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Manage chemicals with this new radar level sensor
The Dulcolevel (photo) is a new radar level sensor that provides continuous information on tank liquid levels. This ensures tanks can be refilled on time without any process interruption and makes chemical inventory management remarkably straightforward. In parallel to this,…
A graphite rupture disc for high temperatures
The GRX graphite rupture disc (photo) has been developed for processes with corrosive media, low and medium pressure and temperatures between –180 and 500°C (1,500°C in the absence of O2). Thanks to the specially developed Pyro-Carbon (PyC) coating, the GRX…
PVDF Bubble Caps for Distillation Columns
Polymer components in column trays can avoid issues associated with corrosion of metal equipment Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd. (GACL) — a major chemical producer in Gujarat state in western India — was facing corrosion challenges with its distillation columns.…
Show Preview: Connected Plant Conference
The seventh annual Connected Plant Conference (www.connectedplantconference.com) — presented by Chemical Engineering and sister publication POWER Magazine — is taking place at the Marriott Canal Street in New Orleans, La. on Jun 25–28. The event will bring together industry experts…
Focus on Pumps
Vacuum pumps with hygienic design for daily cleaning The new DV 650 and DV 800 FP-r washdown vacuum pumps (photo) of the dry-running Dryvac series have been introduced for vacuum systems used in food and packaging applications. The new screw…
A new two-channel AI/OI intrinsic-safety barrier
The new KCD2-SCS-EX2 (photo) is a two-channel, dual-function analog input (AI)/analog output (AO) intrinsic-safety barrier in a compact 12.5-mm housing. The two channels of the KCD2-SCS Series interface modules can be configured individually for analog input or analog output control…
Tumble blenders for high accuracy mixtures
The V Cone Tumble Blender (photo) utilizes diffusion mixing to deliver low impact, highly accurate and repeatable mixing of powders, high-density powdered metals, granules, pellets and other free-flowing solids. The Model VCB-50 V Cone Tumble Blender (photo) is designed for…
Tilt-down conveyor increases flexibility and convenience
The new mobile, tilt-down flexible-screw conveyor (photo) fits restrictive processing situations. Positioning of the support boom against, and parallel to, the conveyor tube minimizes the height needed to maneuver the system under doorways and mezzanines, and to fit the conveyor’s…
Valve indicator for potentially explosive environments
The T.VIS E-20 control top (photo) is of interest to the food and dairy industries, among others, which process highly flammable hazardous substances in the form of milk powder and sugar dust. When such powders contact oxygen, even a small…
Intelligent flow converter for safety applications
The new IFC 400 electromagnetic flow converter (photo) combines with this company’s Optiflux 4000 to create the Optiflux 4400 electromagnetic flowmeter. The IFC 400 helps detect external influences, such as excessive vibration, temperature extremes and magnetic field effects, and also…