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Next-generation catalyst for propane dehydrogenation now available
CATOFIN 1000 is the latest generation of propane dehydrogenation (PDH) catalyst, which builds upon the commercially proven CATOFIN 310 Series by delivering improvement in both selectivity and productivity, extended lifetime, and up to 20% lower tar precursors, resulting in significantly…
Economic sentiment for chemical manufacturers improves despite higher costs, ACC says
Overall economic sentiment for U.S. chemical manufacturers rose in Q1 2026, with several indexes reaching their highest levels since the survey’s inception back in Q1 2023, according to the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC; Washington, D.C.; www.americanchemistry.com) latest Chemical Manufacturing Economic…
INEOS Enterprises to sell sulfur dioxide business to Ecovyst
INEOS Enterprises has agreed to sell its shares in INEOS Calabrian, its ultra-pure sulfur dioxide and derivatives business, to Ecovyst Inc. (Malvern, Pa.). INEOS Calabrian operates manufacturing sites in Port Neches, Texas, USA and Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Completion is expected…
Lummus ethanol-to-jet technology selected for milestone SAF project in India
Lummus Technology (Houston) announced GPS Renewables has selected its ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) technology for National Thermal Power Corporation's (NTPC) Project at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is the first commercial license of Lummus' integrated ETJ technology, which offers a proven, reliable…
GEA launches meVap® family to electrify industrial heat and accelerate decarbonization
In industrial plants, the biggest climate gains are often hidden in plain sight. Behind every evaporation step, every distillation column and every crystallization line lies a constant demand for heat — and with it, a major opportunity to cut emissions.…
A labeling system designed for smaller production volumes
The new 152E HC wrap-around labeling system (photo) is well-suited for pharmaceutical contract packers. It handles a wide range of product formats while requiring only a minimal number of changeable parts. Many pharmaceutical requirements are already implemented as standard, including…
Fundamentals of Reactor and Vessel Design
This article made available to you by: This article provides an overview of the engineering, design and operational considerations associated with reactors and vessels, bridging the gap between theoretical design codes and applied process engineering Pressure vessels and reactors are…
Customizing Bulk-Solids Mechanical Conveyors for the CPI
For effective mechanical conveying of bulk solids in the chemical process industries (CPI), equipment should be tailored to the specific needs of the solids-handling application The sheer diversity of bulk-solid materials encountered across the chemical process industries (CPI), including agricultural…
High-Impact Tank Cleaning for Specialty Chemicals
By applying concentrated mechanical force, high-impact tank-cleaning systems can overcome the limitations of traditional cleaning methods in certain applications Tank cleaning in specialty chemical manufacturing isn’t just routine maintenance. It directly affects product quality, production schedules, worker safety and the…
Focus On: Pressure Measurement
This pressure transmitter works without a PLC The 4051S pressure transmitter (photo) provides local real-time control, eliminating the need for a separate device, such as a programmable logic controller. This functionality is provided by two relay switches, each of which…