Plant Watch GTC to provide aromatics extraction technology to JG Summit’s Batangas site November 11, 2016 — GTC Technology US LLC (Houston; www.gtctech.com) has signed an agreement with JG Summit Petrochemical Corp. (Mandaluyong City, the Philippines; jgspetrochem.com) to provide its…
Insights about complex CPI workforce issues come from a variety of sources, including survey data on corporate attitudes, salary and diversity The chemical process industries (CPI) continue to face an interconnected web of workforce challenges, including the retirement wave of…
Modern technology tackles CPI’s air-emissions concerns Air emissions monitoring and control is a major concern for all chemical processors, but the product being manufactured, the process used to make it, the resulting byproducts and pollutants, and the location of a…
Motor analyzer aids in troubleshooting efforts The Fluke 438-II motor analyzer (photo) provides analysis data for both the electrical and mechanical characteristics of the motor while it is in operation. It uses proprietary algorithms to analyze and measure the three-phase…
The Epic series consists of spring-loaded, poppet-type inline check valves (photo) that are designed to be simple, rugged and efficient in any flow orientation. The valves are streamlined so that media flows through the valve over smooth, contoured surfaces with…
The NSure analyzer (photo) offers users the ability to measure total sulfur, total nitrogen or both in a single analyzer. By utilizing the same technology that laboratories use to qualify products, NSure enables plants to ensure regulatory compliance while operating…
The Jerguson LumaStar EPL-316 Illuminator (photo) provides high-contrast, white LED light for any transparent glass level gage, delivering superior gage visibility in either day or night. With its 316 stainless-steel construction, the LumaStar Illuminator is suitable for severe service environments.…
The handheld AMS Trex Device Communicator (photo) is built to withstand harsh industrial environments, and makes device and loop diagnostics simple to understand and field activities easier to complete. Protected against moisture and extreme temperatures, the Trex communicator boasts a…
This company has developed what is said to be the first pluggable surge-protective devices (photo) for use in standard rackmount housings. Based on the Valvetrab product range, these products feature a new mounting position in order to optimize surge protection…
The Aeris is a new X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) benchtop instrument (photo). The device’s built-in touch screen features an intuitive interface and directly displays all results. Aeris only requires a single-phase power outlet and does not require either cooling water…