The DMS process is a special flotation process in diamond ore processing. Dust and dirt are, among other things, the major factors that adversely affect level measurement in the flotation tank. Read the exciting example of diamond ore processing and find out what advantages one operator was able to gain by switching to radar level measurement at 80 GHz.

The ever increasing cost of electricity and scarcity of water in most countries are forcing the utility operators to optimise their plants with the aid of modern technology. Industrial electronic devices, intended for control and monitoring – such as starters and electronic variable speed drives, can lead to 25 to 30 percent of energy saving in terms of electricity consumption. High time to take plant sophistication to water treatment and management systems...

Particularly in these times of increasing global competition, companies in the process industries are searching intently for ways to optimize their operations and cut their costs. Consumption of compressed air — long neglected in cost considerations — has regained significance in recent years, and with it, the use of modern electro-pneumatic positioners.

Single use technology is one of the leading technolgies in the biotech sector. But can this promising cultivation method really live up to the high expectations? In a case study, Sartorius explains how it successfully cultivated Sf9 cells using single use vessels...

Non-contact microwave sensors can be used in various industries. Through the use of simple mechanical tools and components, the sensors can be easily adapted to harsh operating environments with high temperatures, extreme dust generation or abrasion, ensuring maintenance-free, reliable operation.

At this year's Interpack, the Haver Group is using 3D staging to show off performance increases, lower running costs, and improved service for its filling and packing machines.

At the end of 2009, one of the world’s largest spouted-bed granulation systems started up at Dresden-based contract manufacturer IPC. The company’s new ProCell 250 from Glatt Ingenieurtechnik provides unprecedented flexibility for agglomeration and spray granulation processes.

Granulation has often been plagued by blocked transfer lines, the difficulty of having to operate the system at multiple levels and time-consuming cleaning. A new granulation unit sets new standards in wet granulation.

Vega introduces a new radar sensor for continuous measurement of bulk solids. The Vegapuls SR 68 was specially designed for level measurement in silos and bunkers with heights up to 30 meters.

The BulkSolids India Conference & Exhibition 2011 closed its doors on April 8, 2011 after three days of vivid discussions and knowledge exchange. The combination of conference, workshops and exhibition brought together all parties involved in bulk solids and powder handling and processing and lead to a high quality of visitors.