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A compact skid kit for these dust collectors and accessories

The Farr Gold Series dust collection system is now available in a simplified skid package. The high-efficiency cartridge dust collectors and all associated equipment are incorporated onto a single platform, for ease of transport and installation. In addition to dust…

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The science of droplets

Many chemical engineers study or employ distillation trays, gas-liquid separators and spray nozzles. Most of those engineers have studied or employed force balances around liquid droplets suspended in upward-flowing vapor streams. Considering a droplet of size “ d, ” for…

Column internals for efficient separations

For separation columns, this multidisciplinary engineering company offers a high-performance random packing called Cascade Mini Ring, which is also available with a special surface treatment; and a high-performing structured packing MC Pack (photo), which has a specialized configuration. Liquid distributors…

Filtration plants and systems for the CPI

At AchemAsia, this engineering company presented its range of filters and filtration plants for the chemical, food, biotechnology and environmental industries. For example, the Hi-Bar range of continuous pressure filters is said to offer new solutions for filtration, washing and…

MVR technology optimizes energy use of evaporation plants

The operating costs of direct, steam-heated evaporators can significantly be reduced by revamping with mechanical vapor recompressors (MVRs), according to this company. For example, a four-effect, directly steam-heated evaporation plant, designed for 30 ton/h of water evaporation initially had a…

Filtration and Separation In Sulfur Recovery

Sulfur is a major contaminant in the oil and gas industry that exists in various forms and requires separation from both water and process streams. In recent years the removal of sulfur species has received increasing attention because of safety…

These filters resist pulse cleaning

The HemiPleat eXtreme nano-fiber filter offers higher filtration efficiencies, greater durability and better resistance to pulse cleaning than competitive products, the company says. The standard HemiPleat filter delivers MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) 15 efficiency — higher than the MERV…

RO membranes for water with fouling potential

Three new types of Lewabrane membrane separation elements for reverse osmosis (RO) are now available. These new products are suitable for water with strong fouling potential. The new elements were designed to generate greater turbulence in the feedwater channel, meaning…

PES nanofleece prefilters for the biopharmaceutical industry

The newly launched Sartoguard NF prefilter series feature a unique combination of high-performance polyethersulfone (PES) membranes and nanofleece technology. This is said to be the first time that PES nanofleece material is being used for liquid prefiltration applications in biopharmaceutical…

Save space and energy with this radio frequency dryer

The Macrowave RF Drying System provides greater efficiency that conventional convection and infrared systems for the high-speed drying of water-based patterned glue and coatings in the converting and textile industries. This RF drying system selectively heats only the patterned coatings…