Oct 18, 2011

“Purging” is the process of removing air that contains oxygen. Welding is a high-temperature process, so it is very important to keep oxygen and any other gases away from hot metal. We do this to avoid any kind of...

Oct 11, 2011

This brief article will deal with a small part of a much bigger topic: surface finish. We will be looking at commercially available finish options and how they are measured. The surface finish of process systems components plays a very integral role in the cleanability and sterility of the system. The most commonly used unit for surface finish is...

Sep 14, 2011

Do you need a manufacturer's 3-A certificate for equipment installed at your facility? The 3-A Sanitary Standards website is your portal for finding...

Sep 6, 2011

Single-use components and systems (commonly referred to as disposables) have traditionally been utilized in development labs and clinical supply facilities. These pre-packaged components or systems have been sterilized and validated and are disposed of after a single use.

Aug 31, 2011

In the world of social media, there are a multitude of ways to stay connected with friends, colleagues and businesses. Likewise, there are several ways you can stay up to date with FlowGeeks. Here are a few you may not know about...

Aug 23, 2011

When considering using direct-contact steam injection (DSI) for a process heating application, it is important to first understand the two basic techniques—direct and indirect transfer—used to transfer heat into fluids for process and utility heating.