Newsfronts Workforce 4.0: The Human Side of Digital Transformation As chemical process industries (CPI) companies continue to experiment with, invest in, and implement a…
The Changing Face of Simulation Easier-to-use features and simplified integration lead to new applications for simulation software Simulation software and…
A microbe for making chemicals and biofuels from brown algae A research team from Pohang University of Science and Technology (Pohang, South Korea; www.postech.ac.kr), led…
Novel catalyst for transforming polyethylene into lubricants and waxes Efficient upcycling of post-consumer plastics, such as polyethylene (PE), is a key sustainability objective. New…
Solvent chemistry is key for cleaner oil-sands processing Petroteq Energy Inc. (Sherman Oaks, Calif.; www.petroteq.energy) has achieved continuous operation at its oil-sands processing…
Electro-swing adsorption separates CO2 from mixed gases at any concentration Effectively separating carbon dioxide from combustion exhaust or directly from air is essential for realizing…
Machine learning helps achieve a five-fold boost in formaldehyde yield Chemistry professor Oliver Trapp and his colleagues at the Ludwig Maximilians-Universität München (LUM; Germany; www.en.uni-muenchen.de)…
Lower-cost engineered composites for transportation infrastructure applications Engineered cementitious composites (ECCs) are concrete-like materials with exceptional ductility (up to 500 times) and…
Pursuing methanation as a means to recycle CO2 By the end of fiscal 2019, commissioning and continuous operation will begin on a new…
Chementator Briefs Direct route to PG Dow Inc. (Midland, Mich.; www.dow.com) and Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany;…
Geothermal brine may be a new U.S. source of lithium Currently the U.S. has only one domestic source of lithium, a vital element in lithium-ion…
This process may produce lithium from borate process waste Rio Tinto (London, U.K.; www.riotinto.com) will shortly start up a pilot plant to produce battery-grade…
Business News Plant Watch: December 2019 Plant Watch Wacker starts up new silicon-metal production plant in Norway November 15, 2019 —…
Feature Report Interpreting Normalized Profitability Metrics Normalized profitability metrics provide a basis for comparing the efficiency of capital investments, but they…
Storage Tanks: Snapshots of Failures, Damages and Inspections Lessons learned from past failures provide insight and know-how needed toinspect and operate storage tanks…
Standard ASME B16.5 Flanges: Bolt Tightening and Target Loads Using the approach outlined here, piping engineers can select the most appropriate bolt-tightening technique based…
Facts at Your Fingertips Facts at your Fingertips: Agglomeration Processes Agglomeration converts fine powder particles into larger ones by introducing external forces. Major benefits for…
Technology Profile Technology Profile: Ethylene oxide production from ethylene This column is based on “Ethylene Oxide Production from Ethylene – Cost Analysis,” a report…
Engineering Practice Selecting the Right Thermodynamic Models for Process Simulation Software that enables complex processes to be simulated continues to evolve for a wide range…
Environmental Manager How a Waste Treatment Plan Can Improve Your Bottom Line Although waste is unavoidable in industrial processes, many companies are turning toward business strategies that…
Focus Focus on Valves Safe combustible-dust-explosion isolation Isolation is essential to protect adjoining system components against the spread of…
Software for comprehensive pipeline management PipePatrol (photo) is a comprehensive suite of software modules for long- or short-distance single and…
New technology enables biogas optimization The MGP261 is a new Ex-certified inline multigas measurement instrument that enables biogas plant operators…
New filtration media adds strength and cleanability Introduced at Filtech (Cologne, Germany; October 22–24), Sinterflo FMC (photo) is a new metal-fiber mesh…
Direct, in-situ assessment of critical catalyst properties The new in situ catalyst-characterization system (ICCS; photo) delivers high-performance test capabilities for the reliable…
Rugged scales handle logistical tasks The AGB and AGF range of bench and floor scales (photo, p. 32) feature an…
A fully integrated, loop-powered displacement transmitter The DT-12x Series of transmitters (photo) are loop-powered displacement transmitters that monitor displacement and vibration…
Intrinsically safe smartwatch for use in hazardous areas The new Smart-Ex Watch 01 (photo, p. 31) is said to be the first smartwatch…
A new volumetric feeder for additive dispensing systems The new VMF-90D volumetric screw feeder (photo) is an automatic metering screw-feed system for mixing…
High-volume twin-screw feeder delivers precision The Model TSF twin-screw feeder (photo) is designed for precise batching and weighing applications, including:…
Data connectors for Ethernet and Profinet The new, two-piece M8 circular connectors for data transmission (photo) are well suited for compact…
See filter status in real time with this software solution This company offers a solution for precise monitoring of the filter status of heavy-duty machinery.…
AI improves asset monitoring and maintenance planning The Maximo Asset Monitor (photo) is a new remote-monitoring platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI)…
This power supply has a new IO-Link Communication Module The Pro 2 line of power-supply units (PSU; photo), with units ranging from 120 to…
Decentralized field unit for measuring water parameters The modular Online Analysis System for measuring water quality is now also available as a…