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Can You Trust the Joukowsky Equation for Waterhammer?
The Joukowsky equation is often relied upon to determine the maximum possible fluid pressure inside a pipe, but there are certain scenarios where this equation does not return the expected conservative result for overpressurization We engineers love our formulas. Especially…
Project Development: The Importance of Cost Estimating
Following a standardized project-development process, in combination with a robust cost-estimate classification system, can help to ensure that projects meet their financial goals Cost estimating is critical to support decision-making during the project development process for projects in the chemical…
Barcode scanner for use in hazardous areas
The IS-TH1 (photo) is said to be the first handheld barcode scanner for use in hazardous areas and other industrial environments. The new device incorporates scanning technology from Zebra, and has been developed for two ranges. A mid-range variant scans…
This touchscreen monitor is suitable for outdoor usage
The SRMHETRWP-15C (photo) is a rugged, industrial-grade 15-in. sunlight-readable touchscreen. This new model provides many important advantages for use in any automated outdoor system. With super-high visibility and brightness, this model is five to six times brighter than standard screens,…
New AI tool allows predictive maintenance on heat transfer fluids
A new predictive analytics tool for heat-transfer-fluid (HTF) life expectancy uses artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms built around HTF sample analysis data. The tool, known as Fluid Genius, is designed to provide recommendations for extending fluid life and maintaining HTF systems.…
Sulzer Chemtech delivers polymerization equipment to Denka’s Singapore styrenics plant
Sulzer Chemtech Ltd. (Winterthur, Switzerland) has completed the delivery of key polymerization technologies to Denka’s styrenics resin plant in Singapore. This will allow the chemical manufacturer to quickly expand its production capacity. The company is now in a stronger position…
LyondellBasell acquires Malaysia-based polyolefins manufacturer
LyondellBasell (Rotterdam, the Netherlands) has acquired 100 percent of PolyPacific Polymers Sdn. Bhd. (PPM) in Port Klang, Malaysia. PPM operates a 25,000-ton manufacturing facility producing reinforced and modified polyolefin compounds. Upon completion of the acquisition, the facility will undergo a…
Baker Hughes and Samsung Engineering to collaborate on CCUS and hydrogen projects
Baker Hughes (Houston) and Samsung Engineering Co. (Seoul, South Korea) have announced a collaboration with regards to low to zero-carbon projects utilizing carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen technologies. As part of the collaboration, Baker Hughes and…
Celanese to acquire Santoprene TPV elastomers business from ExxonMobil
Celanese Corp. (Dallas) announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the Santoprene TPV elastomers business of Exxon Mobil Corp. (Irving, Tex.). Celanese will acquire the Santoprene brand as part of a comprehensive thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV) product portfolio, along…
Röhm to build MMA plant on US Gulf Coast
Röhm GmbH (Darmstadt, Germany) has started on the detail engineering and construction of a new production plant for methyl methacrylate (MMA) in Bay City, Texas. The final budget for construction has now been approved by the Supervisory Board. The plant…