Controlling Particle Characteristics with Agglomeration
Solids-handling processes and downstream process steps can benefit greatly from carefully controlled particle characteristics. Presented…
Cover Story
Refining Powder-Testing Practices
A rigorous and structured approach to determining the potential value of powder testing techniques in…
Commentary
Climate change and food security
A new, extensive report examining the impacts of climate change around the world warns that…
In The News
Newsfronts
A Taste of Foods to Come
Biotechnology plays a key role in sustainably feeding a growing global population How are we…
More Sustainable Cleaning Solutions Increase Efficiency
Processors no longer need to sacrifice efficiency or effectiveness when selecting eco-friendly housekeeping methods Commitment…
Chementator
Chementator briefs
Enzymes in a Cage Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT; Germany; www.kit.edu) have…
Phosphine-based ligand now available on the kilogram scale
Sinocompound Catalysts Co., Ltd. (Zhangjiagang, China; en.sinocompound.com) says it is now producing the phosphine-based QPhos…
A simpler way to recover purified graphite from spent batteries
A new recycling process claims to significantly reduce the complexity of recovering graphite from spent…
Mixed-salt processes target lower-cost CO2 capture
A mixed-salt process (MSP) designed to reduce the costs and increase the energy efficiency of…
Recycling polyesters, polycarbonates and more — at room temperature
A new catalytic recycling method that avoids harsh processing conditions could widely expand the recyclability…
Selective separation of individual rare-earth elements using DGA-based ligands
Utilizing rare-earth elements (REEs), such as for permanent magnets in renewable energy applications, requires costly…
Pilot plant to produce 'greener' acrylonitrile at cost parity for carbon fiber
A pilot facility currently under construction in Charleston, W.Va. will produce renewable acrylonitrile (ACN) without…
Pilot plant for graphene production uses flash Joule heating
A pilot plant is scheduled to be completed later this year for the production of…
Making 'green' methanol from steel-mill gases
A process that produces methanol from the gases generated at a steel mill will soon…
Business News
Business News: April 2022
Plant Watch Repsol begins construction of Cartagena biofuels plant March 8, 2022 — Repsol S.A.…
Technical & Practical
Feature Report
Gas Trapping Can Unsettle Distillation Columns
Operational troubleshooting guidance is provided for several scenarios involving trapped non-condensable gases in distillation towers…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts At Your Fingertips: Predictive Maintenance Methods
Predictive maintenance (PdM) programs can provide advanced warning of equipment problems and potential failures. This…
Technology Profile
Technology Profile: Production of EPDM Rubber
Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber is a terpolymer elastomer derived from ethylene and propylene,…
Equipment & Services
Focus
Focus on Analyzers
Measure every liquids’ ‘fingerprint’ in real time This company has developed a new radio-wave-based analysis…
New Products
A polymer pelletizer for when capacities are high
The Pearlo 350 EAC underwater pelletizing system (photo) has a liquid-heated die plate for high…
A compact pressure gage system for emission control
The new Emission Control Gauge (EMICOgauge; photo) pressure-measuring system features the assembly of a model…
Compact relay modules for use in hazardous areas
Two new relay modules have been added to this company’s product range for hazardous areas…
A cloud-based software service for monitoring waterworks
Netilion Water Networks Insights (NWNI; photo) provides reliable monitoring of flow, pressure, temperature, level, water…
High-shear mixers for fine dispersions and emulsions
Batch high-shear mixers equipped with the Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM) Technology (photo) deliver powders in…
These flow regulators are now available in new sizes
The complete product line of this company's stainless-steel constructed NSF/ANSI 61-certified automatic Flo-Trol valves (photo)…
High-purity pressure gage with reed switch
The 50-mm HPS high-purity pressure gage with reed switch (photo) is ultrasonically cleaned to provide…
Multi-diaphragm dosing pump is virtually maintenance-free
The Chem-Feed CD1 (photo) is engineered to ensure almost no maintenance requirement for the life…
A one-size-fits-all electrolyzer for ‘green H2’ production
This company is launching the first standardized electrolyzer suitable for mass production. The EL 4.0…
Benzene monitor for asphalt production and more
The Titan (photo) is a specific fixed gas detector, based on photoionization detection (PID), designed…
Save up to 95% in CIP liquid with this drain valve cleaner
Drain valves comprise up to 20% of all valves in a typical processing plant. But…
A filter to recover and recycle valuable battery chemicals
Launched last month, the energy- and water-efficient AC (activated carbon) filter responds to the market’s…
Leakage valve boosts safety of ESL production
The Aseptomag LV leakage valve is a mixproof double-seat valve is designed for manufacturers of…
This fast coupling device is patent-pending
REconnect (photo) is a new a coupling device for simple and safe decoupling and recoupling…
An efficient cleaning system for mixers
Automatic WIP-Systems (photo) provide a reliable and repeatable process for cleaning mixing systems — such…