Let’s face it, valves may not be the most glamorous piece of equipment in a chemical process industries (CPI) facility, but no plant can function without them. In addition, multiple challenges and issues specific to the chemical processing industry affect…
A process from Dow Water & Process Solutions (DW&PS; Edina, Minn.; www.dowwaterandprocess.com) uses a unique adsorbent resin to improve the taste of orange juice. Amberlite FPX66 is a macroreticular, non-functionalized adsorbent resin with a pore structure designed to capture a…
A continuous fermentation process for making biologically derived butanol from a variety of sugar feedstocks is operating at what developers call “lab-pilot” scale, producing 2.5 liters per day. Engineering studies conducted by the research team forecast that it could be…
The Kleerband Flange Protectors provide a quick and easy way to apply protection and prevent corrosion. The devices are simple to install with a worm-gear connection, without the need for special tools. They feature a positive-loading relief-valve vent and plug…
The CSD Aseptic Series of hygienic centrifugal pumps is suitable for transferring liquids in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, ultra-pure and other process applications where hygiene is critical. The mechanical seal is internal and balanced, fitted with EN 12756/ISO 3069 seats protected…
The Type 6624 TwinPower rocker valve consumes no energy after the switching process. The standard rocker valve has two seats, which are opened and closed with electric current. They return to the original state if the current is turned off.…
Food manufacturers use the MaxxD Lab vacuum-processing unit to produce very small test batches. The unit processes liquid and semi-solid materials with an efficient homogenizing technology to obtain stable emulsions and suspensions, for instance mayonnaise, ketchup, sauces, dressings, spreads and…
This company has updated its range of turbopumping stations to include the newly launched nXDS dry scroll pumps. The range of turbostations now includes dry backing pumps, with capacities from 1 to 20 m3/h. The nXDS offers better ultimate-pressure performance…
The petroleum refining sector in India plays a vital role in the country’s industrial development and provides a major source to meet India’s energy requirements. Today, the refining sector satisfies about 30% of the total energy demand of India […
Chemical processing equipment made from thermoplastics can have distinct advantages for equipment corrosion, fluid contamination and flame retardancy. When purchased in the form of heavy-gauge sheets, these thermoplastics can be machined, fabricated and formed into a virtually unlimited variety of…