Molten salt for heating and cooling up to 550 °C offers high-temperature systems with a unique working temperature range. A tasty solution: A leading manufacturer of Constant temperature equipment and systems introduces liquid salt into the world of temperature control. The advantages: unique working temperature range up to 550 °C and high operational safety for seamless production processes.

To optimize their raw material and energy consumption, more and more plant operators measure required data such as concentration, density or viscosity directly in the process line. The transfer of common laboratory measuring methods into industrial processes often represents a considerable challenge.

At Brau Beviale, Watson-Marlow showcased its specialist range of technology for the drinks industry, including the Sine pump Certa. The pump’s high performance and versatility has been illustrated with the mixer Turbo Digi which is manufactured by Famix-Maschinenbau. This system uses Certa for metering syrup, providing gentle transfer and excellent CIP-capabilities.

Air pollution control has become a focus of policy makers and industry: Regulations force industrial production and power plants to the observe valid limits.

Located in Miami, Florida, Van Iperen’s new operations are expected to provide superior-quality specialty fertilisers and global crop experience to its US and Latin American customers. The move will strengthen the company’s presence in the country and also support its customers in the region.

The specialist in electrical explosion protection Pepperl+Fuchs now certifies its electrical explosion protection products for paint shops. The basis for this certification is a new standard sheet for regulating test methods for paint-wetting-impairment substances.

Sadara, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and The Dow Chemical Company, announced the commissioning of the last of its 26 plants: an isocyanates section currently producing crude quantities of toluene di isocyanate (TDI) and other specialty chemicals.

Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation and Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China were present at the launch ceremony of the first-ever pipeline supplies of Russian gas to China via the Power of Siberia gas trunkline.

A new technology could help to significantly cut energy consumption of chlorine productions, Bayer states. CEO Thomas calls upon politicians to foster the development of energy-saving process technology.

Elaborate and complex process valve systems often feature extensive pipeworks and a big footprint. Now, valve specialist Gemü aims to reduce the space requirements for process plant with new multi–port valve blocks made of stainless steel.