In response to frequent questions from powder handling plant officials regarding the OSHA 'Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP),' BS&B has created a pamphlet that summarizes the program's key points. The pamphlet explains housekeeping and equipment measures required to meet OSHA's program standards, which closely mirror NFPA standards covering explosion prevention and protection. The OSHA Dust NEP and NFPA standards are considered Best Engineering Practices and are designed to protect facilities from combustible dust explosions. These standards are typically adopted by state fire marshals, insurance companies, and consultants for citing best engineering practices in maintaining safe environments where explosion hazards exist.

In order to perform a partial stroke test on an ESD package during production it is essential to have a 100% guarantee that during this test the predetermined angle is not exceeded. The test angle is determined by calculating how many degrees you can close the valve before it will influence the flow / process during production. There are many different types and ways to perform a partial stroke test but not many use a mechanical stop to physically block the movement of the actuator / valve at a predetermined angle to be 100% sure it will stop. Recently BASF in Antwerp performed a partial stroke test with a limit switch assembly, meaning the movement of the actuator is detected by a limit switch at the top of the actuator and set at a predetermined angle.

Larox is pleased to announce the formation of a business and technical development team to optimize the use of the Larox range of solid-liquid separation solutions in the growing field of Biofuels. The team, to be headed by Ms Leena Tanttu, is tasked with developing the comprehensive range of Larox solid-liquid separation solutions to best serve the fast developing Biofuels market with emphasis on the 2nd and 3rd generation processes including acid and enzymatic hydrolysis processes, solvent based processing, lignin isolation and recovery, by-product processing and recovery. Ms. Tanttu who has over 20 years of application experience within the Larox organization is based in Lappeenranta, Finland with other team members strategically located around the world including North America, Japan, Brazil and Central Europe.

The use of DNA sampling continues to expand as scientific knowledge advances, and it now takes in the establishment of paternity and genealogy as well as being used in forensics and for proof of criminality. However, if these advances in technology are to serve any useful purpose, and in order to avoid the possibility of miscarriages of justice, accuracy is of paramount importance. The precision and reliability of the Camspec M500 series of UV/Visible Spectrophotometers continues to meet the exacting demands of scientists, biochemists and laboratory technicians around the world. When used in conjunction with products such as the Hellma TrayCell, the accuracy of this range of instruments is particularly well suited to the task of DNA sampling, since the TrayCell is specifically designed for the accurate measurement of extremely small samples (0.

CCR will be exhibiting at Interpack 2008, the processing and packaging show held in Dusseldorf, Germany, 24-30 April 2008, Hall 10/Stand C52A. Meet us at Interpack 2008 where our team will present our expertise and solutions with a fleet of more than 14,000 containers available for short, medium and long-term rental contracts. CCR specialized in packaging solutions for handling liquid hazardous and non-hazardous chemical, raw pharmaceutical, cosmetic and foodstuff products. CCR will have four containers on display, fully showcasing the services we can offer: STAINLESS STEEL PRESSURE TANKS FOR HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS PG I Cylindrical Stainless Steel Pressure Tank Cylindrical 450L Pressure tank specially designed for transport and storage of hazardous liquid chemical and raw pharmaceutical products of Packing Group I.

CCR will be exhibiting at stand H160 of In-cosmetics, the leading global business platform for Personal Care ingredients held in Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands, 15-17 April 2008, Hall 1. Meet us at In-cosmetics, where our team will be available to present the expertise and solutions we can provide through our fleet of more than 14,000 containers available for short, medium and long term contracts. We will discuss your requirements for transportation of cosmetic, raw pharmaceuticals and liquid hazardous and non-hazardous chemical products. CCR will have two types of containers on display to give you an idea of our fleet: DH600VA - Cylindrical Stainless Steel Container with asymmetrical bottom discharge Cylindrical 600L with asymmetrical cone (90 degree angle) for an easy discharge of the product; available in stainless steel 304/316 L, it is the ideal solution for transport and storage of liquid cosmetic products such as foundation, moisturizer or shampoo... This Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) is suitable for both transport and storage of hazardous and non-hazardous liquid products in Packing Groups (PG) II and III.

IPI Global is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at Interpack 2008 in Dusseldorf, Germany, the biggest international tradeshow for packaging worldwide. As a result of embracing the new global sales and customer support strategy and supplying packaging and dispensing solutions to customers from around the globe, IPI Global is present at Interpack 2008 with new packaging and dispense solutions for the Adblue market and the specialty chemicals market. IPI Global supplies the safest UN certified packaging and dispense systems for hazardous chemicals such as hydrazine, methyl iodide, vinylidene chloride, chlorinated solvents, high purity solvents, TDI, amines etc.

IPI Global brings you a wide range of safe, cost effective solutions for storing, transferring and dispensing hazardous chemicals through a leak-proof, closed system. IPI's product offer includes: Micro Matic closed liquid transfer systems for plastic, steel and stainless drums and IBCs. They include stainless steel valves and couplers equipped with self venting and vapour recovery connections Stainless steel containers from 10 - 1000 litres with UN certification PU coated stainless steel containers from 10 - 50 litres with UN certification IPI Global packaging systems are used with a wide range of hazardous and toxic chemicals such as: High purity solvents: methanol, ethanol, acetone, acetonitrile, tetrahydrofuran, xylene, toluene, etc.

CCR will be exhibiting at FOODEX/MEATEX 2008, the food industry show at the NEC Birmingham, 6-9 April 2008, Stand U358 Hall 18

Meet us at FOODEX/MEATEX, where our team will be available to present our expertise and our fleet of more than 14,000 units available for rent on a short, medium or long-term basis to meet your changing production and logistic needs (from three months up to five years or more).

CCR supplies a wide range with different designs and styles of containers:

• Capacity: 200, 400, 600, 800 & 1000L
• Material: 304 or 316 stainless steel
• EC and UN approved upon request

CCR will have two types of containers on display:

• Stainless Steel Aseptic Cylinder 800L especially made for both transport and storage of foodstuffs
• Stainless Steel Cylinder U1000ZE type in Frame with electrical heating and thermic insulation systems

Our containers are specially adapted to meet the highest customer requirements in the food processing industry. Both containers are suitable for transport and storage of liquid non-hazardous products Packing Group II and III.

A comprehensive redesign program has resulted in a new modular range of Hoesch filter presses available with improved quality and operation and shorter delivery times. In 2006 Larox began a detailed development program to reduce the cost and improve the delivery time of the Hoesch range of filter presses, while at the same time, maintaining or improving on the well known very high technological standards and quality associated with all Larox products. The goals were achieved by developing a modular design with standardized options. Common components are now used for both the side bar and overhead beam presses.

Sugar presents a combustion hazard when it is in a dry and dusty form. A fine sugar dust explosion can generate a pressure in excess of 100 psi within enclosed process equipment in less than 100 milliseconds. Industry is provided with recently updated tools to manage such risk in the form of Standards published by The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The NFPA Standards covering explosion prevention and protection (68-2007, 69-2008, 654-2006) require that a documented risk program be in place for all combustible dust hazards. The OSHA National Emphasis Program on combustible dust processes released on 18th October 2007 underwrites the full requirements of these NFPA Standards.

Camspec has completed its latest 'family' of products with the launch of the new M508 Basic Programmable UV/Visible Spectrophotometer. Like its smaller Visible M108 'brother' instrument, which was launched late last year, the M508 is fitted with stepper motors for wavelengths and filters. Its stylish 9-button keypad and a 4-line, 20-character display enable users to store and recall up to 200 methods or sets of results. However, as a UV/Visible instrument, the M508 offers a 200-1000nm wavelength range and low stray light of 0.1%T at 220nm and 340nm. It features Tungsten-Halogen and Deuterium light sources, and a list price of £1,995 ex VAT makes it highly appealing for many applications.

In process systems, there are situations where a deflagration can spread from the initiating site to connected machinery through interconnected piping. In some applications, it may be feasible and desirable to detect, isolate, and quench prior to ignition. In both situations, a fast response explosion isolation valve offers the best means to accomplish the tasks. The BS&B Type IVE Valve remains open until receiving a signal from either a pressure responder and/or optical sensor that detects hot particles, embers, and flames. The valve responds quickly by closing in milliseconds. This quick reaction prevents the passage of hot particles, embers, flames or pressure from continuing to flow through the pipeline.

The system detects hot particles, sparks and extinguishes without stopping production When hot particles are detected, the SparkEx System countermeasures by either, activating an extinguishment system, shutting off the means of transport, stopping the effected production area of the process, or a combination of any of these. The SparkEx System eliminates the early causes of fire, and its sensors are capable of detecting sparks through layers of dust or through conveyed dense material flow. The system's detectors, control unit, alarm module and optional extinguishing nozzles are installed directly at the point-of-use, which means no expensive cable costs to run from detectors to remote mounted control units.

Larox offers a superior solution for the recovery of Magnesium (as Magnesium Hydroxide) from naturally occurring brine solutions producing a filter cake of magnesium hydroxide with around 100 ppm chlorides and a filtrate containing 20 ppm suspended solids, thereby ensuring essentially 100% recovery of the precipitated magnesium hydroxide. The combination of the Larox "C" Series Automatic Pressure Filter together with a Scheibler "A" Series Polishing Filter provides a superior solution for the recovery of Magnesium Hydroxide from naturally occurring brine solutions from processes using a thickener/clarifier for the hydroxide recovery.

Based in Poland, POLICE Chemical Plant is one of Europe's largest fertiliser plant conglomerates. The company manufactures multi-component fertilisers including NP, NPK, urea and liquid ammonia varieties, in addition to a wide range of inorganic chemicals (titanium dioxide pigments, sulphuric, phosphoric and fluorosilic acids, iron sulphate and sodium fluorosilicate). Ideally located, our harbour facilities ensure easy export routes via sea and river vessels. The efficiency of our transport infrastructure is reflected in the fact that over 50% of sales are based on exports. TYTANPOL® - TITANIUM DIOXIDE PIGMENTS For more than 25 years POLICE SA Chemical Plant has supplied its titanium dioxide pigments based on sulphate route production technology.

Heat Transfer ABC offers guidance in heat-exchanger type selection, special thermal design consideration, the latest enhanced heat transfer technologies and governmental subsidy advice. Heat Transfer ABC is specialised in providing training for engineers and other people who wish to be kept up-to-date with the latest available know-how on heat transfer related subjects. Over 400 employees representing over 130 companies, such as Shell Global Solutions, BAYER, REPSOL YFP, NUON, Nestlée, ABB, FLUOR and Jacobs have attended our courses. HEAT TRANSFER EQUIPMENT TRAINING Bert Boxma, founder of Heat Transfer ABC with almost 25 years of heat transfer experience, offers you tailor-made courses with a high practical substance to make an easier selection of the right heat transfer technology to increase your plant reliability and availability.

CompAir is a global supplier of compressed air and gas solutions based on 200 years of commercial strength and market experience of its heritage brands. These well-known and respected names include Holman, Broomwade, Reavell, Hydrovane, Kellogg, Luchard, Mahle, Mako and LeROI. CompAir designs compressors using many different technologies including reciprocating, rotary screw, centrifugal, turbine and water-injected compressed air solutions. OIL-FREE COMPRESSOR RANGE CompAir has been designing, manufacturing and supplying oil-free compressors for more than 80 years. With a range of energy efficient oil free compressors, from 15kW to 300kW, CompAir has unrivalled experience in providing oil-free compressed air installations to the chemical industry.

Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) is developing an integrated fertiliser production complex which will be based on phosphate reserves located at Al-Jalamid, in the north of Saudi Arabia. The phosphate concentrate produced at the mine will be transported by rail to Ras Az Zawr where it will be processed to produce the feedstocks required for the production of 3mtpa of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser. The phosphate fertiliser complex, which includes sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and DAP, is being built at Ras Az Zawr and is due to be completed during 2010. As well as fertiliser production facilities, the project includes the construction of power and desalination plants "The facilities will represent the world's largest fully integrated fertiliser production operation.

At the end of March 2008 Brazil's Petrobras began work on the Rio de Janeiro Petrochemical Complex (Comperj). The first part of the project, the earth works, is expected to be completed over 440 consecutive days. Once Comperj becomes operational, which is expected in 2012 with completion slated for 2013, the facility will process 150,000bbls/day of domestic heavy crude. "Once operational the facility will process 150,000bbls/day of domestic heavy crude." This will form the basis of the feedstock for 1.3mtpa ethene, 880,000tpa of propane, 600,000tpa of benzene, 700,000tpa paraxylene (PX) and 157,000tpa of butadiene.

In February 2008 Octal Petrochemicals, established in 2006, announced that its new PET and APET sheet (polyethylene teephthalate and amorphous polyethylene terephthalate) manufacturing plant. The 'Sapphire' plant in the Salalah Free Zone was on schedule for completion in June 2008. "Octal was set up in Oman to establish a foothold in the lucrative plastic packaging market." Construction began on the new plant, which will form the centre of the company's production, in late 2006. Prior to this there was already some production from the plant, accounting for sales of $10m per year.