter enables flexibility in installationThe TransPort PT900 (photo) is a portable, ultrasonic flowmeter for…
Quiet, low-vibration pumps for sensitive applicationsThe Ecodry plus (photo) is a vacuum pump designed specifically…
A high-speed mixer delivers 40,000 L/hThe DynaShear inline high-speed emulsifier disperses gums, stabilizers, proteins and…
Gas metering for extruded plastic-foam productionThe Plastinum DSD 400 gas-metering system (photo), designed for extruded-plastic-foam…
These thermoplastic ball valves feature improved ergonomicsThe new design of the Omni Type-27 compact ball valve…
This filter press is driven by compressed airThe new SP series (photo) is a so-called “air-over-oil” filter…
Dual-rate pump combines two syringe pumps in a single deviceThe Gemini 88 Plus dual-rate syringe pump (photo) provides two…
Reduce downtime withthis diagnostic appThis new Diagnostic Tool application — available on Apple, Android…
Anti-fog lens coating availableon more eye-protection productsThis company has expanded the availability of its Uvex HydroShield…
A pH electrode for hygienic and sterile applicationsMemosens CPS171D pH electrodes (photo) can be sterilized and are…
Recover caustic materials with these nanofiltration systemsCausti-COR nanofiltration systems are specifically designed to recover and purify…
Enclosures and control stations for hazardous locationsThe EC2B Series (photo) is a new line of enclosures,…
A plastic piping system for very low temperaturesThe ecoFIT polyethylene (PE) piping system (photo) provides chemical resistance,…
Control Engineering for Chemical Engineers The March 2017 Chemical Engineering…
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