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EQUIPMENT & SERVICES << RADAR LEVEL TRANSMITTER MEASURES LIQUIDS, SLURRY The SITRANS LR 250 radar level transmitter features “Process Intelligence” advanced signal processing. This plug-and-play, compact, 25 GHz 2-wire device is said to be easy to install and quick to configure. The transmitter can be used to measure a variety of liquid and slurry level applications accurately and reliably in minutes. Designed for measurements up to 66 ft., the transmitter has a compact radar horn antenna (from 1½-in. to 4-in. in diameter) that allows for installation in smaller openings and the narrow, high frequency beam ensures minimal interference from vessel walls. Siemens (800) SIEMENS www.usa.siemens.com GASKETING MATERIAL MINIMIZES VOC EMISSIONS The Style 3575 Sage GYLON gasketing material for severe chemical service applications reportedly features superior load retention, reduced permeability and improved sealability characteristics. The Sage GYLON PFTE gasket is specifically designed to help plants minimize emissions from hazardous solvents and chemicals, including Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Withstanding high pressure and temperatures ranging from -450°F to +500°F, the gasket can be produced in any size in one-piece construction to meet gasketing needs for large diameter equipment such as heat exchangers and reactors. Garlock (800) 448-6688 www.garlock.com SOLVENT FILTRATION CARTRIDGES SUIT APIS Fortis SL cartridge filters are available with broad chemical and caustic compatibility of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). These filters are said to be ideal for use in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) containing methylene chloride, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl acetate and other organic solvents. The filters are available in 10-, 20-, and 30-in. sizes. They can be autoclaved or steamed in place up to 135°C. The design of the filters reportedly delivers superior bacterial retention and particle removal with a value for bulk processing needs. Millipore (800) MILLIPORE www.millipore.com DIAPHRAGM PUMPS USE NATURAL GAS AS ENERGY SOURCE These three models of natural gas-powered diaphragm pumps are said to be ideal for fluid handling operations in remote locations where compressed natural gas is an available energy source. The pumps are optimal for prelube start-up and post-lube shut-down processes for large engines that drive gas compression units and power generation units. They feature the same ice- and stall-free design as their air-powered counterparts. The pumps’ major valves generate strong, positive shift signals and effectively manage gas pressure. By utilizing “unbalanced” valves, the pumps create an optimal pressure differential, ensuring that valves do not center and stall the pump, even under low gas inlet pressures. Ingersoll Rand/ARO (800) 376-TOOL irtools.com/aro www.chemicalprocessing.com December 2007 • 37 http://www.usa.siemens.com http://www.garlock.com http://www.millipore.com http://irtools.com/aro http://www.chemicalprocessing.com

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