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Sound solutions to low-frequency noise
Low-frequency noise (≤500 Hz) from various sources, such as construction machinery and aircrafts, is a form of noise pollution that transmits over long distances and disturbs the surrounding area. It is also known to trigger several negative physiological reactions, such…
Selectively perform cross-coupling reactions with this catalyst
Twofold C–H activation and cross-coupling of stoichiometric amounts of organic molecules, R1–H and R2–H, to form an R1–R2 product that is free of homocoupling products (R1–R1 or R2–R2) is a goal to simplify organic synthesis of certain compounds. Up to…
Insight into the mechanism for enzymatic biofuel production
Enzymes that are responsible for the production of hydrocarbons in blue-green algae — a hydrocarbon producing cyanobacteria — have now been identified by the research group of Munehito Arai at The University of Tokyo (Japan; www.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp). Along with this achievement,…
Business News – July 2019
Plant Watch Bilfinger wins €60-million contract from SABIC May 23, 2019 — Bilfinger SE (Mannheim, Germany www.bilfinger.com) has been chosen as maintenance partner for a €60-million contract by SABIC UK Petrochemicals Ltd. to carry out a range of services across…
Making the Most of Methane Reforming
Despite valiant quests to find sustainable routes to syngas, methane reforming continues to play the lead — and ‘greener’ — role For decades, the production of synthesis gas (syngas, H2 + CO) from fossil-based feedstocks has been the key process…
Temperature Measurement: New Instruments Designed to Take the Heat
Temperature measurement and control equipment is being re-vamped to stand up to challenges of the chemical process industries (CPI) While the basic premise of temperature measurement instruments hasn’t seen drastic changes in recent years, equipment is receiving updates that make…
Analyze low chlorine concentrations in wastewater
This company has developed a new total residual oxidant (TRO) analyzer to address the needs of the wastewater industry, which calls for a robust, dependable instrument capable of reliably measuring low parts per billion (ppb) chlorine concentrations in effluent and…
Interface device family expanded for non-intrinsically safe signals
The IM12 interface devices now allow for the first time the benefits of this company's IMX12 series to also be available for non-intrinsically safe signals (photo). The IM12 devices are some of the slimmest on the market, and with a…
Balance enclosure for critical laboratory procedures
The VSE enclosure (photo) is offered in 24-, 36- and 48-in. widths to accommodate an analytical balance and other small-scale laboratory processes. The enclosures are constructed of chemical-resistant metal framing and 1/4-in. thick clear acrylic side panels and viewing sash.…
An IIoT platform for increased system availability
Netilion is an industrial internet of things (IIoT) ecosystem that combines applications and system components that significantly simplify system management and maintenance (photo). The Netilion Scanner application (app), as well as Netilion System Components, make it easy to monitor the…