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Adjust the pH with this CO2 feed system
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…
Hygienic counting machines for food products
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…
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…
Focus on Analyzers
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…
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…
These towers emit clearly visible light signals
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…
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…
Tower Doctor: Can the Cure be as Bad as the Illness?
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…
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…
Materials of Construction for the CPI
The proper selection of materials of construction is crucial. The example presented here shows how to use standards to help narrow down the options Since the late 1800s, a steady body of pressure technology codes and standards have been under…