Variohm Eurosensor has launched a new range of robust diaphragm-type pressure switches aimed at demanding HVAC and industrial processes for air, water, hydraulic fluid and other oil mediums in measuring ranges from 0.3 to 10 bar.

Optimization of Air Pollution Control Systems with CFD modeling resulted in the innovative Graduated Straightening Grid (GSG) —  In this article, the reader will be walked through the development of the GSG which is now part of all new Fuel Tech SCR applications. In many fossil fueled stationary resources such as power plants and steel mills the installation of the new technology has resulted in operational cost savings.

Remote control and automation technology supports monitoring and control of distributed systems such as wells, reservoirs, sewers, pumping stations and water treatment plants from central control stations. This technology can also be installed as a retrofit using wireless or Internet links.

Linde officially has opened its new Pilot Reformer research facility at Pullach near Munich, Linde’s largest location worldwide. The reformer will be used to refine steam reforming technology for the production of synthesis gas — a mixture consisting of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The carbon feedstock for synthesis gas can be in the form of natural gas, liquid petroleum gas, naphtha or even carbon dioxide.

Quo vadis process automation? — Every 18 months, the processor performance of a chip doubles. This statistical observation, which is described with Moore’s Law, also promotes the developments in the sensor and measurement technology at a fast pace. The following statement should fuel the necessary discussion regarding the future of process automation for users and suppliers.

Coating, Containment and Continuous production — these were the three big themes that the pharmaceutical machine manufacturer Glatt has been focusing on at Achema. We are introducing the new machines that raise the benchmark.

Praxair started its new air separation plant at the Liaoning Oxiranchem (Oxiran) facility in Yangzhou Chemical Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, China.

Minimizing cleaning times using an air-diaphragm pump and controller – When Greg and Jaimie Blanchard took ownership of Pro Chem Cleaning Systems, they immediately began modernizing the plant to improve productivity, efficiency and safety. These upgrades included replacing an outdated manual pumping system with an ARO EXP Series air-operated diaphragm pump and closed-loop controller. Among the outcomes, the plant reduced its tank filling time from hours to minutes, it received fully automated pumping solutions and also lowered certain safety risks. Now the company is getting ready to expand production and triple its capacity.

The world's first subsea gas compression system went on stream recently at the Statoil-operated Åsgard field. Aker Solutions has delivered the subsea compression system for this field development.

The oil and gas sector accounts for a major share of world energy supply; however, there is considerable energy consumption within this industry itself making it one of the most energy-intensive industries. Owing to this very reason, the sector also has a huge potential for energy savings. Here’s an overview of how to reduce energy consumption and increase cost savings.