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This new heat exchanger makes use of exhaust gases
The new Exhaust Gas Heat Exchanger (EGHE; photo) transfers heat produced by exhaust gases from combustion engines to a liquid. When heated up, this liquid can be used in cogeneration plants, combined heat and power plants, heating systems, biogas plants…
Simplify screen changing for separator systems
The Electro-Lift system (photo) assists in expediting change times for separator screens, eliminating the need for two people to remove each frame. Electro-Lift is mounted independently to the frame so there is no need for it to be locked out…
This mixer is designed for hot melts and viscous dispersions
The Model CDA-800 multi-shaft mixer (photo) has a special triple-shaft design specifically suited for hot melts and viscous dispersions. The CDA-800 has a mixing capacity of 500–800 gal and is designed for full-vacuum operation (29.5 in. Hg). The mixer is…
Use this mobile app to optimize penetration-seal selection
This company has launched a new mobile application (app) to aid engineers in the proper selection and installation of pipe-penetration seals (pen-seals). Pen-seals can achieve a cost-effective mechanical seal when piping must pass through walls, floors, tanks, pipeline castings or…
Monitor CFATS compliance with this new software module
This company’s Compliance Manager software module aids chemical processors in assuring that their sites are compliant with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). This module is said to be the first commercial relational-database software application…
A three-in-one biogas-measurement device
The MGP261 (photo) is said to be the world’s first multigas measurement instrument for in-situ monitoring of methane, carbon dioxide and humidity, offering realtime gas composition data without sample extraction or treatment. This compact measurement instrument is Ex certified up…
Non-Destructive Testing: Managing Corrosion Under Insulation
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) creates a pervasive and versatile challenge to the integrity of insulated equipment, but non-destructive inspection can help to avoid undesirable CUI surprises Corrosion under insulation (CUI) has been occurring ever since industry started insulating equipment. However,…
Design and Calculation Methods for Uniflow Cyclones
Uniflow cyclones can be effective solid-gas separation equipment when space is limited. Presented here are design and calculation methods for uniflow cyclones aimed at widening the industrial usefulness of these devices Cyclone separators are, in addition to fabric filters, electrostatic…
Show Preview-Powtech 2019
Powtech 2019 (www.powtech.de) takes place from April 9–11 at the Exhibition Center in Nuremberg, Germany, where innovations and new approaches for the processing industries take center stage in six exhibition halls. Powder and bulk solids experts from around the world…
Show Preview-Interphex 2019
Interphex 2019 will take place April 2–4 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Focused on biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing, Interphex will feature a large exhibit hall and a technical conference with session tracks covering flexible manufacturing,…