Pumps isolation

Although other techniques can be used to measure the relative humidity above a saturated solution, one relatively simple procedure is to utilize a vacuum system to remove air from the headspace (by vapor phase expansions) and then, with the vacuum pumps isolated and the saturated solution maintained at a constant temperature, measure water vapor pressure. Water vapor pressure can... 

The size of the ballast volume depends on the total quantity of gas to be pumped per unit of time. If this rate is very low, the rule of thumb indicates that 0.51 of ballast volume allovi/s 1 min of pumping time with the backing pump isolated. 

Lu Y-P, Li Z-S, Rea PA. 1997. AtMRPl gene of Arabidopsis encodes a glutathione S-conjugate pump Isolation and functional definition of a plant ATP-binding cassette transporter gene. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 94 8243-8248. 

Control functions are usually in the form of interlocks. Pump isolation valves are sometimes interlocked with the pump. In some applications, these interlocks act to prevent the pump from being started with the valves shut. The pump/valve interlocks can also be used to automatically turn off the pump if one of its isolation valves go shut or to open a discharge valve at some time interval after the pump starts. 

The primary system is intended to isolate the major equipment in order to prevent reverse flow and exhaust oxides in a gaseous state. It consists of a special restraint type valve (check) and two motorised shutdown valves, arranged in series. The system includes a low pressure detector on the main pipe that trips the sulphuric acid pumps, isolates the process and stops the helium flow into the reactor and heaters (emergency system EAS-200). 

The polymerization flask is then connected to a gas-line (or the dual manifold) and cooled under liquid nitrogen. The flask is then evacuated and, with the pump isolated, allowed to warm to -78°C. The tube containing the ethylene oxide is also connected to the vacuum line and the series of taps connecting the two tubes opened. As before, the ethylene oxide will transfer under its own vapour pressure. 

Gaseous CHCl was obtained from the vapor phase in equilibrium with liquid. Several freeze-pump-thaw cycles were used before vapor was admitted to the chamber. Vapor was admitted with all electron guns turned off and the ion pump isolated from the chamber. Exposure levels were monitored with an ionization gauge. 

The 6-inch stainless steel primary cooling loop is a system composed of a pump, isolation valves and various devices used to extract flow rate, temperatures and pressures. Stainless steel components and piping are used in the system in order that primary water quality may be more easily maintained. The primary pump was manufactured by the Weinman Pump Company and is rated at 500 gpm at 1750 rpm. The pump, in turn, is driven by a 440 Vac. 3, 10 HP Century motor which is started and stopped from the console. 

In-line processing system, pump-isolation In the pump isolation in-line system there is an intermediate chamber ( tunnel ) between the processing chambers. This intermediate chamber has a low conductance for gas flow between chambers and the region is actively pumped to prevent gases from one chamber getting into the other chamber. 

The pure quinaldine can now be isolated by either of the following methods, (a) Transfer the acetylated mixture to a Claisen flask (preferably having a short fractionating column below the side-arm) and distil the mixture slowly at water-pump pressure by heating the flask in an oil or silicone bath. The first fraction, of b.p. ca. 50715 mm., contains acetic acid and... 

Saccharic acid. Use the filtrate A) from the above oxidation of lactose or, alternatively, employ the product obtained by evaporating 10 g. of glucose with 100 ml. of nitric acid, sp. gr. 1 15, until a syrupy residue remains and then dissolving in 30 ml. of water. Exactly neutralise at the boiling point with a concentrated solution of potassium carbonate, acidify with acetic acid, and concentrate again to a thick syrup. Upon the addition of 50 per cent, acetic acid, acid potassium saccharate sepa rates out. Filter at the pump and recrystaUise from a small quantity of hot water to remove the attendant oxahc acid. It is necessary to isolate the saccharic acid as the acid potassium salt since the acid is very soluble in water. The purity may be confirmed by conversion into the silver salt (Section 111,103) and determination of the silver content by ignition. 

To isolate pure p-dibromobenzene, filter the second portion of the steam distillate through a small Buchner funnel with suction press the crystals as dry as possible. Combine these crystals with the residue (R) and recrystaliise from hot ethyl alcohol (for experimental details, see Section IV,12) with the addition of 1-2 g. of decolourising charcoal use about 4 ml. of alcohol (methylated spirit) for each gram of material. Filter the hot solution through a fluted filter paper, cool in ice, and filter the crystals at the pump. The yield of p-dibromobenzene, m.p. 89°, is about 12 g. 

To isolate the triphenylguanidine, dilute the residue in the flask with 50 ml. of water, add 2-3 g. of decolourising carbon, warm, and filter. Cool the solution in ice, and filter oflF the hydrochloride at the pump. Dissolve it in the minimum volume of hot water, render the solution alkaline with sodium hydroxide, and allow to cool. Filter off the free base (triphenylguanidine), and recrystallise it from alcohol it separates in colourless crystals, m.p. 144°, The yield is 3 g. 

Sodium anthraquinone-p-sulphonate ( silver salt ). Place 60 g. of fuming sulphuric acid (40-50 per cent. SO3) in a 250 or 500 ml. round-bottomed flask and add 50 g. of dry, finely-powdered anthra-quinone (Section IV,145). Fit an air condenser to the flask and heat the mixture slowly in an oil bath, with occasional shaking, so that at the end of 1 hour the temperature has reached 160°. Allow to cool and pour the warm mixture carefully into a 2 litre beaker containing 500 g. of crushed ice. Boil for about 15 minutes and filter off the unchanged anthraquinone at the pump. Neutralise the hot filtrate with sodium hydroxide and allow to cool, when the greater part of the sodium anthra-quinone-p-sulphonate separates as silvery glistening plates ( silver salt ). Filter these with suction and dry upon filter paper or upon a porous plate. A second crop of crystals may be isolated by concentration of the trate to half the original volume. The yield is 40-45 g. 

Uses. In architectural and industrial appHcations vibrational isolators are used to reduce transmission of vibration into building stmctures from rotating or reciprocating machinery, such as ventilating fans, pumps, chillers, industrial machinery, and the piping and ductwork coimected to this equipment (6). Vibration isolators also can be used to isolate vibration-sensitive equipment or noise-sensitive areas from sources of vibration. Examples are special pneumatic isolators to protect electron microscopes, and isolators used to support floating concrete floors in recording studios. 

Most rotating equipment includes electric motors or steam dryers that generate noise at a constant frequency. Air cooler fans are a source of noise that can be reduced by lowering the fan speed and increasing the number of blades. Pump motor noise can be reduced by including a shroud or fan cover that is accurately lined. Centrifugal compressor noise reduction can be achieved by blade design and the use of compressor pulsation noise reduction, silencers, and vibration isolation. 

Water. Water mains should be connected to plant fire mains at two or more poiats, so that a sufficient water supply can be deHvered ia case of emergency. The plant loop and its branches should be adequately valved so that a break can be isolated without affecting a principal part of the system. If there is any question of maintaining adequate pressure, suitable booster pumps should be iastaHed. Any connection made to potable water for process water or cooling water must be made ia such a manner that there can be no backflow of possibly contaminated water check valves alone are not sufficient. The municipal supply should faH freely iato a tank from which the water is pumped for process purposes, or commercially available and approved backflow preventers should be used. 

NonmetalHc centrifugal pumps utilize polymers for all components coming into contact with the pumping media. Even the steel (qv) shaft is sleeved with plastic to isolate the shaft from the fluid. Mechanical seals are reversed so that the metal face does not come into contact with the corrosive... 

Since 1970, new analytical techniques, eg, ion chromatography, have been developed, and others, eg, atomic absorption and emission, have been improved (1—5). Detection limits for many chemicals have been dramatically lowered. Many wet chemical methods have been automated and are controlled by microprocessors which allow greater data output in a shorter time. Perhaps the best known continuous-flow analy2er for water analysis is the Autoanaly2er system manufactured by Technicon Instmments Corp. (Tarrytown, N.Y.) (6). Isolation of samples is maintained by pumping air bubbles into the flow line. Recently, flow-injection analysis has also become popular, and a theoretical comparison of it with the segmented flow analy2er has been made (7—9). 

Isolation A means for pressure-isolating control valves, pumps, and other piping hardware for instaUation and maintenance is another... 

Unhke the control valve, the centrifugal pump has poor or nonexistent shutoff capabihty. A flow check valve or an automated on/off valve may be reqiiired to achieve shutoff reqiiirements. This requirement may be met by automating an existing isolation valve in retrofit apphcations. 

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