In the chemical industry, in power plants or on oilfields corrosion, deposits and the growth of harmful microorganisms can all result in system failure. In addition to preventive measures to avoid corrosion problems also scaling must be prevented. Only the precise interaction of metering pumps, controllers and sensors can guarantee fault-free operation with maximum safety.

Vacuum tray dryer with the fast washing system for cleaning of all internal parts — Producers demand for their batch process best results, safety, ergonomics and flexibility. To secure this Italian expert for vacuum drying has equipped its vacuum tray dryer with a fast washing system and some other important innovations.

One of the basic mantras when handling flammable liquids is to avoid free falling and splash filling at all costs. Dangerous electrostatic charges could otherwise cause an explosion with devastating effects. But how substantiated are these concerns? Recent experiments in Sweden and France came up with surprising results.

Wanner's multi-diaphragm Hydra–Cell pumps can now be tested and certified according to API 675. Although all Hydra–Cell metering pumps are claimed to meet these performance standards, in terms of repeatability, linearity and steady state accuracy, Wanner has invested in a dedicated test facility that helps to verify performance of individual pumps.

 — When handling sludges and slurries, filter presses and pumps have to go the extra mile. From piston powered units to screw designs, engineers have a wide array of pumps to choose from. Yet, each of these technologies has not only apparent strength but also significant weaknesses. But there might be one pump design which ticks all the boxes.

Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum wins another steel degassing order: Jailaxmi Casting & Alloys, an Indian steel producer, was convinced by the innovative systems and redundant components.

During a field test at H.C. Starck in Goslar, Germany, the new Sitrans FC430 Coriolis flowmeter demonstrated exceptional stability and reliability in measuring the concentration of tungsten metal. Other benefits of particular interest to H.C. Starck included the meter’s multi-parameter measurement capability and its modular design, which facilitates easy operation and servicing.

Exxon Mobil starts up a new 2.6 million tons per year steamcracker, the centerpiece of the company’s multi-billion dollar expansion project at its refinery in Singapore. With this large scale project, the company targets the production of specialty grade metallocene polymers in Asia...

Filtration – often a necessary step in pharmaceutical processes: Filters keep products reliably on highest safety standards. But who watches the watchmen? Now Sartorius Stedim Biotech has developed new solutions for the testing of sterilizing grade filters...

Syrris, a worldwide provider of lab scale chemistry systems, recently announced the launch of the Globe jacketed reactor platform. One of the aims of the system design was to offer the user reaction flexibility