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Improving PRV Cost of Ownership with Upstream Rupture Discs

The costs associated with installing and maintaining pressure-relief valves (PRVs) can often be reduced by equipping systems with upstream rupture discs Reclosing pressure-relief devices, commonly referred to as pressure relief valves (PRVs), are designed to allow for the release of…

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Public-Private Partnerships Spur Decarbonization Efforts

Government programs, such as the Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP) in the U.S., are helping to advance commercial-scale decarbonization strategies including thermal energy storage, CO2 utilization and electrification As the world continues to grapple with climate change, companies’ strategies for managing…

This tank-bottom valve is suitable for sterile applications

The pneumatically actuated P40 PD tank-bottom valve (photo) is designed for use in sterile applications. The sealing principle of the valve is based on the company’s PD sealing technology, which hermetically separates the actuator from the medium. All actuator parts…

Ethernet-APL: A game changer for the CPI

Ethernet-APL fulfills the promise to bring digitalization to every corner of a process plant. The fast and efficient communication of large amounts of data is barrier-free and reliable in potentially explosive areas. At 10 Mbit/s, the transmission of enormous amounts…

The next generation of pilot reactors launched at Achema

The Sakura and Sakura Mini next-generation premium pilot reactors (photo) incorporate the latest reactor-vessel technology to provide enhanced performance and efficiency for chemical process scaleup. Sakura includes vessels of up to 100 L, with the option to upgrade to this…

Tame turbulent flows with this conditioner

The Vortab Insertion Panel (VIP) flow conditioner (photo) features a unique design that maximizes flowmeter performance with minimal pressure drop in a simple-to-install, lightweight thin-panel design that overcomes turbulent pipe-flow profiles. The Model VIP blends the proven performance and low…

This progressing-cavity pump has been upgraded

The NEMO MY magnetically coupled pump (photo) is the latest upgrade of the NEMO progressing-cavity pumps. It was developed for more efficient and safer handling of media with high viscosities (up to 20,000 cP), such as slurries. However, using the…

Suez and hte enter partnership to explore catalytic valorization of biomass

hte Co. (Heidelberg, Germany), a company specializing in high-throughput experimentation, entered into an R&D service agreement with SUEZ (Paris). This collaboration is focused on the screening of various catalytic materials to convert biomass-derived feedstocks into sustainable gases. This biomass valorization…

Maire completes the acquisition of engineering firm APS Evolution

MAIRE S.p.A. (Milan)announced that its KT - Kinetics Technology (Integrated E&C Solutions) subsidiary has finalized the acquisition of the entire share capital of APS Evolution S.r.l. APS Evolution S.r.l. is the parent company of Italy-based APS Designing Energy S.r.l. and…

Clariant Catalysts and KBR expand strategic collaboration to focus on low-carbon ammonia

Clariant AG (Muttenz, Switzerland) announced the expansion of its strategic cooperation with KBR, Inc. (Houston) in the field of ammonia production.  The partners will continue collaborating on traditional ammonia projects while significantly increasing their focus on low-carbon and carbon-free “green…