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New line of automated washing systems

At Interphex last month, this company unveiled its 2023 line of automated disinfecting wash systems (photo) for North America. Developed for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, nutrition and other manufacturers, the wash systems automatically clean the products and equipment used in the sanitary…

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These nonwovens are electrically conductive, but thermally insulating

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth (Germany; www.uni-bayreuth.de) have developed nonwoven materials that exhibit an unusual combination of high electrical conductivity and extremely low thermal conductivity. These composites of carbon and silicon-based ceramic can be manufactured and processed cost-effectively by…

Winner of the Chopey scholarship

Chemical Engineering has been a leading source for practical technology information and news for the chemical process industries (CPI) for over 120 years. In addition to being that resource, we strive to bring recognition to, and help advance the chemical…

A smart oil-water separator for compressors

With the intelligent Aquamat i.CF separator (photo), this company has redefined condensate treatment. Available for delivery volumes up to 90 m³/min, this new oil-water separator now comes equipped, for the first time, with the Aquamat Control internal controller, which undertakes…

Electronic pressure switch for hygienic applications

The PSD-4 electronic pressure switch (photo) is a universal solution for industrial automation tasks. Thanks to EHEDG and 3-A certification, the pressure switch is also suitable for industries with high hygienic requirements. Due to an accuracy of less than±0.5% and…

Green H2O2 generation enables safe and chemical-free AOP

The HPGen (photo) uses only air, electricity and water as inputs to produce 99.999% pure hydrogen peroxide directly on site. This is done through the company’s patented on-site peroxide-generation technology. The output H2O2, tradenamed Peroxide UltraPure, can be used in…

A new range of cone crushers

As a result of continuing cone-crusher technology development, this company has introduced a new HP200e cone crusher (photo) to the aggregates markets, providing more performance and uptime in a more sustainable way, enabled by kinematics and new chamber designs. The…

Cutting Cost and Waste with Rinsewater Recycling

Onsite recovery conserves one of the most precious resources — water. A well-engineered, closed-loop recycling system can pay dividends in avoided costs to treat and discharge wastewater In Southern California, few businesses dispute the need for water conservation. In a…

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Owning Your Career: Transitioning From a Technical Role

Making the decision to change career paths from a technical role to a more managerial one can be difficult. Here are some considerations to take into account As a technically trained chemical engineer, career opportunities are very broad with respect…

A smart interface for this vacuum pump series

The HiScroll series (photo) consists of three dry and hermetically sealed scroll pumps with a nominal pumping speed of 6–20 m3/h. These vacuum pumps are characterized not only by their high performance when evacuating against atmosphere, but also by their…