Liquid-liquid extraction is a common mass-transfer operation in which a target solute material is transferred from a feed phase into a solvent. The process is used in a number of applications, including: the removal of valuable products from fermentation broth;…
Methionine is an essential amino acid that is not produced by animals. Methionine must be obtained from dietary sources, and its major use is as an animal nutritional-feed additive. Methionine is mainly derived from petrochemical sources. However, biochemical routes to…
An overview of the many factors to be considered when selecting materials of construction Selecting a material of construction for process equipment in the chemical process industries (CPI) is normally not difficult. The material selection is often based on past…
Process temperature measurement is a constantly evolving field, and new technologies have allowed for more reliable measurements to be realized in many applications Process temperature is the most widely used measurement in the chemical process industries (CPI), and is crucial…
RTD sensors will never exhibit behavior based on theoretical ideals, but understanding the fundamentals behind transmitter-sensor matching will enhance their accuracy Temperature is the most common measurement in the chemical process industries (CPI). It is employed for a wide variety…
The seven commonly made mistakes discussed here often lead to poor filtration and separation performance and many associated problems For almost any chemical process industries (CPI) plant, contamination is a reality that can cause numerous associated — and often chronic…
Accurate measurements of exposures to aerosols and dusts by plant personnel can be tricky. Here is some help for determining exposures and addressing uncertainties Uncontrolled aerosols (defined as suspensions of fine solid or liquid particles in gaseous media) in the…
These tips, based on experience, can help engineers keep on top of their many tasks It is not uncommon for engineers to be working on multiple projects at the same time. Have you been in a situation where project priorities…
Achema Show Preview Professionals from all sectors of the chemical process industries (CPI) will convene June 15–19 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, for Achema 2015. This year’s event will host over 3,600 exhibitors, who will showcase some of the world’s…
Sartoclear Dynamics is a clarification system featuring new single-use technology for harvesting mammalian cell cultures (up to 2,000 L) with high cell densities. Sartoclear Dynamics consists of prefilled single-use bags containing ultrapure diatomaceous earth (DE) in a choice of 0.5…