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Analyser measures trace moisture in nitrogen process gas streams
NEWS actual manufacturing environment, enabling customers to operate equipment, evaluate processes and conduct training,’ said Udit Batra, President and CEO, EMD Millipore. ‘Our goal for this facility – now the ninth of its kind for EMD Millipore – is to enhance the customer experience by delivering innovation, quality products and comprehensive technological support – all major components of our product and service portfolio offering.’ Through the simulation of manufacturing process using various products, this centre enables customers to test equipment and devices, evaluate manufacturing processes and conduct operator training. The training helps biopharmaceuticals companies expedite system implementation and enhances the efficiency of manufacturing process development, whilst also providing quality assurance validations compliant with GMP standards and various regulations, thus lowering risk when introducing new systems. The facility includes what is referred to as a “Pilot Scale Zone” equipped with EMD Millipore’s Mobius series of single-use components for everything from culture to filtration and purification, which enables total demonstration testing of upstream and downstream processes. There is also a “Process Development and Application Test Zone” for various types of testing for process development and optimisation, a “Seminar & Training Zone” and a “Gallery Zone” with displays of the firm’s products. EMD Millipore has BSTC facilities in nine major regions, including Japan, USA, Germany, France, Singapore, China, South Korea, India and Brazil. Contacts: EMD Millipore, 290 Concord Road, Billerica, MA 01821, USA. Tel: +1 978 715 4321, www.emdmillipore.com EMD Millipore (Japan), Arco Tower 5F, 1-8-1 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8927, Japan. Tel: +81 3 5434 4700 Merck KgaA, Frankfurter Str. 250, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany. Tel: +49 6151 720, www.merck.de
Analyser measures trace moisture in nitrogen process gas streams
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S filtration, separation and purification company Pall Corp has
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developed an analyser for measuring trace moisture in nitrogen process gas streams. Called Gaskleen Pico1000, it is suited to qualifying and certifying ultra-high purity (UHP) process gas lines, and is designed to detect endof-life when deployed downstream of a purifier. It has a limit of detection of 1 ppb. ‘Featuring a patented MEMS (microelectromechanical system) sensor, the Gaskleen Pico1000 analyser delivers a step change in price/performance to any customer who needs to control moisture in nitrogen,’ commented Dr Jan-Paul van Maaren, Vice President, Strategic Marketing, Pall Microelectronics. ‘Where measuring moisture was cumbersome or uneconomical in the past, using traditional technologies such as APIMS and CRDS, the Pico1000 analyser makes it accurate, simple and affordable.’ The robust, compact design of the analyser makes it readily portable, enabling users to easily move it around the fab for quick checks of process gas quality at many points. In addition, it consumes up to 70% less process gas compared with competitive analysers, and for a significantly lower cost than competitive systems, says Pall. The firm used SEMICON West, which was held recently in San Francisco, California, USA, as an opportunity to introduce the analyser. Contact: Pall Corp, 25 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050, USA. Tel: +1 516 484 5400, www.pall.com
KMS provides Puron MBR modules for oil refinery in Russia
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S-based Koch Membrane Systems Inc (KMS) reports that its Puron MBR membrane modules are being used to upgrade a wastewater treatment plant at a refinery in Russia. The system is designed for an average flow of 24 000 m3 (6.3 million gallons) per day, with peaks of up to 28 800 m³ (7.6 million gallons). Start-up is scheduled for 2015. The existing conventional wastewater treatment plant at the large oil refinery had to be replaced by a MBR system in order to meet tightened discharge regulations. About 90% of the wastewater fed into the MBR is industrial, whilst the remainder is sanitary wastewater generated by the refinery’s camps and offices.
KMS says that its submerged Puron modules were selected because of their energy-efficient design, ability to satisfy small footprint requirements and its engineering support during the bidding and project phase. In addition, KMS says that the customer was also impressed with the strong braided fibre, which reduces the risk of breakage. KMS’ scope of supply includes the Puron PSH1500 membrane modules, all pumps and blowers and the complete equipment package for the bioreactors, with fine bubble diffused aeration, mixers and circulation pumps. Also included are MBR plant instrumentation, process logic control, motor-control cabinet and chemical dosing systems, as well as installation and commissioning assistance. Russia’s water quality improvement programme is creating a growing demand for MBR installations, says the firm. The new water treatment plant will be one of its largest MBR references in the country, with others to follow. Contact: Koch Membrane Systems Inc, 850 Main Street, Wilmington, MA 01887-3388, USA. Tel: +1 978 694 7000, www.kochmembrane.com
Tequatic Plus filter is effective in multiple applications
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he Tequatic Plus fine particle filter developed by Dow Water & Process Solutions (DW & PS), a business unit of Dow Chemical Co, is already proving its value to customers across multiple applications in China. With its patented design, the Tequatic Plus (also see Membrane Technology March 2014, page 3) filter combines, in one device, the power of continuous cleaning, cross-flow filtration with centrifugal separation and solids collection, and has stepped up to the challenge of effectively dealing with water that is difficult to treat. Unlike other technologies, it enables customers to consistently filter high and variable solids whilst achieving a water recovery that is typically 99% or more, claims DW & PS. ‘The Tequatic Plus filter is enhancing the benefits for customers through reduced maintenance, fouling and backwash cycles,’ said Dr John Patrin, Global Marketing Manager, Filtration, DW & PS.
November 2014
Analyser measures trace moisture in nitrogen process gas streams
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S filtration, separation and purification company Pall Corp has
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Membrane Technology
developed an analyser for measuring trace moisture in nitrogen process gas streams. Called Gaskleen Pico1000, it is suited to qualifying and certifying ultra-high purity (UHP) process gas lines, and is designed to detect endof-life when deployed downstream of a purifier. It has a limit of detection of 1 ppb. ‘Featuring a patented MEMS (microelectromechanical system) sensor, the Gaskleen Pico1000 analyser delivers a step change in price/performance to any customer who needs to control moisture in nitrogen,’ commented Dr Jan-Paul van Maaren, Vice President, Strategic Marketing, Pall Microelectronics. ‘Where measuring moisture was cumbersome or uneconomical in the past, using traditional technologies such as APIMS and CRDS, the Pico1000 analyser makes it accurate, simple and affordable.’ The robust, compact design of the analyser makes it readily portable, enabling users to easily move it around the fab for quick checks of process gas quality at many points. In addition, it consumes up to 70% less process gas compared with competitive analysers, and for a significantly lower cost than competitive systems, says Pall. The firm used SEMICON West, which was held recently in San Francisco, California, USA, as an opportunity to introduce the analyser. Contact: Pall Corp, 25 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050, USA. Tel: +1 516 484 5400, www.pall.com
KMS provides Puron MBR modules for oil refinery in Russia
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S-based Koch Membrane Systems Inc (KMS) reports that its Puron MBR membrane modules are being used to upgrade a wastewater treatment plant at a refinery in Russia. The system is designed for an average flow of 24 000 m3 (6.3 million gallons) per day, with peaks of up to 28 800 m³ (7.6 million gallons). Start-up is scheduled for 2015. The existing conventional wastewater treatment plant at the large oil refinery had to be replaced by a MBR system in order to meet tightened discharge regulations. About 90% of the wastewater fed into the MBR is industrial, whilst the remainder is sanitary wastewater generated by the refinery’s camps and offices.
KMS says that its submerged Puron modules were selected because of their energy-efficient design, ability to satisfy small footprint requirements and its engineering support during the bidding and project phase. In addition, KMS says that the customer was also impressed with the strong braided fibre, which reduces the risk of breakage. KMS’ scope of supply includes the Puron PSH1500 membrane modules, all pumps and blowers and the complete equipment package for the bioreactors, with fine bubble diffused aeration, mixers and circulation pumps. Also included are MBR plant instrumentation, process logic control, motor-control cabinet and chemical dosing systems, as well as installation and commissioning assistance. Russia’s water quality improvement programme is creating a growing demand for MBR installations, says the firm. The new water treatment plant will be one of its largest MBR references in the country, with others to follow. Contact: Koch Membrane Systems Inc, 850 Main Street, Wilmington, MA 01887-3388, USA. Tel: +1 978 694 7000, www.kochmembrane.com
Tequatic Plus filter is effective in multiple applications
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he Tequatic Plus fine particle filter developed by Dow Water & Process Solutions (DW & PS), a business unit of Dow Chemical Co, is already proving its value to customers across multiple applications in China. With its patented design, the Tequatic Plus (also see Membrane Technology March 2014, page 3) filter combines, in one device, the power of continuous cleaning, cross-flow filtration with centrifugal separation and solids collection, and has stepped up to the challenge of effectively dealing with water that is difficult to treat. Unlike other technologies, it enables customers to consistently filter high and variable solids whilst achieving a water recovery that is typically 99% or more, claims DW & PS. ‘The Tequatic Plus filter is enhancing the benefits for customers through reduced maintenance, fouling and backwash cycles,’ said Dr John Patrin, Global Marketing Manager, Filtration, DW & PS.
November 2014