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Monitor chlorine concentration down to 8 ppb

The new ultra-low-range CL17sc online total chlorine analyzer (photo) provides direct chlorine measurements from utility water, product water or wastewater discharge down to 8 parts per billion (ppb) to monitor for chlorine breakthrough and optimize dechlorination processes. The CL17sc is…

Facts at your Fingertips: Clean-in-Place (CIP) Systems

Cleaning equipment surfaces is critical for processes involving biological materials to prevent microbial contamination. Clean-in-place (CIP) systems play a key role. In addition to preventing contamination, CIP systems also remove grit, scale and organic matter, which may affect process performance.…

Rugged enclosures available for medium-voltage drives

PowerFlex 6000 medium-voltage variable frequency drives (VFDs; photo) packaged in Type 3R or IP54 enclosures are specifically designed and built for outdoor or remote installations to eliminate the need for a control room. The PowerFlex 6000 drive technology is suited…

New midsize models and features added in this PSA range

The NGP+ series of pressure-swing-adsorption (PSA) nitrogen generators (photo) is expanding with the introduction of two new models — the NGP 160+ and NGP 200+. The generators offer gas purity from 95% to 99.9995%, with flowrates up to 4,802 std.…

A robotic unit to expedite industrial cleaning

This company’s Ergo System (photo) is a compact hydrodemolition robot used for hazardous cleaning applications, such as those requiring the removal of concrete, coatings, paint, rust, plastic or other materials. The Ergo offers four times the power of a hand…

This modular system streamlines pump and motor configuration

Pioneer Pump ElectricPAK (photo) is a modular, electric pump package that helps users receive a pump-and-motor configuration onsite more quickly and efficiently than custom-built units. Each configured assembly includes a high-performance pump and electric motor that can provide high heads…

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Improve Energy Efficiency Using Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are an efficient way to provide space and process heating. Information on their types, and how to assess their potential benefits is provided here Approximately 40% of the energy that is used in buildings in the U.S. goes…

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Why Innovation Operations are Critical

The future of the CPI depends on sound innovation. The guidance provided here will help organizations to shape an effective innovation strategy that can give them a competitive edge You would be hard-pressed to find a company in the chemical…

Valve Actuator Selection Guide

Information provided here can help guide the selection of valve actuators that are best suited to the demands of a particular chemical processing application Actuators are machines used to control the position of a valve remotely and automatically. They are…

An Ounce of Prevention: Cybersecurity and the CPI

As the frequency and sophistication of industrial cyberattacks continue to rise, chemical companies can follow guidance from industry and government directives to help define their organization’s specific cyber-risk profile Cybersecurity risk is a key topic for all companies, due, in…