Chem Show
Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, New York
Acoustic Mixer Requires No Impellers
Using low-frequency, high-intensity acoustic energy, ResonantAcoustic technology mixes without impellers. Suitable for the intimate mixing of gas-liquid, liquid-liquid, liquid-solid and solid-solid systems, this type of mixing applies a consistent shear field throughout the entire vessel, producing consistent results regardless of material. This leads to significant performance, environmental and economic improvements in the manufacturing of many products, making the technology especially suitable for hard-to-mix systems, such as the uniform distribution of disparate-sized particles, or the mixing of viscous polymers. Because the process requires no probes, impellers or other internal components, it allows flexibility in the vessel used for mixing, such as in-vessel sealed mixing, which is particularly desirable for hazardous compounds. Waste of expensive fillers can be reduced or eliminated by mixing in the end-use container.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Resodyn Acoustic Mixers
www.ResodynMixers.com
Valves Reduce Costs and Emissions
Fourteen different ball valves in the TRIAC family feature a live-loaded packing system that meets the TA-LUFT emissions standard of less than 1 ppm, enabling these valves to reduce fugitive emissions and lost product by 99% or more compared to legacy control valves. They employ a unique live-loaded pyramidal stem-packing system having a patented 45-deg. pyramidal stem, a stem seal with Belleville washers, and Grafoil stem packing. Designed with a patented automation pad that allows direct mounting of ISO-5211-compliant actuators, the valves eliminate the cost and fabrication of special couplings or brackets.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
A-T Controls
www.a-tcontrols.com
Ceramics are Versatile and Tough
This comprehensive line of oxide ceramics can be used in a broad spectrum of applications, including medical instruments, high-temperature applications, laboratory instruments, and air and space travel applications, and they can also be incorporated into sensor and pump technologies. Product characteristics include abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance, high-temperature stability, pressure and bending strength, as well as electrical isolation. Specifically, the FRIALIT line of oxide ceramics is designed to provide resistance to corrosion in aggressive media, resistance to abrasive particles, and shape retention due to its high modulus of elasticity and low coefficient of heat expansion. Simple and safe cleaning (CIP and SIP), these ceramics offer maximum precision (e.g., with metering units) and weigh approximately 50% less than steel.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
FRIATEC-Rheinhutte
www.friatec-rheinhutte.com
Leakproof Seal Cuts Costs for Pleated Bag
Easy to install, the Seal Tite II filters are customizable in a variety of media. Their patent-pending pleated bag features a proprietary installation and sealing design that provides significant labor cost savings. The new intricate retainer clamp makes it practically impossible to install the element incorrectly. In addition to a leakproof seal, other benefits of the new design include high throughput capacity, longer bag life and higher operating efficiencies to 99.99%. Furthermore, these filters offer a lower pressure drop across the element, elimination of inlet abrasion problems, reduced maintenance downtime and costs, optimized collector due to higher throughput, reduced product retention due to surface filtration, and longer filter life due to washable filter designs.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Midwesco Filter Resources, Inc.
www.midwescofilter.com
Mass-Flow Computer Upgrades to Greater Accuracy
Upgrading from a previous model, the Datamate 2200 mass-flow computer offers greater accuracy with a smaller enclosure at a lower cost. Two 4-20-mA analog outputs come standard, as does a RS-485 serial port. This computer operates within a 0.10% level of accuracy, and its large display fits up to 40 characters on 4 lines. Modbus compatible, its relays are solid-state and work with NexGen communications protocol. It is compatible with all m-dot mass-flow transducers.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Actaris Metering Systems
www.actaris.com
Self-Loading Gasket Won’t Fail
The Multi-Swell gasket is a self-loading general-service gasket. This feature eliminates the most common cause of gasket failure — insufficient load. Easier to handle than conventional gaskets, Multi-Swell gaskets can be cut with ease and they readily conform to irregular flanges, ensuring tight seals at lower loads. The gaskets feature high crush strength, which allows safe installation in applications that would typically crush elastomeric gaskets.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Garlock Sealing Technologies
http://www.garlock.net
New Rotor Technology Increases Performance in Evaporators
Powerfilm Rotor Technology increases performance for wiped-film evaporators at a low capital investment. For molecular distillation and wiped-film evaporation, this technology employs a proprietary geometric shape that causes the wiper to adjust performance depending on product characteristics. In side-by-side develop-mental tests against a competitor’s rotor design, the process capacity was increased by 27%. More importantly, a 260-ppm monomer impurity level was decreased to 10 ppm. In some cases, the technology may also be retrofitted into other wiped-film and short-path evaporators, greatly extending investment life.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
InCon Processing LLC
www.InConTech.com
These High-Flow Pumps are Corrosion-Resistant
The corrosion-resistant Series HA 3x2 and EH 3x2 centrifugal pumps come in both horizontal and vertical configurations. Available in high-temperature polypropylene or chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) for superior corrosion resistance, the pumps handle flows to 400 gal/min or 170 ft of total dynamic head. The fully enclosed primary impeller provides high hydraulic efficiency at low horsepower. These versatile pumps serve a variety of applications that require high flow or high purity, including chemical processing and waste treatment. Other common uses for these pumps include air-pollution control scrubbers, plating and anodizing baths and membrane pre-filters.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Serfilco, Ltd.
www.serfilco.com
Combination Steam Cleaner and High-Pressure Hot-Water Washer is Free of Emissions
Ideal for chemical and pharmaceutical operations, the E2.6HS1200 is a compact all-electric combination steam cleaner and high-pressure hot-water washer. It features two cleaners in one with hot water for blasting away dirt, grime, and dust, and a steam option for removing grease and oil and disinfecting surfaces. It reaches optimum cleaning capability by providing continuous hot water or steam quickly and continuously, even during long periods of operation. Producing no flame or exhaust, the cleaner emits no contaminants into the surrounding air, making it suitable for tight spaces in chemical and pharmaceutical facilities as well as powder and bulk processing plants.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Sioux Corp.
www.sioux.com
Software Upgrade Combines Fluid Flow and Process Simulation
The new version of Engineer’s Aide CHEMPRO 8 features unique three-phase flash calculations. Developed as part of the American Petroleum Institute Technical Data Book project, it accurately handles aqueous-hydrocarbon systems. CHEMPRO 8 combines fluid flow simulation and process simulation capabilities. The software handles liquid, gas and multi-phase piping systems, and it creates simulations that can determine compressor performance. It includes the AIChE DIPPR Database with links to the API Technical Data Book, the API Specification Database, SYSTEM 7 Process Explorer, and the Dortmund Data Bank Software Package (DDBSP).
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
EPCON International
www.epcon.com
Stronger Filter Cartridges Fight Agglomerative Dust
Ultra-Web SB is a new, tougher filter media for dust collection in chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, textile, grain, woodworking, metalworking and many other manufacturing processes that face challenges from agglomerative dust. The design of the filter cartridges combines the excellent surface-loading and dust release capabilities of Ultra-Web nanofibers with a strong spunbond polyester substrate. This creates filter cartridges with long life, high efficiency and a significantly lower pressure drop for energy-efficient operation compared to spunbond or meltblown media. These cartridges feature wide-pleat spacing, which permits thorough pulse cleaning of fine and fibrous particulate, including ceramics, cotton, fiberglass and grains. Since the spunbond substrate is made without resins, Ultra-Web SB cartridges can be used where challenging conditions, such as higher temperature, chemicals and/or moisture, could weaken or destroy the resin system within standard substrate media.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Donaldson Co.
www.donaldson.com
These Peristaltic Pumps Generate Double Flow per Compression
The LPP 3-in. peristaltic pumps incorporate a unique patented rolling design, which eliminates friction, maximizes hose life and lowers energy consumption. The roller is mounted on an eccentric cam, creating eccentric rotation during the 360-deg. operating cycle. Compared to conventional peristaltic pumps, the LPP pumps generate 100% more flow per compression, with a flow capacity of up to 176 gal/min and a maximum operating pressure of 110 psig. The pumps are equipped with in-line pipe connections, an optional hose leak-detection unit, and a patented adjustment mechanism that senses hose wear when compression is readjusted. Its design restricts the pump’s hose as the only part to make contact with the medium. Its technical features include no gland water or packing, full vacuum capability and no backward flow.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Larox Flowsys, Inc.
www.larox.us
Adjust Stroke Rates with this Convenient Controller
Designed for accurate fluid metering, the V300 stroke rate controller is useful in R&D, pilot plant and production applications. It features front-panel membrane switches for convenient manual setting of pump stroke rates adjustable in 0.1% increments. With this device, operators are able to control stroke rate via an interface capable of accepting 4–20-mA, 0–5-VDC and 0–10-VDC input signals typically provided by process sensors and instrumentation. The 3-1/2 digit LCD readout can display either the percentage of flowrate in the manual position or the actual percentage of a selected input signal.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Fluid Metering, Inc.
www.fmipump.com
Vibration Monitoring System Links to Existing Sensors
The Vibnode is a comprehensive online monitoring system that allows the end-user to access vibration spectrums from a remote location. The system can scan 6 or 12 channels, making it suitable for replacement of switchboxes or new installations. The system is configured with the powerful Omnitrend software for easy set-up, storage and analysis of spectrums, which can be monitored and referenced to narrow band alarms. The intelligent system will notify the end-user via email or text message when the vibration level exceeds an alarm band. Vibnode’s ability to link to previously installed vibration sensors makes it both versatile and economical.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
LUDECA, INC.
www.ludeca.com
Inverting Filter Centrifuge Gets Smaller
Featuring a better value-to-cost ratio, the F-Series inverting filter centrifuge features a compact design that requires a smaller footprint than many other centrifuges. Offering a higher overall production throughput, the centrifuge also provides lower residual moisture, due to a higher G-Force in the process. Other key advantages include: a 50% reduction in machine parts; new pressure-added centrifugation technology; and easy cleanability for multi-product applications.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Heinkel USA
www.heinkelusa.com
Towers Come Standard with NEMA-Certified Motors
These cooling towers now include as standard National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Premium Efficient motors, which can dramatically reduce energy costs, increase productivity and conserve energy. The NEMA Premium Efficient motors are suitable for vacuum-fluorescent-display (VFD) packages for further energy savings. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System credits for both energy efficiency and materials selection may also be available.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Delta Cooling Towers, Inc.
www.deltacooling.com
Computational Fluid Dynamic Software Expands to 3D Simulation
An updated methodology for determining pressure drop calculations in custom-engineered design projects enables modeling of flow through strainers and valves to accu-rately determine the pressure drop for any fluid traveling through stainless perforations or mesh, under virtually any design conditions. The new computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software allows comprehensive fluid-flow and heat-transfer simulations. Another recently developed tool expands the illustrative dimension of analysis to create 3D computerized product models.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Sure Flow Equipment Inc.
www.sureflowequipment.com
Absorption Sensor Measures Color and Concentration
The AF26 dual-channel absorption sensor precisely measures color and/or concentrations inline to assure product quality, maximize yield, detect contaminants or prevent excessive discharge to waste-treatment facilities. Constructed for virtually all sanitary CIP/SIP procedures, the AF26 sensor can accommodate all hazardous area classifications as well as measure extreme temperatures and pressures. Applications include: chemical concentration in solutions (e.g., Cl2, ClO2, H2O2, ozone, permang-anate and acids); trace hydrocarbons and aromatics in water; free water in refined fuels/hydrocarbons; turbidity; and suspended solids. The sensor can also be used for ASTM/Saybolt/APHA color measurements.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Optek-Danulat, Inc.
www.optek.com
Software Upgrade Seamlessly Integrates into Computer Environment
Version 6.0 is the latest release of the ChemCAD suite of simulation software. This version incorporates open architecture with improvements to both the graphical user interface and the core engineering functionality of the program. Using information based on recommendations from customer interviews, this state-of-the-art process simulation package seamlessly integrates into the wider chemical engineering computing environment.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Chemstations, Inc.
www.chemstations.net
Durable Silicone Tubing Meets Needs of Peristaltic Pumps
A new silicone tubing, designated APSPG, is designed for the unique demands of peristaltic pumps. APSPG is made to withstand repeated compression and release for consistent, dependable performance. It is well-suited for pharmaceutical, biomedical, biotech, chemical, laboratory and R&D applications, and is specially formulated for long life in pumps. It offers smooth surfaces for uniform fluid flow, resistance to bacteria build-up and consistent pump performance. APSPG is made from a low-volatility grade, platinum-cured silicone that meets USP Class VI and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 standards. The tubing handles temperatures as high as 400_F and is sterilizable/autoclavable. Sizes of 0.031-in. and 0.063-in. I.D. are manufactured in 25-ft lengths. Larger sizes, up to a 0.5-in I.D., are stocked in 50-ft lengths. Custom sizes, lengths and packaging are available.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
AdvantaPure/New Age Industries Inc.
http://www.advantapure.com
Improve Burner Efficiency And Reduce NOx Emissions with This Monitor
Capable of measuring NOx and O2 at high temperatures, the INM-700 in situ NOx/O2 monitor uses a zirconium oxide (ZrO2) sensor and non-extractive point measurement. The INM-700 is designed for use in coal-fired boiler applications, such as near-combustion-point readings, or for control of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems. The monitor enables operators to use balancing/combustion tuning to identify gas stratification problem areas. With this feature, problems can be corrected to improve burner efficiencies and reduce NOx emissions. The monitor can perform measurements for combustion modification techniques, such as low NOx burners (LNB), over-fire air injection (OFA), gas re-burn systems, and boiler-tuning or combustion-optimization programs used in emissions compliance strategies. The INM-700 offers lower installation and capital costs and faster response time compared to other competing models.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Horiba Instruments Inc.
www.horibalab.com
Economical Detector Takes Long-Range Level Measurements
The TowerSens LB 490 performs long-range, continuous level measurements, ideally for ranges exceeding 6-ft. The detector consistently offers high measurement accuracy over the entire measuring range — even under varying ambient temperatures. With only one electronic unit and one flameproof housing, the TowerSens is significantly more cost-efficient than systems composed of several short, cascading detectors.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Berthold Technologies
www.berthold-us.com
Fabricate Tanks Locally with Off-site Manufacturing
Off-site filter tank and bulk-media tank manufacturing offers to the ability to fabricate large vessels locally. Vessels as large as 10 ft in diameter are available with pressure ratings to 2,500 psi. Off-site manufacturing capabilities include plant management, engineering services and complete production facilities. Various non-destructive testing procedures are utilized.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Rosedale Products, Inc.
www.rosedaleproducts.com
Rotary Vacuum Filter is Operator-Friendly
Using vacuum filtration, the Auto-Vac rotary vacuum filter quickly separates solids from water. Reduced in volume by 95%, the dried solids can be easily disposed of at the local landfill, and the filtrate can be reused in production or discharged into the local sewage system. With the aid of a filter media, solid particles as small as 0.5 µm are removed from the filtered liquid. Pre-piped, pre-wired and skid-mounted, the self-contained Auto-Vac can be easily added to any existing manufacturing or processing facility. The Auto-Vac filter reduces the costs of air flotation units, clarifiers, wet scrubbers, flocculators, chemical precipitators, process liquors, paint spray booths, and concrete cutting and grinding tables. Designed to be operator-friendly, the Auto-Vac is available in both manual and automatic configurations.
Appeared In Issue: October 2007
Alar Engineering Corp.
www.alarcorp.com