Repsol S.A. (Madrid, Spain; www.repsol.com) signed a purchase agreement for a 40% stake in the Singapore-based lubricants manufacturer United Oil Company, which will manufacture and supply Repsol’s brand of products in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. The agreement will allow…
OCI N.V. (Amsterdam, the Netherlands; www.oci.nl) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC; www.adnoc.com) announced the completion of their transaction to combine ADNOC’s fertilizer business into OCI’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) nitrogen fertilizer platform, creating a world-leading joint…
The new generation of thermal transfer printers (photo) produce high-quality industrial identification markings quickly and reliably. The printer systems have an integrated color touch display that guides users through the menu intuitively and conveniently using clear symbols. The Thermomark Card…
VersaMix multi-shaft mixers (photo) incorporate a proprietary powder-induction feature for efficient charging of thickeners to produce high-quality gels, creams and pastes. The VersaMix includes a three-winged anchor and a high-speed disperser blade, which provide a robust combination of shear and…
The new LED light fixture (luminaire) for escape-path-marker signs (photo) is suitable for Zone 1/21. The sign is attached to a suspended panel, making it easily visible from both sides of an escape route from a distance of 30 m,…
The Aircube Eco 4V ePM1 60% compact air filter (photo) is designed for the filtration of indoor air in buildings and process units. The filter conforms to the ISO 16890 standard and has an A+ energy rating according to Eurovent.…
The automatic VROC initium Model II viscometer (photo) is now available for viscosity characterization of any solvent-based solutions. VROC (viscometer-rheometer-on-a-chip) technology combines microfluidic and MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) technologies to measure dynamic viscosity over a wide range of operation. High-throughput and…
This column is based on “2-Propylheptanol Production Process - Cost Analysis,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/2-propylheptanol-production-cost. Also known as 2-PH and 2-propylheptyl alcohol, 2-propylheptanol is a branched fatty alcohol, primarily used in the production…
Within the chemical process industries (CPI), the need to design safety systems to prevent process failures from occurring, or to control them when they do, is well recognized, as is the importance of having confidence in the safety systems that…
In low-temperature conditions, the use of compatible sealing materials is essential for leak-tight operation and proper functionality of pressure-regulating devices Harsh, frigid conditions are among the most challenging industrial environments (Figure 1) for fluid-handling applications. At these temperatures, it is…