March 2017

Editorial Director Lori Ditoro visited with Garlock at INTERPHEX 2016.
Flow Measurement

Taking in the latest in pharmaceutical innovation

March 17, 2017
Pharmaceutical manufacturing contains challenges unique to its process, and fluid handling professionals must take care to ensure they contribute to sanitary, efficient and precise...
Figure 1. Triple offset butterfly valve with heat dissipation fins for high-temperature service. Graphic courtesy of L&T Valves
Valves & Actuators

Valve stem seal selection criteria

Consider service specifications, bonnet design and more.
Pharmaceutical Processing

The right pharma plant accessories

March 6, 2017
Speed up and simplify cleaning, maintenance and process control.
With today’s smart variable speed drives, the pump industry is seeing improved pump control, more reliable operation and increased accuracy in pump monitoring. Image courtesy of ITT PRO Services
Pumps, Motors & Drives

Smarter VSDs improve centrifugal pump operation

March 2, 2017
Variable speed drives have better control, protection and functionality.
Example of a Coriolis flowmeter. All graphics courtesy of PendoTECH
Pharmaceutical Processing

Liquid flowmeters for bioprocessing

March 1, 2017
An overview of the diverse technologies available