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Chemical Engineering World
Collaborative Process Automation System (CPAS) For Operational Excellence
Today's chemical industries require automation systems that can help them maximize their return on assets to achieve business advantage, while reducing the cost and effort needed to comply with multiple governmental regulations.
7 min |
July 2018
Chemical Engineering World
How To Boost Column Performance With The Right Random Packings
NeXRing high-performance random packings are already in use in many applications. The main advantages of the seven-membered family of packings are high separation efficiency, low-pressure drop and small tendency to fouling. Due to their special shape, NeXRing packings have a relatively large, freely accessible surface with high mechanical stability at the same time. Mr. Vinit Kale, Manager Sales at Sulzer Chemtech Bahrain, looks at how NeXRing can improve column performance and boost plant productivity.
6 min |
July 2018
Chemical Engineering World
IIoT, Cyber Security & Instrumentation - A Step Towards The Future
The advent of information technology has changed the way we work, with a number of smart gadgets continuously connected to the internet. These gadgets are the ‘things’ referred to in the term ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT). When extended to manufacturing and production industries, this is known as the ‘Industrial Internet of Things’ (IIoT). The ‘things’ in IIoT are intelligent machines that share data using advanced communication technologies for more reliable, efficient and safe operation of the plant. Most of the devices are hooked to the network allowing instantaneous monitoring and control. IIoT has the potential to unleash benefits by providing information to be used in increasing plant availability, resulting in operating the process plant near the threshold design parameters and minimizing downtime. While technology is no longer a constraint, the means of implementing it for use in industry seems challenging.
6 min |
June 2018
Chemical Engineering World
ABB to Invest 100 Million in Global Innovation & Training Campus
ABB makes largest organic investment in industrial automation at home of B&R in Austria One year after announcing its acquisition of B&R (Bernecker + Rainer Industrie-Elektronik GmbH), ABB is to invest €100 million in Austria to build a state-of-the-art innovation and training campus at the home of B&R in Eggelsberg, Upper Austria. It is the largest organic investment in industrial automation in ABB’s more than 130-year history and lays the foundation for around 1,000 new high-tech jobs in Austria.
3 min |
April 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Secure & Seamless Communication With Powerlink & OPC UA
An OPC UA companion specification is now available for POWERLINK according to a joint announcement by the OPC Foundation and the Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG). The companion specification describes how payload data is exchanged between POWERLINK and any OPC UA platform. The result is integrated communication from the sensor to the cloud – without any interfaces whatsoever.​​​​​​​
1 min |
April 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Sizing And Selecting The Proper Metering Pump
In process application, large amounts of chemicals are used during daily operations and the volumes of chemicals are large and very precise, with exact amounts delivered according to strict injection schedules. Thus the pressures - from very high to very low – for injecting the chemicals should be governed precisely. Metering pumps have—whether mechanically, hydraulically or electronically actuated—raised to the fore as a technology of first choice for the injection of chemicals in processing and agricultural applications, but within the realm of metering pumps there are many different styles and modes of operation. The article explains the different metering-pump technologies and illustrates how the user should select the proper size and style depending on the injection application for which the pump will be tasked.
8 min |
August 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Sizing and Selecting the proper Metering Pump
In process application, large amounts of chemicals are used during daily operations and the volumes of chemicals are large and very precise, with exact amounts delivered according to strict injection schedules. Thus the pressures - from very high to very low – for injecting the chemicals should be governed precisely. Metering pumps have—whether mechanically, hydraulically or electronically actuated—raised to the fore as a technology of first choice for the injection of chemicals in processing and agricultural applications, but within the realm of metering pumps there are many different styles and modes of operation. The article explains the different metering-pump technologies and illustrates how the user should select the proper size and style depending on the injection application for which the pump will be tasked.
8 min |
August 2016
Chemical Engineering World
B&R Expands Gilgenberg Site
Automation specialist invests in production, office space and logistics.
1 min |
March 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Unmatched Efficiency With High-Speed Diverters
B&R presents flexible transport system at Hannover Messe.
1 min |
March 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Digitalization Is Not An Option, But A Must
B&R India explores IIoT topics at 4th annual Innovation Day.
2 min |
March 2018
Chemical Engineering World
How Two Petrochemical Plants Improved Level And Flow Measurement
How Two Petrochemical Plants Improved Level And Flow Measurement
2 min |
May 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Just The Right Dose Of Intelligence
Nothing herein shall constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy. The ACOPOStrak product is not available for sale into the United States of America until September 2018.
1 min |
May 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Hunting For Hazards
Leaving no stone unturned, no nook or corner unchecked, till we identify all hazards that threaten our installation or personnel or public
3 min |
May 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Indexing Plungers For Ultimate Demands In Terms Of Corrosion Resistance, Hygiene And Material Quality
Indexing Plungers For Ultimate Demands In Terms Of Corrosion Resistance, Hygiene And Material Quality
1 min |
May 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Covestro - Making Sustainable Choices
Avers Mr. Ajay Durrani, Managing Director, Covestro (India) Private Limited, By 2025, we want to spend 80 per cent of our research and development expenditure in areas that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. Currently, Covestro is providing full support for the second year of the Young Champions of the Earth competition, a global competition sponsored by Covestro that aims to identify, support and celebrate outstanding individuals aged 18-30 who have big ideas to protect or restore the environment.
7 min |
Chemical Engineering World June 2018
Chemical Engineering World
More Efficiency, More Communication
Process and factory automation: APROL R 4.2 offers numerous new software functions.
2 min |
June 2018
Chemical Engineering World
B&R Joins Huawei's OPC UA TSN Testbed
Practical testing for seamless smart factory communication.
2 min |
June 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Chemical Mixing
Powder mixing is a critical process, in chemical product manufacturing, ie, micronutrients, pesticide, herbicide, coating chemical, metal powder, thermostat regin, etc, as the desired final product is purely dependent on the mixing of products and its attributes.
2 min |
June 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Fluid Motion Control
A fluid is a substance that does not permanently resist distortion.
6 min |
June 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Cable And Connectivity Solutions For Automation In Chemical Industries
Says Marc Jarrault – Managing Director – Lapp India Pvt. Ltd. Chemical industries have always dealt with complex environments and hence understanding the requirements and suggesting the right technology for implementation has been far higher than before.
5 min |
June 2018
Chemical Engineering World
B&R India Launches Enhanced Customer Support
Dedicated hotline ensures high-quality support and accelerated response times.
1 min |
June 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Watson-Marlow provides Dynamic Dosing Operations and Maintenance Savings to Tissue Manufacturer
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group’s extensive range of peristaltic hose pumps are being installed by a well-known European manufacturer of toilet & paper toilets in its production processes. The pumps, which comprise several APEX and Qdos models, are at present performing vital dosing operations, archetypally on a 24 hour basis. Both the stoutness and compact maintenance necessities of Watson-Marlow pumps have proved striking, while their innate precision has also helped the company to condense its chemical consumption considerably. The case study looks at the successful trials of APEX & Qdos models & explores its distinctive features.
3 min |
August 2016
Chemical Engineering World
Der Antrieb is in control
There must be appropriate interfaces for the vertical integration of sensors and actuators into control, management, and production planning systems, and high-quality data transmission must be ensured. NORD frequency inverters therefore monitor and transmit drive data and also collect information from externally connected digital and analog sensors and actuators.
3 min |
August 2016
Chemical Engineering World
Data Acquisition, Evaluation And Transmission To The Cloud
B&R presents powerful Edge Controller at Hannover MesseA single device to acquire data, evaluate it and send it to the cloud – that’s now possible with B&R’s Edge Controller. The powerful industrial PC can even be used for big data analysis and machine learning, while at the same time serving as a full-fledged industrial controller.
1 min |
May 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Process Monitoring Solutions For Boiler-Feed And Cooling Water Streams In Power Plants
Nearly 50 per cent of unplanned downtime in power plants is caused due to contaminants or problems in the chemistry of the water-steam circuit, with corrosion being the primary factor. Every cooling circuit has a unique design and thus its own unique challenges. The specifics of the water che-mistry to be regulated (and therefore the applicable limits) depend on the type of power plant, the cooling circuit design, and construction materials. Timely and effective monitoring of power plant water chemistry is critical for maintaining efficiency and safety. By using online analyzers, operators gain the information they need to accurately identify trends and address operational issues before costly problems arise. In this review, we highlight the importance of such real-time analyzers in boiler-feed and cooling water streams to optimize safety and plant efficiency.
6 min |
March 2018
Chemical Engineering World
When It Gets Hot, It's Time For Diphyl
Heat is needed for production almost everywhere, in every industry.
3 min |
March 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Ion Exchange India Launches System To Convert Raw Sewage To Purified Water
Ion Exchange India Launches System To Convert Raw Sewage To Purified Water
3 min |
April 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Real-time Communication In The Industrial IoT
State-of-the-art communication architectures with OPC UA TSNAt this year’s Hannover Messe (Hall 9, Booth D33), the Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG) will demonstrate how interface-free communication can provide seamless connectivity from the sensor layer to the ERP layer and into the cloud. The foundation has already been laid with the companion specification for OPC UA and POWERLINK
1 min |
April 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Efficient Micro-pastillation For High Solubility Chemicals
Efficient Micro-pastillation For High Solubility Chemicals
1 min |
April 2018
Chemical Engineering World
Vacuum Technology In The Chemical Industry
For many economic sectors, the chemical industry is an indispensable supplier of raw materials. The automotive industry, mechanical engineering, plastics, foodstuff, glass, or building materials industries, for example, are all reliant on substances that are produced by the chemical industry. Plastics or synthetic resins, which are used as the basis for coatings or foams, play by far the most important role. These are employed in a countless number of end products that we use daily. Vacuum technology is crucial for a large part of these applications in the chemical industry.
7 min |