From initial conceptualization to final calculation, designing compressors requires not only engineering intuition and robust simulation tools, but also a bit of creativity As technology has evolved, so has the refrigeration industry. What were once holes in the ground filled…
Cyclohexasilane 3DIcon Corp. (Tulsa, Okla.; www.3dicon.net) has signed a supply agreement with Gelest Inc. (Morrisville, Pa.; www.gelest.com) to produce cyclohexasilane (CHS) at pilot scale using 3DIcon’s newly developed CHS process. 3DIcon’s process (see CE, Sept. 2016, p. 9; www.chemengonline.com/new-process-cyclohexasilane-offers-lower-cost-improved-safety) offers a…
This company’s line of turbo pressure blowers (photo) is designed for pressures to 80-in. static pressure water gage (SPWG), with capacities up to 8,000 ft 3 /min. The fans are available with a wide variety of materials, wheel types, fan…
This new generation of decanter centrifuges (photo) will complement this company’s existing A-series for industrial, F-series for food and D-series for environmental applications. A key advantage of the new decanters is scalability that can be modified according to users’ requirements.…
Predictive Corrosion Management (PCM) is a new ATEX-certified digital inspection tool that uses embedded sensors to provide continuous ins pection data and cloud-based analytics of pipe conditions to help operators manage risk, improve uptime and minimize total cost of operation.…
The TRZ 1000 (photo) is a completely oil-free, two-stage compressor suitable for use with raw biogas, as well as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, hydrogen and all common process and toxic gases. The lean, vertical design of the crosshead piston compressor allows…
FlowEVO CO (100 vol.%) sensors (photo, p. 30) complement the new series of non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) sensors, which already includes the FlowEVO CO (2,000 ppm). The sensors can be used for monitoring CO in many sectors, including gas analysis or…
The CleverLevel series of level sensors has been expanded with two new variants, the LBFH and LBFI (photo). They are available with two switching outputs, qTeach and a 360-deg output status indicator. Like their predecessors, the level switches are based…
The Hydraulic Fixed Ratio (HFR) Metering System (photo, p. 29) improves throughput and significantly reduces waste and rework in adhesive and sealant dispense applications. The HFR is a meter, mix and dispense system that is capable of processing multiple sealant…
Much of a plant’s air costs can be associated with inappropriate uses of (or artificial demand for) compressed air. This company’s Air Saver Unit (ASU) pneumatic valves (photo) save energy by interrupting the flow of compressed air to blowing end…