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A self-calibrating process-development Raman system The PTRam analyzer (photo) is a high-performance, precise, rugged and reliable Raman system featuring self-calibration and automated performance validation to ensure validity of every measurement. The system features long-lasting laser stability for consistent results, a…

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Low-Carbon Hydrogen: Considering Scale

The future of green hydrogen depends on the success of each stage of its ecosystem. Many factors are contributing to the critical infrastructure scaleup necessary to achieve industrial decarbonization Globally, hydrogen is increasingly being considered as a critical part of…

Cleaning-in-place features for a bulk-material feeder

This company introduced a bulk-material feeder suitable for installation in processing lines that require cleaning-in-place (CIP) for process equipment. Developed for food, dairy, nutrition, pharmaceutical and other sanitary operations, the Feedos S-H/P CIP (photo) integrates a series of spray nozzles…

New monitoring software for intelligent pumps

This company recently released new condition-monitoring software with built-in analytics. Using artificial intelligence, the new Analytics (photo) for online condition monitoring helps hygienic industries prevent unplanned downtime, extends the lifetime of valuable assets and helps reach sustainability targets. Analytics is…

Two pressure transmitters at the same measuring point

For a pharmaceutical manufacturer, this company developed a customized product to measure significantly varying pressures from a single measuring point. The solution was to use two pressure transmitters from the Pascal CV3 series, each covering different measuring ranges and both…

These new check valves can be flexibly installed

The ES Series of spring check valves (photo) feature a PTFE-covered, stainless-steel spring for positive closing, as well as a new disc design for smooth, trouble-free operation. Compared to ball check valves, the ES Series requires very low liquid-head pressure…

Decanter centrifuges tailored to industrial oil recovery

This company has enhanced its range of three-phase decanter centrifuges (photo) for oil recovery in the most challenging industrial applications. These three-phase decanter centrifuges are not only capable of separating liquids from solids, but also liquids with different densities, like…

Multi-agitator mixing systems for specialty applications

This company has engineered a purpose-built VM-450-gallon VersaMix (photo) that features three independently driven agitators, including a two-wing center-mounted agitator with contoured bottom and Teflon scrapers to efficiently motivate viscous product throughout the mixing zone, a long helical flight agitator…

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Tower Doctor: Can the Cure be as Bad as the Illness?

Henry Kister shares lessons learned from troubleshooting distillation towers During a course that I was presenting in Houston one year, a participant asked me the following at the end of one of the sessions: “Do you have experience with BX-type…

Impact of Particle-Size Control on Bulk-Solids Flow Behavior

Crushing and screening of solids are essential to many solids-handling processes, but engineers must be mindful about how those actions will affect flow behavior of the bulk material When it comes to processing bulk solids, (particle) size matters. Almost all…