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Scottish brewer gains from innovative tank coatings
Innovative tank coatings have helped to restore a brewery to full productionIt’s fair to say that a new age has dawned. Or perhaps ‘brewed’ would be a more accurate assessment. The rise of the...
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What are the advantages of scales for automated spice manufacturing?
Terry Stemler presents a case study that reveals the advantages of sophisticated scales in an application for automated spice formulationIn the USA, a manufacturer of seasonings and marinades was...
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Stainless steel fittings are the perfect fit
Thomas Maier discusses stainless steel fittings for use in filling machinesOne leading player in high-speed pouch filling machines develops and implements processing facilities and pouching machines...
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Why SCADA makes sense for filling and bottling applications
As speeds increase and filling-line machinery becomes more sophisticated, both operators and management teams require improved visualisation and control information to ensure efficient plant operation....
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How to manage obsolescence in industrial control panels
Maria Torrisi describes how to manage obsolescence in industrial control panelsOver the past 50 years, a growing number of industrial businesses have adopted computer-based automation systems. However,...
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Four conveyor upgrades to improve efficiency
The Coffeyville Resources Nitrogen Fertiliser plant in Kansas, USA has adopted innovative belt cleaning, alignment and modular chute technology to resolve tracking, spillage and dust problems on two...
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Benefits of revolutionary wastewater treatment explained
New technology developed in the USA that could revolutionise the way the world’s wastewater can be processed is being tested by experts at Scottish Water.A six month trial of Microvi’s MicroNiche...
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Using smart technology to detect and suppress dust explosions
Dust explosions in industrial facilities can be devastating due to the extreme rise in pressure. An innovative system for suppressing and isolating dust explosions is now being used to detect critical...
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Can ultrasonic technology help boost food processing?
Carl Hunter explains how to boost efficiency and cut costs in food processing with ultrasonic technologyThe need for efficiency in the supply of the food manufacturing industry is integral to meet the...
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What are the causes of stress corrosion cracking in steam turbines?
The causes and resolution of stress corrosion cracking in steam turbinesSteam turbines are used across the world as a source of power for many different industries. Even with the best maintenance...
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What are the best pumps in abrasive cement slurry applications?
Several Bredel pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) are proving highly successful in the circulation and transfer of waste return slurry from concrete slab manufacturing processes....
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How to prevent fluid injection injuries
Fluid injection: the causes and action plan behind reducing life-threatening injuriesAlthough fluid injection injuries are not very common, they can incur life-changing or even life-threatening damage...
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Top 5 factors to consider when selecting a drive controller
Mark Checkley states the top five factors to consider when selecting a drive controller for highly automated, safety-oriented process machinesWhen choosing a drive controller for highly automated...
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High-precision conductivity measurement at extreme temperature differences
Carsten Koska reports on high-precision conductivity measurement at extreme temperature differencesConductivity sensors used in hygienic applications have to withstand regular cleaning in place (CIP)...
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Three step plan for preventing cross-contamination in food processing
An engineering company is recommending a three-step action plan to help the food processing industry reduce bacterial contamination and costs.“90% of bacterial contamination in the food processing...
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How to produce perfect champagne with a smart controller
Case study showcasing how a smart controller helps to produce perfect champagneProducing high-quality champagne takes time and expertise; ensuring consistent quality requires precision process control...
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Why should effective fouling removal be a priority for plant managers?
Following new research on the impact of heat exchanger cleaning, Nikki Logan explores why effective fouling removal should be a top priority for plant managersThe detrimental effects of fouling affect...
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How can heat transfer systems save time and money
Dave Dyer describes how understanding heat transfer systems saves time and moneySome paintings reveal more detail the longer you look at them. At first, you see a countryside landscape, then you spot a...
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Can you evaporate water at low temperatures?
Think you can’t evaporate with low temperatures? Think again, says Matt HaleWhen treating wastewater, sludge and digestate, it can often be beneficial to also reduce the volume of material or increase...
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Rotary lobe pump design enables six times higher service life
A robust rotary lobe pump design enables a six times higher service life of pumps handling abrasive ceramic slipUntil 2013, a German ceramics manufacturer used a progressing cavity pump for filling...
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