The Larox VPF (vertical pressure filter) is used for the pregnant liquor polishing stage in the alumina process, producing both a high-quality product and a high throughput. Low impurity in pregnant liquor is required for further production of metal-grade alumina.…
At the Chicago AIChE meeting last spring, Henry Kister and Mike Pritchett named the distillation symposium in honor of James R. Fair, who had recently passed away. Fair was probably best known for his leadership of the Separations Research Program…
Many chemical processes in the U.S. that use centrifuges were established between the 1950s and the 1980s. As a result, most of these machines employ technology that was outdated literally generations ago. In addition, many processes have changed since installation,…
The ecoforce gMaster CF 6000 decanter has been specifically designed for products that are difficult to discharge, and is thus ideal for use as a clarifying decanter in the brewing and beverage industries. Gear, bearing, lubrication, materials, steels and production…
This weighing and feeding specialist has extended its range of equipment with the introduction of the MCF filter system, which is suitable for applications in the animal feed, processed foods, chemicals, plastics and heavy industries. The system features a circular…
Amended Silicates is the name of powder designed for removing mercury from the fluegas of coal-fired power plants. The reagent, which is fully compatible with most sorbent-injection systems, provides the benefit of protecting flyash for use in concrete products. In…
The Tri-Flow MERV 16 (minimum efficiency reporting value) filter lifetimes are three to five times longer than that of conventional bag or cartridge-type filters. In addition, the active filtration area is two to three times greater, and the filter maintains…
With the ability to lower evaporation temperatures of liquids, the Rota-Cone Vacuum Dryer improves heat and mass transfer, and protects temperature-sensitive products. The vacuum dryers are an effective and economical solution for many solids-drying applications. The Rota-Cone features a clean…
This company’s candle-filter technology can be used for removing catalyst and other fines from liquids. The filter systems, which can include candle filters, carbon absorption and polishing filters, as well as pressure-plate filters, result in 0.5 µm clarity in recirculation…
The Double Back Wash Filter enhances productivity by making maintenance easier and prolonging the availability of the company’s Larox CC filter. This upgrade involves replacing the old filter with two individual filters in the back wash water line. Instead of…