For tar to become soot, viscous and critical raw materials must first be unloaded. (Bungartz)

Bossing the Black Stuff: How to Transfer Coking Oil Safely and Cleanly

Tricky fluids handling with viscous and hazardous media? The right pump technology can make all the difference – Even after decades of experience, a carbon black manufacturer still encountered challenges when unloading coal tar. The problem was solved through collaboration between the operator, the contractor and pump experts.

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The Just Switch On panel is an excellent pre-configured solution, easy to install and ready to use. (Doseuro)
Pre-Engineered System

Complete Dosing Solution

The Italian firm Doseuro offers pumps and systems for dosing chemical, acid or basic liquid products. The company recently launched the Just Switch On panel, a new pre-engineered system designed to provide a complete dosing solution.

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The agreement will enable Eni and CLG to utilize and enhance the complementary nature of their respective hydrocracking technologies, offering clients the most comprehensive array of solutions on a large commercial operating base.  (Eni)
Process, Catalyst Technologies

Eni, CLG Collaborate for Complete Suite of Residue Hydrocracking Solutions

Eni and Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) have entered into a Joint Cooperation and Licensing Agreement for a complete suite of residue hydrocracking technologies. Both the companies will work together to develop the next generation of process and catalyst technologies to address the complete conversion of low-value residua and alternative feedstocks to valuable transportation fuels and petrochemical precursors.

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A dual-function instrument, the FLT93 Flexswitch can be configured for flow or level sensing, flow + temperature sensing or level + temperature sensing. (FCI)
Flow Switch

Leak Detection in Nuclear Power Plants

FCI’s FLT93 Flexswitch is claimed to be the process industry’s most advanced heavy-duty thermal dispersion technology flow and level switch. The solution proves ideal for reactor core coolant, level interface detection & temperature, pump protection, flood alarm, condensate pot level, and turbine water level.

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