Environment, Health, Safety & Security
Clariant joins Renewable Carbon Initiative
Specialty chemicals company Clariant (Muttenz, Switzerland; www.clariant.com) today announced that it has joined the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI). The aim of the RCI is to support and accelerate the transition from the use of fossil carbon to the use of…
CPI Booklist for March 2022
March 2022: The following is a list of recently published books that may be of interest to professionals in the chemical process industries (CPI) Overpressure Protection in the Process Industry: A Critical View. By Marc Hellemans, Elsevier Press, 2022, 396…
Facts At Your Fingertips: Respiratory Protection Equipment Types
Chemical process industries (CPI) facilities often present a number of potential respiratory hazards, including airborne particles, toxic chemicals and low-oxygen environments, that may require the use of respiratory personal-protective equipment (PPE). This reference outlines the major categories for respiratory protection…
PFAS destruction using supercritical water
The presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater and groundwater has garnered increased attention as a health and environmental issue because of their recalcitrance and bioaccumulation. To complement existing PFAS separation technologies, the Battelle Memorial Institute (Columbus, Ohio;…
Corrosion Under Insulation Gets Attention at CPI sites
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) remains a persistent challenge at chemical process industries facilities, but the issue is receiving renewed attention amid a host of technologies, materials and methodologies for detection and prevention of CUI Corrosion of process equipment, piping and…
Facts At Your Fingertips: Process Hazard Identification Methods
Process hazards analyses (PHAs) are structured reviews during the engineering design process intended to detect potential hazards that were not addressed by the design team. This one-page reference describes commonly employed PHA methods. PHA methods PHAs are often conducted or…
Selecting Expansion Joints in CPI Applications
In order to maximize longevity and minimize process downtime, it is imperative to understand the factors that determine the proper selection of expansion joints. The following guidelines can help with selection decisions for expansion joints Although sometimes overlooked or treated…
Optimizing Vapor Recovery from Storage Tanks
Light hydrocarbons in storage tanks can vaporize and vent to the atmosphere, creating harmful emissions. An optimized vapor-recovery unit can effectively and economically reduce such emissions In the chemicals, petroleum refining and natural gas industries, storage vessels are used to…
Solutions for Chemical Operations Leaders
This brochure explores how chemical companies are navigating the twin pressures of sustainability and competitiveness by embracing cleaner, more responsible ways of operating. It highlights the growing role of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 in improving efficiency, strengthening supply chains,…
thyssenkrupp Uhde makes ArcelorMittal Belgium coke plant more environment-friendly
ArcelorMittal Belgium (Ghent, Belgium) has awarded thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH (Dortmund, Germany) an order for a desulphurization plant to be installed at its Ghent site. The main aim of this brownfield project is to enhance the existing coke-oven-gas treatment plant with…