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The Emergent Role of Artificial Intelligence in Operational Technology Cybersecurity

Unlock the potential of artificial intelligence in bolstering your company's cybersecurity defenses with our latest ebook. Dive into the intricate world where AI meets cybersecurity and discover how these cutting-edge technologies can safeguard your business against evolving threats. Harness AI's…

Electrifying Refining and Petrochemical Industries

Unlock the secrets to electrifying the refining and petrochemical industries with our groundbreaking ebook. Packed with cutting-edge insights and expert analysis, this comprehensive guide is your roadmap to revolutionizing operations, maximizing efficiency, and driving sustainable growth. Discover Key Insights: Explore…

CPI Booklist for March 2022

March 2022: The following is a list of recently published books that may be of interest to professionals in the chemical process industries (CPI) Overpressure Protection in the Process Industry: A Critical View. By Marc Hellemans, Elsevier Press, 2022, 396…

Ultra-high shear mixer for sanitary applications

The Model HSM-409XSHD-125 (photo) is a clean-in-place (CIP)-capable sanitary mixer featuring a type 316 stainless-steel mixing chamber, a 150-psig jacket for cooling and heating up to 250°F, and an X-5 Series 9-in. dia. AL6XN stainless-steel rotor/stator that operates up to…

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Technology Profile: Production of L-Lysine

Lysine (Figure 1) is an α-amino acid used in the biosynthesis of proteins. The compound contains an amino group and a carboxylic acid group. Under biological conditions, the amino group is protonated (–NH3+) and the carboxylic acid group is deprotonated…

Facts At Your Fingertips: Respiratory Protection Equipment Types

Chemical process industries (CPI) facilities often present a number of potential respiratory hazards, including airborne particles, toxic chemicals and low-oxygen environments, that may require the use of respiratory personal-protective equipment (PPE). This reference outlines the major categories for respiratory protection…

An Overview of Synthetic Filter Media

Many factors impact the performance of synthetic filtration media, from thread and weave styles to drainage and coverage considerations Under the broad umbrella of filter media, there are many synthetic media materials, including woven filter cloths, woven and non-woven fabric…

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Centrifugal Pumps:When to Repair, Replace or Modify?

When a pump operates inefficiently, or fails all together, the challenge is to make the most economical decision on how to remedy the situation. Some guidance is provided here Centrifugal pumps are widely used throughout the chemical process industries (CPI).…

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Smarter Chemical Recovery in Pulping Facilities

Evaporation and crystallization technologies have the ability to create advantages for pulping facilities by improving operational efficiency and reducing waste, while simultaneously producing high-value product streams The emergence of new products and markets is driving a global renaissance of the…

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Crystallization for Ultra-Pure Chemicals

Optimized crystallization units can help address the challenges posed by product-purity requirements in the battery industry Crystallization is a key purification process that has been used for decades to refine sugar, produce essential pharmaceuticals and recover valuable salts. Producers of…