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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…
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…
Connecting Research and Production Data to Deliver Chemical Innovation
Enhancing data management using LIMS software provides enhanced product-development opportunities Accurate and efficient data management is key to productive and collaborative working practices, yet recording, storing and analyzing large quantities of laboratory data can be challenging. With many laboratories using…
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…
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…
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…
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…