Effective Dust Collection: Capturing Dust and Accounting for Loading
Three of the critical aspects of dust collection systems are properly identifying necessary dust capture…
Cover Story
Solids' Characteristics and the Drying Process
Understanding material characteristics is important in designing and defining process criteria for optimal performance of…
Commentary
Rising heat concerns
This summer is proving to be a hot one across much of the U.S. as…
In The News
Newsfronts
Public-Private Partnerships Spur Decarbonization Efforts
Government programs, such as the Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP) in the U.S., are helping to…
Chementator
Researchers use cellulose nanofibrils in 3D-printed concrete
A research team at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science (Charlottesville,…
New bio-based concrete admixture is scaling up production
A new biomass-based liquid admixture for concrete uniquely combines the benefits of traditional performance-enhancing additives…
A biocatalytic process for producing nitriles — without cyanide
Nitrile compounds (R–N≡N) are important for the manufacturing of fragrances, pharmaceuticals, superglue and chemical-resistant gloves.…
Pilot plant produces climate-friendly cement clinker
Concrete production is responsible for 6–9% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. “The largest contribution to…
New structured packing introduced at Achema
At Achema 2024 (Frankfurt, Germany; June 10–15), Sulzer Chemtech (Winterthur, Switzerland; www.sulzer.com) revealed MellapakEvo (photo),…
Cyanobacteria mineralize CO2 into biogenic construction materials
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS; www.ikts.fraunhofer.de) and the Fraunhofer…
Chementator Briefs
Tanning Agent Södra Skogsägarna (Södra; Växjö, Sweden; www.sodra.com) is investing in a production line at…
Versatile production of biopolymers in new semi-crystalline format
Bio-based polymers, such as polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), are seeing increasing application as a more sustainable alternative…
A proof-of-concept "BionicHydrogenBattery"
At a press conference during Achema 2024, Festo SE & Co. KG (Esslingen, Germany; www.festo.com)…
Biomimetic membrane may have promising applications
Researchers from the Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI; Fribourg, Switzerland; www.ami.swiss), together with international collaborators, have…
Electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 into a range of chemicals
At Achema in June, GIG Karasek GmbH (Gloggnitz, Austria; www.gigkarasek.com) introduced the ECO2Cell, an electrochemical…
Business News
Plant Watch: August 2024
Plant Watch Trelleborg Group to construct new production plant in North Carolina July 16, 2024…
Technical & Practical
Feature Report
Benefiting from Nozzle Flexibility in Piping Design
The inclusion of nozzle flexibility (directional spring rate) in pipe-stress analysis results in more realistic…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts At Your Fingertips: Understanding Energy Efficiency in a Fired Heater
Process heating systems are critical parts of chemical process industries (CPI) facilities. Unfortunately, the reliable,…
Engineering Practice
Chemical Recycling: A Deep Dive on Depolymerization
Looking at the challenges and benefits of various recycling technologies, this article uses polymethyl methacrylate…
Environmental Manager
Improving PRV Cost of Ownership with Upstream Rupture Discs
The costs associated with installing and maintaining pressure-relief valves (PRVs) can often be reduced by…
Equipment & Services
Focus
Focus on Mobile Devices
Updated digital technology to support field workers The updated Ability Connected Worker technology (photo) offers…
New Products
The next generation of pilot reactors launched at Achema
The Sakura and Sakura Mini next-generation premium pilot reactors (photo) incorporate the latest reactor-vessel technology…
New bulk-bag unloader discharges problematic materials
A new bulk-bag unloading station features a proprietary design that promotes the smooth, consistent, complete…
Certified conveyor controllers promote safety, compliance
This company has earned the UL 508A certification for its pneumatic vacuum-conveyor controls (photo). Secured…
Beer-foam separator reduces water wastage
The Beer Foam Separator (BFS 900; photo) is built to be used in combination with…
Tame turbulent flows with this conditioner
The Vortab Insertion Panel (VIP) flow conditioner (photo) features a unique design that maximizes flowmeter…
This progressing-cavity pump has been upgraded
The NEMO MY magnetically coupled pump (photo) is the latest upgrade of the NEMO progressing-cavity…
Integral display transmitter offers instantaneous process metrics
The new SumoFlo CELE-8103-D integral display transmitter (photo) features a 144 mm x 144 mm,…
A new single-use perfusion separator
For the first time, perfusion disc separators for continuous production and faster processing can be…
This non-invasive temperature sensor is SIL-2 certified
This company has launched an enhanced version of its Ninva TSP341-N non-invasive temperature sensor (photo),…
This tank-bottom valve is suitable for sterile applications
The pneumatically actuated P40 PD tank-bottom valve (photo) is designed for use in sterile applications.…
Ethernet-APL: A game changer for the CPI
Ethernet-APL fulfills the promise to bring digitalization to every corner of a process plant. The…
Efficient mixing and drying of battery recyclables
The Solidmix technology (photo) is suitable for the pre-drying of shredded battery scrap and has…
Launch of a powerful flange spreader
The Viper-28 flange-spreading wedge (photo) is said to be the most powerful flange spreader in…