With Smartsens, Krohne has unveiled the first family of analytical sensors that eliminates the need for external transmitters, thus allowing users to rule out some of the typical problems that affect analytical measurement. A revolution in analytical measurement, Krohne states — but read for yourself ...

Package unit integration: how do you assemble a modular system? — Package units, modular system design and process skids are hot topics at the moment. Thinking in systems is becoming a familiar soundbite in the component manufacturing and chemical industries, but the building block approach is not making as much headway as had been expected. Interfaces to existing automation and control systems are lacking. An overview.

When handling hazardous substances at certain levels of toxicity (OEB 4-5), isolation is simply a must. Containment is not only required to protect the operator but also to preserve product quality, essential in aseptic environments. Here you can read when flexible solutions are best applied for closed processes and what advantages and disadvantages they have in comparison with fixed systems.

Lean Six Sigma is a methodology used all over the world. It aims to improve efficiency and eliminate waste and activities not valued by the client. Dinnissen is developing process technologies, designs and automation systems specifically for production companies, which uses the concept for mixing powders, granules and granulates...

You need a technology that filters highly and low-viscous media or removes pharmaceutical residues in drinking water? You want to know, how to reduce the energy consumption of membrane bioreactors in wastewater treatment? Prior to this year’s Filtech (October 22–24, Wiesbaden/Germany), the largest filtration event worldwide, PROCESS asked manufacturers of filtration technologies.

Air Liquide and major Korean chemical company Kumho Mitsui Chemical (KMCI) expanded their cooperation with a recently signed long-term contract, according to which the industrial gases company will increase its supply of both hydrogen and carbon monoxide at the Yeosu industrial complex.

A.T.E. Envirotech along with its principal, Huber, Germany, has supplied all critical equipment required for the 2 MLD (million litres per day) sewage treatment plant (STP) installed at President’s Estate at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The treated water is to be used for horticultural purposes in the Mughal Gardens, located in the Estate.

Successful food production requires adherence to a number of regulatory standards, such as EC 1935/2004, and eccentric disc pumps help processors satisfy their strict demands.

A variety of leaves, stems, roots, seeds and barks are used in herbal extraction processes to produce traditional South East Asian and Chinese medicine, medicinal products, instant tea drinks and a wide variety of active ingredients and colours for use in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetics. The fundamental technology used has been around for many years, but SPX brings in-depth understanding and technological innovation to ensure yields are high and the process efficient.

Flexibility is the clincher for contract fillers, all the more so if they have to package biopharmaceutical medicines. The new vial line for a contract filler in the United States combines insulator technology with freeze-drying. The line will be on view at Achema.