Nick Denbow, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "ASTM",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Processingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Aspectrics appoints Qwest Scientific from
Aspectrics, which we summarised at the time by saying "Aspectrics has appointed Qwest Scientific to strengthen their distribution network in the Pacific Southwest and Pacific Northwest Regions".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release New total sulphur analyser from Thermo Fisher from
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis): "The new Total Sulphur (TS) analyser, the Thermo Scientific TS4000, can provide accurate sulphur analyses for improved refinery efficiency".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography)
concerning its Biodiesel packages
- take a look at Biodiesel gas chromatography packages launched
which says: "Thermo Fisher Scientific launches comprehensive biodiesel gas chromatography packages for EN and ASTM Compliance at the National Biodiesel Conference 2008".
Take a look also at the news release from Thermo Fisher Scientific, New Orion high-performance ammonia ISE,
as well as New Fireclay acid brick for chemical processing from Koch Knight,
and Chemical imaging team participate in FACSS from Malvern Instruments.
See also:
EPA oily effluent discharge regulations tightened
(October 2007)
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established limitation guidelines for discharges of 'oily wastes' from facilities that produce, maintain or rebuild metal products and machinery
GE Rhythm software for remote visual inspection
(September 2007)
Rhythm Visual, remote visual inspection (RVI) software, brings the significant benefits of the GE field-proven Rhythm software, with more effective, flexible and robust management of inspection data
New line of Biofuel filtration products
(September 2007)
Schroeder Industries, a recognized leader in filtration and fluid conditioning products, announces the launch of its new division, SchroederBiofuels, offering biodiesel purification products
Orion 2109XP on-line fluoride monitor launched
(August 2007)
Thermo Fisher Scientific has unveiled their new Orion 2109XP fluoride monitor, adding the next generation of on-line water analysis products for customers in the drinking water markets
Composite materials testing
(June 2007)
Mechanical testing is an important part of the Aim Composites process control function, and is used to ensure that their composite components have been cured properly, and have the required strength
Water purification literature for lab applications
(June 2007)
Purite, a leading UK manufacturer of high performance water purification equipment, has published its latest sales and technical literature for laboratory applications
Tailor-made solutions for testing of Geotextiles
(May 2007)
Geotextiles in the construction industry have many varied applications, they are ideal for separating different construction materials and soil: Zwick have developed testing methods for the materials
Aspectrics EP-NIR Analyser for QA on biofuels
(May 2007)
The new Aspectrics MultiComponent 2750 EP-NIR analyser is now able to perform reliable and accurate quality assurance measurements of biofuels
Review of MCERTS 2007: All records broken!
(May 2007)
MCERTS at the Bretby Conference Centre saw record attendances for the Conference, Workshops and Exhibition - a report and review of the event is provided by Marcus Pattison, the organiser
Software solution for pharmaceutical applications
(May 2007)
With Sipat, Siemens is launching a new software solution to support the application and growth in use of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) in the pharmaceutical industry
Real-time non-destructive analysis for Biofuels
(April 2007)
From characterisation of oil content of crops, to quantification and quality analysis of key parameter levels in biofuel processing, the use of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is rapidly increasing
Quality assurance of Biofuels
(April 2007)
Metrohm UK offer instrumentation for the analysis of biodiesel and bioethanol, according to the QA standards developed by the the manufacturers of biofuels and motor vehicles
Sulphate determination in denatured ethyl alcohol
(March 2007)
Determination of sulphate in denatured ethyl alcohol (fuel ethanol) by direct injection ion chromatography and suppressed conductivity, to comply with ASTM D 4806-06c and protect engine components
New packaging testers think outside the box
(March 2007)
Effective packaging, capable of withstanding impact and stress, is vitally important when protecting and moving goods around the world: Zwick packaging and plastic film testers check the quality
BioDiesel Production is based on Proficy
(March 2007)
GE Fanuc is working with SunBio Systems to provide biodiesel production systems using the Series 90-30 controller and I/O, Proficy Machine Edition automation software, and QuickPanel touch screens
Garlock for increased lip seal abrasion resistance
(March 2007)
A new sealing material introduced by Garlock is used in the Klozure Mill-Right range of high performance dynamic seals, offering up to 90% increased abrasion resistance over conventional lip seals
Lloyd materials testing equipment on show at Total
(March 2007)
An impressive range of high performance materials testing equipment and powerful NexygenPlus software for the processing and packaging industries will be on show at Total Processing and Packaging
Hydrocarbon (oil/grease) contamination in water
(February 2007)
Wilks Enterprise manufactures portable infrared analysers for easy, on-site measurement of the hydrocarbon (oil/grease) contamination level in water
Quality assurance of biomass fuels
(February 2007)
Quality assurance of biomass fuels can be achieved by total inorganic sulphate determination in bioethanol using potentiometric titration
Measuring antioxidant inhibitor in transformer oil
(January 2007)
Monitoring the degradation of the antioxidant in transformer insulating oil can give substantial savings by extending the service life of the oil and by slowing down the transformer aging process
Keynote lecture on nanotechnology standards
(October 2006)
Dr Alan Rawle, Divisional Manager for Applications Support at Malvern Instruments, will deliver a keynote lecture at the Regulatory and Analytical Approach to Biomolecular Impurities conference
On-site wastewater analysis using IR analyser
(October 2006)
Wilks Enterprise has just published a new application note which details the use of portable infrared analysers for easy, on-site wastewater analysis
IR analyser system for oils in water measurement
(September 2006)
The ASTM has approved a new standard test method for measuring total oil and grease (TOG) and total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) concentration levels in water, which uses IR analysers
Viscometric measurements in Biodiesel
(September 2006)
A new range of rotational viscometers from Fungilab are now available from Metrohm for measurements in Biodiesel, to meet European requirements
FTPlus friction tester launched
(August 2006)
Lloyd Instruments has announced the launch of the FTPlus friction tester, a high accuracy, bench-mounted single lead screw instrument
New plastic and polymer test instrument brochure
(August 2006)
Lloyd Instruments has issued a new full colour brochure for its Davenport range of plastics and polymer testing instruments
Airproof tester for foodstuff and pharmaceuticals
(August 2006)
The MFY-01 Airproof Tester is applicable in airproof testing systems for foodstuff, pharmaceuticals, daily chemistry and other industries
Testing of bio-diesel to meet EU legislation
(July 2006)
Bio-diesel is the only alternative fuel to have completed the health effects testing requirements of the British 1990 Clean Air Act: Metrohm offers analytical techniques as listed in EN14214
Oil sampling/analysis systems provide a solution
(June 2006)
Jiskoot has supplied three sampling and analysis systems to check platform multi-phase metering systems on a North Sea oil rig, allowing increased production using existing facilities
Venturis offer accuracy under pressure for Aramco
(June 2006)
ABB has won an order for GBP0.75 million of venturi flowmetering equipment from oil and gas exploration company Saudi Aramco
Pilodist process control system for crude oil
(May 2006)
There are various ASTM methods used for crude oil distillation in the petrochemicals industry and Pilodist offers manual and fully automatic plants to ASTM D 2892, ASTM D 5236 and ASTM D 1160
Viscometry in bio-diesel
(April 2006)
A new addition to the series of biodiesel analytical products from Metrohm UK is the range of rotational viscometers from Fungilab
Standard Viscosity Oils - available from Labtex
(March 2006)
There are hundreds of different types of viscometers: glass capillary, rotational, viscosity cup, falling ball, and many others: all need checking periodically with a certified viscosity standard
Mini-rotary viscometer from Labtex
(March 2006)
The Cannon Mini-Rotary Viscometer model CMRV-4500 has significantly improved precision for apparent viscosity measurement of engine oils per modified ASTM D 4684