Computational Fluid Dynamics for Driving Engineering Productivity
This article provides an overview of how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) works, and what benefits…
Cover Story
Portable CFD: Build Interpolation Models from CFD results
Portable laptop computers and smartphones can be used to emulate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling…
Commentary
Minimizing waste takes center stage
Growing awareness of and concerns about the impact of waste on our environment, along with…
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Improved Water Treatment Technologies Make Waves
Greener chemistries and equipment advances provide more sustainable water-treatment options for chemical processors Chemical processors…
The New Era of Sustainable Supply Chains
To improve sustainability, materials manufacturers are welcoming new digital technologies and process innovations into their…
Chementator
Making chemicals by artificial photosynthesis
Last month, Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany; www.evonik.com) and Siemens AG (Munich, both Germany; www.siemens.com)…
Modifying waste biomass to catalytically degrade pollutants
Sewage and wastewater often contain pollutants and environmental hormones (endocrine disruptors) that can have a…
Symmetrical fuel-cell design simplifies CO2 conversion
A new carbon-utilization technology developed by SeeO2 Energy Inc. (Calgary, Alta., Canada; www.seeo2energy.com) takes advantage…
A control valve with built-in flowmeter
On September 19, Focus-On (Dordrecht, the Netherlands; www.focus-on-process.com) — a new, 50:50 joint-venture (JV) of…
A new platform for atmospheric monitoring
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU; Singapore; www.ntu.edu.sg) have developed a device for atmospheric monitoring…
Chementator Briefs
Natural wax coating Researchers from Aalto University (Finland; www.aalto.fi) have developed a new way of…
Converting hazardous phenols into luciferin
Phenolic compounds, such as chloro- and nitrophenols, are potentially hazardous when found in soils and…
Reducing emissions from the manufacturing of carbon fibers
Carbon fibers are typically fabricated by the oxidation of a polymeric fiber, such as polyacrylonitrile…
Rechargeable MnO2-Zn batteries with a higher voltage
Researchers at the City University of New York Energy Institute (ccny.cuny.edu) have developed a low-cost…
Business News
Business News - November 2019
Plant Watch Arkema to expand PVDF plant in Changshu October 15, 2019 — Arkema (Colombes,…
Technical & Practical
Feature Report
Heat Exchangers: Designing for Super-critical Fluid Service
Working with supercritical fluids poses challenges when designing heat exchangers. Some practical tips and precautions…
ASTM Standards For Heat Transfer Fluids
This practical overview of ASTM standards can serve as a roadmap when selecting and evaluating…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts at your Fingertips: Pneumatic Conveying Challenges
Among the key benefits offered by pneumatically conveying bulk solids is the ability to route…
Technology Profile
Technology Profile: Nitrile Rubber Production
This column is based on “Nitrile Rubber Production – Cost Analysis,” a report published by…
Environmental Manager
Preparing for a Successful Security Audit
Facing a site security audit might seem daunting, but proper preparation will help to meet…
Equipment & Services
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Focus on Packaging
Label applicator with enhanced IoT capabilities The Herma 500 Label Applicator (photo) is an internet-of-things…
New Products
New control capabilities for single- or dual-pump processes
This company has released two new level-control panels — the LC 231 (photo) and LC…
New solenoid metering pumps with a small footprint
Featuring a durable, low-maintenance solenoid drive equipped with double-ball valves, the NSP Series of solenoid…
A desktop SEM for additive manufacturing verification
Phenom ParticleX (photo) is a desktop scanning electron microscope (SEM) that is designed to provide…
This monitoring platform has built-in cybersecurity
The Orbit 60 Series (photo) is a next-generation condition-monitoring and protection platform that collects and…
New software platform scales industrial cybersecurity
The Forge Cybersecurity Platform (photo) improves cybersecurity performance at a single site or across an…
New flow and energy meters for non-invasive measurements
The Dynasonics TFX-5000 ultrasonic clamp-on flow and energy meters (photo) are designed for non-invasive, ultrasonic…
Turbo blowers added to this company's product portfolio
This company has added PillAerator turbo blowers (photo) to its line of rotary-lobe and rotary-screw…
These new drives feature enhanced safety functionality
The new Sinamics G120X drive (photo) is designed for use with pumps, fans and compressors…
New monitoring edge device accelerates asset digitalization
The AMS Asset Monitor edge analytics device (photo) digitizes data and analytics, with focus on…
New analyzers measure binary gas sorption
The IGA-003-MC (photo) is a turnkey system for binary gas sorption that features a gravimetric…
This dryer features a unique refrigeration technology
The Subfreezing Dryer (photo) provides a –4ºF pressure dewpoint at 70% lower energy costs and…
This new ribbon mixer improves plant hygiene
The model HD-3.5-9-SS ribbon blender features an integral bag-dump station that collects dust generated during…
This technology cleans drains without scrubbing or rinsing
Oxywave (photo) is a two-part drain cleaning program that cleans drains without scrubbing to remove…