This conveyor accommodates discharge heights up to 40 ft The Helix® flexible screw conveyor (photo) is designed to excel in multiple applications, from bulk material transport to precise batching and blending, effectively accommodating powders, granules and irregularly shaped materials. The…
Construction is planned for a pilot plant that will demonstrate a modular electrochemical technology for extracting rare-earth elements (REEs) and nickel from industrial wastes, such as coal ash. The startup Blueshift (Boston, Mass.; www.buildblueshift.com) recently announced venture capital funds that…
Drivetrain Analyzer Cloud (photo) helps companies significantly reduce the energy consumption of their drive systems through energy-based maintenance. The Connection Module IOT collects extensive data from the drive train and transmits it to the Drivetrain Analyzer Cloud. There, relevant operating…
A pilot project completed at the end of last year demonstrated the ability of a technology to convert a range of feedstocks into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at lower cost than current ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) processes. Universal Fuel Technologies (UniFuel; Los…
A dual process strategy bridging fermentation and electrochemistry is enabling the production of mid-chain carboxylic acids (MCCAs) — important and valuable precursors to a number of products — using inexpensive organic waste streams from breweries, distilleries and dairies. Developed by…
This company’s PAL Two (photo) is a new handheld spectrometer technology used for identifying various plastics and textiles, specifically in recycling processes. Designed with ergonomics in mind, PAL Two allows for single-handed operation, making it user-friendly and convenient. Additionally, it…
Varipond C (photo) is a new technical solution for decanter centrifuges that enables simple, fast and precise adjustment of the separation zone and pond depth. Varipond C ensures consistent separation results and high product yields in the production of beverages,…
Aggregate — solid materials like sand, gravel and crushed stone — is combined with cement to make concrete, the world’s most widely used human-made material. But sand is in short supply, so there is a need for alternate materials to…
The Flexim Fluxus/PIOX 731 Series (photo) is a new range of non-intrusive, clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters designed to offer flexibility, convenience and availability. The nine models in the 731 Series feature high-performance volumetric and mass-flow sensing technologies and a robust, functional…
Maintaining profitability amid considerable uncertainty in global trade, environmental policy and product demand is a daunting prospect for the U.S. refinery fleet A complex and somewhat unprecedented interplay of factors has been complicating investment and production strategies for U.S. petroleum…