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Michael Smith Engineers
New Products
ability across different organizations
and systems using an internationally
recognized standard (ISO 15926; Realtime
Interoperable Network Grids)
- the first commercially available
software to do so, according to the developer.
Designed to address workflow
requirements of globally distributedand-sourced
plant projects, OpenPlant
Modeler V8i and related products extend
integration among multiple infrastructure
disciplines and improve
team collaboration. OpenPlant Modeler
provides functionality for piping
and equipment, and serves all other
disciplines involved in real-world
plant design projects, including civil,
construction, environmental, HVAC,
process design, electrical and others.
- Bentley Systems Inc., Exton, Pa.
www.bentley.com
Avoid lumpy powder dispersion
with this machine
The Megatron MT-VP powder dispersing/induction
machine generates
strong suction that prevents formation
of lumps during the powder induction
and wetting phase. The absence of
lumps prevents plugging of the powder
supply line, and improves the dispersing
efficiency. Designed to be used
both in pilot plant and production environments,
the Megatron efficiently
disperses powders into a flowing liquid
regardless of density, and is appropriate
for chemical, pharmaceutical and
foodstuffs applications. - Kinematica
Inc., Bohemia, N.Y.
www.kinematica-inc.com
Deliver gas pulses accurately
with this instrument
The MicroPulse is a solid-state means
of producing small pulses of various
gases. It is intended as an alternative
to mechanical syringes. The compact
instrument contains a miniature heat
exchanger and precision temperature
controller that can be fitted into processcontrol
circuits without adding volume.
MicroPulse delivers up to 1.75 mL of gas
at standard temperature and pressure.
Advantages of the device include: no
moving parts, no need for compressedair
source, and the application to which
it is connected can initiate a flow
pulse automatically at any interval. -
Intertech Development Co., Skokie, Ill.
www.intertechdevelopment.com
This series of centrifuge
pumps is expanded
The Finish Thompson SP series of magnetic
drive,
self-priming centrifugal
pumps has been extended with the addition
of two new models. The SP10 and
SP22 pumps (photo) deliver maximum
flowrates of 12 and 45 m3/h, respectively,
and maximum discharge heads of
13 and 37 m. The pumps are available in
a choice of polypropylene (PP) or polyvinylidene
fluoride (PVDF), which results
in a tough and durable, corrosion-resistant
pump. Maximum operating temperatures
are 82°C for the PP version,
and 104°C for the PVDF version. The
pumps are suitable for handling fluids
with high specific gravities (up to 1.8),
such as sulfuric and phosphoric acids,
and sodium and potassium hydroxides.
- Michael Smith Engineers Ltd.,
Woking, U.K.
www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk
These pumps are ideal for oil,
fuel, water and acid transfer
The UP Series of self-priming gear
pumps is available in configurations
that make them ideal for water processing,
as well as oil, fuel or antifreeze
transfer. The pumps also work
well with seawater, acids and alkaline
solutions. There are six models in
the series, all with different flow and
pressure capabilities. The pumps are
available with nickel-plated bronze
or PTFE gears, and stainless-steel or
brass pump bodies. - Clark Solutions
Inc., Hudson, Mass.
www.clarksol.com
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