Managing wastewater at chemical process industries (CPI) facilities requires a tailored approach, and effective treatment promotes sustainable operations while avoiding potential regulatory penalties For many consumers and businesses, wastewater simply disappears down the drain and out of sight. However, for…
This company’s folding impellers (photo) are designed to enter through the small container openings often encountered in closed-lid mixing environments, then expand to their full operating diameter as the mixer shaft rotates. Standard two-blade folding impellers are sized for use…
This company develops abrasion-resistant impellers using advanced materials and optimized designs. These innovations enhance equipment reliability and have proven successful in demanding applications, such as hydrometallurgy and pressure vessels, leading to extended lifespans and increased plant profitability. By reducing both…
Advanced strainers are designed to offer far greater reliability than conventional options under unpredictable conditions. An industry expert provides insight into strainer use, design, selection, installation and construction Plants in the chemical process industries (CPI) have long relied on strainers…
In this exclusive interview, Samir Hifri, Covestro's chairman and president, offers his perspective on the goals, challenges and accomplishments of the company, as well as the challenges faced by the chemical process industries Samir Hifri joined Bayer, the predecessor to…
A heater assessment study at an olefins plant led to the implementation of a new combustion-control platform in several furnaces to help optimize fuel ratios, improve overall furnace stability, reduce emissions and extend asset lifespan ORLEN Unipetrol RPA s.r.o. (Unipetrol;…
This new state-of-the-art hybrid cooling system (photo) is designed to deliver exceptional thermal performance while minimizing environmental impact. The system offers a perfect balance between water and energy consumption while setting a new standard in the heat-rejection industry. Designed to…
PPG (Pittsburgh, Pa.) announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its silicas products business for approximately $310 million in pre-tax proceeds to QEMETICA S.A., a Warsaw, Poland-based, privately held manufacturer of soda ash, silicates and other specialty…
Green hydrogen company Lhyfe (Paris, France), OX2 (Stockholm, Sweden), one of Europe’s largest onshore wind developers, and green-fertilizer firm Velarion Group are joining forces to create a hydrogen-based industrial cluster in the Ånge municipality in Sweden. This project, situated in…
Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany) announced that its expansion of MetAMINO (DL-methionine) production facilities in Singapore has been completed. The MetAMINO production on Jurong Island is again running at full capacity, after shutdowns in Q4/2023 and Q2/2024. The production capacity…