Operations & Maintenance
Bookshelf: Recently published books for the chemical process industries (CPI)
The following first-edition books were recently published and may have relevance for CPI professionals: Process Control: Bringing Academia and Industry Together. Edited by Pawel Domanski, Elsevier Publishing, May 2026, 508 pages, $191.25. Wastewater Valorization: Turning Effluents into…
Extending the Life of Legacy Rotary Dryers
Rotary dryers are often in operation for many decades after their initial commissioning. This article provides a decision framework to consider whether to upgrade, repair or replace an aging rotary dryer Rotary dryers are fundamental to ensuring product quality and…
Advancing Electrical-System Reliability in the Chemical Process Industries
From Reactive to Resilient Electrical infrastructure has quietly become one of the highest-stakes reliability challenges facing chemical process industries today — and the consequences of getting it wrong extend well beyond equipment downtime. This white paper examines how aging assets,…
Rethinking Electrical-Distribution- System Reliability in the CPI Facilities
The Electrical System Problem CPI Facilities Can No Longer Ignore Electrical distribution systems underpin every pump, compressor, safety instrumented system, and emergency shutdown function in a chemical process facility — yet they remain one of the most under-monitored and under-digitized…
Is your pump’s mechanical seal causing leaks?
Seal-less eccentric disc pumps eliminate the risk. Loading and unloading hazardous liquids from tank trucks and railcars presents significant challenges for pump technology, from mechanical seal failure to product shear and spillage. This white paper examines the operational risks…
Smarter Thermal Control for Industrial Pipelines
Introducing intelligent steam tracing and thermal management solutions Download this white paper to learn about a next-generation thermal management approach for industrial pipeline systems, addressing the limitations of traditional steam tracing methods that often struggle to deliver the…
Application-Specific Valves Deliver Reliability
Engineering valves for a specific application increases performance in challenging and complex chemical processes Valves play a critical role in the chemical process industries (CPI). They help manage capital-intensive operations, protect equipment and support environmental compliance. Rather than relying on…
Drum Screen Evolution: Eliminating Trunnion Wheels Reduces Downtime and Cost
Through a trunnion-free drum-screen technology, fine screening applications with high solids loading can achieve their goals while controlling costs and reducing risk For fine screening and small-particle removal in applications like wastewater treatment, few technologies offer as much value as…
Why Process Industries Need Causal AI, Not Just Predictive Maintenance
Root-cause analysis investigations can be streamlined with artificial intelligence (AI), but only if it can be explained by human engineers Across the process industries, manufacturers are under pressure to improve reliability, efficiency and output while operating with leaner teams and…
Taking a Closer Look at Corrosion Protection in Hidden Voids
Aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), cased pipelines and insulated surfaces are all common sights in the chemical processing industry (CPI) landscape. They also have one thing in common: void spaces that are vulnerable to corrosion, yet are difficult to protect due…