Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is characterised by its high availability at competitive conditions and a lower emission burden compared to the combustion of coal and oil. As it is highly flammable, explosion protection must be guaranteed throughout the entire value chain. R. Stahl supports this sector with explosion-protected products and systems for all process steps from natural gas extraction to liquefaction and transport, all the way through to reconversion and supply.

The safe and sustainable supply of high-quality water is a major challenge for municipal authorities - and all the more so in view of growing urbanization. Domo Chemicals, a leading manufacturer of polyamide-based plastics, has a range of solutions specially designed for such applications. Together with the pump supplier Wilo, added value is to be created for water processes.

Quattroflow has launched its latest quaternary diaphragm pump – QF5k for biopharma applications. The new diaphragm pump boasts of a maximum flow rate of 6,000 lph and also offers critical design enhancements.

Alfa Laval’s new CM Connect is a subscription-based condition monitor and cloud gateway which enables plant operators to access data of rotating equipment on processing lines from a remote location. The solution proves useful for the hygienic processing industries.

Busch has launched two new series of liquid ring vacuum pumps with a total of 13 sizes.

Geothermal power plants produce superheated brine, which is full of lithium and other minerals. Berkeley Lab scientists now assess the technology landscape for developing a domestic source of lithium.

Craft Health makes use of ViscoTec’s print head vipro-Head in its 3D printers to develop additively manufactured nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. The print head is accurate as well as precise for manufacturing personalized tablets and also complies with FDA regulations.

PROCESS Worldwide brings to you a snapshot of some of the most revolutionary technologies of this year. From major breakthrough technologies in steam methane reforming to solutions analyzing the composition of gas treating agents in real time, find out all the latest innovations making news here.

With the MVP 030-3 C DC, Pfeiffer Vacuum has now introduced a new corrosive gas version of the diaphragm pump. This version features a gas ballast valve and excellent chemical and condensate compatibility. The special choice of materials ensures significantly increased robustness in a wide range of processes.

Petrofac has secured an EPCC contract from Petronas for its new Bintulu Additional Gas Sales Facilities 2 (BAGSF-2) plant in Sarawak, Malaysia. The 390 MMSCFD capacity plant will include the development of a process and utilities unit, effluent treatment unit, metering skid, installation of a fire water tank, pumps, and flare systems.