Servomex - 70 years of gas expertise

Welcome to the latest issue of Expert Solutions. In this issue, we celebrate 70 years since the beginning of Servomex. In 1952, three partners set up Servomex as a manufacturer of electronic products. It’s unlikely they could have foreseen our transformation over the next seven decades to our current position as the global expert in gas analysis. In this issue, we look back at where we started, and how we came to be where we are today. However, while we celebrate the achievements ...

Fracturing System - Nuclear density meter for fracturing and cementing applications

Berthold offers radiometric density systems that are specifically designed for use in hydraulic fracturing and cementing applications. The systems are installed on blender trucks, high pressure lines, and cementing lines; providing an online measurement of PPA, PPG, density, specific gravity, or percent solids. In addition to their high repeatability, our fracturing systems stand out with their ruggedness in the face of mechanical shock and vibration, and for the low source activities ...

Equipment design matters

Many attractive projects fail to meet expectations at startup. Disappointing performance often results from bad simulation practices and/or poor equipment design rather than faulty execution. Refineries are currently considering FCC revamps to increase olefins for more alky unit feed, maximize LCO product recovery, and minimize slurry product by producing HCO for hydrocracker feed. These changes raise fractionator operating temperature. Higher temperatures require better process ...

DuraTop® Covering layers for catalyst beds for more efficiency.

DuraTop® special reformed packings are used among other things for covering catalyst beds. DuraTop® special reformed packings can be added onto the top ball layer or even replace the top ball layer. As the top layers on the catalyst beds DuraTop® special reformed packings offer the following advantages: - low pressure drop because of large free-gap volume - good pre-distribution of the liquid and gaseous media, even before they reach the catalyst bed, due to open internal ...

MINISCAN IR VISION - top performer in portable fuel analysis

The MINISCAN IR VISION is a high speed, compact and robust FTIR fuel analyzer for the comprehensive and automatic measurement of gasoline, jet and diesel fuels. The analyzer is configured to measure more than 100 fuel parameters and components for fuel blending, for quality inspection and to check compliance with fuel specifications directly at the point of sale. • 100+ preconfigured parameters Compound analysis is performed according to the international standards ASTM ...

Multi-cassette designs provide a new option for mist elimination

In many industrial processes, the entrainment of liquid in gas streams can lead to damage to compressors or filler materials such as molecular sieves or, at the very least, reduction of throughput. The formation and the size of liquid droplets in the gas stream are determined mainly by the process application. With the wide variation of entrainment and processes, various technologies continue to develop to best meet those needs. New Mist Elimination Technology The Sulzer MKS ...

Gas cleaning for fluid catalytic cracking plants in refineries

GEA Bischoff Customised Gas Cleaning Systems for fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) Units. One of our most important activities in the refinery industry is gas cleaning for FCC units. GEA Bischoff technologies combine engineering process engineering, environmental aspects and energy savings. Taken this into account, GEA Bischoff offers clean air solutions while keeping the CAPEX/ OPEX low. With this extensive portfolio and a long experience of 100 years, we can handle the challenges ...

VFF-NetBall®: High-performance in the shape of a ball

The VFF-NetBall® a plastic random packing  has been devised by VFF's research and development division and sets new standards in absorption and desorption. Its favourable flow profile, combined with a high specific surface, offers top mass-transfer properties with an extremely high hydraulic load capacity and minimum pressure drop. Its specially designed net structure guarantees high mechanical stability and results in an optimum bed constitution.

HexEval™ Performance Monitoring Program

Heat exchanger efficiency is critical to the success of any industrial operation, yet many plants rely on inadequate data to assess the health of their heat exchanger networks. Solenis developed its HexEval™ performance monitoring program to address this issue. Using advanced monitoring and predictive modeling capabilities, this innovative technology enables decision-makers to identify, with confidence, which heat exchangers pose the greatest threat to reliable operation due ...

BLASCH VectorWall™

Mixing systems for sulfur recovery, sulfur burning, or sulfuric acid plant reaction furnaces. BLASCH VectorWall™ Reaction Furnace Mixing System is a versatile, mechanically stable system consisting of a series of stackable six-sided blocks incorporating alternating tabs and slots on each side that are designed to ensure the blocks are positively locked together at installation. BLASCH VectorWall™is offered in a highly creep resistant mullite bonded composition designed to ...

Safeguard packed column efficiency with proper liquid distribution

Initial liquid distribution directly affects the efficiency of structured and random packing beds. As such, some form of flow test should be conducted to validate distributor performance prior to column startup. Steady state water flow testing is the most common method of testing distributors. It can be conducted in the shop or in the field to verify the design, manufacture and installation. Three Common Types of Liquid Distributor Flow Tests • Liquid Range Test with ...

SENSseries LB 480 compact field device

SENSseries LB 480 level measurement is particularly suited for demanding measuring tasks in safety-related applications. This line offers detectors certified for use in SIL 2 systems. Berthold is the first manufacturer of SIL certified radiometric level, level switch (min./max. alarm) and density measurement systems. SIL 3 can be achieved with the redundant installation of two LB 480 SIL 2 systems.

When reliable operation and easy inspection is key

Topsoe’s outlet collector is easy to install and inspect and help ensure even flow distribution in the bottom of the reactor. It is important to have the best catalyst to ensure optimal performance of your hydroprocessing unit. However, it is equally important to have the best reactor internals to ensure the optimal flow conditions for the catalytic reactions in your reactor. Topsoe’s outlet collector ensures even flow distribution in the bottom bed thereby maximizing ...