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    Scrubber Foaming Problem

    We have a packed tower scrubber using caustic to remove HF fumes from air. We ocassionally get massive foaming in the tower and circulation tank. We have tried several commerical deofamer with no luck. Sometimes we can dilute the tank or pump it down for control. Would love to find a...
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    Vacuum Pump Recomendations

    Thanks All, application is vacuum distilation to remove naphtha extrusion lube from PTFE film/tape. Vessel is 600 cf and rated for 20 Torr. I'm thinking liquid ring at the moment.
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    Vacuum Pump Recomendations

    I am looking for recommendations for liquid ring vacuum pump manufacturers. I have a new project and I am new to this technology. I'm trying to use vacuum distillation to reclaim / recycle plastic contaminated with a flammable oil.
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    Vapor Pressure Data Hunt

    I am looking for vapor pressure data for a Naphtha fraction sold as a plastic extrusion aid. I have a CAS number but it isn't getting me anywhere yet. Does anyone have suggestions as to where to look or how to proceed? This isn't a pure compound but a blend of components. Is there a way to...
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    Coal to liquids process

    I used to do research in this area. Forget it, way too much money to be feasible. Think instead of goal gasification, this is much easier comparitively speaking. The real killer is the plant capital and maintenecs costs. One estimate for Pres. Carter's orginal coal liquifaction plants was...

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