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Processing plants should prioritize optimizing CIP as an investment in regulatory compliance, production efficiency and overall product quality.
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There are many steps involved in properly treating wastewater so that it will meet regulatory requirements and can be safely reused or discharged. Disinfection is critical to ...
March 16, 2026
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In this one-hour expert panel discussion, sponsored by Hapman and Carrier Process Equipment Group, leading bulk solids specialists will share practical strategies for diagnosing...
March 24, 2026
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Chemical Metering Pumps are often exposed to harsh environments, such as extreme heat, UV light, cold, rain, wind, dirt and sand; then viscous or corrosive chemicals are added...
March 5, 2026
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This white paper discusses both traditional and new specialty mixing technologies available to food manufacturers today.
March 5, 2026

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Brent Halldorson, Produced Water Expert, United States, LiqTech explains how recycling has shifted from a sustainability premium to a cost advantage.
Brent Halldorson, Produced Water Expert, United States, for LiqTech explains how recycling has shifted from a sustainability premium to a cost advantage.
Feb. 10, 2026
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The company's vice president of engineering talks with managing editor Daniel Gaddy about how they helped a paper and packaging company realize millions of dollars in improvements...
June 17, 2025

Maintenance & Safety

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Electrical systems can no longer be treated as passive assets. They are active contributors to uptime, safety and operational risk.
March 11, 2026
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Lithium hydroxide has long been the traditional thickening agent for lubricating greases found in countless industrial applications around the world. But amidst supply volatility...
Dec. 10, 2025
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Inside Chevron Phillips Chemical’s pursuit to build not just the largest, but the safest ethylene and polyethylene facilities in the world.
Dec. 3, 2025
FoodSafe Drains
Recognizing drains as critical equipment and prioritizing their hygienic design is essential for modern food and beverage facilities.
The path to robust food safety starts from the ground up, with clean, efficient and expertly engineered drains forming the foundation for safe, high-quality food production.
Oct. 30, 2025

Powder & Bulk Processing

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Whether new or used equipment makes the most sense for a particular process depends on more than just the initial cost.
Feb. 18, 2026
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Effective dust capture, containment, and filtration are critical for controlling dust in bulk solids mixing and blending processes.
Feb. 11, 2026
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Drying temperature and residence time must be carefully balanced to achieve consistent product quality, and adjustments should only be done with careful consideration and expert...
Feb. 4, 2026
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Successful mixing requires matching the material behavior with the right mixer design.
Jan. 28, 2026

Pumps, Motors & Drives

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A TEADIT TF1570 gasket used for sealing in pulp and paper continuous digesters.
When sealing critical equipment such as digesters, selecting rPTFE gaskets will provide the most versatile and reliable solution.
Feb. 23, 2026
Operation Longevity in Harsh Environments: A Strategic Approach to Bearings and Seals
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This In Processing segment, an audio version of an article from Chris Adamczyk of Regal Rexnord offers guidance on material selection, sealing systems and lubrication strategy...
Feb. 16, 2026
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Identifying seven common causes of water pump failures and how to address them proactively.
Feb. 10, 2026
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ABB’s Medium Voltage Drive Portfolio.
MV drives may not grab headlines, but their impact is undeniable. They are quietly transforming how industries consume energy, offering a pathway to reduce emissions, costs and...
Feb. 5, 2026

Process Control & Automation

CleanBotix’ Matt Hill explains how the ROSIE sanitation robot addresses labor shortages, improves cleaning consistency and reduces water and chemical use in food and beverage plants.
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CleanBotix’ Matt Hill explains how the Rosie sanitation robot addresses labor shortages, improves cleaning consistency and reduces water and chemical use in food and beverage ...
March 9, 2026
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Cybersecurity should be treated as equal to physical process safety.
Cybersecurity weaknesses can prevent safety functions from operating on demand, yet rarely feature in HAZOPs or SIS risk assessment.
Feb. 24, 2026
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Case study underscores how incremental engineering refinement, rather than major redesign, often plays the largest role in translating a conceptual layout into a dependable industrial...
Feb. 19, 2026
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Examining the history of vortex flowmeters and covering their progression from basic principles to sophisticated multivariable models.
Feb. 17, 2026

Valves & Actuators

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Selecting the right valve requires knowing your options and their capabilities.
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Finding the right valve for your application means knowing how you need the valve to perform in your system.
Nov. 3, 2025
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A custom solenoid valve with integrated manifold for beverage production use.
In the beverage industry, where product consistency, uptime and regulatory compliance are essential, even minor improvements in valve design can have significant downstream benefits...
June 24, 2025
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Figure 1: Emerson-trained technicians confirm the correct installation of control valves.
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Leveraging expert knowledge and temporary startup trims can eliminate expensive valve damage and costly delays.
April 29, 2025
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Figure 5: For slurries, a Fisher V500 Eccentric Plug Valve with high hardness trim can be a good choice (left). Corrosive liquid flow can be tightly controlled using rising stem valves, like the Fisher GX (middle) or E-Series (right), each with carefully chosen materials of construction.
The global demand for lithium mining, battery production, and recycling is soaring, and these processes make difficult demands on control valves.
Nov. 12, 2024

Industrial Water/Wastewater

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Adaptable systems can be configured to operate as either a 600 gpm single-pass RO system or a 300 gpm double-pass RO system, depending on the project's requirements.
March 10, 2026
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An overview of corrosion control strategies in industrial closed cooling water systems, highlighting the importance of proper water chemistry, microbiological control and regular...
March 9, 2026
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Ultrafiltration, ion exchange, reverse osmosis and nanofiltration now integrated into one advanced water treatment design platform.
March 4, 2026
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Hauling industrial wastewater may feel like the easy choice, but onsite treatment is the only approach that delivers both financial and operational benefits over time.
March 2, 2026

New Products

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Vacuum conveying technology from Hapman uses regenerative blower systems to move materials without relying on plant compressed air.
March 11, 2026
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IE5+ synchronous motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS deliver constant high efficiency and torque over a wide speed range, reducing system variants, TCO, and providing a fast return on investment.
The new SK 112 motor size extends the power of compact IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motors to 15.0 hp.
March 10, 2026
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Volkmann-HP vPort system
The new vPort metal powder management system allows HP Metal Jet S100 users to add a semi-automated option for parts cleaning, powder recovery, and refilling.
March 4, 2026
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Fidas24 is a flame ionization detector that measures total hydrocarbons to optimize processes, ensure compliance and protect personnel and assets across a range of applications...
March 4, 2026