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…
SmartX7Link software gives users the power to remotely monitor, control and download logs for one or more of this company’s Xtreme Metal Detectors (photo). Remote access is available from anywhere within the local network in which the metal detector resides.…
Launched last month, the Orb Pilot jacketed reactor is said to be a unique system that offers flexible and cost-effective pilot-scale batch chemistry. The Orb Pilot is a user-friendly, floor-standing scale-up jacketed reactor, and offers a choice of vessel sizes…
INEOS Styrolution, (Frankfurt, Germany; www.ineos-styrolution.com) signed an acquisition agreement for the global K-Resin styrene-butadiene copolymers (SBC) business of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (Chevron Phillips Chemical) and Daelim Industrial Co. Ltd., the current joint venture owners. The parties have agreed…
Aspen Technology, Inc. (Bedford, Ma.; www.aspentech.com) has acquired Mtelligence Corp. (Mtell), a San Diego, California-based pioneer in the field of predictive and prescriptive maintenance for asset performance optimization. Mtell products enable companies to increase asset utilization and avoid unplanned downtime…
The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC; Washington, D.C.; www.americanchemistry.com), notched a gain of 0.3% in October, following an upwardly revised gain of 0.4% in September, according to the organization. The…
Exxon Mobil Corp. (Irving, Tex.; www.exxonmobil.com) announced that its Port Allen aviation lubricants plant has achieved full production for the entire line of Mobil Jet engine lubricants. The state-of-the-art aviation lubricants blending, packaging and distribution facility started shipping product worldwide…
PPG Industries, Inc. (Pittsburgh, Pa.; www.ppg.com) held a ceremony marking the completion of a project to increase precipitated silica production capacity at its Delfzijl, Netherlands, manufacturing location. The expansion, which came on line earlier this year, adds capacity of more…