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Show Preview: Chem Show 2019

| By Mary Page Bailey

From October 22–24, professionals from all sectors of the chemical process industries (CPI) will meet in New York City for the 2019 Chem Show (www.chemshow.com). With over 275 exhibitors, Chem Show’s exhibit hall will feature demonstrations of new process equipment and other innovative technologies. The seminar program offers numerous technical sessions that provide attendees with process insights, ranging from safety best practices to energy efficiency and economic viability. Some of the technical sessions’ focus areas include guidance on shutdown events and disaster planning; integrated systems and digitalization; and general CPI best practices, including troubleshooting and management of change. This Show Preview covers a small selection of the process equipment that will be showcased at the
2019 Chem Show.

As part of its seminar program, the Chem Show will host presentations from the 2019 finalists for the Kirkpatrick Chemical Engineering Achievement Award, which is given every two years by Chemical Engineering to honor the most noteworthy chemical engineering technologies to reach commercialization. The finalists were selected by a panel of judges consisting of chemical engineering department heads at accredited universities. Each finalist company has been invited to give a presentation outlining its nominated technology during the Chem Show. The 2019 Kirkpatrick finalists are summarized below:

  • Braskem is nominated for its development of a process to manufacture renewable ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA)
  • Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics is nominated for the Symbiex adhesive technology for laminated multilayer packaging
  • Johnson Matthey is nominated for the Catacel SSR catalyst, which can decrease pressure drop while increasing heat transfer and catalytic activity in steam methane reformers
  • LanzaTech is nominated for its gas fermentation technology, which converts carbon-rich gas streams, such as industrial emissions and other waste streams, to products, using proprietary microbes that feed on gases rather than sugars
  • Reliance Industries is nominated for the simultaneous production of benzene and gasoline from the C6 heart cut of fluid catalytic cracker (FCC) gasoline using extractive distillation
  • TechnipFMC is nominated for the Direct Heating Unit (Flameless Combustion) technology, which adds heat to high-temperature processes in a more controlled and efficient manner than classic combustion

Extremely fast infrared moisture analysis

The Smart Q Quartz halogen moisture analyzer (photo) is said to be the fastest infrared (IR) moisture analyzer currently on the market. High-quality, analytical-grade internal components are housed within an extremely rugged shell, making the Smart Q suitable for both laboratory and manufacturing settings. Smart Q is especially beneficial to users who prefer an IR-only loss-on-drying method, in a wide variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, plastics, processed foods and many more. Booth 724 — CEM Corp., Matthews, N.C.

www.cem.com

 

Efficient emissions-removal systems for venting operations

ScrubPac VentClean Systems (photo) are compact, complete systems that can provide over 99% removal of storage-tank and rail-car vent emissions caused by breathing and filling operations. The system uses a triple-action scrubbing technology, is available in four model sizes — L, M, H and EH — to handle gas capacities from 0 to 1,500 ft 3 /min, and two unique operating configurations that easily adapt to a variety of scrubbing liquid preferences. Booth 316 — Bionomic Industries, Inc., Mahwah, N.J.

www.bionomicind.com

 

 

 

 

 

Midwestern Industries

Effective screening designs for solid-liquid separations

The Ultra-Vib vibrating screener (photo, p. 51) utilizes a high-frequency, straight motion that facilitates effective liquid-solid separation. The rugged Ultra-Vib uses a pre-tensioned screen cloth mounted on a steel square-tube frame. The screen frame assemblies are easy to install and remove without the use of any tools. Spring-loaded clamps on the outside box hold the screen in place. This company also offers the MR Gyra-Vib separator, which utilizes a center-mounted motor and unique weight system to control the vibratory screening motion during the screening process. Simplified change of the lead angle of the weights provides for optimal flow patterns in a wide variety of process applications, including sifting, scalping, classifying and dewatering. Booth 329 — Midwestern Industries, Inc., Massillon, Ohio

www.midwesternind.com

 

Bronkhorst USA

 

These rugged flowmeters now offer expanded FM approvals

The In-Flow line of rugged mass flowmeters and controllers (photo) can now be offered with FM approval for Class I, Div. 2 in the North American market. The instruments are available for flow ranges from 0.05 to 1 mL/min up to 200 to 10,000 m 3 /h air-equivalent. The In-Flow Series is also available with optional ATEX approval for use in Category 3, Zone 2 hazardous areas and are designed according to IP65 to be dust- and waterproof. Furthermore, this company has also made available a Profinet fieldbus interface on its flowmeters and controllers for gases. Depending on user requirements, In-Flow devices can be equipped with one of the six available fieldbus interface options. Booth 109 — Bronkhorst USA, Inc., Bethlehem, Pa.

www.bronkhorstusa.com

 

Tekleen

A two-stage water filter that saves space

The CSF-ABW automatic filter (photo, p. 52) is a two-stage self-cleaning water filter manufactured in one vessel, used for cleaning debris in various water sources. By combining two filtration concepts into a single device, the CSF-ABW saves time and space for users. The CSF-ABW comprises two stages: a coarse-screen flushing filter with a 1/8–1/2-in. slotted screen for quick self-cleaning; and a finer filter with screening capabilities down to 75µm. These new automated filters offer direct filtration of nearly any dirty water source. Booth 605 — Tekleen Automatic Filters, Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.

www.tekleen.com

 

 

Lutz Pumps

 

This compact compressed-air motor consumes less air

MDx compressed-air motors (photo) enable users to achieve the same delivery capacity with 20% less connection pressure and 4% less air consumption comparable to other products, according to the manufacturer. The 1,000-W air motor optimizes flow control for high power and efficiency, and an oil-free version is also available. Modular construction means that the motor can be easily installed and retrofitted. ATEX certification is available for challenging environments. Booth 212 — Lutz Pumps, Inc., Norcross, Ga.

www.lutzpumpsamerica.com

 

Rosedale Products

Five-layer filter bags with a long service life

HL filter bags (photo) have five layers of filter material, each with 4.4 ft 2 of surface area. These bags have a molded-flange or stainless-steel ring to ensure a positive seal with the filter housing. They are constructed with two gradient layers of polypropylene (PP) or polyester felt separated by a transfer/caking filter layer. The initial layer is for pre-filtration and the final layer is a mesh-fiber anti-media-migration layer. The filter bags are said to provide a very long service life. Booth 704 — Rosedale Products, Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich.

www.rosedaleproducts.com

 

Anton Paar USA

 

Compact analyzers with single- or dual-wavelength options

The Cora 5X00 series of portable benchtop Raman spectrometers (photo, p. 53) can analyze different kinds of samples with a maximum Raman signal and minimum fluorescence. Users may choose between single- or dual-wavelength instruments. Cora 5X00 equipment can be operated as a standalone instrument using the embedded PC and touchscreen or, alternatively, via an external tablet or PC. The battery option increases mobility and allows use in the warehouse, field or laboratory. Booth 327 — Anton Paar USA Inc., Ashland, Va.

www.anton-paar.com

 

Fluid Imaging Technologies

 

 

This flow-microscopy system for particle analysis can hold up to 96 samples

FlowCam 8000 is an imaging particle-analysis system that uses flow microscopy to image and analyze subvisible particles with diameters ranging from 1 to 600µm. The system can simultaneously determine particle shape, type and size distribution of all detectable particles in a solution. Furthermore, this company offers the FlowCam Automated Liquid Handling (ALH) system (photo), which integrates with the FlowCam 8000 for uninterrupted processing of samples. The system allows up to 96 samples to be queued for unattended operation, improved repeatability and increased productivity. Booth 550 — Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc., Scarborough, Maine

www.fluidimaging.com

 

 

Beamex

A multifunctional process calibrator and communicator for field use

The MC6 (photo) is a high-accuracy field calibrator and communicator that can calibrate process instruments, such as thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters and multivariable transmitters. It offers calibration capabilities for pressure, temperature and various electrical signals. A multi-bus field communicator is built into the MC6 calibrator. It includes HART, Foundation Fieldbus H1 and Profibus PA communication all in one device. A backlit 5.7-in. color touchscreen can be used with bare fingers, with gloved fingers or with a stylus. An intuitive user interface with multiple languages is also included. Booth 509 — Beamex, Inc., Marietta, Ga.

www.beamex.com/us