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HIMA partners with ECT to expand its rotating machinery business
HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH (Brüh, Germany; www.hima.com) has entered into a partnership with Energy Control Technologies (ECT; Urbandale, Iowa; www.energycontroltechnologies.com), a company focused on the rotating machinery market. The partnership will combine the strength of HIMA’s SIL rated products and…
New Wacker Production Plant for Dispersible Polymer Powders Goes on Stream in South Korea
Following a construction phase lasting 20 months, Wacker Chemie AG (Munich, Germany; www.wacker.com) has brought a new spray dryer for the production of dispersible polymer powders on stream in Ulsan, South Korea. The plant is part of an ongoing site…
How separation processes profit from Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions
With the fourth industrial revolution not just around the corner, but already establishing itself in the industrial environment, IIoT technologies have also found their way into solid/liquid separation plants and processes of all shapes and sizes. Automation solutions using IIoT…
Recently Published Books for the CPI: September 2019
September 2019 Booklist: The following recently published titles may be relevant to various sectors of the chemical process industries (CPI) Clean Ironmaking and Steelmaking Processes: Efficient Technologies for Greenhouse Emissions Abatement. By Pascuale Cavaliere, Springer International Publishing, 2019, 596 pages,…
A flame-detection system with ultra-high-speed response
This company has introduced a new high-speed deluge module (HSDM) for the Eagle Quantum Premier (EQP) fire- and gas-safety controller (photo). The HSDM expands the capability of the EQP so it can activate ultra-high-speed suppression systems for high-hazard applications. According…
An enhanced level transmitter for interface applications
This company has enhanced its Rosemount 5300 Guided Wave Radar Level Transmitter (photo) to optimize separation process performance and prevent costly product ingress by accurately measuring a thinner top liquid layer in interface applications. The Rosemount 5300 can now also…
New single-stage gear units with high thrust-load capacity
This company has added three single-stage gear units to its Nordbloc 1 product line (photo). The new SK 871.1, SK 971.1 and SK 1071.1 are said to provide industry-leading thrust-load capacity per case size. The new products have a power…
This magnetic separator protects valves from damage
This company has launched its first DMN Magnetic Separator demonstration unit (photo). The new range is designed to remove sub-micron metal contamination (including particles of 304 and 316 stainless steel) from dry, free-flowing products, such as sugar, grain, flour and…
Facts at your Fingertips: Solids Friction in Bins and Hoppers
To avoid problems with solids flow in bins and hoppers, the friction between the equipment walls and the flowing solids is an important factor to understand. Provided here is a review of flow patterns in bins and hoppers, and practical…
Monitoring of Water and Steam Chemistry for Steam Generators
Online monitoring of steam and water chemistry in a steam system is important for safe and reliable operation of steam generators High-pressure, high-temperature steam is a critical commodity at power plants and at many chemical process industries (CPI) facilities. Examples…