Clamp-on Flow Meter Gains Firm Hold
Eastman Chemical's main facility in Kingsport, Tenn., is a huge challenge for anyone responsible for monitoring flow in its miles of pipe. Started in 1920, the complex now stretches over 4,000 acres and contains 550 buildings. The main plant site alone covers 900 acres. The facility makes a wide range of products to support Eastman's five business segments. So, not surprisingly, it boasts every type of piping imaginable, carrying gases, slurries and an incredible number of industrial chemicals.
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Linde Partners With Air Products To Serve Dow; Delivers Better Blending
Linde Gas North America and Air Products have formed Hydrochlor, a 50-50 joint venture to supply high purity anhydrous hydrochloric acid (HCl) to the electronics and other industries. As part of the agreement, Hydrochlor will build a facility to process and package HCl supplied via pipeline from The Dow Chemical Co. The new facility will be located on Dow's Freeport, Texas, site. A team of managers from each partner company will oversee Hydrochlor.
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Panel Discussion: Condition Monitoring
Plants are stepping up their efforts to monitor the condition of key assets to identify potential problems before they effect operational performance, damage equipment or lead to costly downtime. This discussion will review key tools and solutions that will enhance your operations, optimize efficiencies, improve asset life and improve overall reliability. Learn what you need to do to bring your condition monitoring program up to date.
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