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http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/filtration/larox2/press3.html Fri, 09 May 2008 10:02:55 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/filtration/larox2/press3.html Larox forms Biofuels business and technical development team. 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 product range to be developed includes the Larox C and DS series automatic pressure filters, Pannevis RT and GT vacuum belt filters, Hoesch membrane and chamber filter presses plus the new high throughput FFP (fast-opening filter press) and the Scheibler absorption type polishing filters. The Larox DS and Pannevis GT filters are totally enclosed filters especially suitable for solvent processing. Larox brings to the Biofuels market over 40 years of solid-liquid separation experience with over 4000 working installations worldwide on more than 500 different processes. The database of materials tested extends to some 10,000 items. The comprehensive testing capabilities of the Larox organization will play a key role in the ongoing business development. Larox has already been successful in the Biofuels field with orders from North America and most recently supplying two Pannevis GT filters to the new 3rd generation biorefining research and development plant at Chempolis in Oulu, Finland. Larox is currently engaged in many other Biofuel projects worldwide. Larox is committed to helping its clients meet the following goals: Reduced lifetime production costs - especially energy based costs Improved product quality, value and consistency Improved safety, health and environmental performance Improved yield and productivity All Larox filters are fully supported by the Larox Service group, the most comprehensive and experienced network in the industry, covering the world and providing reliable support throughout the entire lifecycle of the product with their comprehensive 'Performance for Life' program. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/laboratories/camspecltd/press33.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:21:20 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/laboratories/camspecltd/press33.html Camspec & Hellma join Forces in the Laboratory for DNA Sampling Accuracy 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 (0.7 - 5ul) of DNA/RNA or protein. Camspec's M501 single beam UV/Visible instrument shares many components and features with the M550 high performance model. The M550 European Pharmacopoeia 5.2 compliant instrument is a true double beam spectrophotometer with parallel sample and reference beams. With more than 80 years of experience, Hellma is recognised as the world leader in the manufacture of high precision cuvettes from various types of glass and quartz, whilst Camspec is the UK's leading specialist supplier of UV/Visible Spectrophotometers. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ccr/press13.html Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:06:48 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ccr/press13.html CCR to exhibit at Interpack 2008 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. Available in stainless steel 316 Ti. Approvals include RID/ADR/IMDG/USDOT/UN regulations and UN Type T12-T14-T20-T22. STAINLESS STEEL IBCS CONTAINERS FOR HAZARDOUS AND NON-HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS PG II AND III MC1000 -Cubic IBC 1000L - Meter Cube Cubic IBC equipped with a steam heating system, suitable for transport and storage of liquid hazardous and non-hazardous products of Packing Groups II and III. U1000ZV - Cylindrical Stainless Steel IBC Inframe Cylindrical 1000L container in galvanized steel frame, with steam heating system with double wall in a SS insulation cladding. Available in SS304. EC800 - Cylindrical Stainless Steel IBC without Frame Cylindrical 800L container specially made for transport and storage of liquid foodstuff products. Available in SS 304 or 316. All our metallic IBCs are UN 31 A/Y-certified and labeled for shipment of liquid hazardous material under RID/ADR/IMDG regulations and are suitable for transport and storage of hazardous and non-hazardous liquid products PG II and III with vapor pressure not exceeding 1.1 bar at 50°C. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ccr/press12.html Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:35:14 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ccr/press12.html CCR to Exhibit at In-Cosmetics, Amsterdam RAI 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. Approvals: EC/UN on request. IC450 - 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. Available in stainless steel 316Ti. Approvals: RID/ADR/IMDG/USDOT/UN . We look forward to meeting you at Stand H160, Hall 1. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ipi-global/press5.html Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:29:26 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ipi-global/press5.html IPI Global Exhibits at Interpack 2008 Duesseldorf 24-30 April 2008 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 welcomes its customers and new visitors to its stand 9H31 in Hall 9, where they will be able to see the solutions, examples of applications and discuss any chemical packaging and transfer requirements with our sales and technical staff. Established in 1999, IPI is a leading distributor and solution provider of closed liquid packaging and dispensing systems for chemicals and liquid foodstuffs. It combines the supply of high quality Schaefer Werke stainless steel containers with market leader Micro Matic's Industrial Valve portfolio, AEG ID's RFID transponders and a range of closed liquid dispensing systems, to offer industry standard solutions. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ipi-global/press4.html Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:10:58 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ipi-global/press4.html Safe Storage and Transfer of Hazardous Chemicals 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. Chlorinated solvents: trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, methylene chloride Specialty chemicals: hydrazine, vinylidene chloride, methyl iodide, TDI, pentanes, acetaldehyde, formaldehyde, benzyl chloride, aromatic amines, isopropyl alcohol etc. Cleaning solutions: caustic soda, peracetic acid, phosphoric acid etc. Agro-chemicals: pesticides, seed-treatment chemicals Key benefits Enhanced safety in chemical transfer Prevention of exposure to toxic and hazardous chemicals Leak-proof, no spillage Quick and easy to use Inert gas or pump dispense Reduced waste disposal costs Robust and reusable for many years http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ccr/press11.html Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:04:05 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ccr/press11.html CCR to exhibit at FOODEX/MEATEX April 2008 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. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/filtration/larox2/press2.html Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:07:39 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/filtration/larox2/press2.html New Range of Hoesch Filter Presses Offers Higher Quality, Lower Cost and Shorter Delivery Times 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. This benefits the customer who not only now has access to competitive prices and deliveries for the filters but, if he has different filter types, he can now use the common spare parts thus minimizing the total spare parts stock level. The following areas of improvement are of note: 1. All drives (plate shifter, washing device and swivel plates) are now installed with electrical motors so that additional hydraulic distribution (with the added complexity and potential for failure) is no longer needed for these items. 2. All moving parts are now located as far as possible outside of the product wetted areas to prevent both corrosion and product contamination. 3. Previous designs of the Hoesch presses left the chain of the plate shifter uncovered where it could be exposed to the environment or process fluids such as wash water and aggressive slurry ingredients. In the new designs the chain is integrated in the side bar design and is fully protected, thus reducing maintenance and extending the lifetime of the chain. 4. Using Larox knowhow the weak point in a many existing side bar presses on the market, the connection between the side bars, head piece and especially the cross head, has been eliminated. Larox has designed the new filter generation according to the new Eurocode 3 regulations together with the aid of FEM (finite element method) calculations. The resulting design ensures all structural components will last for the lifetime of the filter. The filter designs were also subjected to an extensive risk assessment to minimize the risk of damage to workers and machines. 5. A larger 2,000mm x 2,000mm plate has been developed for both side bar and overhead beam designs and the operating pressure range is now increased to 30Bar for the side bar design. 6. The levels for the machine control have been standardized to offer the customer a simple and competitive choice. With the fully controlled version the filter can be operated without any additional signals from the process. This version is included in the standard design. A PID or a simple terminal box version can be ordered as options. These customer tailored solutions reduce the risk of programming and logical failures and eliminate the need for extensive programming on site. In addition to the new product design program, Larox has also invested in developing a world wide supply network whereby we are now able to deliver filters within a short time, while reducing shipping costs by completing manufacture closer to the point of use. The Hoesch range of membrane filter presses is fully supported by the Larox Service group, the most comprehensive and experienced network in the industry, covering the world with operations in over 40 countries and providing reliable support throughout the entire lifecycle of the product - 'Performance for Life'. Larox is committed to helping its clients meet the following goals: Reduced lifetime production costs - especially energy based costs Improved product quality, value and consistency Improved safety, health and environmental performance Improved yield and productivity http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/valves/bs-b/press5.html Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:46:49 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/valves/bs-b/press5.html Sugar Dust Explosion Prevention and Protection 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. The owner/operator of a sugar dust processing or handling facility is faced with choices in the safety measures that can be combined to meet the requirements of these Standards. One or more of the following approaches to safety must typically be employed: HOUSEKEEPING MEASURES Eliminate or minimize combustible dust accumulation by design or controlled operating procedures. Equipment grounding & appropriately r45ated electrical systems eliminate or minimize the build up of static electricity & periodically inspect that such measures remain effective, combined with the use of electrical systems designed for the hazardous area in which they are applied. EQUIPMENT VENTING Discharge the products of combustion from a dust explosion to atmosphere safely in order to contain the pressure generated inside protected equipment below safe design limits. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/laboratories/camspecltd/press32.html Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:58:57 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/laboratories/camspecltd/press32.html Camspec Completes 2008 Product Line-Up with New M508 Spectrophotometer 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. Data output from this new intelligent UV/Visible spectrophotometer can include method number and name, wavelength, date and time, %T, Abs, concentration and unit, and the instrument can be supplied with an optional in-built 40-character thermal printer. PC Application Software options include concentration curves, timescan and wavelength scanning. An extensive range of sample compartment accessories is also available for various applications. "I believe the M508 offers a package of features, benefits, performance and reliability by which other manufacturers will now be judged," said Camspec Managing Director, Tony Moss. He continued: "Our product range now provides end users with a wide range of application flexibility, and offers hardware and software compatibility to technicians working with different Camspec instruments in a multi-national environment." Camspec instruments are already used in a significant range of global research, quality control and conformance applications. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/valves/bs-b/press3.html Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:56:43 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/valves/bs-b/press3.html BS&B Pressure Safety Mangement Adds Type IVE Mechanical Isolation Valve to its Expanding Lineup of Explosion Suppression/Isolation Equipment 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 medium for actuation is compressed-air stored in a tank at the valve to ensure the fastest response possible under any plant conditions. The Type IVE Valve requires little vendor support and has little mass and therefore, does not impart shock to the valve, the seats or the piping upon closure. The Type IVE Valve has a wear indicator in the bladder. If the bladder is exposed to abnormal wear, the Liner Wear Alert will activate a message on its controller. The bladder is replaceable with the valve body opening in a clamshell fashion. The Type IVE Valve is available in sizes from 4 to 16" nominal diameter (100mm to 400mm). Activation of the valve can be by BS&B supplied pressure or optical sensors. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/valves/bs-b/press4.html Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:42:07 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/valves/bs-b/press4.html BS&B Pressure Safety Mangement Introduces the Sparkex System to Prevent Fire and Explosion in Industrial Processes 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. Other benefits include: Available remote monitoring using an optional touch screen display Connected by a single two-wire data cable to each BS&B SparkEx System. Up to 34-systems may be monitored in this flexible and cost-effective way. Wide-range of operating temperatures with temperatures up to 200°C Quick-Connect Detectors are mounted externally to ducting and conveying systems, requiring access only from the outside for installation and service. Frost protection with trace heating Backup power in the event local AC supply is lost Flexible Modular Designs provides for simple installation at the point-of-use ABOUT BS&B SAFETY SYSTEMS BS&B Pressure Safety Management is a privately held company that manufactures a full line of high-quality explosion protection systems that are marketed throughout North America and world markets. The company offers more than 75-years of pressure safety management. Its line of explosion protection solutions follow either NFPA standards and guidelines (including NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 654) or the European ATEX directive. BS&B is an ISO-9001 certified manufacturer with manufacturing facilities in the USA, Mexico, Canada, Ireland and Brazil. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/filtration/larox2/press1.html Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:00:43 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/filtration/larox2/press1.html Larox Filters Provides the Optimal Solution for Recovery of Magnesium Hydroxide from Naturally Occurring Brine Solutions 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. The "C" Series Automatic Pressure Filter is operated with cake washing to reduce the residual Cl- levels in the filter cake to 100 parts per million, while at the same time the Scheibler "A " Series Polishing filter can produce a clarified filtrate containing 20 parts per million solids in the exiting stream. The solids discharge from the polishing filter is in the form of a sludge that goes back into the feedwell of the thickener, effectively ensuring 100% recovery of the precipitated Magnesium Hydroxide. The same configuration can be used for any process around a thickener/settler or clarifier where the solids need to be isolated and a very clear filtrate is required. Larox 'C' Series advantages Superior washing with reduced wash water Fully automatic operation ensures lower operating costs Drier filter cake reduces downstream costs Scheibler "A" Series advantages No moving parts Cleaner filtrate - as low as 10 - 20 ppm Pre-coat or body feed not required Short cleaning/discharge cycle recycles back to thickener Very low energy usage - low pressure feed only The Larox 'C' Series filters, the Scheibler polishing filter and the full range of Larox products are fully supported by the Larox Service group, the most comprehensive and experienced network in the industry, covering the world with operations in over 40 countries and providing reliable support throughout the entire lifecycle of the product. Larox is committed to helping its clients meet the following goals: Reduced lifetime production costs - especially energy based costs Improved product quality, value and consistency Improved safety, health and environmental performance Improved yield and productivity http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/pumps/hermetic/press3.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:54:33 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/pumps/hermetic/press3.html A New Series of Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps LVP For 100 years the liquid ring vacuum pump is the "workhorse" among the vacuum pumps. Often scolded because of operating fluid consumption, but impossible to imagine modern life of process technology without them. For decades HERMETIC is developing the use of these pumps in process technology, where always poisonous and sometimes corrosive fluids are to be handled. Many years usual liquid ring pump hydraulics have been equipped with canned motor or magnetic coupling in order to meet the special requirements of process technology. Here it became more and more apparent that these hydraulics first of all have been designed for the handling of water. Sealing of liquid towards the atmosphere mostly is effected by liquid seals, and the casing strength is not constructed for special requirements of process engineering. Extensive re-fitting always was necessary. Due to these circumstances, HERMETIC has decided to develop a new liquid ring vacuum pump series, which is optimised from the beginning for the special demands of chemistry and petrochemistry. The construction is based on single-stage liquid ring vacuum pumps with port plates and valve control on discharge port. Sizes as well as outer dimensions are adapted to current executions on the market in order to facilitate an exchange against other pump makes. Nevertheless, the pumps considerably distinguish from other similar looking liquid ring pumps to meet the requirements of chemistry and petrochemistry according to API 681: Pressure resistance minimum PN 10 Flanges with seal face according to chemistry standards Casing sealing with chambered elastomer gasket Ductile materials Flexible selection of corrosion-resistant materials API mechanical shaft seals Shaft bearing designed according to API 681 The pumps of course are also available in seal-less execution, the design with magnetic coupling or canned motor, however, is not described in API 681. The bearing of the magnetic-coupled executions has been developed from our proven designs. Although the new series offers much more advantages, the prices could be created more attractive compared to the previous vacuum pump series LVS. HERMETIC can offer 10 different sizes with a suction capacity from 50 m³/h to 1800 m³/h. Standard material is austenitic CrNi cast steel, but duplex qualities or nickel-base alloys are also available. Some models also can be supplied in titanium. The pumps are sold world-wide directly by HERMETIC and assembled in package units according to customer's specific requirement. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/seals/teadit/press1.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:52:11 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/seals/teadit/press1.html Fairs and Exhibitions 2008 TEADIT, the world leading provider of sealant solutions for the chemicals industry, are pleased to announce that they will be participating in the following key industry events in 2008: FLOWEXPO 2008 - GUANGZHOU, CHINA Flowexpo 2008 - the 11th International Trade Fair for Valves, Pipelines, Fluid Engineerings and Process Industries, March 26-28th, Guangzhou. We look forward to your visit on our stand B24. CHEM MIDDLE EAST 2008 - DUBAI CHEM Middle East in Dubai VAE, from May, 18th until 20th 2008. The region`s most exclusive and prestigious International Exhibition dedicated to the chemical and petrochemical process technology, corrosion control and management industries - we look forward to your visit on our stand D4. SPCI 2008 - STOCKHOLM SWEDEN SPCI 2008, World Pulp & Paper week, Stockholm, Sweden. The world's greatest meeting place for the pulp and paper industry, May 27-29th. We look forward to your visit on our stand B04:25. MAINTAIN 2008 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR FOR INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE - MUNICH GERMANY Maintain 2008, october 14th until 16th, the International Trade Fair for Industrial Maintenance, a platform created specifically for this industry. We look forward to your visit at the MOC Munich. VALVE WORLD 2008 - MAASTRICHT, THE NETHERLANDS The Valve World Conference & Exhibition 2008 will be held November 4th until November 6th 2008 in Maastricht, The Netherlands. We look forward to your visit on our stand 917-16. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/materials/police Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/materials/police POLICE 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. Capable of manufacturing TiO2 pigments in ten different rutile grades under the TYTANPOL(R) brand name, the company makes constant improvements to its production technology as well as to sales and marketing services for customers' support. An advantage of the sulphate manufacturing process is the possibility to produce standard rutile and anatase grades, as well as benefiting from the future prospects of making ultra fine TiO2 . Titanium dioxide is widely used in industrial processes due to the extreme white, bright and opaque coating results that it provides. Titanium dioxide is absolutely non-toxic as well as chemically and thermally stable. This means that it does not lose its pigmentary properties during the manufacturing stage of final products. MULTI-COMPONENT FERTILISERS Produced under license by leading fertiliser technology companies, POLICE Chemical Plant's multi-component NP, NPK, urea and liquid ammonia fertiliser varieties are sold around the world. Our fertilisers are sold under registered brand names, including POLIWAP®, POLIDAP® and POLIFOSKA®. Our new range of small packaged 'confection' fertilisers has been designed for use in the private gardening market. 'Confection' fertilisers are ideal for enhancing the growth of flowers, decorative shrubs, vegetables and other plants. INORGANIC CHEMICALS POLICE Chemical Plant manufactures a broad spectrum of inorganic chemicals, including sulphuric, phosphoric and fluorosilic acids, technical sulphuric acid, liquid ammonia, iron sulphate and sodium fluorosilicate. These products are used in construction, chemical, glass and ceramic applications as well as the production of pulp and paper, fertilisers, animal feeding additives, water and sewage treatment agents and others processes. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION We are highly conscious of the need to pursue rigorous environmental protection measures throughout our chemical manufacturing and export operations. POLICE Chemical Plant joined the "Responsible Care" program in 1996. Since then the program has helped to cut emissions of sulphur / nitrogen oxides, hydrogen and dust, as well as reduce localised noise and odour transmissions. In 1998 the World Environment Centre recognised the company's waste reduction and energy saving measures. In 2003 POLICE Chemical Plant achieved DIN EN ISO 14001:1996 certification, underlining the company's commitment to maintaining a sustainable environmental management system. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/heattransfer/heat-transfer Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/heattransfer/heat-transfer Heat Transfer ABC 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. Heat Transfer operates courses on the following subjects: Reduction of fouling and vibration in your heat-exchange equipment How to save pumping / compressor power cost through a lower pressure drop in your heat exchangers Reducing greenhouse gas emission by implementing energy efficient heat-exchanger technologies Sound heat transfer technologies supported by numerous case studies HEAT TRANSFER SIMULATION SOFTWARE Heat Transfer ABC offers custom-made training modules for (sales) engineers, constructors, maintenance- and project engineers who deal with complex heat transfer problems. Trainings are based on HTRI simulation software. We encourage clients to bring their own case studies which can be evaluated during the seminar. CHEMICAL HEAT TRANSFER COURSES You can benefit from the experience of Heat Transfer ABC. We offer you practical tailor-made courses, and after having attended our chemical heat transfer training it will be easier for you to make a selection of the right heat transfer technology to increase your plant reliability and availability. OPERATIONAL HEAT TRANSFER ADVICE Our expert advice on heat transfer issues includes operational difficulties, such as: Operational problems with your heat exchanger Fouling or vibration in your heat exchange equipment Too-high pressure drop in your heat exchangers Excessive erosion and / or corrosion problems ADVANCED HEAT TRANSFER EQUIPMENT Heat Transfer will show you advanced heat transfer technology, leading to smaller heat transfer surface area. We appreciate that smaller plot space and less weight are important for offshore projects. We can look into your operational and economical issues and provide you with expert advice to meet your specific requirements. This will make it easier for you to make a selection of the right heat transfer technology. By making the right choice you can increase your plant reliability and availability and reduce total life cycle cost or CAPEX (Capital Expenditure). http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/compressors/compair Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/contractors/compressors/compair Compair 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. QUANTIMA™: REVOLUTIONARY COMPRESSOR TECHNOLOGY In Quantima, CompAir have developed a truly unique innovation providing the ultimate in performance and efficiency, and therefore reducing costs. The Q-Drive™ compression and motor assembly has just one moving part and operates with the rotor spinning in a magnetic field at up to 60,000rpm. Q-Drive is special for what it doesn&squo;t have: No gearbox No oil No contact No wear Quantima delivers unmatched efficiency, premium reliability and the lowest environmental impact. VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSORS With the largest cost component of a compressor during its lifetime being electricity cost, CompAir incorporates innovative energy-saving technologies such as speed-regulated motors, delivering compressors that work harder and smarter. CompAir integrates unique technologies such as switch reluctant drive systems which allow supply to accurately match demand for maximum energy-efficiency. The DH range of oil-free compressors uses the most advanced mono screw compression technology to deliver the highest quality of compressed air. THE DH OIL-FREE COMPRESSOR RANGE The use of absolutely no oil in the DH range of compressors negates the issue of contaminated air. Simply, no oil means no risk. Utilising an oil-free mono screw, the DH compressors are able to use purified water which is injected into the compression element to lubricate, seal, and cool the compression process. A further advantage is that no gearbox means there is no need for associated oil lubrication. Also, low bearing loads and low speeds mean sealed-for-life bearings can be used, requiring no lubrication. The simple oil-free design is built to last, so reduced lifetime costs and easier maintenance can bring the highest levels of reliability and added piece of mind. Advantages include: Significantly few moving parts, meaning less to go wrong. Lower speeds and balanced bearing loads extend the compression element service life to 48,000hr for low-cost operation Cooler operating temperatures reduce component wear No oil or oil laden parts to dispose of, saving time and expense We are so confident in our products that every CompAir oil-free compressor is offered with our unique free of charge ASSURE™ warranty scheme, offering up to 44,000hr of warranty and therefore peace of mind. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/projects/sabicandmaaden/ Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/projects/sabicandmaaden/ Saudi Arabia Mining Company (Ma'aden) 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." PARTNERS During the second half of 2007, Sabic, a leading producer of petrochemicals based in Saudi Arabia, announced that it had finalised a joint venture agreement with Ma'aden. Under the terms of the agreement Sabic has a 30% equity share in the fertiliser production operation, with Ma'aden retaining the remaining 70%. It is said that, once completed, the facilities will represent the world's largest fully integrated fertiliser production operation. Ma'aden will provide its expertise in the phosphate industry with Sabic providing technology and expertise in the area of nitrogen fertilisers, as well as marketing. FINANCING The total cost of the project is put at $4.5bn. During the early part of 2008, Ma'aden approached banks to arrange a syndicated loan of $2.3bn. ADVISORS During the second half of 2007, the global law firm Baker and McKenzie announced that it had provided Ma'aden with advice on the development of the phosphate mine and fertiliser production project including the signing of engineering, procurement and construction contracts with three international contractor groups for the development of process plants. ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT US-based WorleyParsons was appointed by Ma'aden to provide engineering and project management and consulting (PMC) services for the phosphate project. POWER AND DESALINATION PLANTS During December 2007, Ma'aden announced that it had awarded contracts to Chinese and Korean companies for the construction of the power and desalination plants. The contracts had a total value of $630m. Guizhou Hongfu Industry and Commerce Development Company was awarded a $350m contract to provide a beneficiation plant. This will remove calcium and magnesium carbonates from the phosphate deposit ore to produce 4.6mtpa of dry phosphate concentrate. "The total cost of the project is put at $4.5bn." At the same time Korea's Hanwha Engineering and Construction Company was awarded a $280m contract to provide the power and desalination plants. These facilities will be located at the phosphate fertiliser complex in Ras Az Zawr. The power plant will consist of 2 × 66% Siemens Condensing Steam Turbines and Generators with an output of 126.76MW base load and 145.53MW peak load. Depending on final load examination the phosphate project is expected to be a net exporter to the grid. The desalination plant will process up to 40,000m³ of water each day. AMMONIA PLANT Samsung Engineering was awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract during May 2007 for Ma'aden's ammonia plant. The contract was valued at $950m. AMMONIA PROCESS LICENCE In October 2007 Samsung awarded Uhde a contract which covered the process licence and basic engineering as well as the supply of specialist equipment for a single-train ammonia plant. The facility will have a capacity of 3,300t/day. Uhde did not disclose the value of its contract. Uhde will supply its Dual-Pressure Process technology for the ammonia plant. The process is said to be particularly reliable and environmentally friendly. PHOSPHORIC ACID PLANTS Three world-scale phosphoric acid plants, with a combined capacity of 1.5mtpa, are being built by Litwin Europe Middle East, a company based in the Netherlands. The three facilities are being built in Ras Az Zawr and are due for completion in 2010. Litwin has selected Tekfen Construction and Installation Company to provide construction services for the plant under a consortium agreement. The three production lines are based on the Yara Semi-hydrate process technology. The total value of the engineering, procurement and construction contract is put at $525m. "The ammonia process is said to be particularly reliable and environmentally friendly." SULPHURIC ACID PLANT Finland's Outotec is providing Ma'aden with what is said to be the world's largest sulphuric acid production facility with an output of 13,500t/day. All of the acid will be used for the production of phosphate fertiliser. DIAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE (DAP) PLANT Spain's Dragados was awarded a contract to provide the 3mtpa diammonium phosphate fertiliser production plants. The value of the contract was not disclosed. Dragados also awarded Nesma & Partners the main subcontract package for the DAP plant. Under the subcontract package the company will be responsible for the total construction of the project and other services including all civil and infrastructure, heavy foundations, piping fabrication, electrical instrumentation and final commissioning. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/projects/riopetrochem/ Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/projects/riopetrochem/ Rio de Janeiro Petrochemical Complex (Comperj) 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 addition, the complex is slated to produce 500,00tpa of styrene, 600,000tpa of ethylene glycol (EG), 800,00tpa of polyethylene (PE), 850,000tpa polypropylene (PP) and 500,000tpa of purified terephthalic acid and 600,000tpa of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). FINANCING Total investment costs for whole of the Comperj project are put at $8.4bn, making it one of the largest industrial/petrochemical projects in the world in terms of the cost. The initial phase of the project involves the construction of a basic petrochemical unit. This is being built in partnership with the National Economic and Social Development Bank (BNDES) and other parties. The cost of the basic petrochemical unit is put at $3.5bn of the total investment cost. PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES WorleyParsons was selected by Petrobras to carry out integration and project management services on the Comperj facilities. The contract covers front-end engineering and design (FEED) for utilities, and offsites, as well as the provision of "other technical services". WorleyParsons said that the contract is valued at $110m and also includes services such as preparation for the implementation of the project, cost estimation and documentation for contracting companies for the detailed design, procurement and construction of the facilities. PROCESS TECHNOLOGY "Comperj is expected to generate more than 200,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction,and over 50,000 jobs after the complex comes on stream." During the final quarter of 2007 Axens announced that it was to provide process technology for Petrobras' Comperj project. Through the agreement Axens will supply its ParamaX technologies as well as middle distillate, kerosene and pyrolysis gasoline and heavy naphtha hydrotreatment units. ParamaX is a suite of technologies for the production of paraxylene (PX) and benzene from naphtha feedstock. Axens and ExxonMobil Chemical have entered into an alliance to provide the PX production technology. German contractor Uhde will also provide its Morphylane aromatics extraction process as part of the ParamaX suite of technologies. BACKGROUND According to Petrobras; Comperj marks a significant return to the petrochemical sector for the first time in almost two decades. Through Comperj, the company intends to increase Brazil's heavy oil refining capacity, and to reduce import requirements of by-products. This will enable Brazil to save more than $2bn in foreign exchange and $200m in taxes, says Petrobras. Comperj is expected to generate more than 200,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction, and over 50,000 jobs after the complex comes on stream. http://www.chemicals-technology.com/projects/octalpetrochem/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/projects/octalpetrochem/ Octal Petrochemical 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. Octal was set up in Oman to establish a foothold in the lucrative plastic packaging market. Oman has the raw materials in great quantity and will now have a plant capable of producing quality material for the world market, particularly China and India where APET is in demand. FINANCIAL Octal Petrochemicals made a $300m investment in the integrated PET resin and APET sheet manufacturing plant based in Salalah in September 2006. Octal is the first company to build a plant in the free zone. Octal Petrochemicals expects total sales of its APET sheet packaging to reach $500m per annum by the end of 2008, around one fifth of the world market for APET. Funding for the new plant has come from Oman-based investors and also some based in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the US. In November 2007 the Muscat Bank (financial advisor to the project) agreed to provide Octal with a $166.5m loan facility, which completed the company's initial $300m investment in proprietary technology and custom-made production lines. Octal's parent company is Chemlink Capital Ltd, which provided the initial funding. Suhail Bahwan Group, BankMuscat, Muscat Overseas, Malatan Trading, DIDIC, Oman and Emirate Investment Company, Oman Investment Company, and National Investment Fund Company were Octal Petrochemicals founders. Total investments in the plant are set to rise to as much as $1bn upon completion with two more phases of expansion scheduled for 2009 and 2011. Tenders for the second phase of the project will be announced in September 2008. NEW SAPPHIRE PLANT The new 135,000m² plant will provide state-of-the-art facilities to take production from its current level of 30,000t/yr to over 330,000t when it opens in the middle of 2008. Octal hopes to effectively grab one fifth of the world APET market (worth $2.25bn) and also to become the largest PET producer in the Middle East. The main plant had already seen much heavy equipment installed at the start of 2008 including: a 40m chimney and three 12MW heaters and also warehouses and raw material storage facilities. Fluor Corporation is the technology advisor to Octal and the project manager. TANK FARM In February 2008 Octal Petrochemicals announced that work is on track for the first phase of its $50m liquid chemicals terminal ('tank farm') in the Salalah free zone. The terminal in the Port of Salalah is being constructed to support the new PET and APET production plant. "The 'Sapphire' plant in the Salalah Free Zone was on schedule for completion in June 2008." The first phase will see two 5,000t stainless steel tanks for the storage of mono-ethylene glycol (MEG). This will probably be sourced from Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC). These feedstock chemicals will be pumped off the ships to the tanks and then piped 1,000m underground to the new processing plant. The second phase, due to be completed by September 2009, will add a third 5,000t tank since there will be expansion of the processing facility. The third phase is set for completion by 2011 and will increase the capacity by a further six tanks. The tank farm terminal will be fully contained within a 10,600m² area at the port. Pipes and transport infrastructure will be completed by May 2008. Ultimately, three tanks will be for MEG and the other six for different chemicals.