Wearable sensors enhance CPI worker safety and help close the approaching skills gap For many years, sensors have been used in the chemical process industries (CPI) for many activities, including monitoring the health and safety of employees. In these applications,…
This pipe-milling end-prep tool is for beveling boiler tubes The Esco Wart Millhog (photo) is a pipe-beveling machine that is designed for making repairs to water-wall boiler tubes. It features a rigid-inner-dia. clamping system, and uses titanium-nitride-coated cutter blades to…
The new TJ40G rotary tank-cleaning machine (photo) uses a high-impact jet stream to effectively clean tough tank residues and minimize the risk of product contamination. This four-nozzle rotary jet head also cleans tanks 60% faster than static spray-ball technology, thereby…
The VersaMix Multi-Shaft Mixer (photo) is designed for mixing pastes, creams and gel-type products, with the capabilities of powder dispersion, emulsification, dissolution, deagglomeration, homogenization, heating, cooling and deaeration. All of these functions are achieved in a closed system, without the…
Launched at this month’s Hannover Fair (April 24–28), the hydraulic diaphragm pump Hydro/ 4 (photo) supplements this company’s Hydro/ 2 and Hydro/ 3 types, thereby extending the application range to higher capacities. The pump covers the capacity range from 130…
Components and assemblies are often tested in cold chambers at temperatures down to –40°C. This company can equip its Volumeter flowmeter (photo) with electronic sensors that are suitable for such low temperatures upon request. The upper temperature limit is 200°C.…
This company has started marketing the HyAC mini-A (photo), an all-in-one, compact compressor package for stationary hydrogen refueling stations designed for use in the U.S. The HyAC mini-A consists of a high-pressure H2 compressor and a refrigerator sold together with…
Up to now, solenoid valves have been used for switching between lines used for measuring gases, but a considerable effort is required for servicing such arrangements in the event of a failure. This company has developed an alternative — a…
The latest release of STAR-CCM+ software, v12.02, includes several new features to help product development organizations enhance and accelerate their ability to digitally simulate and understand how a product will perform in the real world using the digital twin —…
Pittcote 16 coating (photo) is a new low-temperature, anti-abrasive (LTAA) product that is designed for application with this company’s Foamglas insulation blocks, curved segments (PSG), half shells (PSH) and fitting covers. Pittcote 16 LTAA coating is a water-based, rubberized latex…