Dust management can be divided into three main categories: prevention, containment and suppression. Understanding the key considerations for each can help bulk solids handlers arrive at an optimal dust control solution Dust management is an ongoing issue faced by virtually…
The ability to reduce fugitive emissions through the use of strategic design modifications not only protects workers and the environment, but reduces losses of valuable process materials The industrialized nations of the world have all placed increased emphasis on the…
The Neles BWX high-performance butterfly valve (photo) has now gained ground in meeting the challenging requirements of various process industries, including applications in air separation units, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and turbines. In addition, BWX valves have been delivered to…
Introduced at electronica 2016 (Munich, Germany; November 8–11), the new SDP3x sensor’s small footprint of just (5 x 8 x 5) mm3 (photo) opens up new dimensions of integration and application possibilities. As with all the company’s differential pressure sensors,…
Valve solutions must satisfy strict demands when used in complex pure steam systems, such as those in the foodstuff or pharmaceutical industries. The Models 505 and 555 pure-steam valves (photo) are manufactured from high-quality materials, enable optimal processing of the…
Launched this month at Pack Expo 2016 (Chicago, Ill.; November 6–9), the BlisterJet CMYK (photo) is a UV DOD piezo inkjet printing system for full-color printing on blank blisters in a CMYK application process. The system is said to open…
TEGO Flow 375 and TEGO Flow 460 N are two new flow and leveling additives specifically developed for use in can and coil coatings. Both products are suitable for direct contact with food (FDA 175.300). This reduces complexity for coatings…
Released last month, the latest version of Comsol Multiphysics software, version 5.2a, features major performance increases and the Rotordynamics Module, which is now available as an add-on product to the Structural Mechanics Module. The module will aid engineers in analyzing…
The ZRD sanitary rotary valves (photo) have been approved by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), following certification in compliance with the USDA Dairy Grading Branch. Already designed in accordance with the engineering and design guidelines of the EHEDG (European…
The new IBV range of high-pressure inverted-bucket steam traps (photo) are available in sizes from½ to 3 in. The IBV range delivers high-performance steam trapping for applications such as power generation, oil-and-gas and oil-sand processes where equipment must withstand high…