Cooking oils are derived from oilseeds and include soybean oil, olive oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, peanut oil, sunflower oil and cottonseed oil, to name but a few. They are used for deep fat frying of vegetables and meats, as well as feedstocks for biofuels, oleochemicals and soaps and detergents. The viscosity is extremely temperature dependent, with some oils solidifying at room temperatures, but typically water-thin at higher temperatures.

Sodium hydroxide is a strong base (pH 13-14) used in petroleum refining, the manufacture of other chemicals, rayon and films, pulp and paper, aluminum, vegetable oil, detergents, soaps and textiles, in water treatment, in reclaiming rubber and as an alkali in foods.

Sodium hydroxide is mainly manufactured as a product of the chloralkali process, first as a 32% solution, and then evaporated to a 50% solution. Solid sodium hydroxide is also available as flakes, prills, and cast blocks.

Positive displacement pumps are ideal for transferring asphalt emulsions due to their ability to handle high-viscosity fluids with precision and reliability. Unlike centrifugal pumps, which rely on high-speed rotation, positive displacement pumps move fluid by trapping a fixed amount in a chamber and then forcing it into the discharge pipe, ensuring a consistent flow regardless of pressure changes. This capability is essential for managing the thick, sticky nature of asphalt emulsions, which can pose challenges in maintaining a steady flow without degradation to the liquid mixture.

Agave syrup, a high fructose natural sweetener 1.4 times sweeter than sugar, is derived from the heart, or piña, of any of several agave species. It is processed and sold in stores as a liquid sweetener and has several applications in food and beverage processing, especially in vegan foods as well as mezcal and tequila production. For syrup production, the hearts are milled to a pulp and then the liquid is separated by crushing or centrifugation. It may be further processed through filtration, activated charcoal, ionic resins or enzymes.

Positive displacement pumps are ideally suited for transferring adhesives due to their ability to handle viscous, shear-sensitive, and sometimes abrasive materials with precision and care. Unlike centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps displace a specific volume of fluid with each cycle, ensuring a consistent flow rate that is crucial for maintaining the quality and integrity of adhesives during transfer. This is especially important when dealing with adhesives that require an even application to function correctly.

Positive displacement pumps are ideal for transferring acids and bases due to their ability to handle a wide range of viscosities and their efficient sealing mechanisms, which reduce the risk of leaks and contamination. These pumps operate by trapping a fixed amount of fluid and moving it through the pump housing, making them exceptionally effective for precise flow control. This precision is crucial when dealing with corrosive acids and bases, as it minimizes product waste and enhances safety.

In the sugar manufacturing process, magma is a slurry of sugar crystals and liquid syrup or juice blended in a mingler, and pumped as a seeding material to subsequent boiling stages.