Chemical Processing’s Flow eHandbook: The Many Facets of Flow

Issues related to physical properties, process parameters, electronic features and interconnections can all affect the flow of liquids and gases. Chemical Processors know that many factors such as flow rate, material temperature and liquid viscosity can effect how easily, or difficult it is to process flow. In this Chemical Processing Powder eHandbook, we take a look at technologies and strategies for managing flow including: Properly positioning interlock valves - the obvious location may not be the most cost effective How to pick the proper centrifugal pump - the impact of startup conditions and prospective operating points Five important factors for storage tanks and how to determine the right tank for your needs Variable area meters – factors to consider when selecting this device for measuring flow Coriolis flow meters – understand how a straight-tube design provides several advantages for a varnish production application Understand the many facets of flow. Download your copy of this Chemical Processing Flow eHandbook now.

Chemical Processing Flow eHandbook: Monitoring Flow

The purpose of installing a flowmeter system is to accurately measure flow in a reliable manner. Issues related to physical properties, process parameters, electronic features and interconnections are often given much consideration. Relatively little emphasis, however, is given as to how well the flowmeter will perform its intended purpose. Adding to the confusion are the differences in how performance is expressed and the incomplete nature of the available information. Nevertheless, the quality of flow measurement should be a concern. This Chemical Processing eHandbook takes a look at technologies and solutions affecting flow including: * Coriolis meters - steps you can take optimize performance when faced with entrained gas * Magmeters -- why you should consider using them * How to achieve effective flow control with centrifugal pumps

Chemical Processing Flow eHandbook: Best Practices for Flow

The purpose of installing a flowmeter system is to accurately measure flow in a reliable manner. Issues related to physical properties, process parameters, electronic features, interconnections can all affect the flowmeter performance. This Chemical Processing eHandbook takes a look at technologies and solutions affecting flow as well as the impact of specific regulations on flowmeter systems including:

• Specifying the right slurry seal – understanding dual-seal and water-management options
• Ground EMFs with Virtual Reference - New grounding method eases electromagnetic flowmeter installation and minimizes costs
• Determine Boiler Size Using a Flowmeter - An inline vortex meter reveals the proper steam usage, resulting in significant savings and improved energy efficiency.

Chemical Processing’s Powder eHandbook: Optimize Powder Processing

Some chemical makers are missing opportunities to reduce operating costs and increase profits because they aren’t striving to re-engineer and streamline their processes. A plant often can achieve substantial benefits through simplified steps that do more and work better with less complexity. In this Chemical Processing Powder eHandbook, we take a look at strategies and solutions for optimizing powder processing .

Chemical Processing’s Powder eHandbook: Process Powders with Ease

Processing powders can be tricky. During processing, powder properties can be affected by many different factors including if the materials are stored for long periods, if the materials are exposed to moisture, and by fluctuations in the mechanical processes that handle powders. In this Chemical Processing Powder eHandbook, we take a look at technologies and strategies for handling powders including: Options for large drivers – with a focus on variable-speed electric motors Innovative level measurement technologies How shear cell instruments and relative humidity tests can determine a powders flow behavior Indoor flameless venting – how modern technology can help eliminate the risk of damage and reduce maintenance costs Learn how to process powders with ease. Download your copy of this Chemical Processing Powder eHandbook now.

CP Powder eHandbook: Effectively Handle Powders

Learn more about how to effectively handle powders during processing. Download your copy of this ChemicalProcessing Powder eHandbook now.

Chemical Processing Powder eHandbook: Address Challenges Posed by Powders

One of the trickiest materials to process, powders are comprised of solids or particulates, a continuous gaseous phase (usually air) and, almost always, a liquid component. Many factors influence powder composition including size and distribution, surface roughness and hardness. And, how powders are processed -- vibration, compaction, attrition, segregation -- can influence how powders react. In this Chemical Processing Powder eHandbook, we take a look at how to effectively handle powders, safer dryer operations and how to manage phase changes when processing powders. Download your copy today. Download your copy today.

Chemical Processing Powder eHandbook: Succeed at Solids Handling

One of the trickiest materials to process, solids are comprised of powders or particulates, a continuous gaseous phase (usually air) and, almost always, a liquid component. Processors that handle solids know only too well the types of throughput problems that come up on a recurring basis. Clumping; effective, economical and safe slurry mixing; dust management and dust explosion risk mitigation are all very real challenges faced by processors of solids. In this Chemical Processing Powder eHandbook, we take a look at how to effectively handle solids including:

• Clumping – the 10 most common sources of agglomeration in bulk solids and how to effectively manage them
• Strategies for optimal slurry mixing
• Level management detection in storage vessels
• Dust explosion risks – how to identify and mitigate when processing solids
• Managing solid cohesiveness with flow strategies

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CP Powder eHandbook: Tips for Effective and Safe Handling of Solids

One of the trickiest materials to process, solids are comprised of powders or particulates, a continuous gaseous phase (usually air) and, almost always, a liquid component. Processors that handle solids know only too well the types of throughput problems that come up on a recurring basis. Effective, economical and safe slurry management; flowability during processing, accurate inventory and volume level management are all very real challenges faced by processors of solids. In this Chemical Processing Powder eHandbook, we take a look at how to effectively handle solids including:

• Properly accounting for how bulk solids actually will flow in a vessel or overall process -- we take a look at some simple parameters that can often provide a good sense of flowability
• Strategies for avoiding slurry trouble
• Mitigating pipe segment force imbalances with Reactor Excursion and Leakage Analysis Program
• Acoustics-based level measurement for accurate powder measurement in bins, tanks and silos
• Explosion protection methods including suppression, isolation and venting

CP Powder eHandbook: Effective Powder Processing

As many chemical processors know, processing powders can be tricky. Powder properties can be affected if the materials are stored for long periods. Powders can be compressed, vibrated, aerated and exposed to moisture. And specific processes like granulation, blending, drying, milling, lubricating and compression put requirements on how powders can be handled. In this Chemical Processing Powder eHandbook, we take a look at how to effectively process powder including:

• Compression dryers – the case for choosing a solution that produces optimal air quality and low energy consumption
• GHS – understanding the requirements and what it means to chemicals processors
• Predicting powder flow behavior
• Vibratory screen cleaning methods
• Fine powder flushing - eliminating a common bin-afflicting problem caused by trapped air
• Tubular Drag Conveying Technology – an alternative to pneumatic conveying
• Addressing dust hazards – including explosions

CP eHandbook: Reliability/Asset Management

Reliability programs are now standard business practice in companies that rely heavily on machines, equipment and other physical assets. But, in today’s lean economy, companies have fewer resources than ever to manage and maintain these assets. Plants face challenges in identifying new and cost-effective ways to ensure their assets are performing and that they are managing to minimize operational risks. In this Chemical Processing Reliability/Asset Management eHandbook we take a look at proactive approaches for improving reliability and maintenance in today’s processing plant.

CP eHandbook: Water/Wastewater

For chemical processors, the use of water in their processing can correlate to significant costs. Cost, coupled with an increasing focus on the environmental impact of both water usage and wastewater creation, are challenging processors to take a closer look at both their consumption of water and production of wastewater. Wide-ranging water optimization efforts, from fixing pipe leaks to minimizing cooling tower blowdown, are providing significant savings to chemical makers, but there’s more. In this ChemicalProcessing Water/Wastewate eHandbook we take a look at how to deal with water challenges.

CP eHandbook: Wireless - Plants Benefit from Wireless Technology

For chemical processors, changing process conditions demand quick responses in order to keep processing effective and to keep processes running properly. For processes undergoing such changes, accurate and timely measurements, such as vibration monitoring, redundant tank level measurement and steam header temperature profiling can be difficult to collect. In well-established plants it’s both very expensive and time consuming to get measurement points online using conventional wired instrumentation. Many processors are now turning to wireless devices that can supply data from numerous points that never could have been justified otherwise. In this Chemical Processing Wireless eHandbook we take a look at wireless technology solution successes.

CP eHandbook: Use Energy Effectively

Effective energy management can help achieve more efficient use of energy without reducing production levels, product quality or employee morale, and without compromising safety and environmental standards. It should not only address higher efficiency generation, energy conversion, distribution and utilization, but also explore lower-cost energy alternatives. Simply put, energy management is optimizing the energy cost per unit of product output. In this Chemical Processing Energy Efficiency eHandbook, we take a look at how to achieve effective energy management including: • Energy management programs – the roles and responsibilities needed to create an effective energy management program • Internal and external resources needed for an effective energy management program including what to expect from top management • Energy management basics – the five key activities to help reduce energy use • Compression dryers – a review of three alternatives: heat, desiccant and refrigerant. Understanding whether the purchase “cost” outweighs the “value” in terms of energy consumption and production levels.