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This pressure-relief valve enables in-field adjustability
The Model L11F weight-loaded pressure-relief valve (photo) is designed to be used on tanks, piping and low-pressure vessels, and can be used as a standalone unit or in addition to existing pressure-relief valves to add additional flow capacity. It also…
Stackable drum racks and sumps prevent chemical spills
This company’s pallet-rack spill-containment sumps (photo) catch spills and drips associated with liquid storage and dispensing, keeping areas neat and safe. Containment sumps positioned beneath the drum rack are manufactured of heavy-gauge steel, which is galvanized for long service life…
Use these diffusers to prevent settling in sewage-storage tanks
ProFlex 730CBD coarse-bubble diffusers (photo) are used to aerate or mix wastewater for effluent and sewage treatment, ensuring proper agitation of media with high specific gravity. This means that when the sewage is put into a storage tank, settling at…
New midsize models and features added in this PSA range
The NGP+ series of pressure-swing-adsorption (PSA) nitrogen generators (photo) is expanding with the introduction of two new models — the NGP 160+ and NGP 200+. The generators offer gas purity from 95% to 99.9995%, with flowrates up to 4,802 std.…
This modular system streamlines pump and motor configuration
Pioneer Pump ElectricPAK (photo) is a modular, electric pump package that helps users receive a pump-and-motor configuration onsite more quickly and efficiently than custom-built units. Each configured assembly includes a high-performance pump and electric motor that can provide high heads…
Heavy-duty mixers for very viscous materials
Heavy-duty FGM-series mixers (photo) feature a high-torque gear reducer to vigorously agitate heavy viscous materials. With a ring-mount design and two opposing handles, this powerful mixer mounts directly to 5-gal pails up to 12.25-in. wide. A quick-change coupler and shaft…
An Ounce of Prevention: Cybersecurity and the CPI
As the frequency and sophistication of industrial cyberattacks continue to rise, chemical companies can follow guidance from industry and government directives to help define their organization’s specific cyber-risk profile Cybersecurity risk is a key topic for all companies, due, in…
Improve Energy Efficiency Using Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are an efficient way to provide space and process heating. Information on their types, and how to assess their potential benefits is provided here Approximately 40% of the energy that is used in buildings in the U.S. goes…
Valve Actuator Selection Guide
Information provided here can help guide the selection of valve actuators that are best suited to the demands of a particular chemical processing application Actuators are machines used to control the position of a valve remotely and automatically. They are…
Why Innovation Operations are Critical
The future of the CPI depends on sound innovation. The guidance provided here will help organizations to shape an effective innovation strategy that can give them a competitive edge You would be hard-pressed to find a company in the chemical…