The new Batt-TDS series of powder-dispersing systems (photo) is designed for the development and industrial production of electrode slurries for lithium-ion batteries. The platform offers crucial benefits, compared to existing technologies. The Batt-TDS handles diverse materials by combining multiple functions…
This company launched the Hydro Insight, a dynamic imaging accessory for its Mastersizer 3000 particle sizing instrument (photo). The Hydro Insight provides an “extra pair of eyes” for researchers, scientists, and quality control managers. Through real-time particle imaging, this tool…
This company has introduced what is said to be industry’s first explosion-proof electric-actuated stainless-steel two-piece V-ball packages. They are available in sizes½ to 2 in. NPT. The new M8E700076V36-V6-V9 series electric actuated V-ball valve (photo) is said to offer precise…
This company has developed a granulator (photo) designed for compacting bulk goods, such as tea, cocoa or coffee. It is based on the mixing granulator type MGT, a vertical system for mixing and granulation of powders and granules. A specially…
The new GD 800HDD pump (photo) has an extremely high flowrate of more than 1,000 gal/min, making it suitable for the most demanding horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects. Its light weight eases transportation between work sites and its extremely high…
Alongside its proven remote input/output (I/O) functionality, IS1+ (photo) is now also available for use as an edge gateway with a connection via OPC UA and optional integrated signal pre-processing. In this process, all diagnostics and device data are transmitted…
The new 703-U and 703-UJ Series of UL-rated, explosion-proof pressure switches (photo) are suitable for gaseous or liquid fluid systems in hazardous applications, including offshore exploration, petrochemical processing and oil-and-gas pipelines. The 703-U and 703-UJ Series have a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel…
Successfully scaling up a mixing process involves understanding several important timescale parameters that can impact chemical reactions and equipment performance Many industrial processes are defined by rates. For example, rates of mass and heat transfer, rates of reaction and rates…
This overview presents guidance for the safe design of piping systems that are used for the distribution of hydrogen gas Hydrogen gas is a very volatile fluid that has a high propensity to leak. This is a very dangerous and…
Detailed plans for handling hazardous materials should be a central part of any chemical plant’s disaster preparedness plan Over the past year, many chemical facilities managed to overcome extreme circumstances. One instance of an extreme event was the winter storm…