Chemical Engineering
Entegris opens manufacturing center in Colorado Springs
Entegris, Inc. (Billerica, Mass.) announced the grand opening of its new Colorado Springs Manufacturing Center of Excellence. The opening ceremony brought together leaders from across the semiconductor ecosystem, including key industry partners Samsung and Intel that have also committed to…
LyondellBasell installs new cast film line at Cincinnati Technology Center
LyondellBasell Industries B.V. (LYB; Rotterdam, the Netherlands) announced the installation of a new Colines cast film line at its Cincinnati Technology Center. This installation represents a leap forward in the company's innovation and collaboration capabilities, allowing engineers to develop and…
Explosion Protection in Hydrogen Applications: Principles, Practice and Technology
The use of hydrogen brings unique safety challenges, especially explo- sion risks. As its use grows across industries, effective explosion pro- tection becomes essential. Understanding the principles, practices, and technologies behind explosion protection ensures reliable operations and safeguards people, equipment,…
Natural gas contaminant measurement made easy
Advanced technology for continuous measurements of multiple natural gas contaminants for custody transfer, tariffs compliance, and process monitoring Natural gas contaminants such as H2S, H2O and CO2 constitute a significant hazard to an operator’s business as they represent both safety and…
LG Chem and Zeiss announce alliance on photopolymer film for holographic displays
Zeiss (Jena, Germany; www.zeiss.com), known worldwide for expertise in optics and photonics, and LG Chem (Seoul, South Korea; www.lgchem.com), a leader in advanced materials, announced their strategic alliance that stands for robust, sustainable, and innovative photopolymer film supply on industrial…
November 2025 editorial roundup
The following is a video of senior editors Mary Page Bailey and Scott Jenkins discussing some of the highlights from the November 2025 issue of Chemical Engineering. To watch, click the video link below: YouTube Link https://youtu.be/11eYPn5G-MA
Globe Valves’ Pivotal Role in Liquid Hydrogen Production
As the hydrogen economy matures and production scales up, critical equipment like valves must evolve to ensure safe and optimized handling and transport According to the Energy Transition Council, the overall share of fossil fuels is expected to decrease significantly…
Improving Level Measurement for Solids
Selecting the right technology to ensure accurate and reliable level measurement can help solve the unique challenges posed by storing and processing solid materials Advanced measurement solutions are helping to enhance process control, operational efficiency and safety throughout the chemical…
Facts At Your Fingertips: Solids Drying Mechanisms and Material Properties
Drying can be defined as the vaporization and removal of liquids from a solution, suspension or other solid-liquid mixture to form a dry solid. Drying occurs as a result of the vaporization of liquid by supplying heat to wet solid…
Software Features Empower Process Optimization
AI, machine learning and predictive analytics encourage faster, data-driven decision making To help offset the loss of experienced operators and optimize operations, advanced features, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and predictive analytics, are being applied to software…