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January 30 2015 Process Analytical

But For SilcoNert There Would Be No Reliable Subpart Ja Flare Sampling

40 C.F.R. 60.100 Subpart Ja mandates refinery flare sulfur detection limits as low as 8ppm. The regulation makes reliable and robust sampling and analysis of emissions more essential than ever....

January 08 2015 Process Analytical

One Coating = 5 Ways to Improve Chromatography

Chromatographers are always on the lookout for ways to improve environmental and process analytical performance. Now one coating can dramatically improve results. SilcoNert® 2000 is an inert silicon...

September 12 2014 Process Analytical

Bio-Inert Coating? We got you covered.

Dursan bio-inert coating reduces carryover and false readings while improving instrument durability. Existing techniques for enhancing bio-inertness & protein release such as polyethylene glycol...

September 05 2014 Oil & Gas Upstream & Downstream

The Number One Way to Assure Subpart-JA Compliance, Inert Coatings

Refineries are gearing up for subpart-JA compliance. Refiners must reduce SO2, NOx and other emissions significantly in major sources, including: Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units Fluid Coking Units...

July 30 2014 Process Analytical

Tier 3 Emissions Standards Are Coming, Are You Ready?

The US Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing new passenger car and truck emissions regulations. Starting in 2017 through 2025, Tier 3 will set new passenger car and truck emission standards...

June 23 2014 Process Analytical

How to Improve High Temperature Hydrophobicity and Oleophobicity

By Dr. David Smith How to improve high temperature coating hydrophobicity and oleophobicity in demanding fuel injector and combustion applications? SilcoTek® answered the challenge by developing a...

May 30 2014 Process Analytical

Use Inert Coatings to Improve Product Performance

SilcoTek® customers make the most of their products by using inert coatings to improve performance: SilcoTek® Customer Core Laboratories offer SilcoNert® 2000 to prevent sulfur and H2S...

May 23 2014 sulfur analysis

Subpart Ja: Inert Coatings Assure Refinery Compliance

Subpart Ja regulations for US refineries will cover almost all refinery flares by November 2015. Refiners are now upgrading and modifying flare systems to comply with the New Source Performance...

May 09 2014 Process Analytical

Inert Coatings, Not Passivation The Answer For Accurate Sulfur Test

An article in Process Worldwide highlights the need for inert coatings not passivation for accurate sulfur/H2S analysis. The article lists several advantages over passivation: Accurate sulfur data...