AnoxKaldnes, a subsidiary of Veolia focused on moving-bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) based solutions, will supply its space-saving and capacity-increasing solution to support the upgrade of Käppalaverket (Käppala wastewater treatment plant) in Lidingö in Sweden, owned by Käppalaförbundet (Käppala Association). The…
On this episode of the CE Podcast, we talk about the history of chemistry and chemical engineering with our guest David Cole, the president and CEO of the Science History Institute in Philadelphia. Listen using the link below: https://soundcloud.com/user-971947772-589408099/davidcole-shi?si=7c3b719339f04a70bc1832719c52fc0e&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
The following is a list of recently published books that may be relevant for various parts of the chemical process industries (CPI): Fire Protection Handbook, 21st edition. By the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, 2023, two-volume set, $749. Contract Strategies…
The new VersaTek glove coating (photo) is an intelligent and durable technology that adapts to almost any environment so workers can get their job done without having to sacrifice safety, comfort, grip or dexterity. Engineered stabilizers allow this intelligent coating…
With the intelligent Aquamat i.CF separator (photo), this company has redefined condensate treatment. Available for delivery volumes up to 90 m³/min, this new oil-water separator now comes equipped, for the first time, with the Aquamat Control internal controller, which undertakes…
The first polymeric ultrafiltration (UF) membrane with a completely new geometry since the seven-capillary Multibore debuted over two decades ago, Multibore PRO (photo) combines 19 bores within a single fiber to enable users to realize both performance and sustainability benefits…
As process technologies — and their associated risks to workers — evolve, personal protective equipment must continue to push the boundaries in both functionality and comfort Personal protective equipment (PPE) — helmets, fire-resistant clothing, gloves, goggles and so on —…
Understanding the different types of activated carbon products, their specific properties and best practices for use is essential to the design of effective environmental treatment processes Activated carbon is a type of manufactured carbon material used for a range of…
At Interphex last month, this company unveiled its 2023 line of automated disinfecting wash systems (photo) for North America. Developed for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, nutrition and other manufacturers, the wash systems automatically clean the products and equipment used in the sanitary…
Viscosity is an important property for understanding the flow behavior of liquids, mixtures, emulsions, slurries and other materials in industrial processes. This one-page reference provides a refresher on conceptualizing viscosity. Intermolecular forces Viscosity is a measure of a material’s resistance…