Linde partners with Pulsair®
Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, recently announced its partnership with US company, Pulsair® Systems, in Bellevue, Washington state, to enable industries employing mixing and blending systems in the production of liquid products to manage the vital liquid circulation process significantly more efficiently and effectively.
“Linde has historically been a leading provider of compressed air and inert gases helping industries leveraging the liquid circulation process to deliver superlative results,” said Shivan Ahamparam, Global Marketing Manager, Chemistry and Energy, Linde. “This important partnership with Pulsair now allows us to extend our gas technology expertise to significantly shorten the time to mix liquid products in tanks.”
Linde is already a leading provider of atmospheric gases to global process industries where the addition of compressed air or inert gas is a cornerstone of the liquid mixing process to ensure complete and even blending
to deliver total mixing and blending solutions
between heavier and lighter liquids – or to prevent product oxidation. Such markets include the food and beverage industry – for example, utilising nitrogen in food oils or wine to prevent product deterioration by exposure to oxygen – or the oil and gas industry where inert gases such as nitrogen are used to blend lubricants, mixing base stock and additives, or thinning heavy emulsions. In addition to its mixing effectiveness, by using compressed air or inert gas as the primary power source for blending, industries involved in liquid processing can become highly energy efficient.
Pulsair’s ‘pulsed air technology’ comprises a process which sequentially releases compressed air or gas from the bottom of the tank or vessel containing a liquid or multiple liquids in order to create circulation and mixing. Measured amounts of high pressure air or gas are injected – or ‘pulsed’ – under flat round discs called ‘accumulator plates’ which are installed on the tank bottom.
The sudden release of air or gas shocks the liquid, setting molecules in motion.
As the air or gas forces itself out between the plate and tank floor, it sweeps out heavier liquids and even solids. The air or gas then accumulates above the plate into a very large, single oval shaped bubble. As the bubble rises to the surface, a vacuum is created, pulling heavier bottom liquids and solids up with it. It also pushes the liquid above it up and out towards the tank perimeter. The liquid then moves toward the sides of the tank and travels down the tank wall to the bottom, repeating the process.
Pulsair technology significantly reduces operational costs and downtime. With no moving parts inside the tank, Pulsair mixers have minimal maintenance and can be expected to complete 100,000,000 blending cycles without incident – and with remote programmable capability, Pulsair can be constantly monitored from off-site locations.
LINKS
www.linde.com
www.pulsair.com
Fuchs Lubricants (UK) plc, part of the International FUCHS Group manufacturers a comprehensive range of specialist lubricants. Fuchs is recognised as one of the world’s leading suppliers of high value specialist lubricants and maintains this position through an effective product development and marketing strategy.
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST – LUBRICANTS
Due to continued growth, we require additional team members to join our multifunctional Technical Support team providing our UK customers with fully integrated products and services.
We are seeking both recently qualified and experienced engineers / chemists looking for a career challenge. You will need to be enthusiastic and versatile with a desire to develop specialist skills in lubricants, lubricants applicationand support services. The position requires a flexible approach to work and a willingness to travel in support of our UK customers.
Working as part of a team you will be qualified to at least degree level (or equivalent) mechanical, chemical or production engineering and will have had demonstrated practical experience of working within manufacturing / production industry. A confident communicator at all levels; you will also need good business acumen and excellent Presentation and IT skills.
This is a customer facing technical role providing a first class support service to Customers which includes the provision of lubrication surveys, product application support, engineering equipment projects and condition monitoring services. This is a development opportunity and whilst knowledge of lubricants and fluid management concepts would be a distinct advantage, full training would be given over an extended period.
Working from our HQ in Stoke, this is a nationwide role with significant travel and may require periods away from home.
The role attracts a range of benefits including a generous salary, fully expensed vehicle and defined contribution pension scheme.
Interested applicants should apply in writing to Susanne McClurg, Personnel Manager, or e-mail:
susanne.mcclurg@
fuchs-oil.com. Successful candidates (only) will be contacted.
LUBE MAGAZINE No.103 JUNE 2011
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