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…
Any loss of containment for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) can have potentially catastrophic results. This article details various LPG storage configurations with special focus on the design of mounded-bullet systems Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a mixture of propane and…
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;…
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…
Sliding vane pumps offer a potent processing option for low-viscosity liquids Multiple industries rely on process pumps for handling a variety of substances that help the world function as it does today. Those substances come in a wide variety of…
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 three-way ball sector valve (photo) — said to be the world’s first — achieves high volumetric flowrates that are virtually identical in all directions. The company’s approach of using the ball sector design for three-way valves is said to…
The flat-edge spiral-screw conveyor design (photo) features a broad, flat edge that minimizes the potential for aeration to add volume to low-bulk-density materials during transfer. Offered with the company’s Spiralfeeder flexible-screw conveyor, the new design is suitable for transferring cake…
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 has launched an upgraded version of Globaltherm HF, a high-temperature thermal fluid with one of the highest fluid flashpoints (280°C) on the market (photo). Its high flashpoint and blend of additives makes it a durable option for manufacturers…