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Sound solutions to low-frequency noise

Low-frequency noise (≤500 Hz) from various sources, such as construction machinery and aircrafts, is a form of noise pollution that transmits over long distances and disturbs the surrounding area. It is also known to trigger several negative physiological reactions, such…

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Selectively perform cross-coupling reactions with this catalyst

Twofold C–H activation and cross-coupling of stoichiometric amounts of organic molecules, R1–H and R2–H, to form an R1–R2 product that is free of homocoupling products (R1–R1 or R2–R2) is a goal to simplify organic synthesis of certain compounds. Up to…

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Insight into the mechanism for enzymatic biofuel production

Enzymes that are responsible for the production of hydrocarbons in blue-green algae — a hydrocarbon producing cyanobacteria — have now been identified by the research group of Munehito Arai at The University of Tokyo (Japan; www.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp). Along with this achievement,…

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Business News – July 2019

Plant Watch Bilfinger wins €60-million contract from SABIC May 23, 2019 — Bilfinger SE (Mannheim, Germany www.bilfinger.com) has been chosen as maintenance partner for a €60-million contract by SABIC UK Petrochemicals Ltd. to carry out a range of services across…

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Making the Most of Methane Reforming

Despite valiant quests to find sustainable routes to syngas, methane reforming continues to play the lead — and ‘greener’ — role For decades, the production of synthesis gas (syngas, H2 + CO) from fossil-based feedstocks has been the key process…

Balance enclosure for critical laboratory procedures

The VSE enclosure (photo) is offered in 24-, 36- and 48-in. widths to accommodate an analytical balance and other small-scale laboratory processes. The enclosures are constructed of chemical-resistant metal framing and 1/4-in. thick clear acrylic side panels and viewing sash.…

An IIoT platform for increased system availability

Netilion is an industrial internet of things (IIoT) ecosystem that combines applications and system components that significantly simplify system management and maintenance (photo). The Netilion Scanner application (app), as well as Netilion System Components, make it easy to monitor the…

Standard compliant ‘ready for use’ burner safety

The HIMatrix Combustion SafeGuard (CSG; photo) is a range of preconfigured, cost-effective and future-proof SIL3 safety systems designed for direct use as burner firing systems and part of the company’s Smart Safety Platform. HIMatrix CSG is designed as a “ready…

Online learning modules on explosion-protection principles

This company is now offering four new online courses on the basic principles of explosion protection, appliances for use in hazardous areas (photo), maintenance and inspection, and preventive explosion protection as part of its diverse range of professional development and…

Customized solutions for drying and storage of compressed air

This company offers solutions for drying and storage that are individually tailored to the requirements of the individual application. There are two dryer series specially designed for high-pressure applications. The high-pressure refrigerant dryers of the SRD series are suitable for…