This company offers solutions for drying and storage that are individually tailored to the requirements of the individual application. There are two dryer series specially designed for high-pressure applications. The high-pressure refrigerant dryers of the SRD series are suitable for…
Self-priming, liquid-ring pumps enable hygienic operation The CFS AS/ASH Series of pumps (photo) use a self-priming, liquid-ring hygienic design. They are manufactured in cast 316L stainless steel and are electropolished as standard, so they have no “dead spots” that could…
Handheld camera detects fugitive vapor leaks The FLIR GF620 (photo) is a high-definition, handheld optical-gas-imaging (OGI) camera that is designed to help oil-and-gas industry professionals detect invisible leaks of hydrocarbons, such as methane and common volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Equipped…
This article provides practical guidance for engineers and highlights the importance of combining mathematical skills, domain expertise and proper communications The role of mathematical models in chemical engineering keeps increasing, to the point that some engineers become specialized “modelers.” To…
Producing chemicals and fuels by fermentation of renewable feedstocks can offer improved sustainability, lower costs and greater safety compared to conventional thermal processes. But realizing these benefits depends on a careful assessment of the process economics, and an understanding of…
By focusing on ignition sources, such as static discharges, and housekeeping, facilities handling solids can minimize their risk for combustible dust explosions Dust explosions in industrial facilities can cause injuries, destruction of property, and — as history will attest —…
This column is based on “Polybutadiene Production via Solution Process – Cost Analysis,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/polybutadiene-production-cost. Polybutadiene (also known as butadiene rubber) is produced from the polymerization of 1,3-butadiene. In terms of…
Paying closer attention to the air-filtration systems of pneumatic conveying operations can avoid losses in efficiency in compressed-air usage during filter cleaning The inefficient use of compressed air in solids-handling processes, such as pneumatic conveying, can waste a significant amount…
The Valve World Americas Expo and Conference (www.valveworldexpoamericas.com) will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston (June 19–20, 2019). Organized by KCI World and Messe Düsseldorf North America, the 2019 edition of the bi-annual event will…
Apart from ensuring the conformity of the process and the quality of the product, professional calibration, first and foremost, improves the quality of the process At many plants in the chemical process industries (CPI), measurement instrumentation is usually calibrated during…