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…
Pumping hazardous chemicals requires specific shaft-sealing technologies to ensure containment and reliability Hazardous chemicals are defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA; Washington, D.C.; www.epa.gov) as those that are potentially harmful to human health and the environment. Existing as gases…
Global engineering and technology company Emerson (St. Louis, Mo.; www.emerson.com) announced yesterday that it has established a dedicated organization focused on digital transformation technologies and programs. The new Digital Transformation business – announced at the annual Emerson Global Users Exchange…
September 2019 Booklist: The following recently published titles may be relevant to various sectors of the chemical process industries (CPI) Clean Ironmaking and Steelmaking Processes: Efficient Technologies for Greenhouse Emissions Abatement. By Pascuale Cavaliere, Springer International Publishing, 2019, 596 pages,…
Online monitoring of steam and water chemistry in a steam system is important for safe and reliable operation of steam generators High-pressure, high-temperature steam is a critical commodity at power plants and at many chemical process industries (CPI) facilities. Examples…
Hawk Measurement America, LLC (Lawrence, Mass.; www.hawkmeasure.com) and Flo-Corp (Medina, Ohio; www.flo-corp.com), leading manufacturers and suppliers of advanced process instrumentation and cloud-based monitoring technology, today announced the merger of the two companies creating a complete flow, level and asset monitoring…
Companies responding to the 2019 Operational Risk and Process Safety Management Survey* conducted by Sphera (Chicago, Ill.; www.sphera.com), the largest global provider of integrated risk management software and information services, say safety is an executive level priority for their organizations, but…
The American Chemistry Council (ACC; Washington, D.C.; www.americanchemistry.com) this week issued its 2019 edition of the Guide to the Business of Chemistry, a detailed economic profile of the chemistry industry and its contributions to the U.S. and global economies. American…
When Lubrizol needed a safe, cost-efficient alternative to a titanium grade 2 case experiencing corrosion, ANDRITZ stepped in with a special FRP centrifuge casing tested at a shooting range. Develop a safe, cost-efficient alternative to titanium grade 2 case…
In the chemicals industry, there is no room for compromises. Not just in terms of safety and product purity, but also when it comes to non-stop performance. And as technologies and global supply chains become more complex, ANDRITZ has proven…