As part of a major expansion project in Western Canada, a canola processing facility is adding a new crushing line that will more than double its annual capacity to over 2 million metric tons. The plant crushes and refines canola seed for use in cooking oils and animal feed. The expansion required reliable visual flow verification across multiple critical process points, including: Product transfer from crushers to cyclonic separators Through evaporators and filtration system

The Problem: In thermal oil production, especially in high-volume operations exceeding 200,000 bbl./day, the reliability of fuel gas injection systems is crucial. One thermal oil producer was relying on threaded rotameters to confirm gas flow at the wellhead, but encountered frequent clogging due to contaminated sour gas (H₂S). In addition to the plugging issues, the use of sour gas requires strict compliance with material standards for corrosion resistance. 3D CAD model of a

Check out this Jacoby-Tarbox Flanged Sight Flow Indicator installed at a Combined Cycle Power Plant in the Northeast US! This unit is being used in turbine and generator lube oil cooling water service. DID YOU KNOW? Jacoby-Tarbox’s full ASME rated line of flanged bullseye sight flow indicators have been engineered per the design criteria of the ASME B31.1 & 31.3 Power & Chemical Piping Codes, incorporating only ASTM listed metals in the unit’s construction. Features: Connect

A major pharmaceutical company in the Midwest United States came to us with a critical production challenge: keeping a broth with 5% cell solution at a uniform cold temperature—without damaging the cells. The Challenge:   Traditional mechanical agitators risked damaging the cells due to excessive shear, making them unsuitable for this sensitive application. The customer needed a solution that would maintain uniform cooling while ensuring gentle movement of the cell culture. O

An eductor is a non-powered, venturi-based fluid driven mixing device requiring no moving parts inside your vessel, simplifying maintenance and decreasing cost.  View the video below to learn more about: 🔹 what an eductor is  🔹 why eductors are used  🔹 where eductors are used  🔹 how they work

These Jacoby-Tarbox 830-F Sight Flow Indicators with Drop-In Spray Rings are making their way to a Bio-Diesel plant in the Southwest U.S.! These indicators are playing a crucial role in refining animal fat (cooking oil) into Bio-Diesel by providing operators with clear, 360º visibility of the process. How it Works: Before the feedstock passes through the sight glass, gums are separated in a centrifuge at 150-185°F. These gums can range from fluid to highly viscous, dependin

In all industries that produce wastewater—including chemical, refining, pharmaceutical, and food—strict EPA regulations mandate that water interacting with the environment be clean and safe. The fracking industry is no exception. Even though fracking water is often reused or recycled, compliance remains critical to ensure the water returned to the environment meets local standards. Fracking water, heavily contaminated with well materials and chemicals, must be filtered and pH

In a Midwest U.S. refinery, Jacoby-Tarbox's Series 5005 Sight Windows  are making waves with their robust design and high-temperature capabilities. These sight windows are equipped with quartz, offering exceptional durability in extreme conditions. One standout feature is the purge port , allowing operators to cool the front of the window using nitrogen or other gases. This protective mechanism shields the window from excessive heat, ensuring both safety and longevity in dema

A lube oil manufacturer in Brazil faced long blending times, taking approximately 8 hours to mix lube oil with proprietary additives using mechanical mixers. This prolonged process limited production capacity and operational efficiency. Using AccuBlend Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) A Jacoby-Tarbox® Program™ , it was demonstrated that Tank Liquid Agitators (TLAs) offered a more efficient mixing solution. The analysis revealed that in-tank eductors could achieve the same b

We are excited to announce, in partnership with our friends at  RENG Industriesysteme GmbH , the European Assembly Centre! Clark-Reliance Assembly Centres are the first and only of their kind – a network of professional service, repair, and sales facilities specializing in the sight flow indication and control industry. The centres are authorized, supported, and continually trained by the worlds leader in visual process safety – Clark-Reliance. These unique customer-driven ce

Check out our latest video on Eductor Flow Fields & AccuBlend CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)! Jacoby-Tarbox Product Manager  Dave Purcel  goes over eductor flow fields and how they are impacted by geometry inside of the tank.  DID YOU KNOW? Our Engineers will simulate your mixing application in our AccuBlend CFD program and show you the stages of mixing, including flow and directional velocities, until fully blended.  For more information, watch the video below or click h

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Mixing is an integral part of many chemical production processes.  In addition to conventional mechanical, or bladed, mixers, there is another category.  Venturi-based mixers, or tank mixing eductors, are low-shear mixing devices that uses the existing energy within fluids to move and mix material instead of physically impinging on the fluid like mechanical mixers.  The low shear process is also referred to as blending.  One example of an application using tank mixing eductor

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Check out these 6" Tank Liquid Agitators (TLAs) headed to a LNG facility in Taiwan. DID YOU KNOW? The Jacoby-Tarbox TLA is an eductor...

Check out the 830-F Full View Low Pressure Sight Flow Indicator from Jacoby-Tarbox below! Jacoby-Tarbox full view low pressure sight flow indicators are ideal for light duty service, where pressures are less than 150 psig and where mechanical stress from pipelines are not present. These sight flow indicators are manufactured using tubular glass to allow for viewing a complete 360° around the unit. Connections available per ASME B2.1, B16.5, B16.24, or B16.1 when applicable. 

DID YOU KNOW? Jacoby-Tarbox offers a full line of spray rings for installation directly against sight windows to direct secondary fluids (liquid or gas) against the window to remove debris.  Standard Features: • Size Range: 2” through 10” • ASME Flange Class: 150, 300, 600 • “Ring” style centered by bolting • ¼” NPT Supply connection • Material: 316 SS • Maintains window rating • Compound angle radial and cross jets ​Optional Features: • Material: Corrosion resistant alloys •

Check out our latest video series - Jacoby-Tarbox Toolbox Talks! In the first episode of Jacoby-Tarbox Toolbox Talks, Product Manager, Dave Purcel, and Business Development Specialist, Andy Obertanec, go over general sight glass safety tips and options offered by Jacoby-Tarbox.

Check out this 6" HL in-line eductor headed to a gas processing facility in California! Once the company distills the crude, the lower...

Utilizing eductors in waste water and process water handling uses proven technology to maximize plant sustainability. Waste water, often...