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Guidelines for Designing a Compressed Air System

With the proper knowledge, engineers can work alongside compressor manufacturers to ensure that an optimal air compression system is installed There are various factors to consider when designing a compressed air system that help to improve the reliability and efficiency…

Modernizing Petroleum Refineries

Modern materials of construction can greatly improve the performance of heat-recovery steam generators, making it well worthwhile to consider retrofits   North American petroleum refiners are investing billions these days on modernization projects — typically, the upgrade of old crude-oil-processing…

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Facts at your Fingertips: Flow Measurement in Large Lines, Ducts and Stacks

Process industry plants install sophisticated air-pollution control systems, but they can be ineffective if the flowmeters on which they rely deliver inaccurate or unreliable data. This one-page reference provides information on measuring the flow of gaseous combustion products in large…

Recently published books for the CPI: January 2018

Check out the following recent publications with relevance to professionals in the chemical process industries . . . Comprehensive Membrane Science and Engineering, 2nd ed., edited by Enrico Drioli, Lidietta Giorno and Enrica Fontananova, Elsevier Press, 2017, 1,720 pages, $1,650.00.…

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The Road to Commercialization: Best Practices

Experts share their best practices in process commercialization Every day, scientists and engineers in the chemical process industries (CPI) work on innovative ideas, seeking the ones that can be turned into successful commercial products and processes. Many factors help determine…

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Decommissioning: Preparing Plants for a Retrofit

As technologies advance and market challenges continue to pose new pressures for operators, the decommissioning and retrofitting of facilities is inevitable. This article provides guidance on how to tackle projects of this nature safely and efficiently As with many industrial…

Trinseo Digitizes Control System Migration Projects to Achieve Fast ROI

While every control system migration project should be viewed as a step toward operational excellence, companies rarely achieve a fast return on investment for these projects. However, by eliminating unnecessary steps and customization, automating many tasks, and simultaneously creating reusable…

Recently Published Books for the CPI: November 2017

The following are recently published titles relevant to the chemical process industries (CPI) Sustainable Water Management and Technologies, Vol. 2: Sustainable Water Technologies, By Daniel Chen, Taylor and Francis Group, 2017, 828 pages, $279.95. What Every Engineer Should Know About…

Chem Show’s Opening Day Offers New Pathways to Process Improvement

Opportunities for improving processes abounded during the first day of the 2017 Chem Show, which opened yesterday at the Javits Center in New York. With a mix of best practice seminars, product presentations and exhibitor booths, the event’s first day…

2017 Chem Show Exhibitors Get the Word Out

The event's Exhibitor Equipment & Technology Showcase offers broad range of opportunities for attendees to learn about exhibitor products The complement to the 2017 Chem Show’s non-promotional Best Practice Seminar series (see above story) is a full slate of 49…