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Researchers at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, have successfully used an Equilibar® Back Pressure Regulator combined with an Equilibar QPV electronic pressure regulator to provide precise control of a hydrogen fuel cell anode and cathode pressure across a wide range of test conditions. The research is part of vital international efforts to develop improved environmental catalysts for automotive hydrogen fuel Read More

Researchers around the world use the Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis process to produce liquid fuels from alternative energy sources such as biomass and natural gas. At Auburn University in Alabama, one graduate student has incorporated an Equilibar back pressure regulator to dramatically improve their research of Fischer-Tropsch catalysts. See Customer Case Study   In the early twentieth Read More

Loughborough University in the UK is engaged in Carbon Sequestration research – looking into ways of storing carbon dioxide deep into the Earth where the pressure will prevent its leakage into the atmosphere. This CO2 research Case Study describes how an Equilibar ULF1 Research Series back pressure regulator successfully solved problems that traditional BPRs experienced Read More

Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee is a world leader in multiple areas of research including clean energy. Recently, the Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research Center at ORNL has participated in a Department of Energy initiative on low cost emissions control for advanced combustion engines. As part of this research, they have experienced success using the Equilibar back pressure regulator to Read More

Equilibar is now able to provide wetted body components and metallic diaphragms with Inert Silicon coating. The surface treatment eliminates surface adsorption of active compounds like sulfurs, H2S, ammonia and mercury on steel. This allows users to install Equilibar regulators in systems with low level sampling and storage of active compounds. http://www.silcotek.com/silcod-technologies/SilcoNert-inert-coating/ For increased wear Read More

This Equilibar Vacuum Regulator functioned even after exposure to severe dust and fibers. The unique design of the Equilibar vacuum regulator combined with the rugged bar stock construction combine to allow reliable operation in severe service conditions. A 2 inch port size vacuum regulator made from carbon steel bar stock is shown. Most Equilibar vacuum Read More

Equilibar has recently purchased a CO2 laser engraving machine to help us move to more professional and more permanent product labeling. We are currently trying to finish the software implementation to move the process from prototype to production. One challenge in the labeling process is how to separate permanent data from temporary data. Many of Read More

Equilibar recently hired Steve Moore as an incoming product inspector in conjunction with the establishment of our improved quality inspection and calibration area. By separating inspections from our new product testing, Equilibar is able to accelerate development efforts in tandem with continued efforts to improve product quality. To further improve inspections, our calibration bench has Read More

In June, Equilibar welcomed Michael Collins as the fourth member of our engineering team. Michael graduated from North Carolina State University’s Physics program where he was involved in undergraduate research on diffusion in composite materials. Michael has quickly become a key player in working with customers and responding to new application engineer inquiries. His addition Read More

The City of Tempe, Arizona recently completed a water quality upgrade to their 50 million gallon/day water treatment facility. This project included an upgrade to their dosing systems for Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl), which is used to disinfect the water. Special materials (CPVC, PTFE, and hastelloy) were required as Sodium Hypochlorite will corrode standard materials such as Read More