Chemical Engineering
Asahi Kasei Advance Corp. and Teijin Frontier to merge
Asahi Kasei Corp. (Tokyo) and Teijin Ltd. (Tokyo) have entered into an agreement to implement an absorption-type merger between Asahi Kasei Advance Corp. (Asahi Kasei Advance), a wholly owned subsidiary of Asahi Kasei, and Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. (Teijin Frontier),…
Saipem awarded new contracts for Dangote Fertilizer projects in Nigeria and Ethiopia
Saipem S.p.A. (San Donato Milanese, Italy) has been awarded two new contracts by Dangote Fertilizer, Africa’s leading fertilizer producer, for technical know-how & licensing for the realization of six urea units, four in Nigeria and two in Ethiopia, and the…
Increasing the Safety and Efficiency of Ammonia Sampling
From fertilizer and petroleum to textiles and plastics, production of vital commodities around the world relies on the use of anhydrous ammonia. Operators of chemical plants and petroleum refineries are well acquainted with both the handling hazards of the compound…
Modern SIS: Balancing Safety with Process Availability
Advanced safety-instrumented system features minimize complexity, downtime and costs Chemical process plants must be vigilant when it comes to preventing accidents that have the potential to harm people, assets and the environment. While safety instrumented systems (SIS) reduce risks, they…
Facts At Your Fingertips: Determining RTD in Non-ideal CSTR Reactors
In continuous processes, the properties and quality of the products depend on the residence time of different feed substances, and feed materials may not spend the same amount of time in a reactor. When designing equipment for continuous processes, it…
Dispersing Powders into Liquids: The Role of Vacuum in Wetting
Effectively dispersing powders into liquids can be a challenge. Utilizing vacuum in the correct ways can help with wetting and dispersion When introducing powdered materials into liquids, the goal is always to achieve an air-free dispersion of solids in the…
The Effects of Particle Size on Bulk-Solids Flow Properties
Understanding how particle size affects flow properties helps ensure reliable flow of materials between process steps Many industries utilize dry solid materials and powders (collectively referred to as bulk solids in this article) for producing and manufacturing products. It is…
The Critical Role of Cost Estimation in Successful Project Execution
The ability to forecast costs, align budgets and maintain control throughout the lifecycle of a project can mean the difference between delivering value and facing costly overruns In asset-intensive industries, such as energy, chemicals, power and infrastructure, the balance between…
CPI Business News: December 2025
Plant Watch Mitsubishi Gas Chemical builds new electronic materials plant in Thailand November 11, 2025 — Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. (MGC; Tokyo; www.mgc.co.jp) completed construction of a new plant expansion at MGC Electrotechno (Thailand) Co. (ETT), a subsidiary dedicated to…
Taking stock; looking ahead
Year’s end is, of course, the default juncture at which current situations are assessed and forecasts for the future are posited. As this year nears its end, indications are that 2026 will likely be a tough year for much of…