Dust collection focuses on smaller particles
A direct link between the size of particles and their potential for causing health problems is what has the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA; Washington, D.C.; epa.gov) concerned about...
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Reinforced PVC makes a kink-free hose Kink- and crush-resistant Vardex hose (photo) for both pressure and vacuum applications is now available from this manufacturer. Made of clear PVC with steel...
View ArticleEnergy Efficiency: Optimizing the Air-Power Equation
The cost to power fans and ventilators in the chemical process industries (CPI) is a significant consideration in efficient system design. Annual operating costs for these units can easily exceed the...
View ArticleQuick Pipe and Duct Flow Calculations
Would you like to make a quick mental calculation to determine approximate flowrate, velocity, or pipe and duct sizes for many common situations? This article presents two methods for estimating flow...
View ArticleCompressible Fluid Flow Calculation Methods
When considering the flow of compressible fluids, which have significant variation in density along pipelines, three special flow conditions are often examined, in order to simplify calculations:...
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