Chemical Equipment articles from August 2005

Chemical Equipment archives from August 2005

Publisher's letter.
August 1, 2005... Dear CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT Readers: It's always nice to wish someone well when they're leaving your organization for the right reasons. That's why I want you to join me in wishing a lifelong member of the CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT family,...

Infrared camera.(PICKS OF THE MONTH)
August 1, 2005... * Easy to use * Lightweight * Equipped with numerous measurement tools HotShot XL infrared camera is simple to use, comfortable to hold and produces high quality images. Design is based on feedback from hundreds of thermographers....

Fiber optic sensing.(PICKS OF THE MONTH)
August 1, 2005... * DIN-rail-mountable * Easy to specify * Choice of outputs D10 Series family of compact, DIN-rail-mountable fiber optic sensors is available in three distinctly different models: D10 Expert[TM] with numeric display D10 Expert[TM]...

Pipeline strainer.(PICKS OF THE MONTH)
August 1, 2005... * Operator friendly * Protects expensive pipeline system components * Available in a wide array of materials Model 53BTX pipeline basket strainer features a patented design for no hassle strainer basket cleaning or change out. When...

Weigh batch system.(PICKS OF THE MONTH)
August 1, 2005... * Completely automated * Feeds central weigh hopper at mezzanine level * Carbon- or stainless-steel construction available Bulk Bag Weigh Batching System feeds ingredients to a central weigh hopper at mezzanine level using four...

Cooling tower packing.(THERMAL PROCESSING & HEAT TRANSFER)
August 1, 2005... * Lightweight design * Easy maintenance * Prevents compression interlock Tri-Packs CT is a line of lightweight cooling tower packing that is compatible with all commercially used tower types and sizes. Packing is a high-efficiency...

Thermal imaging system.(THERMAL PROCESSING & HEAT TRANSFER)
August 1, 2005... * Excellent for research and design * Temperature measurement at 19,200 points * Sensitivity of 0.1[degrees]C OptoTherm R&D thermal imaging system targets researchers and developers. System is used in product design and NDT. It...

Immersion heaters.(THERMAL PROCESSING & HEAT TRANSFER)
August 1, 2005... * Handle hard to heat liquids * Numerous configurations available * Corrosion-resistant design Over-The-Side Immersion Heaters are designed for heating clear, opaque or hard-to-heat liquids from water to raw crude in containers...

Plate heat exchanger.(THERMAL PROCESSING & HEAT TRANSFER)
August 1, 2005... * Ideal for viscous fluids * Increased pressure performance * Wide-gap cross section T20S wide-gap plate heat exchanger with a plate channel construction is ideal for use with process fluids that would normally clog other types of...

Heat exchangers.(THERMAL PROCESSING & HEAT TRANSFER)
August 1, 2005... * Counterflow design * Simple installation * Several models offered Compact, easy-to-use heat exchangers feature a counterflow design to provide cooling of fluid streams up to 1000[degrees]F and 5000 PSI. Heat exchangers are ideal...

Seal selection can involve tough choices.(SPECIAL REPORT)
August 1, 2005... Seal materials vary in chemical resistance, temperature range and mechanical strength. Choosing incorrectly can waste money on overkill or risk downtime. There is no doubt that seals are big business: A January, 2005 study by the Freedonia...

40 years of synthetic elastomers.(SPECIAL REPORT)
August 1, 2005... Synthetic elastomers from DuPont Performance Elastomers provide dependable, long-term service in the chemical processing industry, including petroleum refining, agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals and polymer production. In sealing...

Hazardous location pressure transmitters.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... PT-L1 dynamically compressed pressure transmitters are now cCSUAus approved for use in hazardous locations. An intrinsically safe model is available to satisfy Class I, Div. I, Groups A, B, C and D environments. An explosion-proof model is also...

Total VOC meter.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Direct Sense TVOC comes with a 10.6eV PID sensor for PPB range or PPM concentration range measurement of TVOCs. RH and temperature sensors are also included. On-board sensor tips for all parameters include a detailed list of 100+ compounds...

Flow meters.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... MT Series multipoint flow meters are ideal for process, environmental and plant engineers requiring precise air/gas flow monitoring for complex industrial equipment or pollution monitoring systems in variable-flow, high-temperature environments...

Combustible gas monitoring controllers.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Models 480A and 580A combustible gas monitoring controllers are easy to use and install and provide long service life. Controllers are designed for continuous monitoring of combustible gas concentrations in the 0-100% LEL and are factory...

Loss-in-weight feeder.(SCALES & WEIGHING SYSTEMS)
August 1, 2005... * Rates as low as 20 grams/hr. * Continuous batch operation * Sanitary models available Micro Feeder Model MT12 will accurately feed rates as low as 20 grams/hour and as high as 2000 grams/hour, depending on material and...

Batch Weigh Convey System.(SCALES & WEIGHING SYSTEMS)
August 1, 2005... * Maintain high accuracy * Ideal for reactors, mix tanks * Accuracy of [+ or -] .25-1 pound Loss-In-Weight Batch Weigh Convey System maintains a high accuracy during the transfer of dry powders and is ideal for loading reactors,...

Explosion proof truck & scale.(SCALES & WEIGHING SYSTEMS)
August 1, 2005... * Safe for hazardous environments * Ideal for batch weighing operations * Simple to use Model WR/SC-EX explosion-proof forklift with built-in scale provides safe and efficient weighing of materials in hazardous environments....

Floor Hugger scales.(SCALES & WEIGHING SYSTEMS)
August 1, 2005... * Above-ground or pit installation * Self-checking * Easy-to-remove ramps Floor Hugger above-ground or pit installation platform scales feature self-checking load cell assemblies and are environmentally sealed for hostile...

Weigh scale modules.(SCALES & WEIGHING SYSTEMS)
August 1, 2005... * Reduce installation time * No external scale instrument required * Space saving design Single scale HI 1769-WS and dual-scale HI 1769-2WS weight modules read weight and diagnostic data supplied by load cells from one or two...

Vertical basket centrifuges.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... RINA 300 series filtering (F) and decanting (D) machines are a series of medium to large conventional centrifuges with basket diameters from 1000-1600 mm. Mother liquor and rinse liquids are drained through the bottom of the casing. With the...

Rugged versatile shredder.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... TASKMASTER TM1600 series screening grinder is especially designed for heavy, solids laden wastewater applications. Powerful unit processes gravity or conveyor fed sewage screenings. Unit shown features a 16" x 34" cutting chamber and a compact,...

Submersible pressure transmitter.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... MPS Series of Sitrans pressure transmitters with submersible sensors will not stick or clog, do not require compressed air and are not affected by condensation or tank obstructions. These compact transmitters feature an accuracy of 0.3% for...

Rotary batch mixer.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Model 700-TH-20-SSJ is a 20 cu/ft sanitary, jacketed rotary batch mixer that gently blends batches of ingredients in parts as small as one per million with 100% uniformity in less than three minutes. Mixer can be piped to an in-plant chiller to...

Thermal measurement.(THERMAL PROCESSING)
August 1, 2005... * Non-invasive * Color-calibration data * Solid-state color camera ThermVIEW[TM] LCD for non-invasive temperature mapping to 0.1[degrees]C with micron-level spatial resolutions, provides levels not attainable with IR-based...

Magnesium Oxide Ceramic Crucibles.(THERMAL PROCESSING)
August 1, 2005... * For ultra-high temperature processing * Available in various alloys * Handle applications to 4000[degrees]F Super-Heat[TM] 676 Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Ceramic Crucibles are designed for use in ultra high temperature processing of...

Plate heat exchanger.(THERMAL PROCESSING)
August 1, 2005... * Ideal for close temperature approaches * Withstands high pressures * Compact design TL10B plate heat exchanger is designed for duties with close temperature approaches. Heat exchanger has a 4" connection and a tall plate with a...

Heat exchangers.(THERMAL PROCESSING)
August 1, 2005... * Provide efficient operation * Design pressures to 10,000 PSI * Special connections and fittings available Kenics[R] heat exchangers are equipped with streamlined static mixer elements to provide efficient operation. High-performance...

High temperature video cameras.(THERMAL PROCESSING)
August 1, 2005... * Provide high resolution views * Available in stainless steel or aluminum * Triple wall laminar flow for efficient cooling Lenox/Pultz family of high temperature video camera systems provides plant engineers and operators with...

Turbo pumps.(SLURRY & METERING PUMPS)
August 1, 2005... * Speeds from 1200-2100 l/s * Ideal for heavy duty applications * Integrated controller with interchangeable peripherals and cables High capacity, high throughput turbo pumps are designed for particulate processes in the industrial...

Metering pump.(SLURRY & METERING PUMPS)
August 1, 2005... * Valveless design * Provides highly accurate results * Numerous mounting options available Series PF Valveless Piston Pump is designed to provide users with accurate and reproducible metering. Valveless design virtually eliminates...

Industrial slurry pump.(SLURRY & METERING PUMPS)
August 1, 2005... * Handles corrosive chemicals * Virtually maintenance free design * Repeatability of 99.5% SPX pump reliably handles a variety of harsh materials, such as sludge and abrasive slurries. Pump's hose technology enables it to pump...

Metering pump.(SLURRY & METERING PUMPS)
August 1, 2005... * Available in three configurations * Handles a wide variety of fluids * Ideal for chemical processing and more Metering Pump[R] is available in bare shaft, close-coupled and motorized configurations, each delivering smooth,...

Flow meter for slurry pumps.(SLURRY & METERING PUMPS)
August 1, 2005... * Controls water flows * Provides totalizing capability * Features scaled pulse output Coolpoint[TM] flow meter is designed for monitoring and controlling water flows in slurry pump applications. Instrument is a vortex shedding...

Potted coils.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Explosion-proof, potted coils feature added corrosion protection. These valves employ nickel plating of the coils to achieve corrosion resistance to NEMA 4X. Valves achieve new levels of corrosion resistance through characteristic, electroless...

Powder disperser.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Quadro Vac[R] vacuum conveying system features a design which is ideally suited for today's modern processing facilities. It is simple to use, highly efficient, and easy to clean. Manufacturer has integrated the vacuum transfer technology...

Stainless illuminated glass.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Series USL 33/35 light source with integrated hygienic sight glass is UL listed and features stainless steel construction. Illuminated sight glass is specifically designed to minimize areas that can collect liquids and contaminants....

Extruder with height adjustment.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Model LF150 is a 1.5" diameter, 24:1 L/D machine that offers a standard centerline height of 42" with a vertical adjustment of [+ or -] 2". However, models are also available with greater ranges of adjustment. L/D machine is caster mounted for...

Rx for maintenance-intensive cooling towers.(SPECIAL REPORT)
August 1, 2005... Metal cooling towers lined with galvanizing or other coatings have been around for a long time; in many instances, far too long. Like an aging fighter, decades-old metal cooling towers frequently become high-maintenance, while performance drops...

Precision machinery adjustments.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Microshim adjustable shim is ideal for industrial facilities where machinery must be precisely adjusted or leveled. Typical applications include adjusting roll assemblies, leveling extruders and injection molding equipment, and others. It is a...

Leakage current meter.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... TRMS clamp-on leakage current meter, Model 565, is designed to measure low AC currents which are typically leakage currents in ground conductors. Low currents are measured using the 60mA and 600mA ranges. Leakage current measurements up to...

Cooling tower vacuum.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... C1-V-1500 Cooling Tower Vacuum with filter is designed to handle dirty water in cooling towers that can foul chillers, rob heat exchange efficiency and drive up energy costs. Powerful unit will help maintain cleaner, more efficient cooling...

Mechanical gauges.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Mechanical DP gauges are ideal for industrial applications as a result of their rugged construction. Mechanical gauges allow process control technicians to easily see local pressure and control processes even if power is lost at the plant....

A comprehensive review of regenerative thermal oxidizers.(PROCESS DYNAMICS)
August 1, 2005... Within industry today, the use of an Air Pollution Control System (APCS) to control harmful air pollutants is not new. In response to Congressional guidelines passed in the 1970's, a number of companies with VOC emissions have been operating...

Flow monitor.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... The 2100 Series flow monitor offers flexible, modular design and easy configuration for a wide range of networked open-channel flow monitoring applications including inflow and infiltration studies, cMOM data collection and river monitoring....

Iris valves.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Iris valves feature a tough, stainless steel control ring and sturdy, ergonomic metal handle. There is no metal-to-metal contact in the actuation mechanism. A a choice of hole mounting patterns is offered. Valves are available in sizes from...

Water/liquid filtration tubes.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Custom machined plastic and stainless steel tubular components with precisely drilled holes and precision OD and ID features are designed for use in water and other liquid filtration and RO systems. This manufacturer has hole making...

Lightweight manifold.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Lightweight spray manifold is designed for use in tablet coating applications. Manifold is comprised of Teflon[R] spacer blacks that can be easily cleaned and maintained and features no external tubing connections. A mechanically...

ISA ramps up for extensive products & services exhibition.(SHOW NEWS)(Calendar)
August 1, 2005... North America's Number One event for automation and control professionals is a catalyst for the exchange of information and ideas. ISA EXPO 2005 features the latest and most extensive products and services exhibition, a strategically relevant...

Upcoming events.(SHOW NEWS)(Calendar)
August 1, 2005... October 5-6: SOCMA cGMP Compliance Conference for Pharmaceutical Ingredient Suppliers. Embassy Suites, Old Town Alexandria, VA, Tel: 202-721-4100, www.socma.org October 6: The Evolution of the Global Nanotechnology Industry, The Chemists'...

Efficient oxidation system retrofits provide significant energy savings.(PROCESS DYNAMICS)
August 1, 2005... After having installed three regenerative oxidation systems a painting cabinetry company learned that a "tuneup" and ceramic media retrofit of the equipment could save them substantial energy costs. To do this they contracted with Durr...

DuPont's Vespel expands polyimides.(news watch In Brief)
August 1, 2005... DuPont's Vespel business unit is expanding its polyimide resin production facility in Circleville, Ohio, by 50% and is expected to start up in October. The expansion will provide material required for production of direct-formed Vespel SP-1 and...

Secco JV opens.(news watch In Brief)
August 1, 2005... Secco, the $2.7 billion joint venture between BP, Sinopec and Shanghai Petrochemical Company Ltd., has completed construction and commissioning of its manufacturing site three months ahead of schedule. Located in the Shanghai Chemical...

BOC expands hydrogen network.(news watch In Brief)
August 1, 2005... BOC is expanding its global hydrogen supply network with a new $50 million plant in Salt Lake City, Utah. The plant will supply Chevron and Holly's Utah refineries with hydrogen for cleaner fuels production. Construction on the hydrogen plant...

Huntsman to expand ethanolamines.(news watch In Brief)
August 1, 2005... Huntsman Corp. will boost its ethanolamines capacity by 70 million pounds at its Port Neches, Tex., facility, bringing total capacity at the plant to 410 million pounds per year. The company is responding to growing customer demand, especially...

Rhodia to boost investment in China.(news watch In Brief)
August 1, 2005... Rhodia will step up its investments in China in the wake of a 29% surge in the company's sales in that country to $320 million last year. Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, Rhodia's CEO, says that one-third of the company's strategic investments over the...

BASF China JV up.(news watch In Brief)
August 1, 2005... BASF-YPC Co. Ltd., a 50-50 joint venture between BASF and Sinopec, has begun commercial production at its steam cracker and nine downstream plants at its site in Nanjing, China. The $2.9 billion, 220-hectare site will produce 1.7 million metric...

Cabot expands Chinese carbon black.(news watch In Brief)
August 1, 2005... Cabot Corp.'s JV with Shanghai Coking Chemical Company, Cabot Performance Products (Tianjin) Company Ltd., will build a new specialty carbon black unit at its plant in the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area in China. The JV...

Chemical firms express optimism on prospects.(ICIS NEWS: International Chemical Information Service)
August 1, 2005... Despite the second-quarter economic slowdown, the U.S. chemical industry is optimistic about the long-term outlook, having established strong strategic positions for the upturn. Company leaders outlined their strategies for sustainable...

NPRA warns security law could erode government-industry teamwork.(ICIS NEWS: International Chemical Information Service)
August 1, 2005... The National Petroleum Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) has told Congress it should take great care to draft "reasonable" chemical plant security legislation. Bob Slaugher, NPRA president, testified at a US Senate Committee on...

Good practice makes perfect.(ICIS NEWS: International Chemical Information Service)
August 1, 2005... Taking responsibility for a cradle-to-grave overview of chemicals is becoming increasingly formalized among top chemical makers, and some of Europe's biggest companies have now built the concept of product stewardship into their overall...

Degussa gets ACC certification.(business In Brief)
August 1, 2005... The American Chemistry Council has given Degussa Corp. its Responsible Care 14001 certification for its Goldschmidt Chemical administrative headquarters and manufacturing operation in Hopewell, Va., for production sites in Janesville, Wis., and...

Ohio gets $86m for polymers Rohm and Hass collaborates on new adhesives web site.(business In Brief)
August 1, 2005... Rohm and Haas collaborates on new adhesives web site Rohm and Haas Company and SpecialChem SA are collaborating on a new Web site to increase the adhesive and sealant industry's adoption of water-based acrylic technology. The companies ask...

Dow revises biocides distribution network.(business In Brief)
August 1, 2005... The Dow Chemical Company will be, as of July 1, streamlining its North American distribution network for its biocides product portfolio. Under the revised network, Callahan will distribute biocides for adhesives, coatings, inks, polymers and...

Nalco honored.(business In Brief)
August 1, 2005... Nalco Company has been awarded the 2005 Key Account Management Program of the Year Award by the Strategic Account Management Association (SAMA). SAMA says that Nalco is being recognized because of its "relentless drive to produce significant...

Calgon Carbon gets new international contracts.(business In Brief)
August 1, 2005... Calgon Carbon Corp.'s Ultraviolet (UV) Technologies Division has recently been awarded three municipal wastewater disinfection contracts. The company will be establishing equipment in Sicily, Italy; Loudoun County, Va.; and Sydney, Australia....

Teflon[R] valves.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Ranging in size from subminiature to 1-1/2" diameters, this family of Teflon[R] valves is designed to deliver performance and durability normally reserved for larger components. Each valve features all-Teflon[R] construction in the diaphragm,...

Bag dump stations.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Bag dump stations are designed for food and pharmaceutical applications and range in size from 540 cu. ft. in capacity and are USDA accepted. Bag dump stations feature 316L stainless steel construction, continuous polished welds, gas assist...

Tube selector valve.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Compact valve diverts the flow of pneumatically conveyed powders and granules from one line up to any of 16 lines. Valve can also be used to merge material flow from multiple lines into one line. Conveying line selection is fully automated and...

Weigh scale module.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... HI 1769-2WS CompactLogix Weigh Scale module is a dual scale, PLC style device optimized for use with Allen-Bradley[R] MicroLogix[TM] 1500 and CompactLogix[TM] controllers. It reads and conditions weight and diagnositc data supplied by strain...

Steam pressure washer.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... HSE-1002-SM10 hot water electric steam pressure washer is built to provide quiet and vibration-free performance. Features include a totally enclosed fan-cooled electric motor with manual thermal overload protection; energy efficient top fired...

Fixed point gas monitors.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... iTrans[TM] fixed-point gas monitors provide one to two points of detection from a single head for maximum flexibility and lower installation costs. The microprocessor controlled transmitters are capable of independent operation with optional...

Thin liquid gear pumps.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Thin liquid internal gear pumps handle low viscosity liquids with high efficiency, offering many advantages in applications normally associated with centrifugal pumps. Pumps are ideal for even non-lubricating or corrosive liquids with low...

Custom Airlocks.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Airlocks are available in customized fabricated and machined models for pneumatic systems, gravity feeds and volumetric discharge devices. Fabricated models handle dust collection, plastics, feeds and corrosive chemicals where pressure...

The cost-saving benefits of checkweighers.(PROCESS DYNAMICS)
August 1, 2005... The quality and consistency of packaged products has become an ever-increasing source of importance in the chemical industry. Quality and purity of the product itself is still paramount, but no longer the sole concern of end users and...

New technology maximizes pump performance & realibity.(PROCESS DYNAMICS)
August 1, 2005... Online motor-pump train monitoring and advanced vibration analysis can be integrated with process control systems, giving operators and maintenance personnel the means to optimize pump performance. While smart field devices and new...

Carbon grinder.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Activated Carbon Gran-U-Lizer[TM] achieves yields of 80-95% on a wide range of target sizes. Unlike conventional grinding equipment, this unit produces a narrow particle size distribution with fewer fines, resulting in higher yields, less...

GP solenoid valves.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... General purpose solenoid valves offer a wide range of fully satisfying fluid control solutions. Available in body materials that include stainless steel, brass and a selection of other options, valves offer porting ranging from .25 NPT to 1.5...

Peeler centrifuge.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Rina 700 horizontal, automatic peeler centrifuge is equipped with an automatic scraping system for continuous unloading of solids at any rotational speed. Other features include a precision feeler to gauge fill level; full cake removal via...

Temporary perimeter.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Smart Barrier[R] perimeter system is an economical, quickly deployable, highly visible temporary perimeter solution. Temporary perimeter system is designed to provide first responders and emergency managers with a quick, effective method to...

Pharmaceutical feeder.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Tablet Press Lubricant Feeder is an adaptation of company's sanitary pharmaceutical design twin-screw feeder. Tablet press lubricant feeder features the addition of a specialized gas venture for aspiration of the lubricant directly to the...

Efficient powder mixer.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... Powder mixer blends dry and wet ingredients into a fluid stream. This efficient mixing method pulls a consistent amount of vacuum and maintains performance even as product viscosity increases. Benefits include consistent batch-to-batch...

Custom configured solenoid valves.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2005... PTFE bellows solenoid valves can be customized for virtually any high purity liquid applications. Basic valve design is pressure balanced and is rated for inlet pressures to 140 PSI. Depending on the orifice size specified, back pressure is...