Market Focus: Chemicals - January 26, 2023 • Fluid Handling Pro

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Improved Hygienic AOD Design Accelerates Sprayball CIP Cleaning and Reduces Risk

Cleaning in Place (CIP) is an essential step in maintaining plant hygiene. CIP cleaning is mostly performed utilising caustic washes at high temperatures using a dedicated CIP pump via dedicated ports, however at times due to the design of process equipment a spray ball may be required. Traditional diaphragm pumps do not have sensors should a diaphragm rupture or leak.

The internal design has been optimized for solid handling, with the internal ball valves being eccentric allowing the unit to handle large solids. A flap valve variant of this design enables solid handling without damage for materials up to 45mm in diameter, and 600mm in length.

Radiometric Measurement Solutions for the Petrochemical Industry

In order to produce a variety of plastics and polymers, petrochemistry deals with the synthesis of hydrocarbon compounds, derived from the refining of crude oil and/or processing of natural gas. During the production of polymers, extreme conditions can occur, such as high-pressure and high-temperature. Thus, conventional density, level and level-switch measurement solutions can often not be applied or cannot withstand these extreme conditions. Berthold’s radiometric measuring systems are used where conventional measurement techniques fail. Berthold is the worldwide leading supplier of radiometric measurement systems for the petrochemical industry.

Cleaned Gaskets Within a Peroxide System of a Chemical Processing Plant

One of the world’s leading providers of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins and base chemicals decided to upgrade one of their facilities in Western Europe. The facility produces extremely pure peroxide. A clean, tight, and reliable flange gasket with effectively zero emissions was essential to the client’s success.

Given the hazardous nature of peroxide and the high levels of purity and cleanliness required the DeltaV-Seal flange gasket was a perfect choice, figure 1 shows a standard DeltaV-Seal flange gasket on a flange. Bespoke-sized gaskets with a reduced inside-diameter were designed to reduce any potential for debris to collect at the flange locations.

Chemical Applications for Control Valves

When it comes to flow control, very few industries are as demanding as the chemical industry. Ensuring that the mix of chemical components is accurate is critical for safety, product quality, and minimizing waste. Reducing fugitive emissions within the industry is another crucial element to consider.

Keeping chemical leaks from occurring can increase an organization’s overall profitability, reduces the risk of chemical exposure to plant workers, and protects harmful emissions from damaging the Earth’s atmosphere.

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ANDRITZ to Supply SulfoLoop Plant in Brazil

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Ultrahigh-Pressure in Chemical and Petrochemical Applications

An international chemical company needed a valve solution to meet these extreme conditions. It realized the tough technical requirements being imposed on the valve design was probably going to be outside the scope of the present valve being used, as well as designs from any other severe service valve supplier.

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North Ridge Pumps Ltd

North Ridge Pumps are a manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of pumps to cover most applications. Our ranges include; centrifugal, multistage, vane, peristaltic, screw, gear, air operated diaphragm, vertical immersion, submersible, barrel, flexible impeller and side channel.

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DESMI

DESMI has specialised in the development, manufacture, sale and service of pumps and pumping solutions incl. environmental equipment for oil spill, seaweed and clean waterways for marine, industry, defence & fuel, and utility, operating globally, but acting locally.

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