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LITERATURE Boiler sludge control. Data Sheet ΙΟ Ι 40 describes a formulation used to prevent scale and sludge accumulation in steam boilers. Calgon 151 Valves for chlorine. Data bulletins PDD-8, PDBF-3A, and PDB-5B fea ture valves usable in chlorine systems. These valves can withstand the reac tivity and toxicity of chlorine. HillsMcCanna 152 Analytical services. Brochure sets forth a full range of analytical services for environmental, industrial, engineering, and goverment organizations. Stateof-the-art techniques are used. Gambridge Analytical Associates 153 Lagoon liners. Technical literature describes polymeric leakproof liners for ponds, lagoons, and landfills. Dif ferent types of polymers available. Sarnafil (U.S.) 154 Fluid handling valves. Brochure de scribes two- and three-way flow con trol solenoid valves of Teflon, used for critical fluid handling applications. Cryogenics, and water and wastewater sampling are among applications. Fluorocarbon 155 Leak control. Brochure, "Wasted Water Can Cost You a Fortune," features instruments and techniques for leak detection, prevention, and control, and shows how an undetected water leak can cost as much as $16 000/year. Jerman 156
Air analyzers. "Short-Form Catalog" describes basic analyzers and cali bration instruments and standards for S 0 2 , H 2 S, NO, N 0 2 , ozone, and hy drocarbons. Columbia Scientific In dustries 159 Inorganic chemicals. Catalog JJ-15 lists more than 250 ACS- and re agent-grade inorganic chemicals for use by analytical chemists. Hazards and special handling codes are in cluded. Eastman Kodak 160 Biological wwt. Brochure describes Biomass engineering approach for solving biological wastewater treat ment (wwt) problems and cleaning up organic hazardous wastes. Polybac
Maintenance hose. Brochure describes maintenance hose with new type of construction offering light weight, re sistance to chemicals and ozone dete rioration, toughness, and easy cleaning. Angus Fire Armour 168 Spectrofluorometers. Brochure fea tures SPEX FLUOROLOG Series 111C-222 spectrofluorometer for various research requirements and budget limitations. Can be configured to meet individual needs. Computer control. SPEX Industries 169 pH meters. Brochure lists whole line of pH meters and electrodes that are ion-selective. Orion Research 170
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Liquid chromatography. March 1982 issue of TECHSCAN features in strument hardware and software for liquid chromatography (and other applications) brought out at the "Pittsburgh Conference." Du Pont 162
Pipette cleaner. Brochure sets forth Models 25 and 25X Ultrasonic Pipette Cleaners that can clean without prerinsing or acid preparations. Works even for normally inaccessible areas. Heat Systems-Ultrasonics 163 Solar simulators. Brochure describes simulators of solar energy, with ap plications for photovoltaics, solar cell response, materials lifetimes, sun screen formulating, etc. Kratos 164
Laboratory equipment. 1982 Winter Catalog lists pH meters, conductivity analyzers, dissolved-Oxygen meters, many other accessories and items. Markson Science 171 Purge-and-trap. Paper describes the use of EPA Method 602, purge-andtrap, to analyze industrial wastewater for toxic residue from volatile aromatics. Tests highly sensitive and definite. Varian Instruments 172 Animal behavior studies. Brochure explains how Apple-II computer can be used for animal behavior studies. Could have behavioral toxicology ap plications. Columbus Instruments In ternational 173
Drum lids. Catalog sheet describes lids that can fit even old drums, and protect contents against rain, ice, snow, fumes, and other contamination sources. 45and 60-mL polyethylene; can stand pal letized stacking. CDF 157
Microbiocide. Bulletin 11-144 de scribes a liquid broad-spectrum mi crobiocide for controlling algae, fungi, and bacteria in cooling air and water systems. Calgon 165
Sludge drying. Application report tells how steam from incineration process can transfer heat to indirectly heated Porcupine sludge dryers and gain many advantages. The Bethlehem Corporation 174
Gases. 1982 General Catalog No. 91 presents a full line of pure and research gases, gas mixtures, and electronic gases, with guides to selecting proper regulators, and the like. Scientific Gas Products 158
Water management service. Bulletin 672 describes Point-of-Feed service by which (for water management) only the actual amount of chemical needed is supplied. BETZ Laboratories 166
Pressure gauges. Bulletin A-30S lists pressure gauges (differential) from 0-30 to 0-100 psig, and even one that can show 500 psig. Dwyer Instruments 175
Thermoplastic piping. 1982 Mail Order Catalog announces a whole line of thermoplastic piping, valves, and controls for waste treatment, and many other applications needing cor rosion-resistant products. Utilities Supply 167
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pH meters. Brochure describes ionselective and pH meters and elec trodes. Included are 1,3 meters, 26 pH electrodes, 32 ion-selective electrodes, four reference electrodes. Orion Re search 176
Temperature, pressure. Catalog lists instrumentation for measuring tem perature, pressure, humidity, and other such parameters with very sensitive sensors. Yellow Springs Instrument 186
Environmental analysis. Brochure ex plains the role of gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in environmental analysis, and the use of GC/MS to analyze for priority pollu tants, and other materials. Finnigan MAT 177
Clarification. Technical bulletin de scribes CycloSpray filter for clarifying liquids with solids content as high as 2000 ppm. Features low pressure drop and long-period unattended operation. Ronningen-Petter 187
Analytical services. List of analytical services is set forth in 1982 Analytical Laboratories Services Fees Schedule Catalog. Many tests available. Crippen Laboratories 178
Warning control. Bulletin 1008 de scribes a warning control device that can be placed in a system to warn that a certain function was not performed by the system within the preset time frame. Vac-U-Max 188
Water quality services. Brochure lists line of hydrographie and water quality services, and geohydrological investi gations that company can handle. Environmental Resources Manage ment 179
Pumps. Bulletin NRP-1 describes use of high-volume axial and mixed flow pumps for an irrigation project for raising crop yields along the Nile River in Egypt. Project will irrigate 150 000 acres. Patterson Pump 189
Centrifugal sifter. Literature No. CS-81 describes versatile centrifugal sifter for use with chemicals, resins, biologicals, and a wide variety of powders and granular materials. Kason 180
Hazardous material detection. Form P-103 describes POLLULERT for detecting liquid hydrocarbon, and hazardous material leaks and spills.
Gel permeation chromatography. Re lease announces VISTA gel perme ation chromatography (GPC) soft ware package for fast calculation of molecular weight averages and distri butions. Can be used with Apple II microcomputer. Varian 181 Precious metal recovery. Bulletin 556 describes full line of method to recover gold, silver, rhodium, palladium, and other precious metal ions from rinse water. Ion charge and pH-independent. Sethco 182 Laboratory supplies. 1982 catalog lists laboratory supplies for many needs, and features a "no-hassle" way to place orders by telephone. Interex 183
Lubricants. Catalog lists whole line of lubricants and anti-seize compounds for metal parts on all sorts of industrial metal equipment. Among uses are chemical, wastewater treatment, other plants. Bostik/Never-Seez 184 Chemical catalog. Large catalog lists chemicals for chromatography, HPLC, isotope "tagging" with deute rium, high-purity solvents, other needs. Crescent Chemical 185
Features continuous monitoring, early detection, low cost, proof in field. Pollulert Systems 190 Ultrasonic flowmeters. Catalog de scribes company's diverse clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters for use with clean or "dirty" liquids, high pres sure/temperature situations, other applications. Controlotron 191 Meteorological equipment. Catalog lists and describes hundreds of highquality weather monitoring instru ments for air pollution, alternative energy, many other uses. WeatherMeasure 192 Waste management. Brochure de' scribes company's services in waste management, with emphasis on RCRA/Superfund compliance, many other needs. Shannon & Wilson 193 Heat reuse. Catalog VXC-93 lists VENT-X-CHANGER for recovering and reusing heat from exhaust air to preheat incoming fresh air. Only one major connection required. The Wing Company 194
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Chromatography. Supelco Reporter, first edition, contains interesting articles on GC, HPLC, and chemical standards. Contains article on mycotoxin quantification; other topics featured. Supelco 195
Oil/gas pollution. Publication, "They Are Drilling on the Back Forty! What Do I Do Now?" gives step-by-step instructions on reporting pollution incidents. Oklahoma State Department of Health, P.O. Box 53551, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73152 (write direct)
Environmental balance. Report: "The Chemical/Environmental Balance: Where Does America Stand?" looks at chemical industry's work for environmental protection. Thomas J. Gilroy, Chemical Manufacturers Association, 2501 M St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (write direct)
Soil analysis. "Chemical Analysis of Polluted Soils," EPA Publication No. 139, November 1981, Quote 80/1107. Standardizes methods. Information Services Branch. Environment Protection Authority, 240 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Vic. 3002, Australia (write direct)
SO2 emission/control. Report No. 1/82, " S 0 2 Emission Trends and Control Options in Western Europe." CONCAWE, Babylon-Kantoren A, Koningin Julianaplein 30-9, 2595 AA Den Haag, the Netherlands (write direct)
Engineering assurance. Brochure lists engineering inspection and testing services. The Unit Inspection Company Ltd., 35-37 Grosvenor Square, London SW1W OBS, England (write direct)
Food waste disposal. "Disposing of Food Service Disposables" tells how to do so properly. Environment & Health Committee of the Single Service Institute, 1025 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (write direct)
Vapor recovery. Publication, "Are These Nozzles Really Worth It?" gives instructions for proper nozzle operation at service stations, other such places. Bay Area Air Quality Management District, 939 Ellis St., San Francisco, Calif. 94109 (write direct)
Chemical health/safety. Information concerning membership in the Division of Chemical Health & Safety of American Chemical Society. D. Hedberg, c/o Lab Safety Supply Company, P.O. Box 1368, Janesville, Wis. 53547 (write direct)
Hydrogen sulfide. CGA Pamphlet G-12-1981 (price, $6.50) explains sources, safe uses, and properties of hydrogen sulfide. Compressed Gas Association, Inc., 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Va. 22202 (write direct)
Pollution assessment. Study assesses industrial change and environmental pollution in England's West Midlands. Joint Unit for Research on the Urban Environment, University of Aston in Birmingham, Gosta Green, Birmingham B4 7 ET, England (write direct)
Ozone congress. Release announces availability of proceedings of Fifth Ozone World Congress (Berlin, West Germany) of 1981. Cost is $75. The International Ozone Association, Tower Suite 510, 301 Maple Ave. W., Vienna, Va. 22180 (write direct)
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