September 2019

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Addressing water scarcity
The threat of water scarcity may not be a top…

COVER STORY

Monitoring of Water and Steam Chemistry for Steam Generators
Online monitoring of steam and water chemistry in a steam…

IN THE NEWSNEWSFRONTS

Driving Toward a Hydrogen-based Economy
Technology developments are progressing towards large-scale production of ‘green’ hydrogen,…

Laboratory Measurements Aid Process Efficiency
New laboratory instruments simplify the collection of accurate and consistent…

3D Printing: Foundations for Mainstream Adoption
The seemingly boundless versatility of additive manufacturing makes it an…

CHEMENTATOR + Show More

Commercial debut for an upgrading process
After four years of project development and execution, the new…

Chementator Briefs
Nanofiltration Toray Industries, Inc. (Tokyo, Japan; www.toray.com) has created what…

This multifunctional photocatalyst splits water with visible light
Oxysulfide semiconductors have narrow bandgaps — a property that makes…

New research solves debate over water-gas shift reaction mechanism
The water-gas shift reaction (WGS; in which water vapor is…

Integrated e-waste processing facility nears completion
Although it contains many valuable metals, electronic waste (e-waste) is…

Stabilized, purified silk protein serves as green chemistry platform
Scientists have long sought ways to take advantage of the…

New oxocatalyst demonstrated for vinyl chloride monomer production
Recently, Tosoh Corp. (Tokyo, Japan; www.tosoh.com) has applied a new,…

A less expensive way to make graphene
A team from RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia; www.rmit.edu.au) and the…

The outlook for hydrogen as an energy carrier
Many countries are now making rapid advances in hydrogen energy…

These magnetic 'nanosprings' decompose microplastics
Microplastics — a subgroup of plastics with an effective diameter…

BUSINESS NEWS

Business News: September 2019
Plant Watch Ineos breaks ground for Bayport ASA plant August…

TECHNICAL & PRACTICALFEATURE REPORT

A Primer on Reciprocating Metering Pump Technologies
Understanding what technology is available is a first step towards…

FACTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Facts at your Fingertips: Solids Friction in Bins and Hoppers
To avoid problems with solids flow in bins and hoppers,…

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE

Technology Profile: Ethanolamines Production from Ethylene Oxide and Ammonia
This column is based on “Ethanolamines from Ethylene Oxide and…

EQUIPMENT & SERVICESFOCUS

Focus on Mobile Engineering Apps
A mobile app to access on-demand fan information This fan…

NEW PRODUCTS + Show More

New single-stage gear units with high thrust-load capacity
This company has added three single-stage gear units to its…

Vacuum pump product line for hygienic housekeeping
This company offers a new Wash Down range of suction…

Use these new level switches in dust collectors and more
The DJ level switch (photo) provides high or low point-level…

Bottling machines thatcount and inspect tablets
At Pack Expo Las Vegas (September 23–25), this company is…

Fill two products at once with this drum and tote filler
The Dual Lance semi-automatic drum and tote filling machine (photo)…

These integrated process thermostats are future-proof
The fully redeveloped Integral product line of process thermostats is…

Expanded range of screens for round vibratory separators
This company recently incorporated a new process for full epoxy…

A flame-detection system with ultra-high-speed response
This company has introduced a new high-speed deluge module (HSDM)…

Video surveillance for industrial applications
This company now offers its first comprehensive solution for wired…

New family of high-capacityelectronic expansion valves
The VHC-MSEV family of modular silicon expansion valves (photo) provides…

Dry screw pumps forchallenging conditions
The new range of EDS dry screw vacuum pumps (photo)…

An enhanced level transmitter for interface applications
This company has enhanced its Rosemount 5300 Guided Wave Radar…

This software improves turnaround management
The Digital Turnaround software suite helps plant personnel to visualize…

This magnetic separator protects valves from damage
This company has launched its first DMN Magnetic Separator demonstration…

Remove O2 from water with this two-step vacuum process
The new High Vacuum Water Deaeration (V2WD) de-aerates water down…

Portable process calibrator approved for hazardous areas
The CPH7000 portable process calibrator (photo) has received ATEX approval…

New vibratory feeding technology is gentle for solids
The V200 Hygienic Design Vibratory Feeder (photo) is suitable for…

Upgraded HMIs boast brighter screens, better resolution
The recently upgraded HG2G-V5 5.7-in., HG3G-V8 8.4-in., HG3G-VA 10.4-in. and…

SHOW PREVIEWS

Show Preview: Weftec 2019
The 92nd annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference…

Show Preview: Chem Show 2019
From October 22–24, professionals from all sectors of the chemical…

Highlights How to design agitators for desired process response Controlling Dust through Pelletizing Technology Profile: Titanium Dioxide Production 'Green' chemistry winners Focus on Pipes, Tubing and Fittings

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