(Picture: GEA Niro)
Spray Dryers

Danish Joint Research on Spray Dryers

A joint research cooperation by GEA Niro and the Danish Technical University (DTU) investigates the behaviour of bulk flows within spray dryers – with laboratory scale simulation and state of the art CFD technology the partners aim for a better understanding of turbulent flow processes.

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Wilden’s drop-in design allows the pump to be installed into an existing pump footprint without the need to disturb the piping, resulting in reduced maintenance costs and system downtime. (Picture: Wilden)
Pumps

Pumping Hazardous Solvents

When the going gets tough, the tough get going: Wilden's air-operated double-diaphragm pump (AODD) pumps of the ATEX-rated Advanced Series safely contain and transfer even the most hazardous solvents, including trichlorethane, trichloroethylene, methylene chloride, methyl chloride, carbon tetrachloride and chloroform.

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 (Picture: Rembe/ars nova crossmedia design)
Explosion Protection

From Belts and Suspenders - What are “Appropriate” Explosion Protection measures?

In light of the considerably lower likelihood of occurrence of explosions in comparison with fires, the question of the meaningfulness of what are often more cost-intensive investments in appropriate explosion protection measures is understandable. However, more interesting in this context is the question of what in fact is to be understood by “appropriate” explosion protection measures?

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After successful test runs and customer approval in-house at Lauda, the first high-temperature system was loaded for transport to the customer. (Lauda)
Heat Transfer

Salt Beats Oil Beats Water: A Heating Solution Worth its Salt

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.

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