Lean workforces are the norm in current plant environments. In the context of heat exchange systems, the current situation amplifies the need to select a heat-transfer fluid supplier with the expertise and technical resources to handle non-routine circumstances. This one-page…
Five different examples are presented in which specialty mixers are used to perform tasks more efficiently than conventional approaches Specialty mixers serve a vast range of applications throughout the chemical process industries (CPI). The approach to mixer selection invariably starts…
A method of quantifying mixing according to a mixing index is presented. This index can evaluate and predict mixing intensity related to fluid velocities in stirred tanks The stirred tank is one of the most common and versatile pieces of…
Thermal oxidation is used to destroy tailgas from biogas-upgrading facilities. Presented here are guidelines for selecting the proper method With the evolving economics of renewable energy credits comes increased interest in biogas-upgrading facilities. Renewable natural gas (RNG) plants are being…
Purity requirements and gas properties require different methods for the purification of industrial gases. Provided here are key considerations for selecting gas purification technology Industrial gases are critical for a wide range of applications throughout the chemical process industries (CPI).…
This column is based on “Titanium Dioxide Production Process – Cost Analysis,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/titanium-dioxide-production-cost. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, and is found particularly in rutile ores.…
Effective agitation of fluids for blending and motion requires a detailed analysis of capacity, viscosity and dynamic response for the fluid system, in order to find power and shaft speed of the agitator and corresponding sized of the turbine impeller.…
Heterogeneous catalysis in industrial processes involves a complicated set of physical and chemical phenomena that help lead to products. This one-page reference provides information about the formation of products in an industrial process using solid catalyst materials. Catalyst materials…
When properly selected and stored, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) can be used to safely transport products in the chemical process industries Demand within the global market for rigid intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) has grown at a steady rate in recent…
A number of factors are involved in selecting the right intermediate bulk container (IBC). An overview is presented here An intermediate bulk container (IBC) is a large package for transporting chemicals into a plant or products from the plant. IBCs…