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Consistent Articulation of Data is Vital for HAZOP Success
From cause statements to documenting scope to traceability, the value of HAZOP data depends strongly on how results are articulated and maintained While the categorical structure of HAZOP records is well-established in industry, considerable variation exists in how causes, consequences…
Waste-to-Feedstock Scaling and Integration Challenges
Utilizing waste plastics as feedstocks in circular processes requires a systems-based approach. Presented here are the challenges that must be overcome to make circular hydrocarbons investable, scalable and repeatable For more than a decade, the chemical process industries (CPI) has…
These new IP68 pressure transmitters are designed for long-term operation
The OpreX Pressure Transmitter EJX S Series is the successor to this company's core EJX A lineup of plant field instruments. Building on a silicon resonant sensor technology, the EJX S Series offers enhancements in accuracy, long-term stability and durability…
Facts At Your Fingertips: Biocompatible materials
Biocompatible materials are designed and engineered to be introduced into the human body, either temporarily or permanently, as part of a medical device, to bring about therapeutic medical benefits. Biocompatible materials include various types of metals, ceramics, polymers and composite…
Robust Pumps Provide Greater Reliability
New pump designs and smart technologies ensure long-term performance in chemical process applications Chemical processes have some of the most demanding pump environments. Pumps are exposed to aggressive media and extreme operating conditions, while strict safety and environmental regulations, coupled…
The Role of Flowability in Powder and Bulk-Solids Safety
Flow behavior of solid materials can have a significant impact on safety. These case studies illustrate how a better understanding of flow behavior can reduce safety risks At least 75% of chemical process and manufacturing operations involve bulk solids in…
Show Preview: Interphex
Interphex is scheduled for April 21–23 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Centered on biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing, the event will include a large exhibition hall, as well as a technical sessions covering topics such as…
What HAZOP Information Really Represents — and How It Should Be Managed
HAZOP data management should be treated as a systemic process-safety issue, as it can be a significant and invisible source of inefficiency. This article describes the principles required to create HAZOP records that can stand on their own over time…
Thermally switchable solvents allow selective extraction of lithium from brine mixtures
Extracting lithium from currently underutilized brines, such as geothermal and oilfield brines, will be necessary to meet the growing demand for lithium in energy-storage applications in the future. Technical hurdles for extracting lithium from these sources include the relatively low…
Show Preview: IFAT
IFAT (May 4–7, 2026; Munich, Germany; www.ifat.de) is the world’s leading tradefair for water, sewage, waste and raw-materials management. More than 3,200 exhibitors are expected to take part, showcasing the latest products and services across the environmental sector — from…