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Safe, Efficient Industrial Lighting

Good lighting at CPI plants is important to prevent accidents. Improved safety can be achieved with LEDs, which are also more efficient and economical than alternatives   The chemical industry has long been plagued with safety challenges that make it…

Technology Profile: Production of Vinyl Acetate

Vinyl acetate (also known as vinyl acetate monomer; VAM) is important in the manufacture of many polymers and resins. The greatest demand for vinyl acetate is associated with the production of polymers and copolymers, mainly poly(vinyl acetates) used in papermaking,…

Improving a Thermal Loop: The Power Controller

Controlling the temperature of a process using a thermal loop is important in many applications. The importance of a power controller is discussed here For any process where temperature needs to be monitored or controlled, a thermal loop is required.…

Confidently detect leaks and map pipelines

The SmartBall platform (photo) is a free-swimming inspection tool used to detect leaks and gas pockets and map pipelines. The tool can be used in pressurized water and wastewater pipelines without disrupting regular service. It is a valuable addition to…

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Perfluorinated Ion-Exchange Membranes: Development and Application

Perfluorinated ion-exchange membranes are developing beyond legacy applications to find use in a wide variety of emerging markets, including renewable energy Ion-exchange membranes are used in numerous industrial processes, including seawater desalination, electrodialysis and the production of commodity chemicals via…

New humidity sensors bring ultra-high accuracy

This company is launching two new versions of its SHT4x series of humidity sensors (photo). The ultra-high accuracy SHT41 and SHT45 versions are equipped with this company’s brand-new and optimized CMOSens chip that offers ultra-low power consumption. The CMOSens technology…

Continuous measuring system for pure water streams

QuickTOCuv (photo) is a measuring device for continuous online determination of total carbon (TC), total organic carbon (TOC), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) in pure water, such as condensate return and boiler feedwater. It is also…

A turboemulsifier system designed with hygiene in mind

The Pharma-Mek (photo) is a vacuum turboemulsifier suitable for processing liquid and creamy products, designed to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical industry. The Pharma-Mek has been designed and developed following hygiene and cleaning design guidelines, in order to ensure…

Use this filter in battery-chemical applications

The compact DM1000 polishing filter (photo) is particularly suitable for removing and recovering organic compounds and solids in small-stream feeds in battery chemicals processes. Thanks to its modular design, the filter is easy to expand also for larger process flows.…

New balance enclosures provide enhanced containment

The VSE balance enclosure (photo) is offered in 24-, 36- and 48-in. widths to accommodate an analytical balance and other small-scale lab processes. The balance is constructed of chemical-resistant metal framing and¼-in.-thick clear acrylic side panels and viewing sash. Efficient…