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Business News: July 2023

Plant Watch ALPLA to construct PET recycling plant in South Africa June 13, 2023 — Alpla Group (Hard, Austria; www.alpla.com) is building a new recycling plant in Ballito, South Africa. The plant, with an output of 35,000 metric tons per…

Configurable safety modules for extreme ambient conditions

The PSRmodular XC (eXtended Conditions) configurable safety modules (photo) enables functional safety requirements to be reliably implemented, even under extreme ambient conditions. The new modules have an extended temperature range of up to 70°C. They are equipped with a coated…

Revamped compressors provide more air and higher pressures

The CSD series of screw compressors (photo) has been redesigned to improve efficiency over a wider range of flows and pressures. With five models ranging from 60 to 125 hp, new airend designs and IE4 Super Premium Efficiency motors provide…

Two new double-seat valves for hygienic processing and CIP

This company has launched two new products in its Unique Mixproof valve product series. The Unique Mixproof CIP (photo) is a double-seat valve that safely and efficiently manages the flow of cleaning media during clean-in-place (CIP) processes. The Unique Mixproof…

Pressure & Flow Measurement

A new fluoropolymer pressure transducer with display The ZL95 fluoropolymer pressure transducer (photo) provides reliable and repeatable pressure measurements in corrosive environments. This transducer features a four-digit LED display with NPN switch outputs, capacitance sensor for excellent thermal stability and…

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CO2-conversion catalyst for making ‘e-fuels’

Infinium (Sacramento, Calif.; www.infiniumco.com) recently announced that it has manufactured ton-level quantities of a proprietary catalyst that is integral in the company’s process for making liquid fuels from waste CO2 and hydrogen derived from renewable power. Infinium plans to manufacture…

A digital ecosystem for enhanced actuator performance

The Coralink digital ecosystem (photo) provides closely networked support for this company’s actuators, helping plant operators across all phases of the plant’s lifecycle, from commissioning and predictive maintenance to active lifecycle management. At the heart of Coralink is the ability…

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Technologies for Air-Pollution Control: Combustible and Non-Combustible Methods

Effective control technologies are crucial for mitigating the adverse effects of air pollution. The selection of combustion-based or non-combustion-based technologies requires careful consideration of numerous factors Air-pollution control technologies are critical for reducing the negative impacts of industrial operations on…

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Changes to Calculation Inputs for CEPCI Due to Discontinued Data Series

Discontinued series IDs associated with producer prices for storage tanks requires a modification to the CEPCI The Chemical Engineering Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) is a widely used tool for comparing plant construction costs in the chemical process industries (CPI) between…

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Keys to Designing Sustainable Production Facilities

Using the food-and-beverage industry as an example, these considerations can help engineers design new facilities with sustainability built in Rapid population growth and geopolitical tensions continue to keep food security a top priority for nations all over the world. These…