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High-tech compounds resist explosive decompression

Elastomer seals that are used in valves, pipelines, fittings or pig traps have to face exceptionally high requirements. A sudden decrease in pressure can lead to damage of the sealing, a phenomenon known as explosive decompression. The elastomer material is…

Monitor equipment health with this wireless sensor

Vibration screening is one of the most effective ways to detect and prevent equipment failures or downtime, but performing vibration analysis can be complex. The new 3560 FC Vibration Sensor (photo) wirelessly and remotely captures simple vibration screening data on…

Counter costs of metal corrosion with this technology

This company’s Vapor-phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI) Technology turns basic packaging materials like paper, cardboard boxes and plastic bags into corrosion-inhibiting tools that protect by vapor phase action without the direct application of a rust preventative or coating to the metal.…

Simulation-based operator training for separators

SmartSIM (photo) is a sophisticated solution for efficient implementation of new machine-control systems or optimized training of new operators. It is available for various models of solid-liquid separation machines and systems with a Metris addIQ control system. Among the benefits…

Protective venting for potentially explosive atmospheres

The PolyVent Ex+ (photo) is the newest addition to this company’s line of screw-in protective venting. It has been certified to explosion-proof safety standards of IECEx and ATEX. The vents’ rigorous certifications enable installation in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres…

Simulation for faster commissioning and training

This company has upgraded its Simit simulation platform for virtual commissioning and operator training (photo) with a new release. Version 9.1 enables Simit to also be used for virtual commissioning and operator training in modular plants, speeding up actual commissioning…

These flowmeters have been updated for sterile processes

Proline 300 Coriolis and electromagnetic flow instruments (photo) have been updated for safety, enhanced measurement quality, device accessibility and GMP (good manufacturing practice) compliance for sterile processes. The flowmeters’ hygienic 316L stainless-steel housings are optimized for reliability and they have…

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Process Commercialization: The 2017 Kirkpatrick Chemical Engineering Achievement Award

The path to commercialization can be long and arduous, which means the engineers and chemists taking the path must have a good deal of patience, dedication and fortitude. To honor the efforts of those chemical engineers and their companies that…

Pump Sizing and Selection Made Easy

Viscosity, power consumption, commercial availability and lifecycle cost analysis are all important considerations in pump sizing. An automated spreadsheet method helps engineers take those factors into account in centrifugal pump selection Many aspiring chemical engineers enter industry after university study…

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries licenses carbon capture technology to Russian chemical producer Metafrax

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI; Tokyo; www.mhi.com) has concluded an agreement to license technology for its fluegas carbon dioxide (CO2) capture plant to PJSC Metafrax, a major Russian chemical company. Metafrax will use recovered CO2 to produce ammonia, urea, and…