cpp CONTENTS 03-2017 8 Cover In addition to a special stainless steel mesh filter, Rembe‘s Q-Rohr has an explosion vent with an integrated signalling system that alerts the process control system when the explosion vent has opened. 26 The dispersing machine Conti-TDS produces a very strong vacuum in its dispersing zone, thus facilitating a high powder induction rate. 34 3M has developed a technologyfor manufacturing PTFE parts without tools on a conventional 3D printer. 44 cpp caught up with Dr. Rita Dicke, Vice President Product Management for ion exchange resins, Lanxess, to discuss the company‘s current developments. CPP NEWS 6 News SPECIAL: POWTECH 8 COVER Safety systems and methods at a glance Everything you need to know about explosion safety 12 Classifying wheel with exchangeable vanes Wear protection meets fineness 14 Forewarned is forearmed! Fire prevention concept protects milling processes at cellulose specialist Jelu 16 PRODUCTS 26 Clean, dust-free and no agglomerates Mixing powders into liquids 29 The future is nano Bead mill produces nanoparticles 30 Stainless steel components from one source Emission-free powder transport and complete drum emptying 32 Tough performers Filling systems for hazardous areas 33 Ideal for use in Atex areas Dosing and shut-off valve with pneumatic sealing element PLANTS, APPARATUS, COMPONENTS 34 PTFE parts from the 3D printer Additive manufacturing with fully fluorinated polymers 36 Preparing the ground Chemical-dosing systems at two U.S. based locations 40 Pump selection without the burden of choice Advantages of special centrifugal pumps consistently exploited 42 Redefining maintenance Mobile worker concept: Industry 4.0 for hazardous areas PROCESS ENGINEERING 44 Ion exchange resins and membranes in demand Lanxess invests in water treatment technology 48 Plate heat exchanger made from silicon carbide Defies even strong acids INSTRUMENTATION, CONTROL, AUTOMATION 54 Timely detection of hotspots Fibre-optic temperature measurement in a tight space 56 Monitoring cell growth Measuring optical density by means of NIR technology 4 cpp 03-2017
54 By installing a large number of temperature measuring points inside a single tube reactor, hotspots can be detected at an early stage. 60 New construction or retrofit? SMB provides an example of how a safer, more up-to-date filling plant can be tailored to individual requirements. PHARMACEUTICAL AND PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY 58 Certificate of retention performance Tablet press containment 60 New construction or retrofit? Future-proof filling plant custom-made COLUMNS 3 The Third Page 4 Contents 50 PRODUCTS 57 Imprint 62 List of Advertisers 62 Contact the Editors WWW.CPP-NET.COM More news, facts, products and solutions forthe process technology in thechemicalindustry can be found on our internet page! www.cpp-net.com cpp 03-2017 5
