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May 2018

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The next generation of leaders
Much is being said and written about the changes taking…

COVER STORY

FIGURE 2. Friction plays an important role in ensuring the precision of hydraulically pressurized slipping torque limiters

Torque Limiter Technologies for Rotating Machinery
Torque overloads can cause serious problems for rotating machinery, but…

FIGURE 1. The aggregate component of a polymer grout acts as a heat sink to absorb the heat created by the exothermic reaction between the epoxy resin and the amine hardener

Precision Grouting: Setting the Foundation for Equipment Reliability
A clear understanding of grout material properties is important to…

IN THE NEWSNEWSFRONTS

Figure 3. Topsøe’s VK catalyst for the production of sulfuric acid and sulfur removal is based on a 12-mm daisy-shaped carrier. This shape improves energy efficiency due to low initial pressure drop

Haldor Topsøe

A Spotlight on Catalyst Supports
Fundamental research, using a huge arsenal of analytical and material-characterization…

Figure 2. T80 Universal Transmitters are designed for the continuous measurement of pH, ORP, DO, turbidity and more. The transmitter digitally communicates with an S80 Intelligent Sensor, automatically configuring the transmitter’s menus and display screens to the measured parameter

Electro-Chemical Devices

Advanced Liquid Analytics Aid Process Optimization
Digitalized, cost-effective instruments allow more measurement points and provide usable…

Figure 1. Restrictions on sulfur content for marine fuels will likely widen price differentials between sweet and sour crude oils and between light and heavy crudes

Petroleum Refinery Responsiveness: Issues Discussed at 2018 AFPM Annual Meeting
Responsiveness and adaptability — in the face of shifting market…

CHEMENTATOR + Show More

Chementator Briefs
PET recycling Last month, Unilever N.V. (Rotterdam, the Netherlands.; www.unilever.com)…

Methaforming process offers lower-cost naphtha upgrading for refiners
Petroleum refiners looking to upgrade low-octane naphtha have an additional…

A new hydrotreating catalyst
Hydrotreating is an important petroleum refining process in which sulfur…

Using bromine to make renewable hydrogen from biowaste
A process that produces renewable hydrogen from organic biowaste and…

Removing H2S from crude petroleum on-site
Hydrogen sulfide occurs naturally in petroleum reservoirs, but must be…

Robotic device removes catalyst from reactors remotely
A remote-operated, screw-propelled (amphirol) machine equipped with a vacuum hose…

Truck-mounted process turns waste to methane
A group of researchers from South Dakota School of Mines…

A more sustainable colorant technique for polyester fibers
The global textile industry generates a great deal of waste,…

Protein engineering yields animal-free leather
A new fermentation-based technology aims to create leather materials from…

BUSINESS NEWS

Business News - May 2018
Plant Watch Saudi Aramco and RRPCL to proceed with integrated…

TECHNICAL & PRACTICALFACTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Figure 1. The diagram shows the basic processes found in activated sludge process (ASP) operations

Facts at your Fingertips: Activated Sludge Process
The activated sludge process (ASP) is designed to speed up…

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE

Figure 2. There are several production pathways to arrive at propylene oxide

Technology Profile: Propylene Oxide Production
This column is based on “Propylene Oxide from Propylene and…

ENGINEERING PRACTICE

FIGURE 3. Even a single instrument often requires significant utilities to be relocated and replaced. Sufficient time and effort should be allotted to properly document and tag each component prior to the move

The Unrecognized Problems of Relocating Laboratories
Follow the guidance provided here to avoid many of the…

EQUIPMENT & SERVICESFOCUS

Focus on Safety
Protect bioreactors from a variety of contaminants Viresolve Barrier capsule…

NEW PRODUCTS + Show More

Dense-phase conveying for fragile granules or pellets
The E-finity (photo) is a continuous, dense-phase conveying system for…

This oxygen analyzer is designed for smaller boilers
The Rosemount CX1100 in-situ oxygen analyzer (photo) is said to…

These motor brakes avoid issues with wear and heat buildup
The MagnaShear motor brake (photo) employs oil shear technology that…

A PLC that supports modular and user-defined functions
The new Allen-Bradley Micro 870 programmable logic controller (PLC; photo)…

Comprehensive density measurement for many chemicals
The CL 10HY-V2 density cell and Series 2000 density digital…

Prevent bacterial growth in open-circuit wet cooling towers
This company’s Sanipacking fills (photo) prevent the growth of bacteria…

Advanced low-maintenance rotary vane pumps
The new two-stage Sogevac NEO D rotary vane pump (photo)…

Gently grind challenging materials with this cone mill
The CGM 750 (photo) is a new cone mill with…

A new all stainless-steel pressure gage
The new 1209 pressure gage (photo) is equipped with a…

SHOW PREVIEWS

Achema Show Preview
Achema — the world forum and tradeshow for the chemical…

Show Preview IFAT
IFAT (May 14–18, Munich, Germany; www.ifat.de) is the world’s leading…

Highlights Recently Published Books for March 2018 Technology Profile: Isopropanol Production from Propylene Facts at your Fingertips: Industrial Combustion Products Pressure-Relief System Design: Developments and Deficiencies Rotating Machines: Digital Technologies to Enable Predictive Maintenance

Castings, foundries

Claddings & coatings, custom

Equipment, process, custom

Equipment, process, custom, cryogenic

Extrusions, custom

Formings, exotic metal, custom

Lining applications, custom

Pipe & pipe systems, custom

Plastic fabrication, custom

Reinforced-plastics fabrication, custom

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