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Focus On: Pressure Measurement

This pressure transmitter works without a PLC The 4051S pressure transmitter (photo) provides local real-time control, eliminating the need for a separate device, such as a programmable logic controller. This functionality is provided by two relay switches, each of which…

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Unique support boosts single-atom indium catalysis of CO2-to-methanol reaction

Synthesis of methanol from carbon dioxide is among the key goals for net-zero-CO2 production of chemicals and fuels. Previous investigation has suggested that indium oxide could serve as an effective catalyst for this reaction, but the structural details of the…

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Facts At Your Fingertips: Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers

Flexible intermediate bulk containers (fIBCs) are large, collapsible woven containers designed for transporting and storing of dry, flowable materials, such as powders, grains and granules, in industrial settings. This one-page reference summarizes the available options for flexible IBCs. Normally made…

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Process for cellulose-derived pigments scales up to hundreds of tons/yr

A process for making pigments from cellulose for use in cosmetics, food and coatings applications has scaled up from a 1-ton/yr pilot unit to a process capable of generating multiple-hundreds of tons per year in a toll-manufacturing setting. The cellulose-derived…

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Fundamentals of Reactor and Vessel Design

This article made available to you by: This article provides an overview of the engineering, design and operational considerations associated with reactors and vessels, bridging the gap between theoretical design codes and applied process engineering Pressure vessels and reactors are…

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High-Impact Tank Cleaning for Specialty Chemicals

By applying concentrated mechanical force, high-impact tank-cleaning systems can overcome the limitations of traditional cleaning methods in certain applications Tank cleaning in specialty chemical manufacturing isn’t just routine maintenance. It directly affects product quality, production schedules, worker safety and the…

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Recent Updates to Non-Metallic Piping Standards

As applications, risks and materials continue to evolve, it is vital that engineers stay abreast of revisions to the standards that govern non-metallic piping systems Recent advancements in standards developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME; New York,…

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Low-temperature plasma process supports direct recycling of battery cathodes

Direct battery-recycling methods, such as re-lithiation — where depleted lithium is replenished directly onto cathodes via a solid-state reaction — hold many benefits over indirect methods, such as those relying on hydrometallurgy or pyrometallurgy, where cathodic structures are destroyed in…

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Customizing Bulk-Solids Mechanical Conveyors for the CPI

For effective mechanical conveying of bulk solids in the chemical process industries (CPI), equipment should be tailored to the specific needs of the solids-handling application The sheer diversity of bulk-solid materials encountered across the chemical process industries (CPI), including agricultural…

Show Preview: Interpack

Interpack (May 7–13; www.interpack.com) is the leading international exhibition for packaging and processing technologies, held every three years in Düsseldorf, Germany. At Interpack, professionals across the packaging, food, pharmaceutical and related sectors can explore cutting-edge developments and connect with experts…