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This DP transmitter has SIL 2 certification

The new model DPT-20 differential pressure (DP) transmitter (photo) is suitable for many industrial processes. As a SIL-2 certified instrument, it meets the highest safety requirements. The compact transmitter operates with an accuracy of <±0.065% of span. Due to a…

Self-aligning pipe and tube couplings

This company’s ring-grip pipe and tube couplings (photo) are heavy-duty, self-aligning couplings for either high pressure (up to 150 psig) or full-vacuum-rated applications. These couplings can be installed quickly and easily, reducing costs. They are available in 2- through 10-in.…

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…

Protect motors with this new dV/dt filter

The dV E-Series motor-protection filter (photo) mitigates reflective waves, reduces rise time and limits peak voltage, resulting in reduced motor heating, longer cable and motor life, and a significant reduction in downtime and total ownership cost. Using a d V/d…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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;…

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…