Chemineer, Inc.

Agitators
Top-entry and side-entry agitators, static mixers and other products designed to handle harsh flue-gas desulfurization (FGD) applications are available in stainless steel, high alloys or rubber-covered carbon steel. The corrosion- and erosion resistance found in these materials is an important benefit for abrasive FGD applications. This manufacturer also has the R&D capability to model any FGD mixing application.

Pipeline Mixers
This brochure highlights a complete line of inline high-shear mixers for both sanitary and industrial applications. It provides information on the pipeline mixer’s reliability, performance capabilities and cost benefits, along with option materials of construction. Also included is a throughput chart for quick reference.

Gaumer Process Heaters, Systems & Controls

INFI-SEAL
The INFI-SEAL technology for electric process heaters provides improved heater reliability and eliminates moisture-related start-up problems and is backed with a two-year limited warranty against moisture penetration. The INFI-SEAL transforms the MgO in a tubular heater’s cold section from hygroscopic to hydrophobic (from readily absorbing water to repelling water). Its treated heating elements exhibit infinite resistance to ground and do not absorb or retain moisture.

Grieve Corp.

No. 972 belt conveyor oven
The No. 972 belt conveyor oven operates at temperatures up to 250˚F (120˚C). Electric heat is delivered at 40 kW per zone through two Incoloy-sheathed tubular elements, while two 10-hp recirculating blower motors provide 25,000 ft3 of vertical downward airflow to the workload. The oven features 4-in. thick insulated walls throughout an aluminized steel exterior/Type 304, 2B-finish stainless-steel interior, with continuously back-welded seams and wall penetrations that are fitted with compression elements. The oven is split into two sections for shipment and reassembly at the customer’s location.

Ion Physics Corp.

IPC Bio Pulse Disinfection Process
Incorporating an enhanced pulsed electric field process (PEF), the IPC Bio Pulse Disinfection Process is aimed at users who have found the conventional PEF purification process too energy demanding. For example, this system reduced energy requirements significantly using a flow-through system and treatment chamber with a 60-kV pulse at 100 pulses per second. The microbe load was reduced from 4.4 million to five, for a 5.94 log reduction. System prices start at $300,000.

KIN-TEK Laboratories, Inc.

AutoBlend Complex Mixtures Generator
The AutoBlend Complex Mixtures Generator is a multi-channel, computer-controlled blending system that uses permeation tubes to create trace concentration gas mixtures. Component concentrations can be independently varied, rendering the instrument ideal for sensor testing and methods validation. During operation, the permeation tubes that are installed in each channel emit a small, precisely known flow of each component compound. The computer system controls the proportionate combination of flow from the various channels with a precisely controlled carrier-gas dilution flow to form the mixture for each channel. Mixtures containing up to 48 compounds can be dry or humidified in nature, and delivered at pressures up to 20 psig. The concentration of each component in a mixture is traceable to NIST through physical standards.

Neptune Chemical Pump Co.

500AR hydraulic diaphragm metering pump
The 500AR hydraulic diaphragm metering pump is designed with an automatic air-release (AR) valve for use with chemicals that off-gas at room temperature, such as sodium hypochlorite. A polyvinyl chloride (PVC) head design minimizes internal space and eliminates areas where gas can accumulate. All ports slope upward to vent gas through the top of the pump and away from the polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE; Teflon) diaphragm. The PVC AR head can be specified on any of 500E series pump with capacties up to 9 gal/h (higher-capacity pumps purge gas naturally). All Series 500 models have a micrometer dial that allows manual adjustment over a 10:1 turndown range. Automatic control options include pneumatic or electric stroke-length adjustment and variable-speed drives.

Alfa Laval

AlfaNova plate heat exchanger
The AlfaNova plate heat exchanger is offered as an alternative to brazed plate exchangers.Typical applications. include refrigeration systems that use ammonia refrigerants or other cooling media that is corrosive to copper, district heating systems that use corrosive water, tap water systems and sanitary applications. Made of stainless steel, this heat exchanger is constructed using a bond technique that ensures the durability to withstand industrial processes that require extreme pressures and temperatures.

Assmann Corp. of America

Conical Tanks
The newest size in this company’s line of conical tanks is a 560-gal model, molded of polyethylene. The components are molded into place, as well, including fittings, flats on the tank roof, forklift access for easy tank placement, and four anchor points on the bottom, for better stability. Available in sizes from 300 to 8,000 gal, the tank features uniform wall thickness and boasts excellent corrosion resistance.

Exergy

Miniature tube-in-tube heat exchangers
  These tube-in-tube sample-cooler heat exchangers are geared for applications involving high pressure, low flow and high differential temperatures. All models are made of Type 316L stainless steel with seamless tubes, and feature all-welded construction. Three standard models range in sizes from 0.50-in. to 1.00-in. outer tube dia., and from 0.25-in. to 0.50-in. inner tube diameters.

FrymaKoruma GmbH

RoTwin vacuum processor
Developed specifically for the demanding requirements of pharmaceutical skincare and cosmetics manufacturing, the RoTwin vacuum processor produces ultra-stable emulsions across a wide range of viscosities, with good absorption properties and a glossy, transparent appearance. It incorporates a homogenizer that can be set to operate in counter- or co-rotating mode, allowing accurate control of shear force and dwell time. This results in consistent, narrow particle-size distributions of roughly 0.1 µm. The peripheral speed of the homogenizer is about 83 m/s. An inducer is used to optimize product recirculation.

Heat Transfer Research, Inc.

Xchanger Suite 5.0
The latest addition to Xchanger Suite 5.0 is the Xspe 5.0 component for rating and simulating spiral heat exchangers. The suite is also made more functional for designing, rating and simulating heat exchangers with the added support of the Cape-Open Thermodynamic Interface Version 1.0. —an international standard for interfacing physical property and unit operation  modules to compliant process simulators, such as HYSYS and Aspen Plus. The suite’s components for various types of heat exchangers  — e.g., shell-and-tube (Xist) plate-and-frame (Xphe), and air-cooled (Xace) exchangers, as well as fired heaters, economizers and ancillary software for tube-vibration analysis — work together, incorporating native interfaces with process simulators to create one model.

ITT Standard

CPK shell-and-tube heat exchangers
Made rugged for demanding day-to-day operations, CPK shell-and-tube heat exchangers have removable bundles to prevents fluid intermixing and allow for tube expansion. Applications include heating and cooling electrolytes, boiler blowdown, intercoolers and aftercoolers. These heat exchangers are available with a variety of options, including a materials of construction, components and nozzle orientations.

Koch Heat Transfer Group

Twisted Tube heat exchanger
Marketed as an alternative to conventional shell-and-tube designs, the Twisted Tube heat exchanger is recommended for applications that require increased heat transfer with either fewer shells or a smaller exchanger. Key to the its design are helix-shaped tubes arranged in a triangular pattern, which eliminates the need for baffles. In lieu of baffles,  each tube is supported by adjacent tubes, while fluid swirls freely along its length. The novel configuration, which is also recommended for retrofit bundles or exchangers, boasts lower installed costs and extended run time between cleanings.

Munson Machinery Co.

Cylindrical Plow Blender
The Cylindrical Plow Blender is a cylindrical vessel with a horizontally oriented mixing shaft that rotates about four-times faster than ttrough-style blenders. This design fills the entire mixing vessel with fluidized material, maximizing transfer rates while minimizing impact and degradation. The unit can achieve 100% uniform blends in ratios to one part per thousand, blend significantly faster than conventional trough-style horizontal mixers, and handle a greater variety of materials, except for pastes. It is available as a jacketed unit for heating and cooling applications, and with high-speed intensifiers to increase product dispersion and shear; automated controls, stainless steel construction finished to sanitary standards; and spray nozzles to coat or agglomerate particles, often with less liquid than would be required with trough-style horizontal blenders.

S.A. Armstrong Limited

A Series plate-and-frame heat exchangers
The new A Series plate-and-frame heat exchangers (PFHEs) have been tested by an accepted American Refrigeration Institute (ARI) laboratory and have been registered as ARI 400-certified systems. The ARI 400 standard provides a uniform basis for comparison of liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers (see www.aridirectory.org/ ari/llhe.php). In compliance with this standard, the ARI 400 certified PFHEs cannot deviate from the published performance data by more than 5% with regards to heat capacity, and by no more than 10% with regards to pressure drop. This industry standard gives engineers, owners and contractors confidence in products from ARI 400 certified suppliers. 

Spirax Sarco, Inc.

B-Series valve
The B-Series valve is designed for use with steam, water, gases and other liquids at maximum temperatures and pressures of 204°C (400°F) and 27 barg (400 psig). In the two-way configuration, the plug-stem may be replaced without removal of the valve or actuator. The three-way valve is ideal for applications that either combine two fluids or divert a single fluid for temperature control.

Paratherm Corp

Paratherm CR cryogenic heat-transfer fluid
A replacement for silicone and d-limonene, Paratherm CR cryogenic heat-transfer fluid has an extremely low freeze point (below –120°C). The fluid's low 10-cP viscosity at –88°C (20 cP at –96°C) enables significant efficiency gains at lower temperatures. And unlike silicone-based fluids, the CR fluid poses no containment or cleanup issues. Typical applications for Paratherm CR  include fine-chemical processes, pharmaceutical active-ingredient production, secondary coolant systems, continuous process applications, lyophilizers and environmental test chambers.

CARON Products & Services

Reach-In CO2 incubator
The ergonomically designed Reach-In CO2 incubator provides the ideal environment for small-to-large-scale, high-volume cell culture. This 30-ft2 chamber provides precise control of temperature, relative humidity, and CO2, and offers the latest technology in sensors, including infrared (IR) CO2. Control and uniformity parameters are said to rival any conventional benchtop incubator, providing maximum culturing space in a minimal footprint. This system controls humidity by monitoring and injecting water, thereby eliminating the need for humidity pans and the potential for contamination and corrosion caused by standing water.

Charles Ross and Son Co.

CDA Dual-Shaft mixers
Equipped with an anchor and a high-speed disperser, the CDA Dual-Shaft mixers cater to products with viscosities up to several hundred thousand centipoise. Each agitator is independently driven by an explosion-proof motor to enable its use for variable-speed operation. Stocked units are available in 2-, 10-, 50- and 100-gal sizes (change-can models are available in 2 to 1,000 gal) and include Type 304 stainless steel wetted parts, vacuum construction, and air-oil hydraulic lifts to raise and lower the agitators. Thermocouples, jackets for heating or cooling, and a variety of discharge valves are optional features. Units are available for sale or rental.

Speedline Technologies

Accel MicroCel S2 centrifugal cleaning system
  A chemical isolation option for the Accel MicroCel S2 centrifugal cleaning system improves the units’ zero-discharge capability and extends the life of mixed-bed deionizing resins. An open programming platform and superior interface, aided by the manufacturer’s preconfigured software, make this cleaning system option easy to set up.

Koch Knight LLC

Flexeramic structured packing
 Designed for acid applications, Flexeramic structured packing provides a lower pressure drop than most other random packings and trays on the market. Composed of corrugated ceramic sheets that are vertically aligned in the packed column, the elements eliminate any horizontal surfaces that may create resistance to fluid flow. This geometric construction reduces the channeling of both liquid and vapor, and provides for more effective contact of sulfuric acid and sulfur trioxide gas. This increased efficiency offers improvements in moisture removal from incoming air, which minimizes the opportunity for SO3 slip along the absorber wall. Substituting this packing in standard packed or tray columns can achieve a pressure drop decrease of up to 60% and improve efficiency by 2%, resulting in lower energy costs for most distillation and absorption operations.

Nicholson Steam Trap

CoMBo condensate measuring elbow thermostatic sanitary steam trap
 Developed specifically for clean steam equipment condensate drainage in the pharmaceutical, bioprocess, electronic, food, beverage and cosmetic industries, the CoMBo condensate measuring elbow thermostatic sanitary steam trap features the firm’s ultra-sensitive bellows that maintain less than 6 in. of condensate backup, instead of the traditional 18 in., for loads ranging from 1 to 27 lb/h for vessels sized up to 40,000 L. The steam trap meets ASME BPE code and has 30–50% higher discharge capacity than standard industry sanitary steam traps. It is available with a 3/4-in. horizontal or vertical inlet, with an optional thermowell for a resistance-temperature detector (RTD); 3/4-in. though 1-1/2-in. outlet, and is designed for pressures to 40 psig and temperatures to 292°F.

NUNC

OptiCell cell-culture system
 The OptiCell cell-culture system provides scientists with a device that reduces the time and labor required for experimental steps, such as imaging, cell separation, antibody production, transfection, cloning, shipping of live cells, and short-term cryopreservation. Based on the concept of cell growth on a respiratory active membrane, OptiCell utilizes gas-permeable membranes that enable efficient exchange of O2 and CO2 for optimal cell growth. Less than 6-mm thick, the OptiCell system is comprised of two cell-culture-treated polystyrene film membranes sealed onto a microtiter plate-sized frame, forming a hermetically sealed, sterile growth chamber. Two self-sealing ports provide a sterile fluid path to the chamber interior for the transfer and exchange of cells and media. The system takes up a fraction of the space and half the media volume of 75-cm2 flasks. Cells grow on clear, non-fluorescent polystyrene membrane surfaces enabling observation of live and fixed cyto-staining in situ with any optical device or microscope.

Ansys, Inc.

Icewave Version 1.1
 Having acquired Fluent, a provider of computational fluid dynamics, and its Icewave and Icepack technologies, this company has released Version 1.1 of Icewave. For analysis of electromagnetic compatibility and interference (EMC/EMI) in electronic systems, the new version features a 64-bit solver that allows users to solve complex systems without being restricted by memory limitations of 32-bit operating systems. Through seamless sharing of the model geometry with Icepak thermal design software, EM-thermal co-simulation can be set up in several minutes, making engineering workflows that require thermal and EM analyses easier. This capability allows system designers of high-performance electronics systems to dramatically reduce time from concept to market by simulating electronic design in a single CAD environment. The shielding effectiveness of the investigated models may be calculated on demand. The introduction of surface impedance boundary conditions for coatings and resistive wires allows users to model finite-thickness conductor losses in high-frequency simulations.

Envitech, Inc.

Venturi scrubber
This Venturi scrubber efficiently removes submicron dust particles from gases with temperatures up to 230ºC (450ºF) at the inlet. A quencher added to the inlet accommodates higher-temperature gas streams. The scrubbing liquid is introduced through open pipes — not nozzles — into the Venturi throat. This route ensures uniform liquid distribution, eliminating wet-dry line buildup in the fully wetted section. Dust-laden gas and scrubbing liquid collide in the throat, dispersing the liquid into drops on which the particles impact and become trapped. An optional adjustable throat allows flexible operation with varying flow rates or dust concentrations. An entrainment separator efficiently removes droplets from the gas stream. An integral recycle tank is optional. The outlet may be either vertical or horizontal.

Siemens Water Technologies

Horizontal Filtration Trailer (HFT)
 With a total surface area of 242 ft2, the Horizontal Filtration Trailer (HFT) for temporary water treatment boasts the highest capacity flowrate of any single trailer on the market today. This trailer-mounted system provides high-quality effluent at flowrates up to 1,600 gal/min for general filtration. For pretreating reverse osmosis feedwater, the HFT can produce flows up to 1,200 gal/min. The system can be loaded with filter media, carbon or specialized resin, depending on the application and the customer’s specific requirements. Suitable for municipal and industrial applications, HFT has potential in applications where high-flow reverse osmosis systems require pretreatment to prevent membrane fouling, reduced membrane life and inconsistent flow or water quality.

Startech Environmental Corp.

Plasma Converter System
 The Plasma Converter System safely and economically destroys wastes, no matter how hazardous or lethal, and turns them into useful and valuable products. Employing proprietary plasma equipment, the system provides closed-loop elemental recycling to safely and irreversibly destroy municipal solid waste, organics and inorganics, solids, liquids and gases, hazardous and non- hazardous waste. Some of this waste is then converted into useful commodity products, including a synthesis-gas called Plasma Converted Gas (PCG), which can be used, for example, to produce alternative fuels, such as ethanol and other alcohol fuels.

Airmatic, Inc.

GO-A13-HA gate opener
Part of the Workmaster line of pneumatic, electric and manual hopper-car gate openers, the GO-A13-HA has a self-regulating, no-reaction torque output of 1,000 to 13,000 ft-lb, enabling it to power even tightly jammed gates in seconds. This air-powered opener on a wheeled cart can pneumatically control its height and pivot-wheel features. Its precise weight distribution allows excellent balance and control, and its ergonomic controls support safety and convenience. The GO-A13-HA is well-suited for unloading at sites that receive railcars with both fixed and traveling gate mechanisms, and railcars with varied height gate/capstan mechanisms.

L&J Technologies

MCG 1800 level gage
The MCG 1800 is a non-contact, loop-powered level gage that employs state-of-the-art pulse radar technology. It is suitable for use in all process industries, including chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage, and refining, among others. The gage features an on-board program setup wizard that simplifies calibration and walks the operator through five easy, interactive steps

Kaeser Compressors

CB 110 and CB 130C tri-lobe blower packages
The CB 110 and CB 130C tri-lobe blower packages deliver up to 434 ft3/min at pressures to 15 psi and vacuum to 15-in. Hg, and have footprints smaller than previous models. Each blower includes a removable front panel for easy access and a simplified check valve for onsite customization. All maintenance points, including the automatic belt-tensioning device, oil drains and filter elements, are accessible from the front. Both blowers feature an angled inlet filter for quicker cartridge changes. All utility connections are at the rear, allowing multiple units to be mounted side-by-side with no need for additional access clearance. The standard sound-dampening enclosure lowers typical noise levels to 75 dBa or less. An integral ventilation fan provides efficient cooling, even under extreme loads. Optional weather hoods are available to protect against tough environmental conditions. Each model comes completely assembled with blower, motor and silencers to minimize installation costs.

KMPT USA, Inc.

CoriMix CM 5
The CoriMix CM 5 is a high-speed continuous mixer for large-throughput applications. It is designed for the homogeneous intermixing of liquid or pasty components into dry carrier materials. When small quantities of liquid are added, the final mixture produced in this machine is free of agglomeration. If large quantities of liquid are added, a uniform granulated structure is obtained. This mixer has several exchangeable wear protection shells for its interior, as well as different types of mixing shafts, all of which have been optimized for various applications. 

Chantland-MHS

Model 4192 bag filler
The Model 4192 twin-auger open-mouth bag filler provides higher output rates while maintaining exceptional product control and weighing accuracy. Filling rates of 7–10 (50-lb) bags per min and accuracies of ± 0.2 lb can be achieved, depending upon product characteristics. This filler provides bulk and dribble feed through programmable logic controller (PLC) variable-frequency drive (VFD) control of the augers for improved productivity when handling a wide range of materials, from very fine and aerated to sticky, hard-to-feed product.

Eirich Machines, Inc.

OptimaBlend mixer
With its high-efficiency design, OptimaBlend mixing technology is suitable for manual and automated systems. Fluidization in the process assures mixes are homogenous without regard to particle size, shape or density. Typical performance times are 30–60 s per mix. The mixer offers up to ten times increased production capacity compared with standard ribbon blender mixers. Its low-shear design ensures that internal friction from operating the mixer generates minimal heat and that the system is gentle enough to handle fragile ingredients. Units are available in carbon steel, stainless steel and sanitary construction for a wide variety of solids-to-solid and solids-to-liquid blending applications.

Schenck Process GmbH

AccuRate PureFeed AP-300 feeder
The AccuRate PureFeed AP-300 feeder offers simpler, shorter cleaning cycles and is capable of handling feedrates from 500 g/h to 150 kg/h. The unit is suitable for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic applications, including jet-milling, continuous blending, medical-grade plastics compounding, packaging, coating, and ingredient weighing. Available in volumetric and gravimetric configurations, the feeder features quick-and-easy disassembly, a dual-arm agitation system that maximizes material-handling versatility, and an FDA-accepted ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber feed hopper that is disposable and recyclable.

Ventilex USA

Stainless Steel Fluid-Bed Dryers
These fluid-bed dryers and coolers have a simple transport design and a first-in/first-out drive system that make them an energy-efficient solution for applications in the food, chemical, dairy, pharmaceutical and aggregate products industries. This equipment offers true product plug flow, accurate product residence-time adjustments, and lower air requirements, making it especially useful for smaller ancillary equipment. The process of shaking fluidized-bed drying employs sub-fluidized conditioning, which keeps the product at the fluidization threshold to ensure little or no axial or longitudinal mixing. A normal bed thickness of 6–10 in. can be achieved.

Oseco

Deltaflow switchover valves
Deltaflow switchover valves allow customers to use dual relief devices to eliminate process shutdowns. In this way, if a disk on one side of the valve breaks, a reserve disk can be placed into service immediately by actuating the valve. The ruptured disk can then be replaced without shutting down the system.

Emerson Process Management

Model 1056-HT (HART) and Model 1056-DP (Profibus) analyzers
Two new dual-input versions of the Rosemount Model 1056 analyzer, the Model 1056-HT (HART) and Model 1056-DP (Profibus), make increased use of centralized monitoring and control, sensor diagnostics, and other advanced digital capabilities. The HART-enabled analyzer allows remote calibration, continuous monitoring of four live process variables, and configuration from the manufacturer’s AMS Suite or DeltaV host applications, a legacy DCS, or a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. Included diagnostics tools allow plants to estimate the life of in-process sensors and perform required maintenance on a timely basis. This multi-parameter instrument allows any combination of single or dual inputs of pH/ORP/ISE (pH, oxidation-reduction potential, ion-selective electrode), resistivity/conductivity, percent concentration, chlorine, oxygen, ozone, temperature, turbidity, pulse flow, and 4–20-mA current input. 

Anver Corp.

Light-Touch Vacuum System Components
Light-Touch Vacuum System Components feature soft, food-grade, bellows-style silicone cups and adjustable suspensions that gently pick up foil-wrapped products and pharmaceuticals and place them into boxes. Suitable for replacing mechanical grabbers in high-speed packaging systems, these components can operate with low vacuum requirements and provide the right amount of suction to lift the load without damaging it. The manufacturer offers adjustable and spring-loaded suspensions, a variety of fittings, and silicone cups in three sizes: 1.3 in. dia. by 1.8 in. high, 1.34 in. by 3.0 in., and 1.38 in by 1.70 in.

Fluid Research Corp.

Signature Triple
The Signature Triple unit combines a computer-based platform with the manufacturer’s progressing cavity pumps. Its design is based on that of earlier triple-component paint machines, which was adapted to dispense triple-component reactive materials. It can be controlled from a remote location to accurately meter, mix and dispense three components simultaneously.