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A highly efficient electric double-diaphragm pump

Quantm is a new electric-operated double diaphragm pump (photo) that features an advanced electric-motor design that is said to be significantly more efficient than a standard pneumatic pump. The pumps’ FluxCore motors and drives deliver up to eight times more…

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Quantum-based tool searches quadrillions of materials to optimize catalysts

For the first time, a quantum-computing-inspired tool has been used for catalyst discovery — specifically for the investigation of a new catalyst for the production of hydrogen via electrolysis. Created jointly by scientists from Fujitsu Ltd. (Tokyo; www.fujitsu.com) and the…

Get steam at its set pressure, nearly immediately

The MC-COS multi-control valve (photo) is a fully integrated device consisting of this company’s COS pressure-reducing valve, a separator, steam trap and a motorized actuator. It is designed for steam conditioning, as well as to control either the steam pressure…

New screw compressors with high capacity and low noise

The S-4 Series of screw compressors now includes options for the 45- to 75-kW performance range (photo). All models are characterized by quiet, reliable operation and have high efficiency. The compressors generate high free-air delivery at low specific-power consumption. The…

EKATO Crystallizers for Batch and Continuous Processes

Sponsored by  Crystallization as a basic process engineering operation is of paramount importance in the process industry. It is used for the production and purification of solids in numerous chemical, pharmaceutical and food industry processes. The use of mixing technology…

ExxonMobil progresses development of major hydrogen project, awards FEED contract to TechnipEnergies

ExxonMobil Corp. (Houston) announced the next step in the development of the world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen production facility with a contract award for front-end engineering and design (FEED). A final investment decision for the project is expected by 2024, subject…

Linde to increase green-hydrogen production in California

Linde plc (Guildford, U.K.) announced plans to increase its green hydrogen production capacity in Ontario, California, in response to growing demand from the mobility market. Linde will build, own and operate the first of several planned five-megawatt PEM (proton exchange…

Standard Lithium installs carbon-capture pilot plant

Standard Lithium Ltd. (Vancouver, B.C., Canada) announced that its Carbon Capture Pilot Plant has been successfully installed at the final testing location in southern. The Carbon Capture Pilot Plant will assess the technical and financial viability of capturing CO2 directly…

Plug Power and Johnson Matthey form alliance for green-hydrogen projects

Plug Power Inc. (Latham, N.Y.) and Johnson Matthey plc (JM; London)  announced a long-term strategic partnership to accelerate the green hydrogen economy.  JM will become an important strategic supplier of MEA components, providing a substantial portion of Plug’s demand for…

Sumitomo Chemical acquires U.S.-based biostimulants company

Sumitomo Chemical Co. (Tokyo, Japan) plans to acquire FBSciences Holdings, Inc., a U.S. company engaged in the business of biostimulants, a group of naturally-derived agricultural materials and a class of biorationals. The acquisition is due to be completed subject to…