Industrial use of IBCs
Intermediate buik containers (IBCs) are commonly used to contain and transport flowable solid materials across…
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Trends in automation
I remember first learning the fundamentals of process control in my undergraduate courses some years…
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Temperature Measurement Optimizes Processes
Enhanced measurement capabilities offer more reliable control to boost quality, reduce waste and ensure safety…
Chementator
A world-first process for recycling aluminum-smelter waste to be piloted in Tasmania
Aluminum smelting operations require molten cryolite, also commonly called bath, to serve as the electrolyte…
Enzyme engineering breaks out of the cell
A new approach to enzyme engineering has overcome many of the operating challenges associated with…
Nanofibers dramatically increase catalytic activity for ultra-low-iridium electrolysis
Decreasing the dependence on expensive platinum-group metals like iridium is vital for the expansion of…
Substituting cobalt in high-strength alloys
A team of scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL; Richland, Wash.; www.pnnl.gov) recently unveiled…
Nanofiltration approach recovers aluminum from process waste
The industrial production of aluminum involves electrolysis of alumina (Al2O3) in molten cryolite, a mineral…
The industry's most comprehensive biodegradability assessments — even for large polymers
For product developers, understanding a substance’s biodegradability is essential in many applications to ensure compliance…
Upcycling of difficult plastics with metathesis
Polybutadiene (PB) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) are widely used polymers in a number of…
Metal complex surfactants allow reactions in water without organic solvents
One way to develop safer, more-sustainable chemical processes is to substitute potentially harmful chemicals with…
Business News
Plant Watch: April 2025
Plant Watch Saint-Gobain Ceramics to construct catalyst carriers plant in New York March 11, 2025…
Technical & Practical
Best Plant Wiring Practices for Signal Integrity
To make the most of process control signals, signal integrity must be maintained from the…
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Promote Productivity with Proactive Pump Monitoring
By leveraging advanced analytics platforms, chemical processors are revealing pump trends and insights that help…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts At Your Fingertips: Corrosion Monitoring Using Weight-Loss Analysis
Effective measurement of corrosion on process equipment and plant structures offers several benefits to plant…
Engineering Practice
Differences of Temperature-control Devices: Heat Exchangers, Coolers and Heaters
Understanding the differences among key temperature-control devices, such as heaters, coolers and heat exchangers, allows…
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Applied Technologies
Pump Eliminates Downtime in Hydrocarbon Processing Application
Finding the correct pump for an oil-and-gas plant application improved reliability and eliminated priming issues…
Advancing Additive Manufacturing Using Data Visualization and AI
Establishing novel materials and systems is challenging for new companies. However, startup companies can streamline…
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Focus On: Personal Protective Equipment
Coveralls for chemical and fire protection This company’s recently launched Tychem® 6000 SFR is a…
New Products
Show Preview: International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition
The International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition will be held April 29–May 1…
Coated ribbon blender for sensitive applications
This company’s purpose-built perfluoroalkoxy (PFA)-coated ribbon blender (photo) is engineered to meet the needs of…
Next-generation safety valves redesigned for visual inspection
KSE 3.0 safety valves (photo) replace their predecessor’s polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) housing lining with PFA copolymer,…
A miniature pressure transmitter with rugged construction
The 8271 CMP miniature pressure transmitter (photo) is designed with small and rugged construction that…
This drag conveyor is designed for quick and easy CIP
The new CablePro tubular drag conveyor (photo) is designed with components that offer chemical compatibility,…
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Executive Insights: Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA)
In this exclusive interview, Jennifer Abril, president and CEO of SOCMA, offers her perspective on…