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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…

Honoring Chemical Engineering Achievements

As part of its expanded seminar series this year, the Chem Show is hosting a session that highlights outstanding achievements in chemical engineering that have led to successful commercializations. The presenters are all finalists for the renowned Kirkpatrick Chemical Engineering…

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Feeder Design for Solids Handling

Processes involving the movement of bulk solid materials require careful consideration of the feeder equipment design, including how the feeders work with various bins and hoppers The importance of feeder design in maintaining reliable material flow in solids handling processes…

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Choosing Agglomeration Equipment

A product’s intended use often dictates what type of agglomeration equipment should be used. Presented here is a discussion of the main types of equipment and methods for forming agglomerates Agglomeration is the process of converting fine powder particles into…

Chemical Engineering Magazine Booklist: September 2017

The following information describes recently published books relevant to the chemical process industries (CPI): Engineering Energy Storage, By Odne Stokke Burheim, 2017, Academic Press, 252 pages, $125.00. Energetic Materials: Advanced Processing Technologies for Next-Generation Materials. Edited by Mark Mezger, Kay…

Bulk Solids Challenge: Getting a Handle on Solids Handling

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Recently published books for the CPI

The following is a list of selected recently published books that may have interest to professionals in the chemical process industries (CPI). Standards and Typical Specifications for Tray-Type Dearators, 10th ed., by the Heat Exchange Institute (HEI), www.heatexchange.org, 2017, $150.…

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Guarding Against Fires and Explosions Caused by Self-Heating

The two experimental methods presented here can be used to quantify powder self-heating hazards in layer and bulk conditions in industrial processes Bulk storage of heated powders and powder accumulations on hot surfaces or in heated environments can potentially lead…

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Powder Testing: Tips for Assessing Alternative Options

The advantages and limitations of three powder-testing techniques are reviewed here Powder testing is deployed to characterize products including pharmaceuticals, foods, metal powders, powder coatings and cement — at every stage of the product lifecycle. The resulting data-support product development…

Batch Drying With Vacuum Contact Dryers

Drying is a demanding unit operation where solvents need to be removed without altering product chemistry. Vacuum dryers are essential pieces of equipment for accomplishing this task Drying solids is a demanding task that requires both knowledge of process technology…