When making a change in your process, do not overlook new potential hazards that may arise, as discussed here Large-scale chemical processing can be inherently risky. This is especially important to keep in mind when making changes to a process.…
Accurate interface level measurement is crucial to optimizing separation processes. Today’s guided wave radar technologies make it possible to measure thin liquid layers with greater accuracy than ever A bottle of salad dressing can illustrate a challenging level measurement application.…
Understanding the legal procedures to follow in the aftermath of an industrial accident can help companies to move forward more smoothly In recent years, there has been an uptick in so-called “parallel proceedings,” which occur when administrative, civil and criminal…
The following is a list of recently published books with relevance to the chemical process industries (CPI): Trevor Kletz Compendium: How his Best Process Stories are Still Relevant Today. Andy Brazier, Fiona MacLeod, David Edwards and others, Elsevier Press, 2020,…
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS; Yolohama, Japan), has received an order for an Air Quality Control System (AQCS) to be installed in the newly-built power generation facility of a chemical plant in Puławy in southeastern Poland. The adoption of…
The COVID-19 threat has increased the urgency for implementing contagion-prevention strategies and controls for workers at industrial sites Chemical process industries (CPI) companies are used to managing a range of worker health risks related to chemical exposure, extreme temperatures and…
Periods of reduced heat-transfer-fluid (HTF) system operation offer opportunities for mechanical integrity engineers to perform necessary maintenance. Here are suggestions for using the downtime for maintenance tasks. Safety These activities support ongoing safety of the HTF unit. Leak repairs. Repair…
EBOOK — Expectations are shifting: How measurement solutions can help overcome chemical industry challenges Environmental and safety regulations are tightening, yet you must grow revenue. Despite aging technology, you are expected to be more productive. Some of your most experienced…
Understanding the capabilities and limitations of the main groups of fire and gas sensors makes it possible to create a system greater than the sum of its parts Petroleum refinery and petrochemical plant personnel expend a great deal of effort…
The world's largest "green" hydrogen project — a $5-billion investment to be located in NEOM, Saudia Arabia — will use Haldor Topsoe's technology to convert hydrogen into 3,500 tons per day ( 1.2 million tons per year) of "green" ammonia.…