Jobs, jobs, jobs - 8.9 million employees could profit from the boom in bio fuels. (Picture: Novozymes)
Biomass Energy Conversion

Biomass Conversion: Untapped Reservoir of Clean Energy?

India is a power-starved country, whereas the country’s biomass resources (otherwise waste) hold a great potential to address the challenge. About 15 GW of electricity generating capacity could be achieved through adding cogeneration capabilities in various industries including sugar mills, breweries, textile mills, distilleries, fertilizer plants, pulp and paper mills and rice mills.

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Since its founding in 1970, Spanish Chimigraf, has grown into an internationally recognized producer of water-, solvent- and UV-based inks. Joining them on this journey have been Wilden AODD Pumps, which Chimigraf utilizes to maximize the cost and operational efficiencies of its global ink-manufacturing operations (Wilden)
AODD Pumps

A Splash of Colour: The Right Pump for Inkmaking

Why AODD pumps are the secret ingredient for success at a Spanish ink manufacturer  — When a Spanish hidden champion wanted to grow, their process equipment was not up to the task. Now, the company has moved beyond its humble roots, with the help of a competent partner — and a reliable pump technology.

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In addition to biopolymers which are accessible through fermentation such as PHB and enzymes like thermostable glucananase and xylanase for animal feed, BASF is also looking at the fermentation of succinic acid. (Pictures: BASF) (Archiv: Vogel Business Media)
Seeking an Intelligent Mix

Where Will the Chemical Industry Get Its Raw Materials in the Future?

Whether coal, gas or even biomass will replace petroleum as the chemical raw material of the future is not yet clear. However, one thing is certain. Alternatives will be needed in the long term despite that fact the even pessimists predict that oil will be available for the next forty years. High prices, increasing consumption in Asia and the chaotic political situation in the oil producing countries add an element of urgency to the discussion on diversification of the raw material base. The industry is looking for an intelligent mix and an evolutionary approach to the supply of raw materials.

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Using intelligent power management together with energy-efficient components can easily optimize energy management in process plants and significantly reduce operating costs. (Pictures: Siemens; [M]-Anetzberger)
Energy Efficiency

24/7 Energy Efficiency — How to Benefit from Energy Management

Site suppliers such as InfraTec Duisburg provide companies with energy and operating resources on a 24/7 basis, for example in the Duisburg industrial park. In order to offer advantages to its customers and to increase its own competitiveness, the service provider installed an energy management system which facilitates the very detailed detection and evaluation of energy flows. Moreover, savings with regard to the EEG levy (German reallocation charge) result in considerable monetary relief.

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The ST100 Series Flow Meter combines flow sensing performance with feature- and function-rich electronics. (Picture: FCI)
Flow Meter

FCI ST100 Air/Gas Flow Meter

The ST100 Series Flow Meter combines flow sensing performance with feature- and function-rich electronics. The ST100 features a plug-in card replacement that can be changed out by technicians in the field to adapt to a plant’s changing network communication needs.

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