As new regulations take effect, familiar refrigerants are being phased out and a variety of next-generation materials and processes are being introduced Agreed upon in October 2016 after negotiations from over 170 nations, the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol…
Burner manufacturers provide low-NOx equipment that meets both emissions and performance goals Several decades ago, regulatory action that necessitated reductions in oxides of nitrogen (NOx) from industrial sources led to the development of new technologies, such as low-NOx and ultra-low-NOx…
Disposable filtration units handle a range of fluids This company has recently expanded its portfolio of EZ-Fit filtration units (photo). These ready-to-use, disposable filtration devices are designed for bioburden testing. The newer EZ-Fit pink filtration units come with a wide…
For intermediate and specialty chemicals, the incorporation of biotechnology-based processes has become a viable option for the chemical process industries (CPI). This one-page reference discusses some of the benefits and challenges of fermentation-based processes. Fermentation advantages Among the potential advantages…
Chemical engineers who are aware of process control requirements and challenges are in a position to improve process designs Chemical engineers are ideal candidates for control engineering jobs. They understand processes and process design. However, many have never considered or…
How to protect, preserve and enhance workers’ safety Safety eyewear (Figure 1) is among the most prevalent types of personal protective equipment (PPE) worn across the chemical process industries (CPI). It protects an individual’s most valuable sense — vision —…
A look at the hidden dangers of lens fogging and how to prevent them Fogging is the number one problem faced by safety eyewear users in the chemical process industries (CPI; Figure 1). Across applications, both indoors and out, the…
Interphex 2017, which is taking place March 21–23 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, will feature over 625 exhibitors, along with numerous conference sessions, technology demonstrations and networking events, all targeted at global professionals from the from…
Pneumatically conveyed solid materials inevitably impact pipe walls and other particles, which can create processing and equipment problems. Provided here is an outline of potential problems related to particle impacts and the physics behind them Among the defining features of…
Insights into the basics of process design of atmospheric storage tanks and an example of how to prepare a process datasheet are presented here Storage tanks are widely used in the petroleum refining and petrochemical sectors to store a variety…