Feb 2, 2012
In a world where international trade is routine, American dairy processors are not allowed the same economic advantages as their sister plants in Europe. Factories producing identical products on two continents find that American dairy plants are required to operate with CIP devices that consume twice the amount of water to operate, and often take much longer to complete a CIP cycle. This creates a financial disadvantage for US dairy processors. American dairy processors adhere...
Nov 30, 2011
High temperatures, low pH, and aggressive chemicals call for a material that exhibits the high corrosion resistance that traditional stainless steel alloys fail to attain. There are many alloys available to address the corrosion issues; but what makes super-austenitic stainless steel alloy AL-6XN® and nickel alloy C-22 the favorite materials for highly corrosive environments? Are the properties more attractive, or is the availability of the material in the required forms more desirable? Is one better than the other? Both AL-6XN and C-22 have a face-centered cubic lattice structure and contain...
Nov 11, 2011
In most recent years, the one technology that has had the largest impact on improving the efficiency of cleaning is tank cleaning equipment. In most cases, if you are going to make gains in one area you must make sacrifices in another. It is rare to find technology that allows you to increase efficiency in both time, energy, and resources. The newest equipment cleaning devices provide just that.
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 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.
Aug 9, 2011
Business has changed quite a bit in recent years, and the sanitary processing industry has changed with it. With tough times leading to tightened belts, very few expenses escape the critical eye of the budget-cutters. Equipment repairs by in-house maintenance staff are one area that seems to be gaining more and more scrutiny.
