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Multi-agitator mixing systems for specialty applications

This company has engineered a purpose-built VM-450-gallon VersaMix (photo) that features three independently driven agitators, including a two-wing center-mounted agitator with contoured bottom and Teflon scrapers to efficiently motivate viscous product throughout the mixing zone, a long helical flight agitator…

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Minimizing the Effects of VOCs and Reactive Gases on Industrial-Grade LED Lighting

Chemical plants should not overlook the potential problems that can arise from damaged or malfunctioning lighting fixtures It is no secret that many chemical plants and industrial sites are prone to harsh environmental conditions that can wreak havoc on equipment…

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Impact of Particle-Size Control on Bulk-Solids Flow Behavior

Crushing and screening of solids are essential to many solids-handling processes, but engineers must be mindful about how those actions will affect flow behavior of the bulk material When it comes to processing bulk solids, (particle) size matters. Almost all…

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Standard Operating Procedures are Critical for Boiler and Steam Operations

An overview on the importance of standard operation procedures (SOPs) and how to write them Today, it is necessary to have standard operating procedures (SOPs) for steam and condensate systems, boilers, deaerators and even steam process units (Figure 1). An…

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Chementator briefs

ISOPROPANOL Cepsa Química, S.A. (Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, Spain; www.cepsa.com) is constructing the first production plant to produce isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol), from renewable or circular materials, which the company says will make it the most competitive, innovative and environmentally…

Decanter centrifuges tailored to industrial oil recovery

This company has enhanced its range of three-phase decanter centrifuges (photo) for oil recovery in the most challenging industrial applications. These three-phase decanter centrifuges are not only capable of separating liquids from solids, but also liquids with different densities, like…

Cleaning-in-place features for a bulk-material feeder

This company introduced a bulk-material feeder suitable for installation in processing lines that require cleaning-in-place (CIP) for process equipment. Developed for food, dairy, nutrition, pharmaceutical and other sanitary operations, the Feedos S-H/P CIP (photo) integrates a series of spray nozzles…

These agitator pumps are designed for wear resistance

This company’s agitator pumps (photo) are manufactured with wear-resistant components like high-chrome impellers and hard cast-iron volutes that demonstrate durability and efficiency when handling abrasive materials in applications that involve sand, grit or other debris. Agitator pumps utilize an agitator…

New monitoring software for intelligent pumps

This company recently released new condition-monitoring software with built-in analytics. Using artificial intelligence, the new Analytics (photo) for online condition monitoring helps hygienic industries prevent unplanned downtime, extends the lifetime of valuable assets and helps reach sustainability targets. Analytics is…

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Low-Carbon Hydrogen: Considering Scale

The future of green hydrogen depends on the success of each stage of its ecosystem. Many factors are contributing to the critical infrastructure scaleup necessary to achieve industrial decarbonization Globally, hydrogen is increasingly being considered as a critical part of…