Testing and characterization techniques are rising to meet the demands of increasingly complex materials and applications Ensuring the integrity of materials is essential in the chemical process industries (CPI) for the continued maintenance of long-lifetime process equipment like vessels and…
Connected enterprises and intelligent instrumentation promote predictive maintenance and improve reliability Process reliability is one of the most important factors in achieving a profit for producers in the chemical process industries (CPI). However, maintenance departments in these facilities deal with…
Monitor hydrogen peroxide in water-treatment applications The advanced HP80 hydrogen peroxide analyzer (photo) measures hydrogen peroxide in terms of both parts per million (ppm) and the percent solution range to support a variety of process applications. It is easy to…
Properly selected and executed sampling techniques are essential for assessing, controlling and mitigating internal corrosion of pipes and other assets in the chemical process industries (CPI). Key data for evaluating an asset or piping system for internal corrosion include the…
This column is based on a report published by Intratec titled “Carbon Fiber Production from Pitch — Cost Analysis.” The report can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/carbon-fiber-production-cost. Carbon fibers (CF) are defined as fibers containing at least 90% carbon by weight,…
Closed-loop control performance depends on the dynamic response of the controller, valve, measurement and process. Can wireless compete with conventional networks? When using throttling valves in closed-loop process control, a variety of factors impact the selection of the most appropriate…
The new DT series of active pulsation dampeners (photo) is totally redesigned, and has more features and benefits than its predecessor PD. The active pulsation dampener is said to be the most efficient way to remove pressure variations on the…
The new model PG43SA-D diaphragm pressure gage (photo) features integrated diaphragm monitoring, and thus eliminates the risk of an undetected diaphragm rupture. The patented monitoring functionality enables the immediate indication of any rupture in the diaphragm element via a red…
The Promaxion process mass spectrometer (photo) is said to offer more detailed and relevant data faster than gas chromatography and with more specificity than calorimetry. In field tests, the Promaxion has been used to accurately calculate makeup gas values for…
The MRC PumPac series of angular contact ball-bearing arrangements (photo) can reduce operating temperatures and vibration while helping to prevent ball sliding and shuttling in demanding pump applications, including centrifugal pumps and other systems typically subject to significant thrust loads…