Digitalized, cost-effective instruments allow more measurement points and provide usable data Although the basic methods of measuring pH, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), conductivity, dissolved oxygen (DO), chlorine, turbidity and similar parameters haven’t changed, digitalized instrumentation for liquid analysis is becoming smarter,…
Achema — the world forum and tradeshow for the chemical process industries (CPI) — is hosted by Dechema e.V. (www.dechema.de) every three years in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This year, the event will take place June 11–15 and will feature…
IFAT (May 14–18, Munich, Germany; www.ifat.de) is the world’s leading tradefair for water, sewage, waste- and raw-materials management. This year, two additional halls have been added, with more than 3,100 exhibitors expected to participate, presenting the latest products and services…
Protect bioreactors from a variety of contaminants Viresolve Barrier capsule filters (photo) protect against bioreactor contamination by removing a range of viruses, mycoplasma and bacteria from cell-culture media. These barrier filters are designed to provide high-flux and high-capacity virus filtration…
Follow the guidance provided here to avoid many of the problems that can arise during the relocation of laboratory facilities The decision to move a laboratory from an existing space to a new research facility is often warranted. A merger…
Torque overloads can cause serious problems for rotating machinery, but an understanding of torque limiting technologies can help engineers to enable more reliable operations Reliability, safety and productivity are key terms that come to mind when considering manufacturing plant operations,…
A clear understanding of grout material properties is important to ensure that equipment is effectively protected against vibration and misalignment Reliability of critical rotating equipment depends first and foremost on maintaining precision alignment. This requires a robust foundation under the…
This column is based on “Propylene Oxide from Propylene and Chlorine – Cost Analysis,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/propylene-oxide-e11a. Propylene oxide (PO) is a highly reactive commodity compound that serves as a starting material…
The activated sludge process (ASP) is designed to speed up the rate of decomposition of waste material in water. First developed in 1914, it remains an important means of treating both municipal and industrial wastewaters. This one-page reference provides information…
The new two-stage Sogevac NEO D rotary vane pump (photo) is equipped with a high-quality exhaust filter inside the oil casing. Built-in filtration reduces the required integration volume of the pump and ensures a cleaner environment without oil smoke or…