Impressive modularisation concepts for the engineering of technical gases plants  — From coolants, protection gas or additive in refreshing drinks — CO2 gets industry experts and customers sparkling with excitement. Also plant engineers have set their sights on this versatile molecule: Technology specialists are turning to modular plant design for the production of technical gases. In fact, LCO2 plants (LCO2 = liquid CO2; liquid carbon dioxide) from the construction kit have several advantages.

The process of choosing appropriate compressed air systems for pharmaceutical applications comprises a number of selection criteria, all of which contribute immensely to air quality and equipment performance.

To form a special oil-coated nickel catalyst, a special pastillation system is used — a technology first developed for the solidification of sulphur in oil and gas refineries, but also used extensively in food and chemical processing.

A successfully commissioned valve is crucial for trouble free performance. Unfortunately, the period between valve testing and commissioning is when the valve goes through lots of abuse and mishandling leading to non-performance. Here’s an overview of the steps that should be taken in order to safeguard ball valves and ensure performance.

Energy-aware dairy plant cuts costs – Schneider Electric has designed innovative solutions for the dairy industry, which reduces energy consumption by improved controls through its tested validated documented control blocks.

Sibur and Cryogenmash have signed an agreement to build an industrial gas production facility at ZapSibNeftekhim.

South American countries still have development potential in the fields of biogas technology and renewable energies. The German biogas plant manufacturer Weltec Biopower knows the potential, experiences and opportunities that exist in South America in this area.

According to Retsch, its powerful and versatile ultra centrifugal mill ZM 200 offers the ultimate in performance and operating comfort. It is used for the rapid size reduction of soft to medium-hard and fibrous materials down to 40 microns.

Guided Wave Radar (GWR) transmitters are often favoured devices, as they — unlike traditional mechanical technologies — virtually have no moving parts, reducing maintenance costs and extending operational life. Many GWR installations require a separate instrument chamber, and choosing the right chamber is important for rapid installation, accurate measurements and reliability.

Some people see the glass as half full, some as half empty. Neither approach is inherently bad, it’s just two different ways of looking at things. If a pipe is only 50 percent full, however, and you want to measure flowrate, the problem is more than just one of terminology. As one US utility company found, few instruments can accurately measure flow in a part-full pipe.