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This year’s finalists are: AM Technology, CB&I, Clariant, Dow and Newlight Technologies

The winner of the 2015 Kirkpatrick Chem-ical Engineering Achievement Award will be presented this afternoon at the Chem Show. Each of the five finalist companies will be on hand at 3:30 p.m. in the Equip-ment and Technology Showcase area, im-mediately before the awards presentation to briefly highlight its technology that is being honored for this prestigious award. Chemical Engineering magazine has pre-sented this award every two years since 1933 (see sidebar). A short description of the finalists’ achievements is given below.

AM Technology — Coflore reactorFlow (continuous) reactors have a num-ber of advantages over batch reactors for certain applications, including a reduced size. For mass-transfer-limited reactions, however, good mixing is essential and relying on passive mixing, such as static mixers, can be insufficient. AM Technol-ogy (Runcorn, U.K.; www.amtechuk.com) has developed a flow reactor based on the same principle used to mix paint in aerosol cans. The mixer element in the Coflore reactor is loose, and mixing is generated by lateral vibration of the reac-tor body. This eliminates the need for ro-tating shafts and seals, and delivers bet-ter mixing than passively mixed systems.

The standard Coflore ATR system uses 10 reaction tubes that can be connected in series or parallel. The reactor tubes are mounted on a frame that is coupled to a base plate, which generates the lateral shaking of the reactor tubes. The drive mechanism uses compressed air, which

makes the system suitable for ATEX en-vironments.

The mechanical stirrers in the ATR reverse direc-tion up to 18 times per second, generating short, radial strokes. This gives fast mix-ing speeds with high shear rates. Heat transfer performance per unit volume is said to be 1–2 orders of magnitude higher than large batch reactors. Plug flow performance is equivalent to 150 stirred tanks in series at residence time of 55 min in a 3.2-m tube.

The first commercialized ATR sys-tem was based on a 22-mm dia. tube and Coflore ATR-1L systems that shipped in 2013. Today there are five systems in-stalled in the U.K., Israel and India. By increasing the tube diameter to 38 mm, a 10-L reactor system has been designed. The ATR-10L is said to provide a predict-able and seamless scaleup route, and the first commercial 10-L system was in-stalled at a U.S. site in early 2015.

CB&I — CDAlky alkylation technology Alkylation is a process that converts light olefins into alkylate — a high-octane component for motor fuels. Until recently, sulfuric acid alkylation was one of the few petroleum-refinery processes that had

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remained essentially unchanged since its introduction in the 1940s. CB&I’s (The Woodlands, Tex.; www.cbi.com) CDAlky process is said to be the first significant ad-vancement in sulfuric acid alkyla-tion to be introduced in 75 years.

Critical in the alkylation reac-tion is to achieve effective mass-transfer contact between the im-miscible acid and hydrocarbon liquid phases. It is also desirable to operate the reaction at low tem-peratures. Lower reaction tem-peratures favor the formation of the desired high-octane trimethyl-pentane product, while minimizing side reactions, such as polymer-ization, disproportionation, crack-ing and the formation of unstable esters of sulfuric acid.

The conventional approach use direct, mechanically agitated con-tactors for mass transfer between the liquid phases. However, be-cause of the high viscosity of the acid phase, the rotating mixers used in conventional technology are restricted to temperatures no lower than 7–8°C. Power require-ments to rotate the impellers at temperatures less than 8°C in-crease tremendously.

The CDAlky process solves this challenge through the use of a novel contactor that uses a pro-prietary static internal device to maintain effective mass trans-fer contact between the immis-cible acid and hydrocarbon liq-uid phases at substantially lower temperatures than conventional approaches. This ability to oper-ate at temperatures less than 0°C has the benefit of greatly reduced acid-consumption rates due to the suppression of the side reactions.

The first commercial CDAlky unit started up in May 2013, in Don-gying, China. This 5,000 barrel-per-day (bbl/d) unit has been operating safely and successfully for about 2 years. In 2014, two additional CDAlky units started up in China, one with an alkylate ca-pacity of 5,000 bbl/d and the other with a capacity of 15,000 bbl/d. In addition to these three commer-cial units currently in operation, one licensed unit is in the basic engineering design stage (15,000 bbl/d), and another in detailed en-gineering (5,000 bbl/d).

Clariant — HGM technology for propylene dehydrogenationDehydration of paraffin is a highly endothermic reaction. Because the reaction is reversible, ther-modynamics limit the conver-sion, so high temperature and low pressure are desirable for shifting the reaction equilibrium toward final products. To achieve a commercially feasible yield of olefin, dehydrogenation pro-cesses are usually conducted at high temperatures (550–650°C). However, dehydrogenation at such high temperatures leads to undesirable side reactions, such as thermal cracking of the ini-tial paraffin, hydrocracking and oligomerization of the target ole-fin, and coke formation.

Coke formation is problematic as it typically blocks the active sites of the dehydrogenation cat-alyst, thereby reducing its selec-tivity. In order to overcome this limitation, Eugene Houdry devel-oped the idea of using coke as a heat source for the dehydro-genation reactions. This concept has been further developed by Clariant (Muttenz, Switzerland; www.clariant.com) in a process that takes advantage of the cy-clic redox operating mode of the initial Houdry technology, and combines it with a heat-produc-tion method known as chemical looping combustion.

HGM is a patented combina-tion of metal oxides (MeO) on a proprietary carrier that is loaded into the catalyst bed. HGM is inert towards the feedstock, but undergoes oxidation and reduc-tion in the corresponding stages of the Houdry operating cycle, as shown in the following two reac-tions:

MeO + H2 → Me + H2O + heat (1)

Me + O2 → MeO + heat (2)

Reaction (1) takes place during the dehydrogenation step of the cycle, consuming the product H2, which shifts the dehydroge-nation equilibrium towards more product; and generating heat

needed for the dehydrogena-tion reaction. Reaction (2) takes place during the catalyst-regen-eration step, whereby the MeO is also regenerated and more heat released. As a result, this in-situ catalyst-bed heat generation significantly improves efficiency by reducing the dependence on external heat supply from high-temperature air sources required for conventional technologies.

The concept was further de-veloped for propane dehydroge-nation (PDH). In 2014, the new design was started up at Ningbo Haiyue New Materials Co., in Ningbo City, China — the first PDH plant to operate using HGM. Following this, Clariant and CB&I are now working on an improved design that will further reduce airflow, increase space velocity and optimize catalyst lifetime, without sacrificing conversion and selectivity.

Dow Performance Plastics — Intune OBCs

The properties of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) are quite different. Whereas PE and its copolymers have properties such as toughness, durability, moisture barrier, solvent resis-tance and ease of fabrication, PP and its copolymers have prop-erties such as clarity, stiffness, environmental stress-crack re-sistance and high service tem-perature. But because melts of PE and PP are immiscible, it has not been possible to blend the two polymers to mix their proper-ties. This problem is now solved with Intune Olefin Block Copoly-mers (OBCs), developed by the Performance Plastics and Feed-stock Div. of The Dow Chemical Company (Midland, Mich.; www.dow.com).

The development of catalytic chain-shuttling polymerization made possible the synthesis of Intune OBCs in existing commer-cial polyolefin continuous solu-tion reactors. These systems use parts-per-million (ppm) levels of catalyst at temperatures where polymers remain in solution, even with crystalline segments.

Dow is the first company to bring olefin block copolymers

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(OBCs) to market, after master-ing the engineering required to cost-effectively produce them. The first commercial sales of de-velopment quantities of Intune occurred in March, 2014. Com-mercial-scale production of In-tune began at Dow’s Tarragona, Spain polyolefin plant in July 2014. Intune has since been sold into applications as diverse as clear, tough PP storage contain-ers, oriented label films, and in multi-layer barrier films for retort packaging. Dow has many ad-ditional application development programs with Intune underway at external customers.

Newlight Technologies — AirCarbon Process

Newlight Technologies (Irvine, Calif.; www.newlight.com) has developed a new biocatalyst that allows thermoplastic polymers to be manufactured from meth-ane more cost effectively than from oil-based raw materials. The new biocatalyst can produce

nine times more product for the same amount of catalyst input as compared to earlier biocatalysts. In the AirCarbon process, air and methane are mixed with the bio-catalyst to produce polymer at ambient operating conditions.

After ten years of research, Newlight developed a non-self-limiting biocatalyst for the pro-duction of polyhydroxyalkano-ate (PHA) thermoplastic. To do this, the company developed a process to disable the nega-tive feedback receptors on PHA polymerase, the central polymer-production enzyme in the bio-catalyst. As a result, instead of self-disabling as polymer is syn-thesized, the biocatalyst is able to continue to polymerize signifi-cantly beyond previous maximum limits and generate nine times more material for the same bio-catalyst input than previously. As a result, the number of required unit operations is reduced by a factor of three, which reduces capital costs by a factor of five,

says the company. Newlight says it can manufacture thermoplastic polymers from methane for less than the cost to produce plastics from petroleum, without the use of subsidies or carbon pricing.

In August 2013, Newlight achieved a key commercialization milestone, with the scaleup of its AirCarbon production technology to commercial scale at a four-story, multi-acre site in California. The plant uses air and biogas as the only feedstock in a single-step ambient conversion reac-tor, with a multi-million-pound-per-year nameplate production capacity. Since the scaleup, the company has expanded signifi-cantly, growing from 5 to over 80 product applications, with Air-Carbon being used to make films, furniture, cell-phone cases, caps, containers, automotive compo-nent and bottles. In all applica-tions, the AirCarbon is replacing various grades of polypropylene, polyethylene and thermoplastic elastomers. ■

ABOUT THE AWARDThe aim of the Kirkpatrick Chemical Engineering Achievement Award is to recognize and honor the most noteworthy chemical-engi-

neering technology commercialized anywhere in the world during the two years prior to a given award year. Chemical Engineering

magazine has awarded this biennial prize continuously since 1933. The long and distinguished roster of past winners includes such

milestones as Lucite International for its Alpha process for making methyl methacrylate (2009); Cargill Dow LLC: For its production

of thermoplastic resin from corn (2003); Monsanto hollow-fiber membranes for gas separation (1981); Union Carbide low-pressure

low-density polyethylene (1979); M.W. Kellogg single-train ammonia plants (1967); Linde zeolite adsorbents (1961); the U.S. synthetic

rubber industry (1943); and Standard Oil Development Co. aviation fuels (1939). A complete list of all past winners can be found here:

www.chemengonline.com/kirkpatrick-award.

Although the staff of Chemical Engineering organizes and bestows the award, neither the editors nor others associated with the maga-

zine play any role in the selection or judging of the winner. Instead, the winner is selected by a Board of Judges (BOJ) comprised of cur-

rent chairs of chemical engineering departments at accredited U.S. and EU universities. The members of the BOJ are, in turn, selected

by over a hundred Ch.E. department chairs of accredited U.S. and E.U. universities. It is this unbiased selection process, combined with

a more than 80-year tradition that makes the Award one of the most prestigious honors that a CPI company can receive.

THIS YEAR’S BOJ COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS:Venkat R. Bhethanabotla, Dept. of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering

University of South Florida

Marc-Olivier Coppens, Ramsay Memorial Professor and Head of Chemical Engineering, University College London, U.K.

Richard C. Flagan, Irma and Ross McCollum Professor of Chemical Engineering

and Environmental Science and Engineering, California Institute of Technology

Andrzej Górak, TU Dortmund, Dept. of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering, Dortmund, Germany

Chris Hardacre, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Queens University Belfast, U.K.

Abraham M. Lenhoff, Allan P. Colburn Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Del.

Peter N. Pintauro, H. Eugene McBrayer Professor of Chemical Engineering, Dept. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt

University, Nashville, Tenn.

Arvind Varma, School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.


3D printing opportunities for the chemical industry

Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has the potential to deliver unique value for certain applications in the chemical pro-cess industries (CPI), but evalu-ating which ones can be compli-

cated, according to a seminar on the topic during the first day of the Chem Show.

The technological concepts underlying 3D printing have not changed dramatically in the last several years, but innovation sur-rounding what 3D printing can be used for has advanced rapidly, ex-plained 3D Printing Sales Engineer Daniel Fraser, of Fraser Advanced Information Systems (West Read-ing, Pa.; www.fraser-ais.com).

A challenge for companies across many industry sectors has become how to evaluate the ways in which 3D printing can be valu-able in their business and what makes a particular application a good fit for 3D printing technology. While 3D printing will not likely re-place conventional manufacturing, Fraser said it can be extremely valuable in rapid prototyping, low-volume manufacturing runs and mass customization.

3D printing can increase effi-ciency in prototype-design situa-tions because a part can be made

quickly without requiring any ma-chining. Further, Fraser said 3D printing’s flexibility allows for com-panies to accommodate multiple design changes without incurring any tooling costs. These factors can result in bringing an idea to reality – or a product to market – faster than would be possible tra-

ditionally. Topology optimization—the ability to use algorithms to test many 3D-printed designs to find an optimal shape—can also offer significant value.

Another potential advantage for 3D printing has to do with its ability to generate highly complex geometries that would not be pos-sible with existing manufacturing methods. “Conventionally, making complex parts increases costs,” Fraser said, but “with 3D printing, you can create design features and geometries that you cannot do another way.”

3D printing excels when pro-duction quantities are low, Fraser says, an approach that allows mass customization, such as in the medical device field, where each piece must be fitted to an individual. Benefits sometimes ap-pear in somewhat counterintuitive ways, Fraser pointed out. For ex-ample, most hearing aids are 3D printed despite the fact that it is more expensive and slower than traditional methods. The value

materializes when you look at the return rates, Fraser said. Using traditional manufacturing, poor fit of the hearing aids resulted in a return rate of around 33%, a cost that is included in the price of the device. “3D-printing reduced the return rate of the hearing aids to 7%,” Fraser said, allowing signifi-

cant cost savings. Fraser also discussed some

of the various technologies used for 3D printing, such as selective laser sintering (SLS), and some of the materials used for 3D printing, including nylons, metals, ABS-like polymers and PEEK. There may be opportunities for the chemi-cal industry in manufacturing the “inks” used for 3D printing, as the printer equipment offerings begin to accept third-party materials.

Versatile flow reactors enable continuous processing

In the Chem Show’s first Equip-ment & Technology Presentation, Alessandra Vizza Abrial, EMEA & NAS Sales Manager of Corning S.A.S., detailed the company’s Advanced-Flow Reactor (AFR) products. The reactors are avail-able in five sizes ranging from 5 to 2,000 ton/yr, with glass or ceramic (silicon carbide) construction, or a combination of the two materi-

Examples of 3D-printed parts on display at the Fraser booth at the Chem Show.

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als. The concept of the reactors originated in 2002 in a Corning research lab in France as a way to introduce continuous process-ing to applications where batch processes were frequently used. Starting in pharmaceutical appli-cations, the reactors soon gained ground in specialty-chemical pro-cesses. Now, with the release of the 2,000-ton G4 model, and de-sign and operational improvements across the entire AFR range, the reactors have been employed in a variety of sectors, including appli-cations in petroleum refineries and other large-scale industrial facili-ties. The reactor systems can be installed in parallel to achieve even higher capacities.

In her presentation, Abrial high-lighted some of the advantages of AFR products over batch reactors, including the provision of the com-

pany’s proprietary heart-shaped mixing elements, which allow for good mixing in immiscible and multiphase systems. She also de-scribed the AFR’s unique heat-ex-change configuration, dubbed the “sandwich structure,” wherein the heat-exchange path and the reac-tive path are combined, yielding improved thermal control. The AFR range is designed for seamless scaleup from laboratory to indus-trial scales, Abrial explained, due to the mass-transer capabilities of the reactors, making the AFR es-pecially suitable in liquid-liquid re-actions with immiscible conditions, as well reactions with stable inter-mediates where selectivity is key. The reactors’ mass-transfer capa-bilities also allow for less reaction volume, better residence-time dis-tribution and lower overall costs. The smaller reaction volumes are inherently more economical and safer, said Abrial, as less solvent is used, which allows for simpler waste-treatment requirements.

Failure analysis and equipment troubleshooting experts

Chem Show exhibitor Knighthawk Engineering (Houston; www.knight-hawk.com; Booth 241) has wide-ranging expertise in the failure analy-

sis and troubleshooting of static and rotating equipment. Knighthawk performed the failure analysis of the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil well following the spill in 2010, and the company also just completed a failure analysis for equipment at a multibillion-dollar gold mine in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, noted Jim Salter, director of business develop-ment at Knighthawk.

In addition to the oil-and-gas and petrochemical industries, Knight-hawk also has expertise in pulp and paper, aerospace, medical devices, nuclear power, fossil fuel energy. Services include stress analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), com-putational fluid dynamics, rotating equipment analysis, and several others in addition to troubleshooting and failure analysis. Knighthawk has been in business since 1991. ■

Abrial and Jerry Salan, CEO of Nalas Engineering Services, Inc., showcased various Advanced-Flow Reactor models and internal elements in Booth 641.

At Booth 448, Edwards Vacuum displayed the newly available CXS Chemical Dry Vacuum Pump. Bob Campbell, Industrial & Process Market Manager — Americas at Edwards, described the pump’s smart technology as a particular benefit, touting plug-and-play features, such as integrated controls, as a major advantage of the new product.

James Gross, president of ARI Valve Corp., along with Dillon Gross, display the company’s range of valves and actuators on Tuesday in Booth 512. ARI is showcasing their new Zetrix triple-offset process valves and actuators, which are available in manual, electric, pneumatic and hydraulic models.

Jim Salter, director of business development at Knighthawk Engineering, on the Chem Show exhibit floor

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Product WriteupsThe Product Writeups highlight some of the equipment and services showcased at the 2015 Chem Show.

Prevent dust explosions with this flameless venting device

The Interceptor-QR quench tube (photo) is a flameless vent-ing device that can be used on a variety of process equip-ment, including in-door equipment and equipment in occupied areas, to eliminate the release

of a flame. The Interceptor-QR is ATEXcertified and com-pliant with NFPA 68 requirements. It provides an option for safe indoor venting of combustible dust explosions in pneumatic conveyors, bins, silos, cyclones, mills, dryers and more. Booth 726 — CV Technology, Inc., Jupiter, Fla.www.cvtechnology.com

These seal-less pumps can handle a wide viscosity range

The Hydra-Cell Model P200 meter-ing pump (photo) features capabilities for metering, inject-ing, blending, dos-ing, filling, adding and mixing virtually any low-to high-vis-cosity fluid to be pumped into a

chemical-feed processing system. The pump is seal-less, has a multiple-diaphragm design, a replenishment valve in every piston, is spring-loaded and has horizontal-disk check valves. The pump also includes new gearbox reducers, variable-frequency and drive-electronic flow adjustment. Model P200 pumps offer accurate flow throughout the entire turndown range, with virtually pulse-free linear flow. Booth 612 — Wanner Engineering, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn. www.wannerneg.com

Increase loading and unloading safetyThe SGA loading arm (photo) is de-signed to carry fluid-handling hose lines between stationary systems and mobile units. Whether load-ing or unloading chemicals and fluids to or from tanker

trucks and railcars with top, bottom, or side loading, the SGA elevates the hoses off the ground. The loading arms

handle hoses with lengths up to 22 ft and are height ad-justable ±4 ft. The SGA is a low-cost, easy-to-install so-lution to protect against operator injury by making chem-ical loading and unloading safer. Booth 221 — Husky Corp., Pacific, Mo.www.husky.com

High-tolerance rupture discs for large-diameter applications

Large Atlas rupture discs (photo) deliver las t - l ine-of-defense pressure relief for appli-cations with relief sizes of 18 in. (DIN 450) and larger, with a burst pres-sure range of 3.25 to 90 psi. According to the manufacturer, the re-verse-acting disc deliv-

ers 95% operating ratio, very high tolerances and high backpressure resistance. The Large Atlas delivers long service life and consistency in applications where safety relief valves are not a viable alternative and holders with knife blades are no longer desired.Booth 304 — Fike Corp., Blue Springs, Mo.www.fike.com

Illuminate process vessels with this cool-operating luminaireThis company’s compact LED sight-glass luminaire is said to be two times brighter than a typical sight-glass light, offering a clear, comprehensive view inside process vessels. Designed for cool operation and equipped with temperature shutdown, LEDs have a long service life and are resistant to vibration and impact. With the use of these luminaires, no heat radiation is directed into the process vessel. Booth 431 — L.J. Star Inc., Twinsburg, Ohio www.ljstar.com

Knead and blend high-viscosity materials

The Model DKL double-arm kneader (photo) has a forged stainless-steel bowl and high-pressure, high-temperature jackets that are used for kneading high-vis-cosity materials into a ho-mogeneous blend. The novel forged-bowl technol-ogy provides improved me-chanical integrity and dura-

bility, says the manufacturer. Standard capacities vary from 1.5 to 9 quarts, and custom sizes can be manufac-tured to fit any process. Booth 513 — Orbis Machinery, LLC, Waukesha, Wis.www.orbismachinery.com


Dry vacuum pumps for chemicals and pharmaceuticalsThe CXS chemical dry-vacuum pump offers high reliabil-ity and effluent-free pumping, even in the most difficult and harsh chemical and pharmaceutical processing ap-plications. The pump is simple to install and integrate with an existing system. According to the manufacturer, the pump has a minimum 25-yr design service life, with 5-yr service intervals, and no routine maintenance is re-quired. Due to their dry-run technology, these low-vibra-tion, quiet-operating pumps do not generate any con-taminated oil that must be disposed of. Booth 448 — Edwards Vacuum, Crawley, U.K.www.edwardsvacuum.com

Quickly monitor flammable gases and vapors

PrevEx flammability analyzers (photo) monitor flammable gases and vapors in process ovens, dryers, kilns and oxi-dizers. The devices measure total flammability with a 1-s response time and reduced ventilation-air requirements. These heated, standalone analyzers have a low-mainte-nance, failsafe design. They provide consistent and reli-able readings even when

faced with multiple or changing solvent concentrations. The analyzers’ lower energy consumption reduces fuel costs and improves production rates, while complying with necessary safety directives. Booth 807 — Control Instruments Corp., Fairfield, N.J. www.controlinstruments.com

Simplify vessel opening with these screw clamps

This company’s segmented pres-sure-vessel screw clamps (photo) are intended for use on high-pressure ves-sels, filter housings, manways and more. They elimi-nate the need for drilling bolt-holes in

flanges and reduce opening and closing requirements for the covers and flanges on which they are mounted. The clamps also decrease the time to open and close the vessels, housings and manways.Booth 212 — Walter G. Rathmann Segmentklammer-schrauben GmbH & Co. KG, Koblenz, Germany www.wgr-rathmann.com

Built-in flow-based valve control with this meterThe Model 106-SPI-MV is a single-point-insertion elec-tromagnetic flowmeter, installed and calibrated in con-junction with this company’s control valves. This pro-vides an accurate flowrate that can be utilized with the

metering valve as a standalone option or built into a pilot system to provide complete flow-based valve control. A water application provides a ±2% flowrate accuracy. Also included are complete pressure control, tank level control and pump control with integral flow metering on valves ranging from 3 to 48-in. in size.Booth 708 — Singer Valve LLC, Surrey, B.C., Canadawww.singervalve.com

A dryer with integrated solvent recoveryThe H-10 Turbo-Dryer (photo) dries water or solvent-based wet organic chemicals, metal compounds, food additives and ceramic products. The dryer operates continuously with a nitrogen recycle pro-cess to evaporate and re-cover solvents. It dries to lev-els as low as 0.01% without the need for a vacuum, and handles fragile crystals and

preformed pellets without breakage. The low-mainte-nance Turbo-Dryer features high onstream time and has lower heat requirements than other dryers, according to the company.Booth 204 — Wyssmont Company, Inc., Fort Lee, N.J.www.wyssmont.com

This filtration system has a built-in anti-fouling mechanism

The FMX anti-fouling membrane filtration sys-tem (photo) can be em-ployed for liquid-solid separation and liquid fil-tration at any stage of the production process to ef-ficiently concentrate or recover desired constitu-ents. It has an anti-fouling

mechanism, is specialized for high-solids loading and high-viscosity streams, and delivers high concentration and high recovery. The FMX also ensures higher purity in the end product, says the company. The system’s anti-fouling mechanism allows it to filter high-solids and high-viscosity liquids beyond the capability of conventional membrane systems, while maximizing concentration and recovery. Booth 444 — BKT United, Anaheim, Calif. www.bkt21.com

A tank heater that produces little noise and vibration

The Scepter tank heater (photo) is designed for the direct injection of steam into tanks for heating water-compatible products. Water and steam are divided and mixed in each mixing module, producing complete contact be-tween steam and the product to be heated, with low noise and low vibration. The heater has a


strong stirring action to help keep any solids or particu-late matter in suspension, and produces a uniform tem-perature throughout the tank, allowing for accurate ther-mostatic control. Booth 811 — Komax Systems, Inc., Huntington Beach, Calif.www.komax.com

A calibration instrument with five different operation modes

The MC6 (photo) is an advanced, high-accuracy field calibrator and com-municator. It offers cali-bration capabilities for pressure, temperature and various electrical sig-nals. It also contains a full Fieldbus communicator for Hart, Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus PA instruments. Designed

for ease of use, the MC6 has a large 5.7-in. color touch-screen with a multilingual user interface. The robust IP65-rated dust-and waterproof casing, ergonomic and lightweight design make it suitable for field use. The MC6 features five different operational modes: meter, calibra-tor, documenting calibrator, data logger and Fieldbus communicator. In addition, the MC6 communicates with this company’s calibration software, enabling fully auto-mated calibration and documentation.Booth 710 — Beamex Oy Ab, Pietarsaari, Finlandwww.beamex.com

A fully automated press for filtering and dewatering

The fully automated Verti-Press filter press (photo) can both filter and dewater products and wastewater streams. The Verti-Press has incorporated all of the features of the most robust tower press, with a cost that is an estimated 50%

less than conventional filter presses, according to the manufacturer. In order to dewater slurry and form a filter cake, the filter utilizes vertically stacked chambers, each of which can be isolated for individual operation, provid-ing flexibility. Available in various sizes, the Verti-Press can be installed as a replacement for conventional plate-and-frame filter technology.Booth 428 — Filtra Systems, Farmington Hills, Mich.www.filtrasystems.com

Benchtop reaction systems made of resilient materialsThis company’s benchtop jacketed reactor systems are constructed of borosilicate glass that meets ASTM Specification E438 for chemical and heat resistance. The reactors also have an overhead stirrer motor, tool-free connections and optional manifold systems. The sys-tems are fully customizable, and reaction vessels range

from 100 mL to 100 L in size. The reaction systems can be used for chemical synthesis, process development, filtration, purification, evaporation, stirring, dissolving, mixing and extracting. Booth 454 — Chemglass Life Sciences, Vineland, N.J.www.chemglass.com

A versatile family of strainers for both batch and continuous processesThis company’s SaniClean product line of strainers in-cludes industry-standard inline and side-inlet sanitary strainers, basket strainers and custom strainer configu-rations that are suitable for use in the food, beverage and dairy-processing industries. SaniClean strainers are available in varying capacities, making them appropriate for a wide range of applications, from small batch runs to continuous production cycles. The strainers can be easily integrated into existing or new piping configura-tions, says the company. While the standard material of construction is 316L, other corrosion-resistant alloys are also available.Booth 249 — Newark Wire Cloth Co., Clifton, N.J.www.sanicleanstrainers.com

Monitor pipeline scale without opening the pipelineScaling Watch is a new instrument that utilizes electrical capacitance tomography to view process scale in piping systems without opening the pipeline. It provides accu-rate information in both water- and oil-based processes. The system monitors scaling thickness and scaling growth rate, and calculates free volume index, which informs how much free space still exists in a process pipe. Scaling Watch is integrated into a plant’s automa-tion structure to maintain an optimal level of antiscalant chemicals and to avoid unnecessary production stops caused by cleaning.Booth 745 — Flowrox Inc., Linthicum, Mdwww.flowrox.us

This filter system features seamless regeneration

The OptiFil system (photo) uses a metal fiber fabric or fleece as filter material, which retains particles of different sizes either inside the system or on its surface. After the pre-determined degree of contamination has been reached, the filter material is cleaned by back-washing a small quantity of filtered medium. The back-wash of the impurities is ex-ecuted by the reject device within the filter. The filtration

process continues during the regeneration process so there is no downtime. The system is capable of filtra-tion down to 3μm with fleece material and down to 5μm with metal fabric. Microfiltration below 1μm oc-curs with cake formation. Booth 611 — Lenzing Technik GmbH, Lenzing, Austriawww.lenzing-technik.com


WED. NOV. 18 9:30 - 10:00 am

3D Printing - Determining Cost-Effectiveness of Additive Manufacturing Presented by: Fraser Advanced Information Systems

Location: 1B03Seminar

WED. NOV. 18 9:30 - 10:30 am

OSHA Inspections and Combustible Dust: A Comprehensive Survey of Regulations and Practical Solutions for Employee Safety Presented by: SonicAire/IES

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Why Every Plant Needs an Integrated Calibration Solution Presented by: Beamex

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Enabling a Window Into Your Process to Provide New Insights Presented by: Emerson Process Management Location: Equipment & Technology Showcase


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Combustion and Air Pollution Control Modifications for Compliance and Efficiency Presented by: TMTS Associates, Inc.


WED. NOV. 18 11:30 am - 11:50 pm

Online Particle Size Analysis Presented by: Particle Sizing Systems



WED. NOV. 18 12:00 - 12:20 pm

Automatic Backwash Filter Presented by: Lenzing Technik GmbH



WED. NOV. 18 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Ultrasonic Processing from Bench-top to Industrial Production: Applications, Process Intensification & Scale-Up

Presented by: Hielscher USA, Inc. Location: 1B03

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WED. NOV. 18 12:30 - 12:50 pm

Exotic Grade Fasteners Presented by: Nickel Systems, Inc.



WED. NOV. 18 1:00 - 1:20 pm

Anti-Fouling Membrane Filtration for High Solids Loading Presented by: BKT



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WED. NOV. 18 1:30 - 1:50 pm

Innovation for Combustible Dust Control Safety Presented by: SonicAire/IES



WED. NOV. 18 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Loop Calibration Strategies for Chemical & Petrochemical Plants Presented by: Beamex


WED. NOV. 18 2:00 - 2:20 pm

AREVA Valve Enhancement Program for Improved Valve Sealing Performance and Reliability Presented by: AREVA Inc.



WED. NOV. 18 2:30 - 2:50 pm

The Use of Filter Presses in the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Process: Focus on the GHT Model Presented by: Bilfinger Water Technologies



WED. NOV. 18 3:00 - 3:20 pm

Build a Better Process System: Success Stories Presented by: Control and Power Systems, Inc. Location: Equipment & Technology Showcase


WED. NOV. 18 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Leveraging Your Expertise to Generate Business as a Chemical Industry Consultant Presented by: Association of Consulting Chemists & Chemical Engineers, Inc.


WED. NOV. 18 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Industrial Wastewater Treatment for Recovery and Reuse Presented by: Cartwright Consulting


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