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Toward the Production of Safer Chemicals

A new protocol for safer chemical design is helping to overcome gaps in ‘traditional’ toxicology and improve upon federal regulations for endocrine-disrupting chemicals Research over the past two decades shows clearly that some chemicals manufactured for product functionality can have…

New bypass armature for sensors in water treatment

The new Sensor Bypass Armature Modular (BAM; photo) accommodates all potentiometric, amperometric and conductivity sensors from this company for water treatment. It is simply installed in a bypass of the main process line. The modules of the armature and the…

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Managing Fouling in Heat Exchangers

Fouling of heat exchanger surfaces reduces thermal efficiency. An improved understanding of fouling and the design factors that affect it can help ensure that heat exchange occurs during normal operating conditions Using tubular heat exchangers is an efficient and reliable…

Dynamic digital valve tool introduced at Valve World

A highlight of this company at Valve World 2022 (November 29–December 1; Düsseldorf, Germany) is the new Digital Valve Kit (DVK), which provides plant operators with remote access and remote control of their valves, as well as indicating the current…

This rupture disk improves process performance, efficiency

The technically advanced LoKr reverse rupture disk (photo) delivers a best-in-class flow-resistance factor, KR, to maximize pressure-relieving performance while delivering superior reliability and service life. The disk’s architecture has been refined and optimized to improve performance in three key areas:…

Wear-resistant screen cloth — with multiple service life

At Powtech last month, this company presented completely new, more wear-resistant screen cloths that, compared to previous standard cloths, achieve an increased service life with abrasive bulk materials. Matched to the wire thickness and mesh size, the screen cloths are…

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Polymer-based Piping Systems: Meeting the Challenges of the CPI

Due to favorable properties, such as light weight and corrosion resistance, plastic-piping systems are suitable for a growing number of applications Over the past few decades, plastic-piping systems have been adopted in many different sectors of the chemical process industries…

Space-saving, efficient compressed-air production

With a minimal footprint of approximately 1 m², the compact Aircenter systems (photo) are available for flowrates from 0.34 to 2.7 m³/min and also provide application-specific compressed-air treatment and storage. All Aircenter models are characterized by their exceptional efficiency. At…

This twin-screw feeder is certified as OEB 5

In June, the newly developed, dust-tight OEB version of the DDSR20 2.0 twin-screw feeder (photo) passed the highest occupational exposure bands (OEB) classification certification, OEB5. OEB classifications are used to grade substances accurately into “classes” or “ranges” based on the…

Sustainable water heater adds electric functionality

This company has launched updated GMP Water Heating Skids (photo) that incorporate the option to provide electrical heating utility in addition to steam and oil. The increased flexibility of the system enables its use in further GMP areas in the…