Understanding what technology is available is a first step towards selecting the right pump for metering applications Reciprocating metering pumps are problem solvers for difficult fluid-handling tasks and applications. Their main function is the metering of a precise fluid volume…
Tumble-growth agglomeration can reduce dust in solids-handling processes. Here’s how it works Handling and processing bulk solids appears in nearly every industrial sector, from energy to agriculture. Dust is a ubiquitous and challenging issue when working with bulk solids, because…
Thermal oxidation is used to destroy tailgas from biogas-upgrading facilities. Presented here are guidelines for selecting the proper method With the evolving economics of renewable energy credits comes increased interest in biogas-upgrading facilities. Renewable natural gas (RNG) plants are being…
Purity requirements and gas properties require different methods for the purification of industrial gases. Provided here are key considerations for selecting gas purification technology Industrial gases are critical for a wide range of applications throughout the chemical process industries (CPI).…
This column is based on “Titanium Dioxide Production Process – Cost Analysis,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/titanium-dioxide-production-cost. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, and is found particularly in rutile ores.…
Lean workforces are the norm in current plant environments. In the context of heat exchange systems, the current situation amplifies the need to select a heat-transfer fluid supplier with the expertise and technical resources to handle non-routine circumstances. This one-page…
Five different examples are presented in which specialty mixers are used to perform tasks more efficiently than conventional approaches Specialty mixers serve a vast range of applications throughout the chemical process industries (CPI). The approach to mixer selection invariably starts…
A method of quantifying mixing according to a mixing index is presented. This index can evaluate and predict mixing intensity related to fluid velocities in stirred tanks The stirred tank is one of the most common and versatile pieces of…
Effective agitation of fluids for blending and motion requires a detailed analysis of capacity, viscosity and dynamic response for the fluid system, in order to find power and shaft speed of the agitator and corresponding sized of the turbine impeller.…
Several methods and calculations are available for determining particle size and particle-size distribution. This article provides and overview on how to use them The behavior of particulate material is greatly dependent on its geometric properties, including particle size, shape and…