Agglomeration is a natural phenomenon in which solid particles stick to each other or to surfaces. When unwanted, agglomeration can cause problems, such as caking, buildup or lumping, but it is also an important particle-size enlargement process widely used in…
This column is based on “Aluminum Chloride Production Process – Cost Analysis,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/aluminum-chloride-production-cost. Aluminum chloride (AlCl3) is among the most widely used Lewis acids in industry, and is also one…
Significant improvement in reducing fluid loss, optimizing flow paths and easing operation are among the advances in next-generation coupler technologies According to the National Response Center’s (NRC) “Spills and Accidents” database, which collects data on toxic chemical spills and other…
Follow this guidance to understand today’s cybersecurity risk landscape and take the necessary steps to create a sound industrial control system cybersecurity program, including the development of a comprehensive, in-depth cyber-asset inventory In industrial facilities, cyber incidents typically result from…
Some 3,100 exhibitors from almost 60 nations will be showing their products and services on more than 170,000 m2 of net exhibition space during K 2016 (Düsseldorf, Germany; October 19–26) — the international trade fair for plastics and rubber. “Nowhere…
This company has adopted advanced thermal-energy harvesting as a power source for its wireless products. Power Puck thermoelectric energy harvesters (photo) convert ambient heat commonly released in industrial processes into electricity for powering Rosemount wireless transmitters. Perpetua’s Power Puck energy-harvesting…
A number of enhancements have been made to the Lancom 4 Portable Gas Analyzer (photo) to improve usability. Now available as a free download, Lancom 4’s data-acquisition software, Insight, allows users to interface their analyzer with a PC for remote…
Duraflow is a lightweight and ergonomically designed Powered Air Respirator (photo) with realtime airflow control technology. The new solution gives complete wearer assurance of respiratory protection to focus on the job rather than the protective equipment itself, in a multitude…
The Orb Pilot (photo) is a user-friendly, floor-standing scaleup jacketed reactor that is designed to provide flexible and cost-effective pilot-scale batch chemistry. Available in a choice of single and vacuum-jacketed vessels in sizes ranging from 10 to 50 L on…
The Vacuum Dispersion and Mixing System manufactured by VMA-Getzmann GmbH is now available from this company. This range of Dispermat CHS Vacuum Systems is ideal for small batches and sample production where vacuum is required. The Dispermat CHS vacuum system…