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Electrical pressure generator for portable automatic calibrations

The ePG (photo) is a new electrical pressure pump for industrial pressure-calibration applications. The ePG is a robust, portable, battery-operated pressure pump that enables easy and quick pressure generation from near vacuum up to 20 bars (300 psi). With a…

A module that grants functional safety to drive systems

The SK TU4-PNS, known as the PROFIsafe module, provides comprehensive safety for the reliable operation of this company’s drive systems (photo). This PROFIsafe module is a drive-integrated solution for decentralized variable-frequency drives (VFDs) that implements functional safety within the system…

Proprietary control technology for pneumatic conveying units

The ET line of advanced controllers are designed to automatically manage operation of this company’s pneumatic vacuum-conveying systems (photo). Applying proprietary technology, ET conveyor controllers feature a sensor-based design that monitors material levels in the feed hopper, vacuum conveyor or…

Facts At Your Fingertips: Process Hazard Identification Methods

Process hazards analyses (PHAs) are structured reviews during the engineering design process intended to detect potential hazards that were not addressed by the design team. This one-page reference describes commonly employed PHA methods. PHA methods PHAs are often conducted or…

Optimizing Vapor Recovery from Storage Tanks

Light hydrocarbons in storage tanks can vaporize and vent to the atmosphere, creating harmful emissions. An optimized vapor-recovery unit can effectively and economically reduce such emissions In the chemicals, petroleum refining and natural gas industries, storage vessels are used to…

Selecting Expansion Joints in CPI Applications

In order to maximize longevity and minimize process downtime, it is imperative to understand the factors that determine the proper selection of expansion joints. The following guidelines can help with selection decisions for expansion joints Although sometimes overlooked or treated…

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Technology Profile: Allyl chloride production

Allyl chloride (3-chloropropene; Figure 1) is primarily used almost exclusively as a chemical intermediate in the production of epichlorohydrin. A three-carbon epoxide, epichlorohydrin is used in the manufacture of epoxy resins prevalent in coatings, adhesives, and plastics. Epichlorohydrin is also…

A dosing system for automated contact-angle measurements

The success of coating and bonding, as well as other surface processes, depends on wettability. The relevant parameters are contact angle and surface free energy (SFE), which are measured with drops of one or more liquids that are dispensed onto…

Optimize technology scouting and investing with this platform

This company has significantly revamped its Scout software (photo) for open-innovation and technology scouting with new features, including a redesigned visual user experience that helps identify and assess early-stage technologies for innovation investment. Until now, most organizations have defined their…

Heat Exchangers: Specification Tips to Maximize Heat Transfer

Presented here are some practical points to help in the selection of a shell-and-tube heat-exchanger design for various applications Heat exchangers are widely used in various sectors of the chemical process industries (CPI), including: chemical; oil and gas; power generation;…