Intelligent machinesBy now, we are all used to being surrounded by…
March 2018
COMMENTARYEDITOR'S PAGE
A plug for 'big science'
One of the first experiments I ever conducted in my…
Rotating Machines: Digital Technologies to Enable Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance for rotating machinery is gaining prominence as plant…
Guidelines for Designing a Compressed Air System
With the proper knowledge, engineers can work alongside compressor manufacturers…
Solar Chemistry Heats Up
Major efforts are underway to develop new process technology for…
Air-filtration systems: Clearing the Air
Modern air-filtration systems provide more-efficient dust collection and assist with…
A promising catalyst for low-temperature ammonia synthesis
Researchers led by professor Hideo Honoso at Tokyo Institute of…'One-pot' synthesis of conjugated polyenes
The research group of professor Masafumi Hirando at Tokyo University… An explosive way to make porous organic networks
A team from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology… 
Catalytic conversion of sugars to acrylonitrile
Acrylonitrile (ACN) — a precursor in nearly all carbon fibers…A more direct chemical route to ketones
Using a simple, ligand-free palladium catalyst system, researchers at McGill… Chementator Briefs
Glycolic acid Researchers from the group of professor Miho Yamauchi… 
A push for 'green' steel
Last month, the so-called Hybrit initiative (www.hybritdevelopment.com) was given the…A bio-based caprolactam joint-development project is now underway
Last month, Genomatica (San Diego, Calif.; www.genomatica.com) and Aquafil (Trento,… 
These highly selective membranes mimic biological ion channels
New membranes developed at Tufts University (Medford, Mass.; www.tufts.edu) can…Wastewater treatment with peracetic acid
In what is said to be the largest municipal wastewater… BUSINESS NEWS
Business News - March 2018
Plant Watch Air Liquide inaugurates CO2 -recovery plant in Ontario…
Pressure-Relief System Design: Developments and Deficiencies
Areas of recent activity for pressure-relief systems include new calculation…
Sizing Pressure-Relief Valves for Two-Phase Flow
Several methods are available for sizing two-phase pressure-relief valves (PRVs).…
Facts at your Fingertips: Industrial Combustion Products
All chemical process industries (CPI) operations involving combustion need to…
Technology Profile: Isopropanol Production from Propylene
This column is based on “Isopropyl Alcohol Production from RG…
Understanding New PPE Regulations
The new European Union Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation explained,…
Focus on Process Control Hardware
Wired network bridge enables remote troubleshooting This company has added…
Ergonomic tools for leak detection in exchangers, condenser and boilers
New G-160 tube testing tools (photo) are used for leak…
Pressure gages with enhanced protection against vibration
This company’s 1008S small-footprint pressure gages are available in diameters…
Monitor pressure and temperature in refrigerant lines
The new TDWLB-LC series wireless transducer (photo) is designed for…
A cybersecurity platform for multi-vendor automation systems
This company’s Cyber Integrity 6.0 platform now includes continuous vulnerability…
Use this peristaltic pump in disinfection applications
The new Qdos 20 peristaltic pump (photo) was developed for…
These tube fittings drastically increase working pressures
The Gyrolok XP system of tube fittings (photo) is specifically…
Wireless instruments that never need new batteries
This company has developed WirelessHART instrumentation devices (photo) with batteries…
New check valves are compliant with NACE specifications
This company’s Zero Leak Check line of check valves (photo)…
Enhance plant safety with new SIL-certified flowmeters
Facilities with safety instrumented systems can now take advantage of…
Analyze emissions for regulatory and maintenance purposes
The new E8500 PLUS emissions analyzer (photo) is a portable…
A new release of this pipeline-management application
This company has released Enterprise Pipeline Management Solution (EPMS) R1.03,…
These blenders now feature added operator safety
This company now offers protective light curtains for its tumble…
Intelligent blower controller delivers energy efficiency
The Sigma Air Manager (SAM) 4.0 (photo) is a core…
Throttling valves provide dependable shutoff
Clampseal throttling valves (photo) are well suited for severe-service applications…
This new bimetal temperature switch has UL approval
The new model TFS135 bimetal temperature switch (photo) has been…
A ‘one-size-fits-all’ frame makes this pump simple to maintain
The model 1400 horizontal-end suction pump (photo) features a heavy-duty…
Durable LED light fittings with universal mounting options
These LED pendant light fittings (photo) have various installation options…
A volumetric screw feeder for confined workspaces
The new Model VMF-90A volumetric screw feeder (photo) is designed…
Silicone hose assemblies for hygienic applications
The new ElaSil range of silicone hoses (photo) is suitable…
High-alloyed valves are designed for use with aggressive liquids
The UltraPure model (photo) from the Unique Mixproof valve product…
A plug for 'big science'One of the first experiments I ever conducted in my…
Rotating Machines: Digital Technologies to Enable Predictive MaintenancePredictive maintenance for rotating machinery is gaining prominence as plant…
Guidelines for Designing a Compressed Air SystemWith the proper knowledge, engineers can work alongside compressor manufacturers…
Solar Chemistry Heats UpMajor efforts are underway to develop new process technology for…
Air-filtration systems: Clearing the AirModern air-filtration systems provide more-efficient dust collection and assist with…
A promising catalyst for low-temperature ammonia synthesisResearchers led by professor Hideo Honoso at Tokyo Institute of…
'One-pot' synthesis of conjugated polyenesThe research group of professor Masafumi Hirando at Tokyo University…
An explosive way to make porous organic networksA team from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology…
Catalytic conversion of sugars to acrylonitrileAcrylonitrile (ACN) — a precursor in nearly all carbon fibers…
A more direct chemical route to ketonesUsing a simple, ligand-free palladium catalyst system, researchers at McGill…
Chementator BriefsGlycolic acid Researchers from the group of professor Miho Yamauchi…
A push for 'green' steelLast month, the so-called Hybrit initiative (www.hybritdevelopment.com) was given the…
A bio-based caprolactam joint-development project is now underwayLast month, Genomatica (San Diego, Calif.; www.genomatica.com) and Aquafil (Trento,…
These highly selective membranes mimic biological ion channelsNew membranes developed at Tufts University (Medford, Mass.; www.tufts.edu) can…
Wastewater treatment with peracetic acidIn what is said to be the largest municipal wastewater…
Business News - March 2018Plant Watch Air Liquide inaugurates CO2 -recovery plant in Ontario…
Pressure-Relief System Design: Developments and Deficiencies Areas of recent activity for pressure-relief systems include new calculation…
Sizing Pressure-Relief Valves for Two-Phase FlowSeveral methods are available for sizing two-phase pressure-relief valves (PRVs).…
Facts at your Fingertips: Industrial Combustion ProductsAll chemical process industries (CPI) operations involving combustion need to…
Technology Profile: Isopropanol Production from PropyleneThis column is based on “Isopropyl Alcohol Production from RG…
Understanding New PPE Regulations The new European Union Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation explained,…
Focus on Process Control HardwareWired network bridge enables remote troubleshooting This company has added…
Ergonomic tools for leak detection in exchangers, condenser and boilersNew G-160 tube testing tools (photo) are used for leak…
Pressure gages with enhanced protection against vibrationThis company’s 1008S small-footprint pressure gages are available in diameters…
Monitor pressure and temperature in refrigerant linesThe new TDWLB-LC series wireless transducer (photo) is designed for…
A cybersecurity platform for multi-vendor automation systems This company’s Cyber Integrity 6.0 platform now includes continuous vulnerability…
Use this peristaltic pump in disinfection applicationsThe new Qdos 20 peristaltic pump (photo) was developed for…
These tube fittings drastically increase working pressures The Gyrolok XP system of tube fittings (photo) is specifically…
Wireless instruments that never need new batteriesThis company has developed WirelessHART instrumentation devices (photo) with batteries…
New check valves are compliant with NACE specificationsThis company’s Zero Leak Check line of check valves (photo)…
Enhance plant safety with new SIL-certified flowmetersFacilities with safety instrumented systems can now take advantage of…
Analyze emissions for regulatory and maintenance purposesThe new E8500 PLUS emissions analyzer (photo) is a portable…
A new release of this pipeline-management application This company has released Enterprise Pipeline Management Solution (EPMS) R1.03,…
These blenders now feature added operator safetyThis company now offers protective light curtains for its tumble…
Intelligent blower controller delivers energy efficiencyThe Sigma Air Manager (SAM) 4.0 (photo) is a core…
Throttling valves provide dependable shutoffClampseal throttling valves (photo) are well suited for severe-service applications…
This new bimetal temperature switch has UL approvalThe new model TFS135 bimetal temperature switch (photo) has been…
A ‘one-size-fits-all’ frame makes this pump simple to maintainThe model 1400 horizontal-end suction pump (photo) features a heavy-duty…
Durable LED light fittings with universal mounting optionsThese LED pendant light fittings (photo) have various installation options…
A volumetric screw feeder for confined workspacesThe new Model VMF-90A volumetric screw feeder (photo) is designed…
Silicone hose assemblies for hygienic applications The new ElaSil range of silicone hoses (photo) is suitable…
High-alloyed valves are designed for use with aggressive liquidsThe UltraPure model (photo) from the Unique Mixproof valve product…
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