Buyers Guide
Air Pollution Removing indoor VOCs. SRE, Inc. introduces the CAP Clean Air Plant stand-alone indoor air cleaning system that removes volatile organic compounds, heavy metals, and gas odors from the workplace. The system draws in ambient air, removes particulates, and uses nonpathogenic microbes and enzymes to destroy contaminants and purify the air. There are no filters to replace. (Call 973-6615192, or e-mail
[email protected].)
Analysis Drinking water test samples. AccuStandard has been accredited as a provider of proficiency test samples, designed as single-blind samples, according to guidelines from EPA, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other federal and state agencies. The samples, which meet QA/QC requirements, are specially designed for drinking water analysis that covers numerous organic and inorganic parameters. Wastewater samples also are available. (Call 800-442-5290, or e-mail
[email protected].) SPE sample cleanup system. Jones Chromatography, Inc., announces its new Prospekt-2, a high-speed, solid-phase extraction (SPE) sample cleanup system. A fully automated design allows for keeping pace with the run times of LC and LC/MS systems without complex robotic automation and implementation. Direct introduction of the SPE eluates into LC/MS eliminates tedious manual cleanup steps, providing more accurate and reproducible results. (Call Scott Piper at 303-989-9200, or e-mail
[email protected].) Single-quadrupole MS detector. Waters Corp. has introduced the ZQ compact single-quadrupole, atmo-
spheric pressure ionization mass spectrometry detector, which incorporates the latest electronic and vacuum technology. It gives scientists data about the molecular weight of environmental, biological, industrial, and pharmaceutical compounds. (Call Brian Murphy at 508-482-2614, or email
[email protected].) Analyzing difficult elements. TJA Solutions has introduced the VG Axiom, a double-focusing, magnetic sector, ICP-MS spectrometer designed for impedance-free analysis for research and industrial applications at parts-per-trillion levels. Even "difficult" elements such as chlorine, phosphorus, silicon, and sulfur, which are inaccessible to quadrupole ICP-MS, can be analyzed. (Call Linda Roettger at 508-553-1155, or e-mail
[email protected].) Acidic, neutral, basic compounds. Varian, Inc., announces the addition of a new, high-efficiency 3-um diameter stationary phase to its line of OmniSpher C18 Universal Columns. These columns, which are universal reversed phase liquid chromatography columns for analyzing acidic, basic, neutral, and polar compounds, were introduced at Pittcon in March 2000. (Call Pat Grant at 925-942-4889, or e-mail
[email protected].)
Compliance Compliance software. Integrated Process Resources now licenses LEADERS software, a fully paperless and integrated software system that enables refineries, chemical plants, and FE contractors to ensure compliance with all federal and state air quality regulations. It runs a handheld MS-DOS computer, from which data can be reported in the DeskSmart program under Windows 95/98 or NT. (Call Brent Pruet at 800-850-3367, or e-mail
[email protected].)
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Control Solvent splash risk prevention. Labconco Corp. offers its Rotary Evaporator, the only U.S.-made rotary evaporator. Its controls are on a softtouch keypad located high on the front for easy accessibility and to prevent risk of splash from solvent spills or the bath. A safety limiter turns the bath off automatically if it runs dry. (Call Nancy Simonds at 816-333-8811, or e-mail
[email protected].)
Field Testing
Accurate on-site analysis. SensIR Technologies introduces the TravellR, a mobile FTIR system that accurately analyzes liquid and solid substances outside the laboratory. The system uses the imaging capability of video microscopy with a patented ATR element to analyze samples "miles from civilization", at hazardous spill and accident sites or crime scenes. (Call Kim Gregorio at 203-207-9700, or visit www.sensir.com.) Testing for oil on water. Ionics Agar Environmental announces the LEAKWISE Model ID-223/2000 that continuously tests for and detects a hydrocarbon layer as thin as 0.3 mm or as thick as 25 mm on a water surface. Applications include testing for spillage from tank farms, wastewater discharge, pipelines, and plants that make edible oils. Groundwater also can be tested. (Call Rick Panorese at 617-926-2520, ext. 425, or e-mail
[email protected].)
Information Tools Wireless-to-Internet telemetry. Strison Wireless Systems announces its Cell-Alert CA-2000 Wireless Internet Telemetry Remote Transmitting Unit, which can send data packets via underused channels on existing cellular towers. Applications include remote monitoring for liquid and bulk solids level, power loss, and remote weather. The company processes data and e-mails reports and alarms. (Call John A. Strandberg at 336-279-1070, or email
[email protected].) Remote flow meter data acquisition. Disco Associates offers DataQuick, which provides two-way communication with the OCMII and OCMIII open-channel flowmeters from Milltronics. DataQuick provides remote programming, diagnostics, and data acquisition via phone, land lines, UHF, VHF, and spread-spectrum radio. It can be made to work with other flowmeters and works with Windows. (Call 800-888-7522.)
Laboratory Testing ultrafiltration membranes. PCI Membrane Systems introduces its A5 Mini-Module to use with PCI's BRO pilot membrane filtration plant to test ultrafiltration membranes for applications in which a clear product is required. The module can fit almost any test unit with flow rates of 5-7.5 gal/min. Applications include water treatment and fruit juice clarification. (Call David Pearson at 513-575-3500, ext. 305, or e-mail
[email protected].) Airflow measurement system. Cambridge AccuSense, Inc., has introduced the AirGrid, a new, flexible tool for measuring air flow and air velocity in cleanrooms used to test HEPA filters. Multipoint measurement profiles laminar flow to detect dead spots, and up to eight data points can be stored per filter. The user can set up multiple cleanrooms, each with various zones and individual filters, with the printout showing room, zone, and filter data. (Call Seta Davidian at 978-425-2090 or visit www.accusense.com.)
ground gas are not "zeroed out". (Call 800-MSA-2222, or visit www.msanet.com.)
Monitoring Flammable gas analyzer. Control Instruments Corp. is offering its Series 670 high-temperature, high-speed, direct-mount flammable gas and vapor analyzers. Special design allows devices to sample atmospheres that contain little or no oxygen. Applications include detecting high-flash point solvents. Automatically calibrated instruments have Factory Mutual Research approval. (Call Peggy Gardner at 973-575-9114, or visit www. controlinstruments.com.)
Reagent-free organics monitoring. Hach Co. announces the OptiQuant UV Organic Analyzer, which analyzes COD u v , BOD u v , and total organic compounds (TOC uv ). The analyzer requires no reagents, online sampling, or sample conditioning. Applications include monitoring residual organics such as PCBs and chlorofluorocarbons in drinking water and monitoring industrial wastewater. (Call 800-227-4224, or e-mail
[email protected].)
Reagent-free nitrate analyzer. Hach C.. introduces its OptiQuant UV Nitrate Analyzer that monitors nitrate levels accurately with no need for reagents and very little need for maintenance. Nitrate is reported as nitrate (NOJ or as nitrate as nitrogen (NOxN). Monitoring applications include wastewater, drinking water, and agricultural runoff. (Call 800-227-4224, or e-mail
[email protected].) Chlorine sensor. MSA Instrument Division announces its new chlorine sensor for its FiveStar Alarm portable gas detector. The sensor also can monitor for up to four additional toxic and combustible gases. It has low sensitivity to humidity and temperature changes and is less sensitive to nitrogen concentration. Request Bulletin No. 0816-06. (Call 800-MSA-2222, or e-mail
[email protected].) Soil vapor monitor. Gas Tech, Inc., introduces its new GT Soil Vapor Monitor, which detects hydrocarbon (HC) vapors as total HC (including methane) or non-methane HC. Calibrated with hexane, the monitor detects HC vapors at 0-1000 ppm, in 10-ppm steps. It can run on "D"-sized NiCd or alkaline batteries, has microprocessor electronics, and is protected from dust and other contaminants. (Call Stephanie Kubina at 510-7451275 or e-mail
[email protected].) Toxic gas alarm. MSA is offering its FiveStar Alarm, a rugged, easy-to-use system that reliably detects and gives alarms about the presence of nine gases (five detectors can be loaded in the device at a time). Detectable gases include combustibles, oxygen, CO, H2S, N0 2 , NO, S0 2 , phosphine, and chlorine. Dangerous levels of back-
Submersible level transducer. KPSI Transducers of Pressure Systems, Inc., announces a line of Series 700T alltitanium submersible level transducers, designed for extremely harsh environments. Applications include well monitoring, tank level, landfills, and reservoirs. Transducers can be used in marine, saltwater, and brackish water conditions. (Call 800-328-3665, or email
[email protected].) Indoor air quality. GrayWolf introduces the DirectSense IAQ PALM for monitoring indoor air quality and measuring and computer-documenting C0 2 , CO, temperature, relative humidity, and dewpoint. The device measures, logs data, organizes data, and provides documentation. (Call Rick Stonier at 203-849-8509, or email
[email protected].) Wastewater toxicity monitor. N-CON Systems Co. Inc., offers its BIOSCAN online wastewater toxicity monitor, which continuously moni-
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tors and records the effect of treated industrial effluents on municipal wastewater treatment plants or waters that receive these wastes. Continuous monitoring aims to prevent damage to receiving waters. Up to 14 days of data can be stored and then exported to spreadsheets for subsequent analysis. (Call 706-743-8110, or e-mail
[email protected].) Hydrogen sulfide monitoring. Control Instruments' hydrogen sulfide sensor uses electrochemical technology to monitor hydrogen sulfide in the parts-per-million range. Sensors require only 100 ppm of oxygen for their operation. Potential applications include chemical and petrochemical plants, wastewater treatment, pulp and paper mills, and semiconductor manufacturing. (Call Patty Gardner at 973-575-9114.)
Prevention
Waste oil evacuation. Lexair, Inc. announces its Tube-O-Matic valve, which is ideal for waste oil evacuation applications. The Tube-O-Matic's tube does not collapse entirely as tubing does in a pinch valve. Tubes are made in sizes to handle up to 1,100 gal/min at maximum working pressures of 250 lb/ in.2, pilot-operated (150 lb/in. 2 , solenoid-operated) at 20—375 °F. (Call George Allen at 859-255-5001, or visit www.lexairinc.com.) Retaining mercury. Brooklyn Thermometer Co. Inc., introduces its Mercury Recycling/Recovery Case, which holds mercury from sources including broken thermometers, batteries, and relays for recycling and prevents the mercury from contaminating the environment. The recycling process satisfies EPA's BDAT requirement. (Call 800-241-6316, or e-mail Custserv@ Brooklynthermometer.com.)
Smoke and odor abatement. United Air Specialists, Inc., is offering its SMOG-HOG Kitchen Emission Control Systems that removes grease and smoke emissions and odors from kitchen emissions. Its self-regulating power pack maintains continual high efficiency over a wide range of cooking conditions. (Call Lesley Row at 800-992-4422, or e-mail smoghog@ uasinc.com.)
Safety Palletized drum storage. HazStor is offering Haz-Rak, designed for indoor or outdoor storage of hazardous and regulated materials. It accommodates two to eight palletized 55-gal drums per storage level with maximum capacity of 64 drums. Spill sump capacity is 150—1,200 gal, which exceeds most stringent environmental regulations. The objective is to eliminate contamination of factory floors, soil, and groundwater by chemical leaks and spills. (Call 800-727-2067, or email
[email protected].) Protective facemask. ISI announces its new single-piece ISI Viking facemask with AirSwitch regulator, which is the only facemask designed to be submerged in a cleaning solution. Submersion and sanitizing of all the components thus protects the user from contamination and prevents illness. (Call Michael Vezmar at 888ISI-SAFE, or e-mail
[email protected] Lab spill containment. Nalge Nunc International, Inc., offers its NALGENE VERSI-DRY Lab Soakers for laboratory spill containment. Standard Soakers can absorb up to 750 mL/m 2 of liquid; the Super Absorbent Lab Soaker absorbs up to 1500 mL/m 2 . Soakers have chemical-resistant backing that also grips surfaces and equipment. (Call Liz Reagan at 716-264-2112, or e-mail
[email protected].)
Sampling Easy pH sampling. Sensorex is offering an easy-to-use insertion assembly that can allow pH measurements to be made in pressurized tanks and main lines with no need for system shutdown for electrode mainte-
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nance. The system also is usable in applications involving abrasive substances. The flat-surfaced probe is self-cleaning, and the electrode may be installed through the bottom of a tank. (Call 714-895-4344, or e-mail
[email protected].) Nonglass pH probes. Sentron, Inc., introduces its line of IntelliProbes, which are non-glass pH probes that can be used with any pH meter. Probes are virtually unbreakable and provide fast readings, dry probe storage, and easy cleaning. (Call Eric Amundson at 800-472-4361, or e-mail
[email protected].) Imaging for nanoscience. Asylum Research, Inc., announces its Q-control module, a hardware add-on for Nanoscope atomic force microscopes (AFM) from Digital Instruments. The Q-control allows the user to image samples in air less destructively while using the Tapping Mode. The module makes it possible to image various surface and biological structures previously difficult or impossible to image. (Call Bettye Maddux at 805-692-2800 or visit www. AsylumResearch.com.)
Treatment Water and metal recycling. Lewis Environmental Services, Inc., introduces the ENVIRO-CLEAN PROCESS to filter metallic wastewater and electrolytically recover metals such as chromium, lead, nickel, mercury, silver, and cadmium. The system can treat streams from 5 to 1000 gal/ min. The water is then recycled for further plant use, and metals products can be resold. Applications include electroplating, photographic film, acid mine drainage, and groundwater remediation. (Call 412799-0959, or visit www.lesvc.com.) Cryptosporidium, Giardia capture. Genera Technologies' Filta-Max, approved by EPA as equivalent to Method 1623, uses a novel filtration and recovery procedure to collect Cryptosporidium and Giardia. The system has been named as the only approved recovery and capture method for water supplies in the United Kingdom. (Call Andrew Headland at +44 (0) 1638 723011.)
