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Biogas/Biofuels Application Note
What is Biogas/Biofuels Biogas is the gas created when organic matter breaks down in an oxygen-free environment. The biological process to produce Biogas is called Anaerobic Digestion and is considered a renewable source of methane gas, the main component of Biogas. Biogas can be used to power engines for the generation of electricity as well…
Read MoreFlame Prevention for Food and Beverage Production
Manufacturing and processing food and beverages creates substantial fire and toxic gas risks. Gases are used for baking, processing and refrigerating foods. These gases can be highly hazardous – either toxic, flammable, or both. It is commonly known that kitchens present a huge fire risk, and industrial kitchens even more so. Ensuring comprehensive protection involves…
Read MoreProcess Trace Moisture Analyzer for Biogas Metering and Gas Grid lnfeed Plant – Application Note
Part of the “Energiewende” (energy transition) towards reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and increase of renewable energy is the production of biogas. Biogas can be produced from a broad range of feedstocks. In a process of anaerobic digestion, the biomass or energy crops are converted to biogas by several types of bacteria within the fermenter.…
Read MoreSight Flow Indicators – Pulp & Paper and Black Liquor Applications
Figure 1: Sight Flow Indicators Breaking down wood into usable fibers to create paper products is aggressive and demanding. This chemical-based process can be challenging for materials used in pipe, fittings, and specialty instrumentation. Sight flow indicators, like the examples in Figure 1 below, provide valuable insight into various applications by providing a direct view…
Read MorePrinciples of Flame Detection
How to determine the right products for your flammable hazard monitoring needs Today’s flame detectors utilize optical technologies to detect flames. Flames are known to emit electromagnetic radiation in the infrared (IR), visible light, and ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths depending on the fuel source. Because of this, optical flame-sensing technologies have been developed utilizing UV, UV/IR…
Read MoreCase Study: Fat-Conscious Online Viscometer Watches the Chocolate
On-line viscometers from Hydramotion Ltd are helping to ensure that the chocolate melts in your mouth, not in your hand. Chocolate is a dispersion of finely-divided sugar, milk protein and cocoa in a continuous fat phase, generally cocoa butter or cocoa butter equivalent. During production, molten chocolate must be cooled in a controlled way in…
Read MoreWhich “Whey” will the Dairy Industry Grow in the next few years?
According to market reports the Whey protein and lactose markets will witness a robust expansion by 2027. Whey protein and lactose are important food supplements that are commonly concentrated and preserved as powder. Whey is a by-product of cheese and casein production. It is rich in food protein and valuable nutrients and is, therefore, a…
Read MoreMeasurement Solutions in Vaccine Production and Handling
FREE WEBINAR Three presentations in one webinar. Learn how to save time and costs, while ensuring quality in vaccine research, production, and storage. Date: April 28th, 2021 Time: 10:00 AM (EDT) TOPICS In an upcoming webinar hosted by our partner Vaisala-K-Patents, three Vaisala experts will cover several solutions for vaccine production and storage. First, they…
Read MoreNatural Gas – Methane Detection Case Study
KEY RESULTS Deployed in Days not Months Significant installation savings with easy deployment Installed flexible solution in a remote area Challenge Customer operates an underground natural gas storage facility. Once a natural gas field, the facility was successfully converted into a storage reservoir through gas reinjection. The process of conversion also involves drilling many new…
Read MoreCurbing the Risks in Fertilizer Plants
Application Note: Keep an eye on your safety In fertilizer plants, flammable gases like methane and hydrogen are essential building blocks in the production of ammonia, which is used to produce ammonium nitrate fertilizers that release nitrogen, an essential nutrient for growing plants. However, ammonia is a highly toxic substance that can cause eye, nose and throat irritation, wheezing…
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