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Unlocking Hydraulic Limits in a Revamp
Follow the practical tips discussed here to accelerate hydraulic revamp projects and increase the success rate Conducting a thorough hydraulic check is a crucial part of a successful plant revamp. Depending on the remaining margin of the hydraulic system, a…
Technology Profile: Production of Citric Acid
Citric acid is a naturally occurring tricarboxylic acid commonly found in plants and animals (Figure 1). In its pure form, it is a colorless compound readily soluble in water. Citric acid is mainly used to add taste to food and…
Revamps and Retrofits: A Path to Evergreen Facilities
An intelligent approach to developing the scope of retrofit projects can allow facilities to remain competitive in the marketplace and meet regulatory requirements Timely and well executed retrofit projects are critical for most facilities in the chemical process industries (CPI)…
Gear Pump Basics
The versatile nature of gear-pump technology allows operators to handle multiple fluids in multiple applications Pump technology can be traced as far back as the B.C. era, when ancient Egyptians used a shadoof to move water from one source (in…
Critical Components in Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers: High-Cycle Valves
When designing a regenerative thermal oxidizer, engineers should not overlook the high-cycle valves that control process air and help maintain efficiency Regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTOs) are regularly utilized in the chemical process industries (CPI) to collect and control air-pollution emissions…
Pump Seals to Manage Water
Paying attention to the seal design used in centrifugal pumps can help in water management. This article uses the beverage industry to illustrate this point Economic survival in a climate where industry competition and environmental concerns converge is not easy.…
Digitize weighing processes with this balance and software
The combination of XPR series balances and LabX Software (photo) enables users to digitalize laboratory weighing processes and ensure accurate results, full traceability and data integrity. LabX Balance software integrates fully with laboratory-information systems, such as chromatography software, and enables…
New touchscreen coulometer for gas-stream analysis
The CM5016 C/S coulometer (photo) provides highly accurate, absolute determination of carbon or sulfur content in any gas stream containing CO2, SO2 or H2S. The coulometer is used as the detector with a sample-acidification front-end unit, detecting carbon or sulfur…
Manage the automation lifecycle of water and wastewater units
The newest release of the EcoStruxture Automation Expert system, Version 21.2 (photo), provides complete lifecycle management, seamless integration of IT/OT services and improved system diagnostics for automation systems in water and wastewater treatment plants. EcoStruxure Automation Expert allows for automation…
Fast, safe integration of Ex i isolators
The pac-Carrier 9295 (photo) is a new, space-saving integration solution for this company’s 12-mm ISpac Ex i isolators. This significantly simplifies the installation and wiring of isolators to input/output (I/O) cards in automation systems from all manufacturers. Prefabricated connecting cables…