Rotating Machines: Digital Technologies to Enable Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance for rotating machinery is gaining prominence as plant operators embrace analytics and learn…
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Guidelines for Designing a Compressed Air System
With the proper knowledge, engineers can work alongside compressor manufacturers to ensure that an optimal…
Commentary
A plug for 'big science'
One of the first experiments I ever conducted in my basement chemistry lab was to…
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Solar Chemistry Heats Up
Major efforts are underway to develop new process technology for making chemicals using sunlight and…
Air-filtration systems: Clearing the Air
Modern air-filtration systems provide more-efficient dust collection and assist with air quality compliance Air-filtration and…
Chementator
'One-pot' synthesis of conjugated polyenes
The research group of professor Masafumi Hirando at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT;…
An explosive way to make porous organic networks
A team from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (Ulsan, South Korea; www.unist.ac.kr), led…
Catalytic conversion of sugars to acrylonitrile
Acrylonitrile (ACN) — a precursor in nearly all carbon fibers — is typically produced from…
A more direct chemical route to ketones
Using a simple, ligand-free palladium catalyst system, researchers at McGill University (Montreal, Que., Canada; www.mcgill.ca)…
Chementator Briefs
Glycolic acid Researchers from the group of professor Miho Yamauchi at the International Institute for…
A push for 'green' steel
Last month, the so-called Hybrit initiative (www.hybritdevelopment.com) was given the go-ahead to build a pilot…
A bio-based caprolactam joint-development project is now underway
Last month, Genomatica (San Diego, Calif.; www.genomatica.com) and Aquafil (Trento, Italy; www.aquafil.com) announced a partnership…
These highly selective membranes mimic biological ion channels
New membranes developed at Tufts University (Medford, Mass.; www.tufts.edu) can effectively separate similar chemicals based…
Wastewater treatment with peracetic acid
In what is said to be the largest municipal wastewater application using peracetic acid (PAA)…
A promising catalyst for low-temperature ammonia synthesis
Researchers led by professor Hideo Honoso at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Yokohama City, Japan; www.titech.ac.jp)…
Business News
Business News - March 2018
Plant Watch Air Liquide inaugurates CO2 -recovery plant in Ontario February 12, 2018 — Air…
Technical & Practical
Feature Report
Pressure-Relief System Design: Developments and Deficiencies
Areas of recent activity for pressure-relief systems include new calculation methods and updates to existing…
Sizing Pressure-Relief Valves for Two-Phase Flow
Several methods are available for sizing two-phase pressure-relief valves (PRVs). Here, the API 520 homogeneous…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts at your Fingertips: Industrial Combustion Products
All chemical process industries (CPI) operations involving combustion need to be concerned with the emission…
Technology Profile
Technology Profile: Isopropanol Production from Propylene
This column is based on “Isopropyl Alcohol Production from RG Propylene – Cost Analysis,” a…
Engineering Practice
Understanding New PPE Regulations
The new European Union Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation explained, and what it means for…
Equipment & Services
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Focus on Process Control Hardware
Wired network bridge enables remote troubleshooting This company has added the PLX35-NB2 Network Bridge to…
New Products
Ergonomic tools for leak detection in exchangers, condenser and boilers
New G-160 tube testing tools (photo) are used for leak detection in heat exchangers, condensers…
A ‘one-size-fits-all’ frame makes this pump simple to maintain
The model 1400 horizontal-end suction pump (photo) features a heavy-duty cast-iron frame design that incorporates…
A volumetric screw feeder for confined workspaces
The new Model VMF-90A volumetric screw feeder (photo) is designed for automated additive dosing in…
High-alloyed valves are designed for use with aggressive liquids
The UltraPure model (photo) from the Unique Mixproof valve product line is designed to meet…
Monitor pressure and temperature in refrigerant lines
The new TDWLB-LC series wireless transducer (photo) is designed for use with sensors installed on…
Use this peristaltic pump in disinfection applications
The new Qdos 20 peristaltic pump (photo) was developed for metering sodium hypochlorite in disinfection…
These tube fittings drastically increase working pressures
The Gyrolok XP system of tube fittings (photo) is specifically designed to address the challenges…
Wireless instruments that never need new batteries
This company has developed WirelessHART instrumentation devices (photo) with batteries that are expected to last…
Enhance plant safety with new SIL-certified flowmeters
Facilities with safety instrumented systems can now take advantage of the new SIL (safety integrity…
A new release of this pipeline-management application
This company has released Enterprise Pipeline Management Solution (EPMS) R1.03, the latest version of its…
Intelligent blower controller delivers energy efficiency
The Sigma Air Manager (SAM) 4.0 (photo) is a core control component of a blower…
This new bimetal temperature switch has UL approval
The new model TFS135 bimetal temperature switch (photo) has been designed for a wide range…
Durable LED light fittings with universal mounting options
These LED pendant light fittings (photo) have various installation options for worldwide use in Zones…
New check valves are compliant with NACE specifications
This company’s Zero Leak Check line of check valves (photo) now includes new valve configurations…
Silicone hose assemblies for hygienic applications
The new ElaSil range of silicone hoses (photo) is suitable for high-media-purity requirements and is…
Analyze emissions for regulatory and maintenance purposes
The new E8500 PLUS emissions analyzer (photo) is a portable tool for emissions monitoring and…
Pressure gages with enhanced protection against vibration
This company’s 1008S small-footprint pressure gages are available in diameters of 40 or 50 mm.…
These blenders now feature added operator safety
This company now offers protective light curtains for its tumble blenders (photo) to provide automatic…
A cybersecurity platform for multi-vendor automation systems
This company’s Cyber Integrity 6.0 platform now includes continuous vulnerability management, providing immediate, comprehensive visibility…
Throttling valves provide dependable shutoff
Clampseal throttling valves (photo) are well suited for severe-service applications that require repeatable flow control…