Meeting the wastewater-treatment demands of an integrated manufacturing complex demands a design that can address a diverse array of contaminants and discharge requirements Any large, integrated chemical-manufacturing complex will require the implementation of a comprehensive wastewater-treatment solution to address unique…
When making a change in your process, do not overlook new potential hazards that may arise, as discussed here Large-scale chemical processing can be inherently risky. This is especially important to keep in mind when making changes to a process.…
Accurate interface level measurement is crucial to optimizing separation processes. Today’s guided wave radar technologies make it possible to measure thin liquid layers with greater accuracy than ever A bottle of salad dressing can illustrate a challenging level measurement application.…
A holistic approach to bulk-solids-feeding installations can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations involving solids handling Many chemical processes involve the extraction of bulk solid materials at a controlled rate from a storage vessel for delivery into the process.…
An understanding of global regulations surrounding the transport and declaration of hazardous materials can help manufacturers to optimize both safety and supply-chain dynamics The global nature of today's supply chains mean that as intermediate chemicals and products are transported, any…
Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; Tokyo) announced that it has obtained a license to process industrial waste, and started to accept crushed & molded used plastics. Since 2003, SDK’s Kawasaki Plant, which is located in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, has been…
Lanxess AG (Cologne, Germany) has joined forces with Hüni AG, which is based in Switzerland, to jointly work on initial customer projects related to the commercialization of Lanxess’ modular plant concept ReeL (resource-efficient manufacture of leather chemicals). In this partnership,…
Veolia (Paris) announced today that it has made a firm offer to Engie for the acquisition of 29.9% of the Suez shares it holds. This offer follows Engie's announcement on July 31, 2020 of the launch of a strategic review…
Venator Materials PLC (Wynyard, U.K.) announced that funds advised by SK Capital Partners, L.P. have agreed to purchase approximately 42.5 million shares, representing just under 40% of Venator's outstanding shares, from Huntsman Corp. (The Woodlands, Tex.) for a purchase price…
Understanding the legal procedures to follow in the aftermath of an industrial accident can help companies to move forward more smoothly In recent years, there has been an uptick in so-called “parallel proceedings,” which occur when administrative, civil and criminal…