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Tackling environmental challenges
Last month marked the 21st Conference of the Parties to…
Flooded Condenser Controls: Principles and Troubleshooting
Flooded condensers are the prime tower pressure-control methods for total…
Progress to Limit Climate Change
As world leaders agree on the need to reduce greenhouse…
Is Modular Right For Your Project?
Modular construction provides many benefits, but the decision to go…Chementator Briefs
PET recycling Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) can be quickly depolymerized into… 
Dry adhesive technology mimics gecko’s feet
A dry adhesive technology inspired by the microscopic hairs on…A step forward for bio-based butadiene
Increased use of ethane from shale deposits as a feedstock… 
Progress on E.U. project to produce rare earth elements from Greenland
A refinery pilot test was successfully completed on the Kvanefjeld…A hybrid solar cell that utilizes waste heat to boost efficiency
Scientists from Yonsei University (Seoul, South Korea; www.yonsei.ac.kr) led by… Making hydrogen (and carbon) by cracking methane in molten metal
A process that converts methane into hydrogen and carbon black… 
Slash costs with this advanced sulfuric-acid alkylation process
Alkylate — the main component in high-octane gasoline — is…These robust organosilane-based membranes promise benefits
A new desalination membrane has been developed by an industry-academia… BUSINESS NEWSDow and DuPont to combine in massive merger; and more business news
Plant Watch Dow to increase capacity for glycidyl methacrylate… TECHNICAL & PRACTICALFEATURE REPORT
PSA Technology: Beyond Hydrogen Purification
Pressure swing adsorption technology is well known for H2 purification…Facts at your Fingertips: Process Hazards Analysis Methods
Different methodologies are available for conducting the structured reviews known… TECHNOLOGY PROFILETechnology Profile: L-lysine HCl Production from Glucose
Amino acids are the basis for all proteins and are… SOLIDS PROCESSING
Hopper Design Principles
When hoppers are designed without consideration of the actual materials…
Illuminating Process Vessels: Advantages of Diffused Light
Don’t panic — What appear to be scratches on a…
Temperature measurement
HART-compatible transmitter eases temperature monitoring Industrial sensors monitor temperature or…
Reduce waste fluids with this coolant-recycling system
The Guardian coolant recycling system (photo) is a management tool…
Next-generation connectors for steam-trap installations
Traditional steam-trapping assemblies often require the plant to be shut…
Use this power-distribution system for plant maintenance
The MGS-DC-30KVA-480-220-110 power distribution system enables operators in industrial settings…
Improved connectivity with tablet-based shaft alignment
After introducing tab@lign — the first-ever laser-shaft-alignment app — in…
Optimize chemical addition in cloth-media filters
The IntelliPro filtration optimization system (photo) is a PC-based control…
These flowmeters are equipped with high-temperature sensors
For flowmeters, sensors limit the maximum operating temperature while the…
Vibrating hoppers for handling fibrous and flaky materials
The Live Bin is a self-contained vibrating hopper that is…
Membrane filtration with built-in advantages
This company’s polypropylene (PP) spiral membranes (photo) are said to…
TDL analyzer series is expanded for refining applications
Four additions have been added to this company’s portfolio of…
New compact gear pumps fit into tight spaces
The UP2 family of self-priming, compact electric gear pumps (photo)…
Use this probe for level detection with heavy materials
This company’s stainless-steel HD probe (photo) can be attached to…
An acrylic binder designed for use with low-VOC paints
Rhoplex 800h acrylic binder was created to allow for early…
Achieve faster actuation for butterfly valves
The Speed Handle kit for butterfly valves (photo) consists of…
Measure energy flow with these smart meters
InnovaMass 240i and 241i vortex mass flowmeters (photo) are specifically…
These enclosures are now available in 316 stainless steel
The TS 8 enclosure cabinet is now available in 316…
Operator control and monitoring in special environments
The new stainless-steel Simatic Inox Pro monitors and panel PCs…On the subject of ethics
Thank you for writing this article [Engineering Ethics Survey: What’s…
Tackling environmental challengesLast month marked the 21st Conference of the Parties to…
Flooded Condenser Controls: Principles and TroubleshootingFlooded condensers are the prime tower pressure-control methods for total…
Progress to Limit Climate ChangeAs world leaders agree on the need to reduce greenhouse…
Is Modular Right For Your Project?Modular construction provides many benefits, but the decision to go…
PET recycling Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) can be quickly depolymerized into…
Dry adhesive technology mimics gecko’s feetA dry adhesive technology inspired by the microscopic hairs on…
Increased use of ethane from shale deposits as a feedstock…
Progress on E.U. project to produce rare earth elements from GreenlandA refinery pilot test was successfully completed on the Kvanefjeld…
Scientists from Yonsei University (Seoul, South Korea; www.yonsei.ac.kr) led by…
A process that converts methane into hydrogen and carbon black…
Slash costs with this advanced sulfuric-acid alkylation processAlkylate — the main component in high-octane gasoline — is…
A new desalination membrane has been developed by an industry-academia…
Plant Watch Dow to increase capacity for glycidyl methacrylate…
PSA Technology: Beyond Hydrogen PurificationPressure swing adsorption technology is well known for H2 purification…
Different methodologies are available for conducting the structured reviews known…
Amino acids are the basis for all proteins and are…
Hopper Design PrinciplesWhen hoppers are designed without consideration of the actual materials…
Illuminating Process Vessels: Advantages of Diffused LightDon’t panic — What appear to be scratches on a…
Temperature measurementHART-compatible transmitter eases temperature monitoring Industrial sensors monitor temperature or…
Reduce waste fluids with this coolant-recycling systemThe Guardian coolant recycling system (photo) is a management tool…
Next-generation connectors for steam-trap installationsTraditional steam-trapping assemblies often require the plant to be shut…
Use this power-distribution system for plant maintenanceThe MGS-DC-30KVA-480-220-110 power distribution system enables operators in industrial settings…
Improved connectivity with tablet-based shaft alignmentAfter introducing tab@lign — the first-ever laser-shaft-alignment app — in…
Optimize chemical addition in cloth-media filtersThe IntelliPro filtration optimization system (photo) is a PC-based control…
These flowmeters are equipped with high-temperature sensorsFor flowmeters, sensors limit the maximum operating temperature while the…
Vibrating hoppers for handling fibrous and flaky materialsThe Live Bin is a self-contained vibrating hopper that is…
Membrane filtration with built-in advantagesThis company’s polypropylene (PP) spiral membranes (photo) are said to…
TDL analyzer series is expanded for refining applicationsFour additions have been added to this company’s portfolio of…
New compact gear pumps fit into tight spacesThe UP2 family of self-priming, compact electric gear pumps (photo)…
Use this probe for level detection with heavy materialsThis company’s stainless-steel HD probe (photo) can be attached to…
An acrylic binder designed for use with low-VOC paintsRhoplex 800h acrylic binder was created to allow for early…
Achieve faster actuation for butterfly valvesThe Speed Handle kit for butterfly valves (photo) consists of…
Measure energy flow with these smart metersInnovaMass 240i and 241i vortex mass flowmeters (photo) are specifically…
These enclosures are now available in 316 stainless steelThe TS 8 enclosure cabinet is now available in 316…
Operator control and monitoring in special environmentsThe new stainless-steel Simatic Inox Pro monitors and panel PCs…
Thank you for writing this article [Engineering Ethics Survey: What’s…
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