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Product of the Week
ChemicalProcessing.com introduces Product of the Week to highlight new products we think chemical processors should know about.

Stripper Bares All
ChemicalProcessing.com
Analysis reveals how operating practices compounded design mistakes

Chemical Processing Vaaler Award 2009
ChemicalProcessing.com
Chemical Processing is now accepting entries for its biennial Vaaler Awards. These awards honor products and services that have significantly improved the operation and economics of chemical plants. Download an a PDF document below that details eligibility requirements, award categories, entry details, winner notification and contact information.

September Process Puzzler: Fix a Fast Fouling Filter
ChemicalProcessing.com
Readers suggest ways to improve operation and safety. Also included is November's Process Puzzler Question.

White Papers: In Depth Research

Continuous Pressure and Vacuum Filtration and Washing of Organic Cellulose and Biomass Products
Author: BHS Filtration
Posted: 09/11/2009
Organic cellulose and biomass filtration, washing and drying is very unpredictable and even minor differences in feedstock,washing or cake moisture requirements can require a different process solution. Both vacuum and pressure operations can provide equivalvent process results. On-site testing is required to determine the optimum filter selection.

A Review of Filter Press Basics and Issues
Author: BHS-Filtration Inc.
Posted: 03/17/2008
Filtration experts, over the years, have discussed filter presses and have indicated that soon they would be a thing of the past; the last filter press would be replaced by more modern equipment. This article discusses the perceived shortcomings of the filter press as well as the batch or continuous filtration alternatives to replace them.

Achieve high reliability from gravity flow hoppers and bins and pneumatic conveying systems
Posted: 10/15/2004
This 30-page paper reviews proper engineering and design practices for enhancing the reliability of gravity flow. It covers bulk containers, including storage hoppers and bins, as well as pneumatic conveying systems.

Nonwoven Fabric Filtration Media
Author: Edward C. Gregor
Posted: 10/15/2004
This 6-page primer explains the various forms of nonwoven media, their special characteristics, as well as filter configurations and function. It discusses advantages and disadvantages, and application trends.

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