Vulkano monitors process air quality

March 17, 2023
Piovan’s portable instrument can be used to monitor multiple lines at whatever interval is needed to handle the contamination level of the recycled material.

Vulkano Piovan’s portable instrument detects and quantifies the presence of organic carbon compounds in the process air used to dehumidify hygroscopic plastics during recycling. It can be used in facilities running multiple recycling lines to periodically check air quality in dehumidifying systems, and as a check on the remaining life of the activated carbon filters inside a vapor condenser. The device measures 20.2 inches by 22.6 inches by 14.3 inches, and weighs in at 104 pounds.  

What’s new? Vulkano, which Piovan displayed at K 2022.  

Benefits Ease of use and flexibility. Vulkano has an intuitive interface that is simple for any operator to make fast and accurate measurements, and its portability allows it to monitor multiple lines at whatever interval is needed to handle the contamination level of the recycled material. Vulkano also helps users maximize filter life, verify its effectiveness and evaluate the status of the system. 

Universal Dynamics Inc., Fredericksburg, Va., 703-490-7000, www.piovan.com/una-dyn 

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David Tillett | Associate Editor

Associate Editor David Tillett writes and edits for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He covers new products, industry news, patents and consumer and business equipment. He has more than 20 years of experience in daily newspaper, online and magazine journalism.