DECHEMA is the expert network for chemical engineering and biotechnology in Germany. As a non-profit professional society we represent these fields in science, industry, politics and the general public. DECHEMA promotes scientific and technical exchange among experts from different disciplines, organisations and generations. We consolidate the know-how of over 5,500 individual and sustaining members.

Dispersion stability, particle size, particle shape, dielectric constant matter -Hall 6.3 P23-Q23 LUM GmbH welcomes you to inform about latest news in the field of dispersion analysis, particle and liquid characterization. Not only LUM products but also instruments for particle image analysis and the measurement of dielectric constants are presented. The Dispersion Analyzer LUMiSizer® made by L.U.M. GmbH is the complete dispersion lab in just one instrument. For real-time characterization L.U.M. GmbH is presenting the new product lines LUMiReader® and LUMiCheck®. The Demixing Tester LUMiCheck® is used for fast stability analysis and particle characterization with respect to comparison of different samples. Powdershape automatic (Innovative Sinter Technologien AG, CH) is an image analysis based system that enables to characterize statistically size and shape of fibres or fibre like objects by several parameters such as: grain (grit) size, max size, min size, ellipticity, convexity. With the new Liquid Dielectric Constant Meter 871 (Nihon Rufuto Co., Ltd., Japan)…

Masterflex AG presents new connecting systems at Hanover Fair and Achema The novel clamping system developed by the Masterflex AG fits many wire-reinforced Masterflex hoses and ensures quick and easy hose installation. Consequently, the hose user can continue using most commercial connecting elements, which translates into direct cost savings. Whether common connectors such as Camlok, Storz, and TW couplings or customized coupling types are in use, all sorts of connectors can be easily screwed to the new clamping system. Moreover, connecting pieces with such geometries may be integrated into the hose. Combining great versatility, prompt availability, high quality standards, and good efficiency, this novel connecting system could become a trendsetter in the field of materials handling engineering. The advantages of the new clamping system at a glance: • The customer may continue using existing connecting pieces with standard or specific geometries. • The customer obtains a hose tailored to the existing connecting piece,…

Interest of Exhibitors and Congress Participants remains strong ACHEMA 2009 from May 11th - 15th in Frankfurt am Main is still on the road to success. So far the econonomical situation has had no consequences for the leading worldwide event of the process industries. Exhibitors continue to show a high level of interest. As the most important international exhibition congress for chemical engineering and the process industries ACHEMA is the platform for new technologies and products, but also for worldwide exchange and setup of new business connections. Pumps, Compressors, Valves and Fittings make up the largest group of exhibitors. They are followed by Laboratory and Analytical Techniques, Engineering and Thermal Processes, Mechanical Processes, Instrumentation, Control and Automation Techniques and Pharmaceutical, Packaging and Storage Techniques. ACHEMA 2009 is once again the innovation forum for the process industry. Energy efficiency remains an important driver for innovation, as well for individual compo-nents as for measurement…

World technology summit of the process industry Around 4,000 exhibitors from all continents, 180,000 visitors from 100 different countries and 30,000 executives will meet at ACHEMA 2009 in Frankfurt from 11 to 15 May. The process industry – chemical industry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and food industries, environmental technology, materials technology and energy production – constantly faces new challenges; they can only be overcome by focussed interaction between the various disciplines. This explains why many companies seize the opportunity to present their innovations and technological trends at ACHEMA. The Congress programme, a second cornerstone of ACHEMA, encompasses 900 lectures . Numerous special and guest events, panel discussions, expert round tables and plenary lectures reflect the variety of process technology. Parallel to the exhibition the ACHEMA Congress spans the complete spectrum of process engineering and complements the classical aspects with a number of special, topical lecture series. ACHEMA`s…

The new agitator bead mill ZETA® RS of Netzsch-Feinmahltechnik GmbH is a logically consistent advancement of the model LMZ system ZETA® agitator bead mill that is specially designed for comminution and dispersion in the nanometer range. With the ZETA® RS it is possible to employ even smaller grinding media (300 to 50 µm) and – thanks to the modified separation system – to reliably hold them back, even at low circumferential speeds or high product viscosities. In the planning stages for the new agitator bead mill and in its implementation in practice, particular emphasis was placed on an appealing, modern design and easy handling – especially when dealing with very small grinding media. Similar to our laboratory mills the ZETA® RS agitator bead mill, is designed such that the grinding chamber can be pivoted to different positions to be emptied, filled and for operation.

The Netzsch De-Aerator is established as „the wonder machine“ for the de-aeration of liquid products. With this machine, it is possible to simply remove micronised gas and air pockets of liquids with different viscosities or of viscous masses and pastes. According to the VTR principle (Vacuum-Thin layer-Rotational procedure) different products with low viscosity to flowable masses are processed with minimum product loss. Depending on the machine size and viscosity of the products throughput rates of 50 – 4,000 kg per hour can be achieved. The Netzsch De-Aerator can be used to de-aerate both small quantities using changeable tanks in batch operation or for large processes in continuous operation. This compact machine does not require an additional feed or transfer pump – depending on the product viscosity – and can be arranged in series with filling machines to accommodate shorter production times directly from a mixer into barrels. Further advantages of the…