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October 27, 2005
Ecology Coatings Wins The Wall Street Journal 2005 Silver Award for Technology Innovation
Nanomaterials Company Recognized for Breakthroughs in Coatings Technology.
AKRON, Ohio (PRWEB) October 27, 2005 -- Ecology Coatings, Inc., a leading provider of nano-engineered ultraviolet curable coatings, is the winner of the Silver Award for Innovation in The Wall Street Journal’s 2005 Technology Innovation Awards competition. Selected from a pool of technology innovators from around the world, Ecology Coatings’ chief chemist and co-founder Sally Ramsey was honored for her break from conventional approaches in the materials category. Judges selected Ramsey and her suite of energy efficient industrial coatings for the technology’s range of applications and environmental friendliness.
“More than a decade ago, I set out to develop a clean alternative to the coatings used by manufacturers to finish products from autos to golf clubs,” said Ramsey. “Of course you have to meet manufacturers’ efficiency and performance needs before you can tell the clean tech story. The result is a coating that eliminates the time and energy pain points of the OEM line and, true to our original goal, presents a cleaner alternative. This award is a much-appreciated validation of the utility of our hard work and success towards those ends.”
Ecology Coatings’ nano-engineered products exhibit a completely new set of performance and application properties and are easily integrated into today’s manufacturing infrastructure. The proprietary 100 percent solids formulations contain no water, toxic solvents or other liquid components that requires evaporation for the coating to set; a characteristic that eliminates the need for heat in the process, reduces manufacturing line space by 80 percent, cuts energy consumption by 75 percent and dramatically decreases EPA reporting requirements. The unique properties of Ecology Coatings’ liquid nanotechnology™ make the coatings ideal for driving efficiencies and innovation across a broad range of applications including paper, electronics, metals and plastic.
Winners of the 5th annual Wall Street Journal 2005 Technology Innovation Awards announced this week were for Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards, as well as an Honorable Mention award. A total of 20 runner-ups were named in a dozen categories including biotechnology, software, security, energy and the environment, among others. After a Wall Street Journal editor narrowed the initial field of applicants down to 104 semifinalists, a panel of expert judges from industry, research, and academia then scored each entry and picked the winners. Criteria for selection included companies that embody revolutionary concepts and that have achieved some milestone within the last two years.
About Ecology Coatings
Ecology Coatings is a world leader in the development of nano-engineered, ultra-violet curable coatings. Using a platform of integrated nano-material technologies, the company creates proprietary coatings with unique performance attributes. Ecology collaborates with industry leaders to develop revolutionary high-value, high-performance coatings for military, automotive, industrial, electronic and medical applications. Ecology Coatings is a privately held company based in Akron, Ohio.
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How does Backwash Efficiency Affect Your Catalyst Bed Protection Filtration System?
Filtration systems are generally regenerated through a backwash cleaning cycle. The primary factors effecting backwash efficiency are • Available pressure differential • Backwash flow • Filter media characteristics.
(PRWEB) October 27, 2005 -- Available Pressure Differential:
During backwashing, the backwash differential pressure (between the backwash source and drain) should ideally be three to five times greater than the differential pressure across the dirty media.
In a feedstock filter, the maximum dirty differential pressure should not exceed 15 PSID, meaning the backwash liquid should be delivered at 45 - 75 PSID to maximize the cleaning efficiency.
Backwash Flow:
A sufficient flow rate of backwash liquid will also be required to regenerate the filtering media. The required flow rate will be primarily dependent upon the type of media selected.
Sufficient backwash flow along with sufficient backwash pressure will lead to hydro-shock cleaning effect and completely regenerate the media to its clean differential pressure.
Filter Media Characteristics:
The final component of filter regeneration is the media characteristics. By their very design, slotted wedge wire and woven wire mesh allow particles to be captured on the surface of the media, providing optimum particle release and media regeneration.
Sintered metal is multi-layered and can offer higher per-cake efficiencies, but can be difficult to regenerate. This leads to shorter run times and increased downtime.
In summary, feedstock filtration is an important aspect in efficiently refinery operation.
Protecting catalyst beds from particulate contamination prevents bed plugging and increases catalyst life.
Several factors affect filtration system efficiency and should be carefully considered when selecting a feedstock filtration system.
by Ask Filter Man
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Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc Forms Advisory Board
NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC, a provider of information technology needs assessments and of business and functional support for Oracle E-Business software implementations and upgrades worldwide, announces Advisory Board formation.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 27, 2005 -- NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC, a provider of information technology needs assessments and of business and functional support for Oracle E-Business software implementations and upgrades worldwide, announces Advisory Board formation.
To better align and define the services and strategic direction of Noble & Associates Consulting with the requirements of the marketplace, an advisory board has been established. Board members are: Denise Barnes, William Durnell, Barbara Guillory, Ted Jamison, Gilbert Noble, Marc Nolan, Brenda Porter.
Denise Barnes- Entrepreneur & former Telecom Executive: Dr. Denise Barnes has extensive experience leading organizations in the corporate and non-profits arenas. From 2003-2004, Dr. Barnes was the Executive Vice President of Corporate and Business Development for Amalan Technologies. Denise also has 20+ years of experience at Lucent Technologies marked by rapid progression from Member of Technical Staff to Vice President of the Optical Connectivity Division. Denise has previously held the position of Director of Globalization for Optical Fiber Solutions.
Bill Durnell - Proposal Writer: William “Bill” Durnell has more than 10 years of experience as a proposal writer. Bill has a solid technical background, plus outstanding people skills. He has the ability to turn information about complex subjects into plain English
Barbara Guillory - Success Coach & Entrepreneur: Ms. Guillory, success coach and president of Level Blend Communication (LBC), has over 20 years of experience with corporate America via the telecom industry. She has served in many leadership roles, which also includes project management, fundraising and real estate investment.
Ted Jamison - Business Strategy Consultant & former Telecom Entrepreneur: Mr. Jamison developed business analysis, sales, strategic market planning, strategic alliance development, MWBE sales channel development, and project and technology management skills through career assignments with such corporations as Aetna, XEROX, Genesco Inc, AT&T, and Lucent Technologies. He developed his entrepreneurial and executive management skills as the EVP, COO and Co-Principal of WireAmerica. Ted is currently CEO and Founder of ITAP Resources.
Gilbert Noble - Retired Pharmaceutical Executive, former CFO & New Venture Board Member: Gilbert “Gil” Noble is a versatile business professional having over 30 years of in-depth financial management experience in all facets of business operations / start-ups, strategy development, project implementations, and controllership internal-control responsibilities. At Schering-Plough Corporation, Mr. Noble progressed up the ranks and spent many years in executive level positions. Gil was also CFO of a lockbox processing business recently acquired by Symcor Inc.
Marc Nolan - Business Consultant, Author & HIPAA Software Provider: Over 25 years experience in the Information Technology and business process improvement fields. Mr. Nolan is currently President/COO of VAS International, Inc., a voice biometrics and IT consulting organization. Mr. Nolan holds a patent for a voice biometric software application. He is also the author of The Top Ten Money Making Survival Tips for Information Technology Consultants.
Brenda Porter - I.T. Consulting & Staging Firm Co-founder/CEO: Co founder and majority owner of BTG Enterprises, Inc., Brenda Porter left her corporate management position in the late 1970’s to pursue a career in the Information Technology sector. In 1981, she started her own IT services business which progressed and evolved to finally become BTG Enterprises, Inc. in 1990.
“We are excited about the select group of professionals and leaders who have agreed to provide insight and guidance to the management of Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc.”, says Sandra Noble, president. “With their extensive experience and diverse backgrounds they are contributing fresh ideas and new perspectives to our organization.”
About NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC
Noble & Associates Consulting offers cost effective, enterprise-wide (ERP) e-Business software solutions delivered by experienced professionals with industry, business and application knowledge and expertise. We also specialize in IT needs assessments, RFP creation and unbiased software selection assistance. Call Noble & Associates Consulting at (+1) 404-374-3384 so we can Put the "Noble Advantage" to work for you! For additional information about our board members, see www.NobleAdvantage.com/advisory.htm.
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How to Protect your Fixed-bed Reactors from Contamination
How liquid filtration systems protect fixed-bed reactors from contamination, leading to extended catalyst life and longer run lengths.
(PRWEB) October 26, 2005 -- In the petroleum refining industry, catalysts represent a significant cost, so refineries are chiefly concerned with extending a catalyst's life as long as possible.
The simplest way to do this is to protect the fixed-bed reactor from becoming contaminated with dirt, carbon deposits, and other organic materials.
These items can cause the bed to plug, resulting in decreased reaction efficiency, and potentially require the unit to be brought down early. Catalysts must then be regenerated or replaced.
In general, catalyst bed protection requires the filtration of all particles larger than 25 microns from the feedstock stream. Particles that are smaller than 25 microns will pass through the reactor bed without plugging the catalyst.
Three major factors must be taken into consideration when selecting a proper filtration system:
• Flux rate
• Filtration media
• Clean ability
Flux Rate:
The size of the filtration system is dependent on the flux rate, which is defined s the flow rate per unit of filtration area.
For example, 100 gpm of VGO flowing through a filtration system with 50 ft2 of filtering area represents a flux rate of 2 gpm/ft2. It can be seen from this flux rate formula that an increase in filtration area will lead to a lower flux rate, which will in turn result in a lower velocity of the fluid as it passes through the media.
Lower flow velocity across the filtering media allows the formation of a porous cake on the surface of the media. This leads to longer run times between backwash cycles and increases efficiency in particle removal.
This cake formation also has the added benefit of preventing particles from becoming embedded in the media, allowing for easy removal of particulate during the backwash cleaning cycle.
Filtration Media and Clean ability:
When selecting a feedstock filtration system, another important consideration is media type and its clean ability.
Possible media choices include slotted wedge wire, woven wire mesh, and multi-layered sintered metal. Each one carries its own advantages and disadvantages, but perhaps the most critical consideration when choosing a feedstock filtration system is the ability to completely regenerate the filtration media to its original clean state.
If the media is not sufficiently cleaned, the result is shorter run times and will eventually require the filter to be bypassed for manual cleaning or media replacement.
In summary, feedstock filtration is an important aspect in efficiently refinery operation. Protecting catalyst beds from particulate contamination prevents bed plugging and increases catalyst life. Several factors affect filtration system efficiency and should be carefully considered when selecting a feedstock filtration system.
by Ask Filter Man
For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp
If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly-trained Applications Specialists, please contact us at http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp
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October 25, 2005
Teck Cominco Portion of the Chester Base Metal Property Now Consists of 289 Claims
First Narrows Resources Corp. (TSX-V: UNO and OTC US: FNRWF) is pleased to report that Teck Cominco Limited (“Teck Cominco”) has accepted an additional 88 claims staked by First Narrows (1,408ha) for inclusion in the Chester Property Agreement (the “Teck Cominco Option”). The Teck Cominco Option now consists of 289 claims and includes claims covering extensions of the known Chester copper, lead, zinc, and secondary metals (Ag, Bi, Co, In) mineral deposits, and a cluster of newly discovered MegaTEm/VTEM airborne geophysical anomalies that may represent additional volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) and feeder mineralization.
Vancouver, B.C. (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 25, 2005 -- First Narrows Resources Corp. (TSX-V: UNO and OTC US: FNRWF) (”First Narrows” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that Teck Cominco Limited (“Teck Cominco”) has accepted an additional 88 claims staked by First Narrows (1,408ha) for inclusion in the Chester Property Agreement (the “Teck Cominco Option”). The Teck Cominco Option now consists of 289 claims with the new claims adjoining the south, west and north boundaries of the Teck Cominco portion of the Chester property.
First Narrows entered into the Teck Cominco Option in March 2003 and has the right to earn a 100% interest in the 289 claims subject to a royalty and certain back-in rights held by Teck Cominco.
The Teck Cominco Option includes claims covering extensions of the known Chester copper, lead, zinc, and secondary metals (Ag, Bi, Co, In) mineral deposits, and a cluster of newly discovered MegaTEM/VTEM airborne geophysical anomalies that may represent additional volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) and feeder mineralization.
The Chester property is located in the Bathurst Mining Camp, 53 km west of Miramichi, NB. Mr. Arthur Hamilton, P.Geo., is the Company’s Qualified Person on the Chester Project. Mr. Hamilton was formerly Chief Mine Geologist for Noranda’s Heath Steele Division.
About First Narrows Resources Corp.:
First Narrows Resources Corp. (TSX-V: UNO) is a Canadian mineral exploration company whose corporate strategy is to build shareholder value by finding and developing overlooked and undervalued mineral properties. Having assembled a balanced mix of gold, base metal and strategic metal properties, the Company’s core focus is the advancement of the Chester Project and the exploration of newly recognized gold and VMS targets on the Middle River Property. The Company’s exploration efforts are focused in the Bathurst Mining Camp, renowned for hosting several world-class VMS deposits. For more information visit: www.uno.ca
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Grand Opening of www.paintersnation.com Industrial Coatings and Supplies Online Store
Painters Nation, LLC online store provides paint and related products to retailers, contractors and end customers. We also provide coatings and sundries for distribution and direct sales to the petro-chemical, oilfield, fleet, equipment and tanking industries.
(PRWEB) October 25, 2005 -- Painter's Nation, LLC is announcing the grand opening of it's online store. We are very pleased to be able to offer our products direct to the internet. For our grand opening special we are offering all products at a 10% discount to the public. Most of our products are already priced well below typical brick and mortar retail value, plus we have free shipping on most products with a $7.95 handling charge per order. Not only do we have a great selection of products, we can ship out gallons, 5 gallon buckets, or even 55 gallon drums of paint. We accept online payments as well as purchase orders in order to accomodate the smallest household to the largest corporation.
Painter's Nation, LLC is a manufacturer's representative of industrial coatings and custom designing formulas for the industrial and petrochemical industries. With a full line of coatings which include sealers, direct to metal paints, elastomeric roof coatings, fleet finishes, high heats, waterborne coatings, urethanes, primers, and epoxies, all formulated with exempt solvents to meet the Environmental Protection Agencies V.O.C. requirements. This allows us to meet all industry needs, including all MIL-P spec. paints and Federal Standard 595B colors.
We are a manufacturer's representative of Coastline Industrial Coatings, Inc., SealGuard USA, and National Paint Industries. Our product lines include coatings and paints such as primers, roof coatings, fleet finishes, urethanes, epoxies, high heat coatings, and waterborne coatings. Other products are also available including tools and specialty sealants such as anti-graffiti coatings.
As a manufacturer's representative we share the same goals and philosophies as our manufacturers. Therefore we both service and supply industrial coatings to the oilfield, petro-chemical, equipment and tanking industries. We also service the fleet industry, provide roof coatings, along with waterborne coatings, and a full line of architectural coatings including sealers and stains.
Our online store is available for anyone to browse, or ask specific questions about our products. We welcome interaction between our customers and hope to build long lasting relationships across the United States. Therefore, we have provided information about our products throughout our site. There is a special section for specifications and recommendations that we have compiled from our manufacturers to aid our customers.
Our specifications and recommendations section is a complete do it yourself guide to industrial coatings. We offer how to coat concrete, roofing, steel surfaces for severe and semi-severe chemical exposure. There are also full listings for Offshore and Onshore coating solution systems, including offshore sub-sea coatings. In addition we provide a troublshooting guide, a link to a great glossary of terms, and a chemical resistance guide. The chemical resistance guide is a great tool for users in the industry to check and verify which products and types of products are affected by certain chemicals. The guide gives a scale from "fair" to "excellent" and has categories such as "Abrasion", "Acids", "Alkalis", and "Solvents". Typically these types of questions are asked often in the industry and are never addressed up front. This proactive approach will give our customers the ability to make smarter business decisions prior to purchasing our products.
Specifications and Recommendations information can be found at:
http://www.paintersnation.com/Specifications_and_Recommendations.aspx
Chemical Resistance Guide:
http://www.paintersnation.com/Chemical_Resistance_Guide.aspx
More information about Painter's Nation, LLC:
http://www.paintersnation.com
Complete Guide to Painter's Nation, LLC:
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October 21, 2005
Ohaus Voyager Pro Appears in 'Catwoman'
High end laboratory balance featured in cosmetic laboratory in comic book adaptation.
Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) October 21, 2005 -- Based on a DC Comics all-time favorite, the film “Catwoman” (2004), is a story of an inhibited artist, Patience Philips (Halle Berry) who works as a graphic designer for cosmetic giant Hedare Beauty. While her company is in the process of developing a cure-all anti-aging product, Patience discovers a deadly conspiracy.
Running on a tight deadline, Patience visits the company’s production plant one evening to deliver an important project and enters their laboratory, only to discover that the luxury beauty cream actually chemically burns the faces of those who use it. Among a plethora of potions, test tubes and laboratory equipment appears a display of balances from the leading scale and balance manufacturer Ohaus Corporation, including the Voyager(R) Pro line.
Now an eyewitness to her company’s harmful product, Patience is murdered. However, she returns to life as a vengeful vixen with feline powers in this film adaptation, which also starred Sharon Stone and Benjamin Bratt.
Ohaus laboratory equipment is commonly used for cosmetic manufacturing and other industry-related functioning. Analytical scales, such as the Ohaus Voyager Pro, are commonly used to meticulously measure chemicals for formulations during the process of developing cosmetic products.
The Voyager Pro line continues the long-standing Ohaus tradition of delivering products that offer the best price/performance ratio possible. Designed for applications that demand more than a standard balance, Voyager Pro performs beyond expectations and proves to be one of the most accurate and reliable tools available for university research, teaching laboratories and general lab applications. Voyager Pro is available in either four Analytical or 12 Precision models.
Headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey, Ohaus Corporation manufactures an extensive line of high-precision electronic and mechanical balances and scales that meet the demands of virtually any weighing need. The company is a global leader in the Laboratory, Industrial, and Education channels as well as a host of specialty markets, including the Food Preparation, Pharmacy and Jewelry industries.
An ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer, Ohaus products are precise, reliable and affordable, and are backed by industry-leading customer support. For additional information, contact Ohaus Corporation at 973/377-9000, or visit the web site at www.ohaus.com.
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The Hidden Cost That's Not So Hidden Anymore
Due to the new environmental regulations--and the costs associated with waste disposal--,the manner in which industries filter to either recycle or eliminate filtration waste will change significantly over the next five years. Importantly, this is in all industries, so be prepared...
(PRWEB) October 21, 2005 -- Cost is a significant issue when it comes to the selection of an industrial filtration system.
Historically, the choice has been between higher operating costs vs a higher capital equipment investment. Or otherwise stated, it is between a short-term investment and a long-term investment.
In engineering design terms, the choice is between bag or cartridge filters vs self-cleaning filters.
However, due to the new environmental regulations--and the costs associated with waste disposal--this will change significantly over the next five years. Most importantly, this is in all industries, so be prepared...
For many applications, the use of disposable bags or cartridges is the filtration method of choice. Why? Because the elements are relatively inexpensive to buy, and thought of as convenient to use.
The biggest problem with short-term investment--otherwise known as bags or cartridge filters--is that they have to be disposed of. Depending on the laws and nature of the waste, the cost of the disposal can be exorbitant.
Bags and cartridges hidden costs:
Amount of product lost with the with the waste stream
Down-time for bag change out
Hazardous waste disposal charges
Additional safety equipment for employees
One of the advantages of a capital equipment investment (self-cleaning filters) is that the automation that can be set to clean on a pre-determined schedule, or clean on demand when necessary.
How they work:
Self-cleaning filters are controlled by the pressure differential between inlet and outlet headers as contaminants collects on the filter screens. The screens automatically clean themselves when the pressure reaches a predetermined level.
In addition, this can assist when the waste is isolated and then recycled for several more uses; or when the waste is sold to another company for their use.
Due to the nature of disposable bags and cartridges, recycle-ability is not an option.
The new self-cleaning filters on the market today can now filter from 1/4" down to 15 microns, and the costs have come down significantly.
While the move over to the other side can be intimidating, it is worth investigating. You might be pleasantly surprised...
by Ask Filter Man
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Noble & Associates Consulting Announces New Focus On Curing P.I.D.
Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc, a provider of business and functional support for Oracle E-Business software implementations and upgrades worldwide, announces its focus on curing Post Implementation Distress (P.I.D.).
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 21, 2005 -- Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc, a provider of business and functional support for Oracle E-Business software implementations and upgrades worldwide, announces its focus on curing Post Implementation Distress (P.I.D.).
Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or other large scale software is extremely costly in terms of time and money. But after the implementation, things do not always go smoothly. Most people have heard the horror stories about the chaos and distress that follows ERP system implementations. Do you have trepidations of your own? The diagnosis for these ailments is Post Implementation Distress (P.I.D.). It causes system benefits and return on investment to be elusive. Many companies are unable to demonstrate the efficiencies that the software promised to bring. The problem is not the software. The problem is not the employees. The problem is the lack of an ongoing solution to meet the needs of your business.
The cure for Post Implementation Distress is having the proper procedures, processes, documentation and expanded training. “The professionals at Noble & Associates Consulting have experience with software implementation and support. We know your pain”, says Sandra Noble, president. “The prescription for curing P.I.D. is to review, analyze and manage service requests and problem resolution activities. Also, experience has shown that additional training is beneficial after employees have begun to use the system. Having the proper tools in place allows both the employees and system to function effectively.”
Stop suffering from Post Implementation Distress! There are many reasons to rid yourself of the stress, distress and dysfunction in your organization: Increased employee morale, Accelerated return on investment, Enhanced competitiveness, profitability and stability, to name a few. Call Noble & Associates Consulting for the cure at (+1) 404 374 3384 or visit our website at www.NobleAdvantage.com to learn more. Put the "Noble Advantage" to work for you!
About Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc
Noble & Associates Consulting offers cost effective, enterprise-wide (ERP) e-Business software solutions delivered by experienced professionals with industry, business and application knowledge and expertise. We also specialize in IT needs assessments, RFP creation and unbiased software selection assistance. For additional information, visit us at www.NobleAdvantage.com.
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October 20, 2005
Minorities in the Pest Control Industry Have Inaugural Meeting at Pest World 2005
More than forty members of National Pest Management Association met to form Miniorities in Pest Management in Nashviile, Tennessee. The group wants to bring diversity to the pest control industry and spotlight the accomplishments of minority members.
Nashville, TN (PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- More than forty minority members of NPMA had their first meeting of Minorities in Pest Management (MPM) during Pest World 2005.
Modeled after the successful Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM)group, several pest professionals wanted to continue the trend of growing the industry by attracting the best and the brightest from all backgrounds, including minorities.
"As diverse as our country has become, we need to see leaders in our industry that reflect the diversity of the pest management consumer base," said Genma Stringer Holmes of Holmes Pest Control in Hermitage, Tenn., who helped host the group during their stay in Nashville. "Many times I have heard others state it's a good idea but nothing would come out of the idea. After meeting with everyone, I asked Bob Kunst of Fischer Environmental Services in Mandeville, La., for his input. (Bob Kunst is also past president of NPMA.) We went from talking to actually putting a plan of action together."
According to Holmes, MPM's mission is for the advancement and education of minorities in the pest control industry. The group's goal is be proactive in stressing the importance of the pest industry to all cultures and will teach business and consumer ethics as well. MPM will rely heavily on diversity of thought from regulatory officials, distributors, chemists, entomologists, risk analysts and PMPs for advice and guidance, Holmes added.
Many of the members of MPM have years of industry experience as well as backgrounds in other fields. Robert Dixon of Dixon Termite and Pest Management has over 30 plus years in the business. Cleveland Dixon of Holiday Termite and Pest Control worked for the company that he now owns. Learning and networking with one another and having an understanding of working and owning a company as a minority, will attract minorities from every corner of the globe. Calls and emails regarding interest of the group have come from around the world.
Darrell Garner of Grand Central Exterminating asked the general membership at Pest World 2005 to support the forming of the committee.
"We are not trying to start anything separate from national," Garner says. "This will only enhance an already great organization."
Some members of the inaugural meeting were: Ola Phipps of Lady Bug Exterminating in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Genma Stringer Holmes of Holmes Pest Control in Hermitage, Tennessee; Tanya Sanders of Holiday Termite and Pest Control in Springfield, VA; Robert Dixon of Dixon’s Termite and Pest Management Washington, D.C.; Lennie J. Carter of Carter Termite and Pest Management LLC in Sicklerville, NJ; Eric Roberts, Ernest Pennyman, and Charles Walker of Precise Pest Control in Cleveland Heights, Ohio; Buz Jones and Carlton E. Dean in Norfolk, VA; and Cleveland Dixon of Holiday Termite and Pest Control in Springfield, VA.
MPM’s next goal is to meet with NPMA for further development of the committee. In the meantime, the group has already initiated a website that will help increase business opportunities for companies looking to partner with minorities in the pest control industry. The website will also serve as a marketing vehicle for minorities in the industry to highlight accomplishments and milestones of minority members. For more information about the MPM contact Genma Stringer Holmes @615-391-5708.
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Energy Ventures Organization, Inc. Demonstrates and Tests Its Second Generation Hydrogen Generator Through Hydrogen, Solar, and Wind
Energy Ventures Organization, Inc. a private based Nevada Company that is in the advancement of using "Zero Pollution Energy Solutions" (ZPES) and has been doing various research and development with alternative energy.
(PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- Along with Partner(AOOR), Apollo Alternative Fuels Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Resources International, Inc OTCBB (AOOR), Energy Ventures Organization is producing hydrogen and converting it to electric power for use in a home, with its hydrogen generator using solar and wind. "Our involvement in technology advancement through research and development is proceeding right on track", stated President Conrad Vergara.
We have completed and are testing our Second Generation "up-scale hydrogen unit" making hydrogen by using electrolysis and the photovoltaic process. Our next step will be to build multiple connected units to produce hydrogen stored, in stainless steel metal hydride tanks, with the capacity to run a standard home on a daily basis. We are also utilizing and testing the "Airgen" fuel cell generator by Ballard Technologies, that is fueled by hydrogen and can produce 1500 watts of power (1 kW), which can power basic small home appliances with natural energy without using any plug in power. We are basically off-grid that is a big step for our research and development team. Cost efficient energy applications are one of our goals for the residential homeowners," stated Mr. Vergara.
The New Energy Bill Extends Wind Power Incentives, Production Tax Credit, and other incentives are soon to be signed into law by the end of the year. Up to 2,500 megawatts of wind energy capacity are scheduled to come on line in the U.S. this year, bringing new power to the equivalent of 700,000 homes and injecting over $3 billion of investment into the power generation sector. With the timely extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) the American Wind Energy Association anticipates that strong growth momentum will continue in 2006 and 2007.
Energy Ventures Organizations combined research, design, and development of its hydrogen generator, along with solar and wind is happy to be partnering with Apollo Resources to attain its goals and future objectives." We plan to make hydrogen, solar and wind technologies and other systems an accepted concept that can be an integrated option for distributed-energy production for both on and off the electric power grid.
The future for Energy Ventures Organization is to add significant reliability, diversity and security to the U.S. Energy System and improve the quality of life in this country by expanding inexpensive electricity to all. And to significantly reduce the environmental signature (air emissions) by displacing fossil fuel energy systems with cost effective solar energy systems and other alternative power.
The Energy Policy Act of 2005(H.R. 6) establishes a 30% tax credit up to 2,000 for the purchase of residential photovoltaic (solar electric) and solar water heating. An individual can take both a 30% credit up to $2,000 cap for a photovoltaic system and a 30% credit up to $2,000 cap for a solar water heating system. A 30% tax credit up to $500 per 0.5 kW is also available for fuel cells. The credit is calculated based on the individual's expenditures excluding subsidized energy financing which is defined as "financing provided under a Federal, State, or local program, a principal purpose of which is to provide subsidized financing for projects designed to conserve or produce energy" We at Energy Ventures Organization are committed to that success.
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” Although the Company believes that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking statements are based, are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these assumptions will prove to be correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s projections and expectations are disclosed in the Company’s filings. All forward-looking statements in this press release are expressly qualified by such cautionary statements and by reference to the underlying assumptions.
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October 19, 2005
How a Traffic Paint Manufacturer Became Environmentally Friendly
Traffic Paint Manufacturer Became Environmentally Friendly by Simultaneously Reducing Waste and Increasing End-Product Quality.
(PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- Centerline Industries calculated that--with labor and disposal--bag filters were costing the company about $50,000 USD a year. Centerline is the largest traffic paint manufacturer in the United States.
In an industry where the contract typically goes to the lowest bidder, keeping manufacturing costs down is the key to survival.
Centerline Industries replaced bag filters with Ronningen-Petter DCF self-cleaning filters in its three paint-manufacturing plants. By doing so, they instantaneously became environmentally friendly and dramatically reduced their waste. All the while increasing production rates at the sites.
SITUATION
Centerline Industries manufactures waterborne and solvent-based fast-drying paints in 300 different formulations. Since the 1970‘s, the company has used disposable bags to filter excess solids and other impurities from the paint prior to packaging and shipping. At about $3.00 USD per bag, the initial outlay for the fabric bags was low. Over the years, however, costs associated with using them had steadily climbed.
Centerline manufactures paint in up to 6,000-gallon (22,712 liters) batch runs, and was often changing bags two to thirty times per batch. Each time a bag required changing, production was stopped, and the bag was taken to a machine that squeezed the paint out so raw pigments trapped in the bag could be reused.
Due to spillover, however, up to two gallons (7.6 liters) of paint were lost every time a bag was changed. Occasionally, the bags ruptured, and cleaning up the mess slowed production and increased downtime. If a bag split while drums or tankers were being filled for shipment, Centerline had to rerun the contaminated batch.
Costs to dispose of the bags were also becoming problematic. The bags were treated as hazardous waste, and disposal cost was $200 USD a drum. Centerline was sending many drums a week to the hazardous waste landfill.
Mr. Robert Fischer, CEO, whose father and grandfather founded the company in 1945 said, ”with labor and disposal, bags cost us about $50,000 USD a year. We were well aware of the problem. We decided to be proactive and find a solution.” The company determined any new filtering system had to meet the following criteria:
1. Reduce the amount of waste created by the filtering process and reduce related disposal costs.
2. Increase throughput and speed production while reducing downtime.
3. Improve product quality by filtering more efficiently.
In addition, any filter system chosen would have to handle both the solvent-based paints and the harder to filter, slow running water-based paints. The water-based paints are 74 percent solids by weight, with a viscosity of 750 to 1000 cps, and comprise 70% of Centerline‘s business.
RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION
Centerline tested a Ronningen-Petter Self-cleaning DCF-400 filter in its St. Louis, Missouri plant. The DCF-400 was equipped with an automated system that cleaned the filter screen and purged automatically at timed intervals.
Fischer said, “We put the filter on the worst problems we had. We figured if it worked on the very, very rare bad situations, then it would work on normal ones.” After the initial testing, Centerline installed two larger DCF-800 units. These DCF-800 filters were equipped with Teflon seals to stand up to the solvent-based paints.
Soon after, Centerline installed five more DCF-800 units in the St. Louis plant, four DCF-800s in the Hannibal, Missouri plant, and three DCF-800s in the Ennis, Texas plant.
RESULTS
Reduce Waste Costs
Reduce Operator Labor
Reduce Product Loss
Increase Production
Improve Quality
After initial testing of the Ronningen-Petter DCF filter and before purchasing the additional units, Centerline Industries ran a cost justification analysis that determined the self-cleaning filter systems would provide a two-year payback.
The DCF filters were the most cost-effective units they had researched!
The DCF filters have eliminated operator labor and downtime associated with the constant changing of bag filters at Centerline. Product waste has been reduced considerably, and the three paint plants no longer experience the mess and cost of dealing with sudden bag ruptures.
Centerline’s production rates have greatly increased as a direct result. Best of all, Centerline is producing an even better product with the higher quality filtering the Ronningen-Petter DCF filters provide.
Centerline CEO Mr. Robert Fischer said, “They filter much finer than our regulations call for. They are a better filter.”
CONCLUSION
Centerline Industries challenged the Ronningen-Petter DCF filter with its toughest problems. Not only did the DCF exceed expectations for solving production problems, it proved to be the most cost effective solution available.
Centerline determined that their investment would reach payback in just two years.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Filter model: Ronningen-Petter DCF-800
Type of liquid: Water-based and solvent based road paint
Pressure: 90 PSI (6.2 bar), 2” pump
Temperature: Ambient
Viscosity: 750 to 1000 cps (750 to 1000 cPo)
Filtration required: 380 micron
Disc/purge control: Remotely located, dual electric timers
Elastomers: Teflon
by Ask Filter Man
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October 18, 2005
QuantumSphere, Inc. Names Benjamin Mork, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, Technical Liaison to Facilitate Company’s Product Delivery Capabilities to Address Strong Customer Demand
Dr. Mork will collaborate between QuantumSphere’s current and potential customers and partners to identify their specific business and technical challenges. As a result, QuantumSphere will accelerate its commercialization initiatives by seamlessly and rapidly delivering and integrating QuantumSphere’s products and solutions in the market. Dr. Mork’s extensive on-site field deployments will also provide critical insight on industry-specific problems shared by other companies, thereby enabling QuantumSphere to understand, proactively respond to and deliver new, revenue-generating products to market.
SANTA ANA, CA, U.S.A. (PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- QuantumSphere, Inc., the leading manufacturer of metallic nanopowders for applications in aerospace, defense, energy and other markets demanding advanced material applications, announced it has named Benjamin Mork, Ph.D. as Senior Scientist and Technical Liaison to address the robust partner and customer demand for QuantumSphere’s products. Dr. Mork will collaborate between QuantumSphere’s current and potential customers and partners to identify their specific business and technical challenges. As a result, QuantumSphere will accelerate its commercialization initiatives by seamlessly and rapidly delivering and integrating QuantumSphere’s products and solutions in the market.
Dr. Mork’s extensive on-site field deployments will also provide critical insight on industry-specific problems shared by other companies, thereby enabling QuantumSphere to understand, proactively respond to and deliver new, revenue-generating products to market. This news follows a previous announcement that QuantumSphere opened a large, new manufacturing facility as a direct result of customer demand from multinational corporations, government agencies, and other major industrial partners. QuantumSphere is the only supplier of the world’s highest quality nano nickel/cobalt alloy and other magnetic, conductive and catalytic metallic nanopowders, including QSI-nano™ nickel (n-Ni), QSI-nano™ silver, QSI-nano™ copper, and other proprietary alloys. These materials will replace platinum as the main catalyst in a variety of fuel cells and other membrane electrode assemblies and provide a renewable source of power. For more information on QuantumSphere’s products, please visit http://www.qsinano.com/products.html.
“Dr. Mork provides QuantumSphere with a seasoned technical liaison expert that will aggressively drive QuantumSphere’s growth, commercialization of products and market expansion,” said Kevin Maloney, CEO, QuantumSphere, Inc. “Dr. Mork’s proven scientific and business expertise will also help drive QuantumSphere’s revenue production and profitability,” Maloney added.
“I am pleased to join QuantumSphere’s strong management team and help facilitate the process by which the firm takes products to market for commercial, industrial, government and consumer applications as QuantumSphere continues to make significant inroads into these multi-billion dollar markets, ” said Benjamin Mork, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Technical Liaison, QuantumSphere, Inc. “I fully expect to compliment QuantumSphere’s team of industry veterans as the firm continues to grow as a global manufacturer and provider of nano-enabled products,” Dr. Mork added.
Dr. Mork has over eight years of research experience in inorganic chemistry, including organometallic synthesis, main group chemistry, and heterogeneous catalysis. Prior to QuantumSphere, Dr. Mork served as Staff Scientist at Symyx Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMX) where he worked on petrochemical research and high-throughput experimentation technology. The focus of this work was to discover and develop selective heterogeneous catalysts for gas-phase partial oxidation of hydrocarbons. Dr. Mork received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Davis, and his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley.
About QuantumSphere, Inc.
QuantumSphere is the leading manufacturer of metallic nanopowders for aerospace, defense, energy, transportation, electronics, and other markets demanding advanced material applications. QuantumSphere's exclusive manufacturing process provides consistent and narrow particle size distribution, low levels of agglomeration and impurities, a custom-tailored oxide shell thickness, and the highest purity metallic nanopowders on the market that are easier to transport and handle. The company accomplishes this without compromising its commitment to the environment and the community. No other company offers these performance advantages.
QuantumSphere is the only supplier of the world’s highest quality magnetic, conductive and catalytic metallic nanopowders, including QSI-nano™ nickel, QSI-nano™ silver, QSI-nano™ copper, QSI- nano™ Ni/Co and other proprietary nanoscale alloys. QSI-nano™ alloys will ultimately replace platinum as the main catalyst in a variety of fuel cells and battery electrodes, providing a renewable source of power to supply the world’s energy needs.
The company is leveraging its leading market position in metallic powders to manufacture and ship materials and devices for applications in batteries, fuel cells, conductive inks, magnetic coatings and membrane filtration devices. For more information, visit www.qsinano.com or contact Joe Romano, Partner, HighGround, Inc. at 781-279-1320 x 208.
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How to Protect Spray Nozzles in your Flue Gas Scrubbers while Minimizing Waste -- A Real World Case Study
How an Incinerator Systems manufacturer revised their sorbent filtration method to eliminate spray nozzle clogging, which resulted in less waste. This improved their product quality, and reduced their processing costs.
(PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- SITUATION
One manufacturer of incinerator systems found that they had massive plugging and fouling of their spray nozzles, which mandated the need to throw away more disposable filter cartridges than necessary. Both issues compromised end-product quality, while inflating their process costs.
This unnecessary expense led them to analyze their process, which included a revision of their filtration methods of the process solution (sorbent) before delivering it to the next stage, which were the spray nozzles.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SPRAY NOZZLE PROTECTION
To prevent fly ash and sulfur dioxide from venting into the atmosphere, flue gas scrubbers uniformly spray a sorbent into the dirty, hot flue gas. These sorbents, however, often contain oversized particles that can plug spray nozzle orifices. When this happens, the spray becomes uneven, and fly ash and sulfur dioxide can escape from the scrubber.
The key to spray nozzle protection is to filter the liquid before sending it to the spray nozzle. This eliminates the excess and oversize particles, which ultimately plugs the nozzle orifices. Once plugged, the spray becomes uneven, and the output quality becomes compromised. All at an additional and unnecessary expense to the bottom line.
The pro-active approach to this problem is to protect the spray nozzles, which is to filter the solution before it reaches this stage of the process. While there are many different filtration options, the most cost effective is to use self-cleaning filters. This is why the incinerator systems manufacturer contacted Ronningen-Petter (RPA Process Technologies) to analyze their filtration methods in hopes of protecting their expensive spray nozzles while lowering their process costs.
A SELF-CLEANING SOLUTION
Ronningen-Petter determined that the solution to this problem is twofold. To begin, many manufacturing facilities are throwing out more cartridges than necessary with disposable media. That's because disposable media are typically changed on a time cycle (e.g., once a shift, once a day, or once a week), regardless of whether the media needs replacement. To effectively filter when needed -- and not when convenient -- it is important to use automation when at all possible.
With the use of automation, the filters can be cleaned at precisely the right time, rather than when it's convenient. That's because the cleaning is controlled by the pressure differential between inlet and outlet headers as contaminants build up on the filter screen. When the pressure reaches a predetermined level, the screens are cleaned automatically -- only as needed, and when needed.
The second problem was their use of processing liquids (sorbent) with unwanted and prior supposedly 'filtered' particles in it, which resulted in fouling and clogging of the spray nozzles. The consequence of this dynamic was uneven spray and fly ash/sulfur dioxide escaping from the scrubber.
Once identified, the incinerator systems manufacturer eliminated this problem by using Ronningen-Petter (automated) self-cleaning filters. This meant less waste in the process. It also limited the unwanted particles in the process stream, which eliminated the spray nozzle clogging. Therefore, the process line did not have to be stopped to clean the nozzles.
RESULTS
The incinerator systems manufacturer is extremely pleased with the reliable operation of the filters, the elimination of spray nozzle plugging and fouling, as well as the fact that there are no spent cartridges to dispose.
by Ask Filter Man
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NuSil’s Lightspan Brand Adds Optically Clear, Injection-Moldable Silicone Elastomer to its Family of Silicone Materials
NuSil Technology, a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone-based materials for healthcare, aerospace, electronics and photonics -- through its Lightspan brand -- announces the addition of an optically clear, injection-moldable silicone elastomer to its lineup of photonics products.
Carpinteria, California (PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- NuSil Technology, a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone-based materials for healthcare, aerospace, electronics and photonics -- through its Lightspan brand -- announces the addition of an optically clear, injection-moldable silicone elastomer to its lineup of photonics products.
LSR-9562-30, a two-part, high-viscosity elastomer, is ideal for use in the injection molding of clear silicone parts. This material may also find uses in potting and encapsulating applications because of its glob-top-like consistency. It is designed to protect electronic components and assemblies against shock, vibration, moisture, dust, chemicals and other environmental hazards. The product has a refractive index of 1.5 and is provided in packaging ranging from 50-milliliter kits to drum kits.
“Like all our Lightspan offerings, this product is designed to provide exceptional light transmission and offers our photonics customers another innovative option for their molding, potting and encapsulating needs,” said Brian Nash, vice president of Marketing and Sales. “We continually strive to improve the efficiency, quality and scope of our products, and LSR-9562-30 is one of many examples of our dedication.”
NuSil’s Lightspan brand products are specialized fluids, gels, coatings, thermosets and encapsulation materials ideal for refractive index matching. These products encompass a range of materials at different refractive indexes and include products resistant to fuels, solvents and other harsh environments, providing the engineering world with material options when matching a refractive index.
For more information on physical properties and packaging for LSR-9562-30, visit http://www.nusil.com/engineering-silicones/LED_lens_material
Additional information is available at www.nusil.com or at 805-684-8780
About NuSil Technology
NuSil is a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone compounds for healthcare, aerospace, electronics, photonics and other applications that require precise, predictable, cost-effective materials performance. ISO-9001-certified since 1994, NuSil operates state-of-the-art laboratories and processing facilities in North America and Europe and provides on-site, in-person application engineering support worldwide. More information about NuSil Technology can be found at www.nusil.com.
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October 17, 2005
Engine Components Manufacturer Recycles Expensive Quench Polymer -- A Real World Documented Case Study
How self-cleaning filter reduced an engine component manufacturer's product rework and scrap, while permitting a better reuse of their expensive quench polymer. All this while significantly cutting their labor costs.
(PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- SITUATION: An engine components manufacturer using an in-line strainer to clean quench polymer had a problem. As rust and scale collected in the strainer, the flow of quench polymer was being reduced. As a result, the product was not being completely quenched and had to be reworked or scrapped, which added to their waste.
RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION
Based on these criteria, the engine components manufacturer installed a Ronningen-Petter (RPA Process Technologies), self-cleaning filter to completely remove rust and scale, while allowing the quench polymer to flow freely.
How does this filter work?
With the DCF self-cleaning filter, process water enters the top inlet and passes through the screen. The screen holds any particles over 50-microns while cleaned water leaves through the bottom outlet. A cleaning disc moves up and down the filter screen, removing debris. With the aid of the downward fluid flow and the disc movement, the debris is deposited in a holding chamber at the bottom of the filter housing and regularly purged through a valve at the bottom of the chamber.
RESULTS
As a result, rework and scrap were drastically reduced, and the quench polymer recycle rate was significantly increased.
In addition, labor costs and downtime were significantly reduced due to the ease with which a filter can be cleaned compared to breaking the piping and cleaning an in-line strainer.
by Ask Filter Man
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Company Switched from City Water to Well Water and Saved $25,000 Yearly -- A Real World Documented Case Study
Company switches from city water to well water, and saves $25,000 yearly with Ronningen-Petter Self-Cleaning Filters -- a Real World Documented Case Study.
(PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- Company switches from city water to well water, and saves $25,000 yearly with Ronningen-Petter Self-Cleaning Filters -- a real world documented case study.
SITUATION
In a cost-cutting effort, a knife manufacturer switched from city water to well water for cooling their molding machines. One of their concerns, however, was that the well water be filtered to a level as clean as or cleaner than the city water -- otherwise, waste would be generated in the form of off-spec product.
SUGGESTED FILTRATION METHOD
Eliminate waste at the source by use cleanable filter media. Why? No cartridges or bags to landfill or incinerate.
With cleanable filter media, you only have to deal with the unwanted solids. In addition, you may not have to contend with them either.
Cleanable media offer an effective method of eliminating waste at the source and significant monetary savings, too. Just how significant? You can begin to get an idea by following this example. It assumes the application requires a typical 12-cartridge filter using 10-inch cartridges.
First, we know that a 55-gallon drum can hold 180 cartridges if carefully filled. Assuming you replace these cartridges daily (which would not be unusual), you will fill one drum every 15 days – or about 20 drums per year.
The cost for disposing of non-hazardous waste is already $400–$800 per drum. Moreover, the cost for disposing of hazardous waste is fast approaching $1,000 a drum. When you multiply this cost by the number of filters at your plant, you can begin to see the savings.
Consider this, too: If, in anticipation of changing regulations, you are treating all your non-hazardous waste as hazardous waste to avoid future fines and clean-up costs, it is easy to see how the reduced waste volume made possible by cleanable media can begin paying immediate dividends.
RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION
The Ronningen-Petter stainless steel AFR self-cleaning filter met the company’s objective for water clarity, and enabled them to save $25,000 annually in city water costs. In addition, by using a self-cleaning filter instead of a cartridge filter, they avoided the high cost of land filling cartridges.
by Ask Filter Man
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Voltaix, Inc. Announces Price Increases for Electronic Specialty Gases and Chemicals
Voltaix, Inc., a leading manufacturer of chemicals and gases for the semiconductor and photovoltaic industries, announced today that it will assess a percentage price increase effective January 1, 2006, or as supply agreements permit, for its electronic specialty gases and chemicals.
North Branch, NJ (PRWEB) October 15, 2005 -- Voltaix, Inc., a leading manufacturer of chemicals and gases for the semiconductor and photovoltaic industries, announced today that it will assess a percentage price increase, effective January 1, 2006, or as supply agreements permit, for its electronic specialty gases and chemicals. For most products, the percentage increase will be in the 5 to 10 percent range, although in certain cases, higher increases are required to cover increased production costs. The price increases reflect energy and feedstock cost increases as well as cost increases for manufacturing equipment and materials. This pricing increase will also offset costs associated with plant security improvements which are a direct result of U.S. anti-terrorism efforts.
Voltaix maintains a philosophy of continuous improvement to provide our customers with the highest quality products while controlling costs to the extent possible. Price increases, however, are necessary because of recent increases in raw materials, transportation and other energy related costs, the continuing industry initiative to increase security at chemical facilities and Voltaix’ ongoing efforts to enhance the overall safety and reliability of its products and services.
Further information about Voltaix is available at www.voltaix.com
About Voltaix:
Voltaix is recognized worldwide for manufacturing high purity specialty gases and chemicals that enhance the performance of electronic and photonic devices. Its products include germane, silicon tetrafluoride, trimethylsilane (3MS), and Silcore®. Voltaix deploys proprietary manufacturing technologies to provide highly consistent products tailored to increase manufacturing yields, throughput, and device performance. (Silcore® is a trademark of ASM International, N.V.).
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October 14, 2005
Cooling Tower Loop Cuts Waste and Disposal Costs with Environmentally Friendly Filter --- A Real World Documented Case Study
How a cooling tower loop cut its waste and disposal costs by using an environmentally friendly filtration process-- A Real World documented case study.
(PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- A manufacturer of plastic personal grooming products was recycling mold-cooling water through a cooling tower. Unfortunately, the cooling water was picking up airborne particulate in the process, which caused frequent blowdowns, required maintenance, and created downtime on the molding machines.
Traditionally, engineers have opted for disposable media filters because of their lower initial cost. While initial cost may be lower for small batch operations, the same is not necessarily true for continuous operations. That is because you would need a completely redundant filtration system, including piping, valves, supports, and service connections – not an insignificant expense by any means – to maintain production.
To remove this particulate, the company installed the Ronningen-Petter AFR backwashing filter from RPA Process Technologies.
With this type of filter system, the media is cleaned and regenerated while the unit remains on-line. This means a simple single-piping arrangement, minimal valving, and fewer connections – for a lower total system cost and reduced waste.
Since then, they’ve eliminated this costly downtime and reduced their waste. What’s more, controlling suspended solids by filtration rather than blowdown substantially reduces water use. Moreover, because the filter cleans itself only when necessary, treatment chemicals and waste disposal costs are minimized.
by Ask Filter Man
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Sartomer Company Creates New Asia Division David Long Appointed General Manager of Sartomer Asia
Sartomer Company is expanding its operations in the Asia/Pacific region with the formation of the Sartomer Asia division and the appointment of the new division’s general manager.
EXTON, PA (PRWEB) October 14, 2005 -- Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Company today announced the expansion of its operations in the Asia/Pacific region with the formation of the Sartomer Asia division and the appointment of the new division’s general manager.
David Long, the company’s former vice president of finance and Asia, will lead the new Sartomer Asia division as general manager. Long will be based in Hong Kong and is responsible for the division’s business development operations. Previously, the company’s Asian activities were coordinated from its world headquarters in Exton, Pa.
“Establishing the Sartomer Asia division offers the company an opportunity to expand our presence in the region and supply the best possible customer service,” said Nick Trainer, president of Sartomer. “David Long, with his tremendous experience and expertise, is the perfect choice to lead that team and help the company grow.”
Long brings more than 20 years of business and international experience to Sartomer’s Asian business development efforts. He has held multiple positions within Total, including CEO of one of the company’s chemical businesses based in Hong Kong. Long is also the former CFO of Atofina’s Worldwide Resins business at Cray Valley, a Sartomer sister company located in Paris. As CFO he was responsible for the division’s finance, IT, and acquisitions.
In addition to the new Sartomer Asia Division and Long’s appointment, Sartomer announced it has established a trading company – Sartomer Distribution Shanghai – to facilitate importing and distribution of the company’s products throughout the Asia/Pacific region.
Also, Sartomer announced plans to build a new monomer and oligomer manufacturing facility in Nansha, China (near Guangzhou). The new plant will be completed in 2007. Sartomer currently services the region through an oligomers-manufacturing facility in Chonju, Korea, and by imports from Sartomer in Europe and USA.
Sartomer Company, part of Total's Chemicals branch, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Sartomer provides a variety of specialty chemicals designed to enhance processing and performance characteristics in coatings, inks, elastomers, adhesives, sealants, composites, and other demanding applications. The company's product offering includes more than 620 monomers and oligomers, photoinitiators, polybutadiene resins, styrene maleic anhydride resins, hydrocarbon resins, and other specialty chemicals.
www.sartomer.com
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October 13, 2005
Assay Results Confirm Extension of Gold Zone on Middle River Property
Results demonstrate continuity of both higher grade and wide lower grade zones of gold mineralization.
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 13, 2005 -- First Narrows Resources Corp. (TSX-V: UNO) (”First Narrows” or the “Company”) is pleased to report assays from two additional drill holes recently completed on the Middle River gold project, Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Drill holes MR-05-007 and -008 were drilled to test the near surface southwest extension of the potential open pit resource of the MRG structure on section 1150NE. Hole MR-05-007 intersected an 8.4 meter (27.6 feet) wide of gold mineralization averaging 3.35 gpt gold (0.10 opt gold). Hole MR-05-008 intersected 18.2 meters (59.7 feet) of low grade gold mineralization including 3.90 meters (12.8 feet) that averaged 9.56 gpt (0.28opt).
Today’s results, along with the Company’s previously reported and historical drill results from the MRG Zone, continue to increase the potential for developing an economic gold resource on the Middle River property (click on assay table at right, then click on it again to magnify). The higher grade and wide lower grade zones of gold mineralization demonstrate good continuity, and remain open to further expansion down dip, down plunge, and on strike.
The recently completed drill program on the Middle River gold project consisted of 15 holes. Results from five holes have been reported.
First Narrows either owns, or has the right to own, a 100% interest in the 763 claims that comprise the Middle River property. Mr. Arthur Hamilton, P.Geo., is the Company’s Qualified Person on the Middle River Project. Mr. Hamilton was formerly Chief Mine Geologist for Noranda’s Heath Steele Division.
About First Narrows Resources Corp.:
First Narrows Resources Corp. (TSX-V: UNO) is a Canadian mineral exploration company whose corporate strategy is to build shareholder value by finding and developing overlooked and undervalued mineral properties. Having assembled a balanced mix of gold, base metal and strategic metal properties, the Company’s core focus is the advancement of the Chester Project and the exploration of newly recognized gold and VMS targets on the Middle River Property. The Company’s exploration efforts are focused in the Bathurst Mining Camp, renowned for hosting several world-class VMS deposits. For more information visit: www.uno.ca
For Corporate, Media, or Investor Communications contact:
Greg Lytle, Communications Manager
First Narrows Resources Corp.
Toll-free: (866) 285-5817
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Peter K. Gummer, President
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Ascent Scientific Launches mGlu7 agonist – the First of Its Kind - To Help Research Into Anxiety Disorders
Ascent Scientific (www.ascentscientific.com) announced the addition of a ground-breaking new research tool to the Low-Cost Ligand range – a tool that will aid research into anxiety and stress-related disorders.
(PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- Ascent Scientific (www.ascentscientific.com) announced the addition of a ground-breaking new research tool to the Low-Cost Ligand range – a tool that will aid research into anxiety and stress-related disorders. The research tool is a chemical called AMN082, and it selectively activates a particular protein in the brain - the mGlu7 glutamate receptor subtype. These receptors are thought to be involved in anxiety and stress-related disorders.
Steve Roome PhD, Commercial Director commented, “We are delighted to be the first life science supplier to make this exciting research tool commercially available to the scientific community. Since the disclosure of this chemical at the recent 5th International mGlu meeting in Taormina last month, our chemists have been working tirelessly to make it available as quickly as possible.”
Iain Sandison, Science Director “The addition of AMN082 to the Low-Cost Ligand range promises to be valuable asset for scientists researching anxiety and stress-related disorders. We have made it available at a very high purity, and of course, in keeping with our philosophy to make research tools affordable for as many researchers as possible – at a very low price.”
About Ascent Scientific
Ascent Scientific provides high quality receptor ligands, synthetic chemistry, research, consultancy and analytical services for life science, pharmaceutical and chemistry-related industries.
The Low-Cost Ligand range includes:
- AMN082: the first selective mGlu7 agonist
- L-AP4: selective group III mGlu agonist
- (S)-3,4 DCPG: Potent selective mGlu8a agonist
- (S)-3,5-DHPG: Selective group 1 mGlu agonist
- MPEP: mGlu5 selective antagonist
- D-AP5: Potent selective NMDA antagonist
- Quisqualic acid: glutamate agonist
- PPADS: purinergic agonist
Contact:
Steve Roome,
Commercial Director
+44 (0)1934 624 695
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Georgia Department of Labor Hosts Annual Conference
Georgia Department of Labor will be hosting its 2005 Georgia Safety, Health & Environmental Conference October 19-21, 2005 in Savannah, GA.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 – Georgia Department of Labor will be hosting its 2005 Georgia Safety, Health & Environmental Conference October 19-21, 2005 in Savannah, GA. Project Safe Georgia is a coalition of businesses, government and academic professionals volunteering to address the safety, health, environmental and workers’ comp needs for all Georgia businesses.
Georgia Tech Research Institute, a leader in Occupational Safety and Health Training, will be one of the main sponsors of this event. GTRI will be at the event promoting their 2006 Occupational Safety and Health Courses, along with providing attendees with the current Course Catalog and taking on-site registrations for future courses. Experienced faculty of GTRI will be hosting the booth and will be available to answer questions about our training programs and research facilities. For more information about the upcoming conference, please go to www.projectsafegeorgia.org.
Georgia Tech Research Institute is extremely proud of the 2,700 individuals we trained in 2004. GTRI is focused on providing quality training with the best possible selection of course topics at the level you need for professional development. Register for all Safety and Health courses at Georgia Tech by going www.oshacourses.org.
About Georgia Tech Research Institute
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit applied research arm of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. Our approximately 1,200 employees perform or support more than $100 million in research yearly for more than 200 clients in industry and government. To learn more about GTRI, visit http://www.gtri.gatech.edu.
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Food Processing Plant Saves Water While Protecting Their Ion Exchange Unit -- A Real World Documented Case Study
How the Ronningen-Petter self-cleaning filter saved a food processing plant water while protecting their ion exchange unit.
(PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- How the Ronningen-Petter self-cleaning filter saved a food processing plant water while protecting their ion exchange unit.
SITUATION:
A food processor was removing contaminants from gelatin liquor with pressure leaf filters that were pre-coated with diatomaceous earth (DE). The DE, however, would periodically break off, travel downstream, and plug the ion exchange unit. This resulted in two-days of downtime to allow employees to manually clean the column.
RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION:
Based on these criteria, the food-processing plan installed a Ronningen-Petter (RPA Process Technologies), self-cleaning filter to completely remove rust and scale, while allowing the quench polymer to flow freely.
In addition, automating the filter later helped the company minimize waste by saving water. How? Operators in the past had been cleaning the filter too often and for too long a period. However, a Ronningen-Petter automation package began telling the filter precisely when cleaning was needed, and how long each cleaning cycle should be.
RESULTS:
After installing a manual self-cleaning filter, the column never plugged again -- this meant the filter paid for itself within eight months.
-- by Ask Filter Man
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October 12, 2005
Ohaus Explorer Pro Balances are NTEP Approved
Recognition by NTEP underscores the reliability of the Explorer Pro series – most important to any application that requires precise weighing and measurement.
Pine Brook, NJ (PRWEB) October 12, 2005 -- Ohaus Corporation, a leading manufacturer of balances for the laboratory, education, industrial and specialty markets worldwide, offers an NTEP approved version of its renowned Explorer(R) Pro line of analytical and precision balances.
The National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) evaluates commercial measuring devices to ensure their compliance with national and international requirements. Areas evaluated by NTEP include design, features, operating characteristics and overall metrological performance. This recognition by NTEP further underscores the reliability of the Explorer Pro series – most important to any application that requires precise weighing and measurement. Explorer Pro approved balances can be used in legal for trade environments such as jewelry shops and pharmacies.
Explorer Pro balances combine a host of capabilities with an incredibly intuitive man/machine interface that takes the performance of both the balance and its user to the highest possible level. Equipped with numerous features including seven application modes, a large backlit dot matrix display, five operating languages including English, Spanish, French, German and Italian as well as an optional AutoCal(TM) feature, Explorer Pro is designed to make an immediate and lasting impact on the weighing game.
Explorer Pro analytical balances are available in capacities and readabilities ranging from 62g x 0.1mg to 210g x 0.1mg. Explorer Pro Precision models range from 210g x 0.001g to 8100g x 0.1g. Every Explorer Pro features seven built in application modes including weighing, parts counting, percent weighing, check weighing, filling and gross/net/tare.
The Explorer Pro line continues the long-standing Ohaus tradition of delivering products that offer the best price/performance ratio possible. With standard features like an up-front leveling system, RS232 connectivity and GLP data capabilities including date, time, balance ID, user ID, project ID and reference, it’s easy to see what sets a Pro apart from its peers. Explorer Pro’s optional AutoCal feature is an excellent example of what to look for in a Pro. Available on every Explorer Pro model, AutoCal ensures the highest degree of accuracy by automatically calibrating the balance when it senses a temperature change sufficient enough to affect weighing accuracy.
Explorer Pro’s cutting edge design and intuitive user prompts make the products’ many advanced applications easy to follow and easy to use. Even complex operations are made simple with the balances’ three soft keys, which are application specific and allow direct access to items such as calibration, units, new count, sample size, new reference, reference, new target and/or target.
Explorer Pro also features a dot matrix display, allowing users to display either simple weighing results or more advanced results including piece count, average piece weight, sample size, tare weight and more.
In fact, only Explorer Pro allows users to simultaneously view this type of reference information along with the actual weight of the load on the platform. The capacity guide provides a visual aid by displaying the relationship between the total load on the platform and the total capacity of the balance, whereas the fill guide displays the relationship between the total load on the platform and a user defined target.
Even the application modes found in Explorer Pro are more advanced. For example, the animal weighing application allows users to perform animal weighing procedures in either manual, semi-auto or automatic modes. The parts counting function includes parts counting check and parts counting fill features and the check weighing application is capable of displaying results as a weight or a message (under, accept or over).
In addition to numerous features and capabilities, every Explorer Pro balance comes equipped with everything you would expect from a product that carries the Ohaus name. An up front leveling bubble ensures that the balance is level before each use, while its programmable filtering capability compensates for vibrations and other disturbances to ensure accuracy and precision every time. Explorer Pro comes standard with a weigh-below hook, which facilitates easy and accurate density and gravity determination. A standard in-use cover protects Explorer Pro from spills at no additional cost, while an integral security bracket protects your investment from theft.
The standard RS232 port connects Explorer Pro directly to a low cost SF42 printer for outputting of GLP data, while the standard auxiliary port provides flexibility for use in legal applications requiring a secondary display.
Every Ohaus product is backed by the industry-leading service and support that has become synonymous with the Ohaus name.
About Ohaus Corporation
Headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey, Ohaus Corporation manufactures an extensive line of high-precision industrial, portable and mechanical balances and scales that meet the demands of virtually any weighing need. The company is a global leader in the Laboratory, Industrial and Education channels as well as a host of specialty markets, including the Food Preparation, Pharmacy and Jewelry industries. An ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer, Ohaus products are precise, reliable and affordable, and are backed by industry-leading customer support. For additional information, contact Ohaus Corporation at 973/377-9000, or visit the web site at www.ohaus.com.
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October 11, 2005
FlowSense Received Multiple Orders from Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR), U.S. Air Force, Bureau of Reclamation (Department of Interior), and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
FlowSense announced today that its environmental and industrial team have received multiple orders for several mission critical process moisture monitoring systems and pressure instruments. Additionally, FlowSense announced that it has been awarded a turnkey contract from the Air Force for equipment supply and startup support of an enhanced walk-in (EWN) curing oven. FlowSense's industrial team also received a contract from the Bureau of Reclamation to supply process instruments for a desalting plant. Fish & Wildlife Service also awarded FlowSense for the installation and programming of a wireless communication system.
FlowSense LLC, Maple Grove, MN (PRWEB) October 11, 2005 -- FlowSense announced today that its environmental and industrial team have received multiple orders for several mission critical process moisture monitoring systems and pressure instruments. Additionally, FlowSense announced that it has been awarded a turnkey contract from the Air Force for equipment supply and startup support of an enhanced walk-in (EWN) curing oven. FlowSense's industrial team also received a contract from the Bureau of Reclamation to supply process instruments for a desalting plant. Fish & Wildlife Service also awarded FlowSense for the installation and programming of a wireless communication system.
For KBR, FlowSense will supply integrated, fully automatic self-calibration moisture analyzers for use in natural gas and hydrocarbon processing applications. Another award specified both custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) pressure instruments as part of the Iraq infrastructure reconstruction program. KBR provides a wide range of engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, logistics and project management services to three markets: upstream, downstream, and government & infrastructure.
For the U.S. Air Force, The contract specified a custom electrically heated enhanced walk-in series industrial oven with installation at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
For the the Bureau of Reclamation, FlowSense will provide level monitoring systems for the measurement and control of 12 gravity filter tanks. The level monitoring systems are comprised of Honeywell ST 3000 Smart Transmitters which provide proven technology for differential and gauge pressure measurement.
For the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, FlowSense will provide installation and programming of communication equipment to be located on a 220 feet communication tower under construction at Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge. FlowSense's scope of work in this project will include all necessary equipment, supplies, materials, and supervision for the installation and programming of Motorola's communication system.
FlowSense LLC is an award-winning veteran owned small business (VOSB) and 8(a)/SDB certified company providing integrated technical solutions in environmental systems (air and water quality management), security technology (biometric access control), and industrial solutions (facilities contracting). FlowSense products and services include engineering, project management, and procurement serving diverse industries including private and public sectors, military, defense, and government agencies.
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October 10, 2005
The Nanoethics Group to Introduce Societal Issues at ICNT 2005
Presentation kicks off week-long nanoethics symposium at international conference
Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) October 10, 2005 -- The Nanoethics Group today announced that it has been invited to speak at the “Societal Impacts” symposium at the International Congress of Nanotechnology (ICNT), one of the industry’s largest global gatherings. Patrick Lin, Ph.D., research director for The Nanoethics Group, will be the symposium’s first speaker, setting the context for the prestigious event.
Held in San Francisco from October 31 to November 4, 2005, ICNT 2005 brings together the leading minds in nanotechnology from all over the world, including more than 150 speakers from 38 countries as well as Nobel Prize laureates, and offers a rare opportunity to network with top industry professionals and researchers. The event covers a broad spectrum of topics in the emerging field of nanotechnology, from the latest research and development to nanoethics to venture-capital investment and more. ICNT is the annual meeting of the International Association of Nanotechnology, a non-profit association based in Sacramento, California.
Dr. Lin will present a high-level overview of the issues and challenges in studying the societal impact of nanotechnology, including the complexity of evaluating ethical dilemmas, such as balancing out competing rights and obligations, as well a survey of topical areas such as privacy, terrorism, health, economics, politics, environment and others.
“ICNT 2005 is unique in dedicating an entire week to exploring the social dimensions and implications of the new science,” said Dr. Lin. “In fact, many other conferences, especially the business-oriented ones, ignore the subject completely. We are honored to help kick off their symposium and hopefully help scientists, business executives and other stakeholders to think about the larger issues related to their research and to proceed responsibly.”
Nanoethics is gaining attention globally as the nanotechnology industry, world governments and the broader public hope to avoid previous missteps in rushing to develop new technologies, such as in biotechnology where a massive public backlash resulted in bans on genetically-modified foods in many regions and even entire countries, from Brazil to Germany to Sri Lanka. Similarly, some groups – as recently as GeneEthics Network last week - are calling for a moratorium on nanotechnology research and products until public health and other issues have been addressed.
“We are pleased to have Dr. Lin of The Nanoethics Group to speak at our conference,” said Lloyd L. Tran, program chair for ICNT 2005. “Given his reputation for clear, unbiased thinking, he’ll be instrumental in establishing a meaningful framework to understanding the societal issues that lay before our industry.”
For more information about the International Association of Nanotechnology and ICNT 2005, including registration information and program agenda, please visit www.nanotechcongress.com.
ABOUT US
The Nanoethics Group is a non-partisan research organization formed to study nanotechnology’s impact on society and related ethical issues. As professional ethicists, we help to identify and evaluate possible harms and conflicts as well as to bring balance and common sense to the debate. Our mission is to educate and advise both organizations and the broader public on these issues as a foundation to guide policy and responsible research. For more information, please visit www.nanoethics.org.
Media Contact:
Patrick Lin, Ph.D.
Research Director
The Nanoethics Group
Patrick at nanoethics.org
805.570.5651
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The Tungsten Electrode Experts
Diamond Ground Products specializes in one of the most important and frequently overlooked welding process variables: the electrode. Welders can spend thousands of dollars on welding equipment, but if they do not select and prepare their electrodes properly, then their welding results can be poor, inconsistent, or problematic.
Newbury Park, CA (PRWEB) October 10, 2005 -- Diamond Ground Products specializes in one of the most important and frequently overlooked welding process variables: the electrode. Welders can spend thousands of dollars on welding equipment, but if they do not select and prepare their electrodes properly, then their welding results can be poor, inconsistent, or problematic.
Whether it is Tungsten Grinders to fit any budget or tolerance, pre-ground electrodes or even better performing tungsten varieties, Diamond Ground Products offers products and services to ensure that the smallest part of your weld process is a big part of improving your weld quality & productivity. Free Guides & samples are available.
Diamond Ground Products is dedicated to the improvement of weld quality & welder productivity, and maintains a reputation as the industry leader in tungsten and tungsten preparation. Our ongoing management philosophy is to provide quality product and receptive service that exceeds even the most stringent expectations. Contact DGP today to see how we can help with your current or future welding applications.
For more information, contact:
Jim Elizarraz
Diamond Ground Products
2550 Azurite Circle Newbury Park, CA 91320
Ph: (805) 498-3837
Fax (805) 498-9347
Website: www.diamondground.com
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Sartomer Announces Plans for Polyurethanes Conference 2005
Technical presentations, poster paper, new performance-enhancing resin to be spotlighted
Exton, Pa. (PRWEB) October 9, 2005 -- Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Company today announced its exhibition plans for the Polyurethanes 2005 Technical Conference & Trade Fair (Oct. 17-19, Houston).
Sartomer will present two technical papers and a poster during the event, and will introduce [perhaps use “feature” instead of “introduce”?] its first commercially available thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resin based on unique polybutadiene polyols – Poly bd® 2035 TPU.
The planned technical and poster paper presentations include:
· Elastomers Derived from Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene Prepolymers and Diamines, presented by Herbert Chao, manager, polybutadiene materials science (Oct. 18, 8:40 a.m.)
· Thermoplastics Polyurethanes Derived from Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadienes, presented by John Murphy, manager business development, specialty polymers (Oct. 18, 10:20 a.m.)
· Property Enhancement Through Peroxide-Cure of Polyurethanes Derived from Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadienes, presented by Nan Tian, application chemist. Tian will be available on hand throughout the conference to answer any questions about his poster paper presentation.
The new Poly bd® 2035 TPU resin debuted earlier this year. It is designed to enhance the performance of films, adhesives, sealants, coatings, and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) when compared to conventional TPUs based on polyether or polyester polyols. Poly bd 2035 is also an excellent candidate for polymer modification of traditional polyolefin and engineering polymers for enhanced properties.
Poly bd 2035 TPU is an 80 Shore A material with a specific gravity of 0.96. The new resin offers a number of performance properties, including excellent resistance against strong acids and bases, as well as resistance to hydrolysis. Tests have demonstrated that Poly bd 2035 is almost unaffected by immersion in strong solutions such as 60% H2SO4, 40% HNO3, or 50% NaOH for 28 days at ambient temperature. The resin also serves as a barrier for oxygen and water vapor permeation.
In addition, Poly bd 2035 TPU offers superior electrical properties when compared to conventional TPU products, opening up new product and market opportunities. For example, its volume resistivity is 1 x 1014 Ωm and its surface resistivity is1.5 X 1016 Ω.
For more information on the technical presentations or Poly bd 2035 TPU, please call 1-800-SARTOMER, or stop by booth (#206) during the Polyurethane 2005 Technical Conference & Trade Fair.
Sartomer Company, part of Total's Chemicals branch, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Sartomer provides a variety of specialty chemicals designed to enhance processing and performance characteristics in coatings, inks, elastomers, adhesives, sealants, composites, and other demanding applications. The company's product offering includes more than 620 monomers and oligomers, photoinitiators, polybutadiene resins, styrene maleic anhydride resins, hydrocarbon resins, and other specialty chemicals.
www.sartomer.com
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October 07, 2005
How a Company Switched from City Water to Well Water and Saved $25,000 Yearly
Company switches from city water to well water, and saves $25,000 yearly with Ronningen-Petter Self-Cleaning Filters -- a real world documented case study.
(PRWEB) October 7, 2005 -- Company switches from city water to well water, and saves $25,000 yearly with Ronningen-Petter Self-Cleaning Filters -- a real world documented case study.
Situation
In a cost-cutting effort, a knife manufacturer switched from city water to well water for cooling their molding machines. One of their concerns, however, was that the well water be filtered to a level as clean as or cleaner than the city water -- otherwise, waste would be generated in the form of off-spec product.
Suggested Filtration Method
Eliminate waste at the source by use cleanable filter media. Why? No cartridges or bags to landfill or incinerate.
With cleanable filter media, you only have to deal with the unwanted solids. In addition, you may not have to contend with them either.
Cleanable media offer an effective method of eliminating waste at the source and significant monetary savings, too. Just how significant? You can begin to get an idea by following this example. It assumes the application requires a typical 12-cartridge filter using 10-inch cartridges.
First, we know that a 55-gallon drum can hold 180 cartridges if carefully filled. Assuming you replace these cartridges daily (which would not be unusual), you will fill one drum every 15 days – or about 20 drums per year.
The cost for disposing of non-hazardous waste is already $400–$800 per drum. Moreover, the cost for disposing of hazardous waste is fast approaching $1,000 a drum. When you multiply this cost by the number of filters at your plant, you can begin to see the savings.
Consider this, too: If, in anticipation of changing regulations, you are treating all your non-hazardous waste as hazardous waste to avoid future fines and clean-up costs, it is easy to see how the reduced waste volume made possible by cleanable media can begin paying immediate dividends.
Ronningen-Petter Solution
The Ronningen-Petter stainless steel AFR self-cleaning filter met the company’s objective for water clarity, and enabled them to save $25,000 annually in city water costs. In addition, by using a self-cleaning filter instead of a cartridge filter, they avoided the high cost of land filling cartridges.
by Ask Filter Man
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October 06, 2005
Engine Components Manufacturer Recycles Expensive Quench Polymer -- A Real World Documented Case Study
How the Ronningen-Petter self-cleaning filter reduced an engine component manufacturer's product rework and scrap, while permitting a better reuse of their expensive quench polymer. All this while significantly cutting their labor costs.
(PRWEB) October 6, 2005 -- SITUATION
An engine components manufacturer using an in-line strainer to clean quench polymer had a problem. As rust and scale collected in the strainer, the flow of quench polymer was being reduced. As a result, the product was not being completely quenched and had to be reworked or scrapped, which added to their waste.
RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION
Based on these criteria, the engine components manufacturer installed a Ronningen-Petter (RPA Process Technologies), self-cleaning filter to completely remove rust and scale, while allowing the quench polymer to flow freely.
How does this filter work?
With the DCF self-cleaning filter, process water enters the top inlet and passes through the screen. The screen holds any particles over 50-microns while cleaned water leaves through the bottom outlet. A cleaning disc moves up and down the filter screen, removing debris. With the aid of the downward fluid flow and the disc movement, the debris is deposited in a holding chamber at the bottom of the filter housing and regularly purged through a valve at the bottom of the chamber.
RESULTS
As a result, rework and scrap were drastically reduced, and the quench polymer recycle rate was significantly increased.
In addition, labor costs and downtime were significantly reduced due to the ease with which a filter can be cleaned compared to breaking the piping and cleaning an in-line strainer.
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If you would like to discuss this filtration, solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly trained Applications Specialists, please visit http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp.
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October 05, 2005
Water Solubility and Low-Temperature Heat-Transfer-Fluid Performance
Paratherm Corporation to present new research at Chem Show Educational Conference in New York City November 2, 2005.
(PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 4, 2005 -- Sean Stoner, Research and Product Development Manager at Paratherm Corporation, recently undertook to explore how the difference in water solubility of two chemically similar heat transfer fluids directly affects coil freeze-ups at fluid temperatures down to -90°C.
Low-temperature heat transfer fluids are used in the chemical processing industries, typically at temperatures down to -50°C, for reactor temperature-control loops, condenser cooling, and freeze drying.
Further lowering that temperature capability, to -70°, -80°, or even -90°C, can theoretically provide fine- and specialty-chemical producers with more options to increase yields, reduce cycle times and/or increase throughput.
But a number of factors come into play at these low temperatures, factors that can sometimes prevent the application of these theoretical advantages. It can be difficult to completely eliminate and prevent water ingress in these closed-loop cooling circuits. While very small amounts typically pose no problem, above certain threshold quantities dissolved water freezes onto the coil surface forming an ice layer that can significantly reduce cooling efficiency and capacity.
Mr. Stoner will present this work at the Chem Show Educational Conference at the Jacob Javits center in New York City, New York on Wednesday, November 2 at 10:30 a.m., as part of the Keep Your Plant Safe, Compliant and Efficient conference track.
Paratherm Corporation's product line has grown to seven heat transfer fluids and two high-performance system-cleaner liquids, but the service mission of Paratherm Engineers and Staff has remained the same; to use their thorough knowledge and experience with thermal systems and heat transfer fluids, their relationships with heater and equipment manufacturers, and their focused attention on the needs of customers, to deliver smoothly operating systems and applications, and maximum production, to processors that choose Paratherm. Paratherm will exhibit at the Chem Show at Javits Center in New York City November 1-3, 2005, in booth 934.
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October 03, 2005
ICIS Training Launches Petrochemicals Course in China Understanding the Impact of Oil Volatility on Raw Materials
ICIS training launches a beginners course to explain the petrochemical industry in non technical