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…
The ES Series of spring check valves (photo) feature a PTFE-covered, stainless-steel spring for positive closing, as well as a new disc design for smooth, trouble-free operation. Compared to ball check valves, the ES Series requires very low liquid-head pressure…
Henry Kister shares lessons learned from troubleshooting distillation towers During a course that I was presenting in Houston one year, a participant asked me the following at the end of one of the sessions: “Do you have experience with BX-type…
The new TL 305 series light towers (photo) provide bright and homogeneous illumination, indicating states, faults and ongoing processes clearly and visibly from a distance. The compact towers are available preconfigured with three, four or five segments. The new range…
A self-calibrating process-development Raman system The PTRam analyzer (photo) is a high-performance, precise, rugged and reliable Raman system featuring self-calibration and automated performance validation to ensure validity of every measurement. The system features long-lasting laser stability for consistent results, a…
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…
For a pharmaceutical manufacturer, this company developed a customized product to measure significantly varying pressures from a single measuring point. The solution was to use two pressure transmitters from the Pascal CV3 series, each covering different measuring ranges and both…
The WD Series (photo) is a new counting system designed for precise counting and dispensing of individual food products in a variety of applications where cleanliness is paramount, including poultry, meat, seafood, cheese, confectionary and bread products. WD Series machines…
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…
The new CO2 Feed System (photo) is a safe and effective way to adjust pH and minimize risk associated with dangerous mineral acids. The 0–100% scaled flowmeter has an integral adjustment needle valve for increased accuracy. Additional benefits of the…