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Variable-speed converters deliver benefits for moving natural gas
The Vorecon with Dual Torque Converter (photo) is a variable-speed planetary gear with two matched torque converters. It delivers high efficiency, even into the lower speed range, providing an efficient way to control the speed of large pumps and compressors…
Focus on Software and Mobile Apps
Mobile app and vibration sensors monitor machinery The SKF Enlight platform combines a new mobile app with a Bluetooth-enabled vibration sensor to enable staff to collect machinery data with no special training (photo). This allows standard mobile devices, such as…
Weftec 2015 Show Preview
Organized by The Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.; www.wef.org), this year’s Weftec conference and exhibition is taking place Sept. 26–30 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. Focusing on the water and wastewater industries, the event will feature a large exhibit…
Polypropylene pumps with patented dry-run design
The MX-505 pump is constructed of glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene, and is capable of flowrates up to 225 gal/min and a total dynamic head up to 86 ft. Additionally, the MX-505 boasts a patented dry-run design and standard NPT sizes for…
Precise temperature regulation for chromatography columns
The new EchoTherm Model CO50 programmable chiller/heater for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) columns has a readable temperature range from 4 to 100°C and setpoint capability to 0.1°C. The control software regulates temperatures to±0.2°C, even at ambient conditions. The CO50 has…
New coagulant blends for water-treatment applications
Two new coagulants, CDP2727 and CDP2724, have been introduced to the KlarAid product line. The custom-designed blends are based on a high-molecular-weight organic coagulant and a high-basicity aluminum coagulant. The new products have improved capabilities for reducing the turbidity and…
This software manages tags for project handover
SmartPlant Master Tag Registry (MTR) is a software module intended to simplify how companies manage equipment and instrumentation tags and register the information required for project handover. It is said to be one of the first commercially available enterprise products…
A new mass flowtube compatible with many media types
The CFS25 mass flowtube provides direct measurements of both mass flowrate and density, eliminating the problems generally associated with multiple process measurements using volumetric flow devices, according to the company. With no sensitivity to varying process conditions, this Coriolis flowmeter,…
A new field-mounted HART temperature transmitter
The 7501 is a field-mounted, Ex d explosion- and flame-proof temperature transmitter with local operator interface for easy programming, review and diagnostics of process values in the field. The optical buttons combined with the 10-mm explosion-proof window is a patent-pending…
Focus on Packaging
Rigid container available for the transport of bulk solids The P-433 Ship Shape bulk forklift container (photo) features a standard 44-by-44-in. footprint that seamlessly fits into many bulk-bag fillers. This rigid, reusable container can be used to move, handle and…