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Building a Sustainable Coatings Infrastructure

Recent advancements in coatings technologies are driving the industry toward more sustainable performance Globally, there has been an increase in the number of chemicals identified as “chemicals of concern,” as well as restrictions on the emissions of volatile organic compounds…

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Corrosion Protection with Direct-to-Metal Coatings

Understanding the mechanisms driving corrosion-prevention technologies will help engineers to select the best coating materials and application procedures to ensure proper protection Corrosion is a serious problem for all industries, but especially so in the chemical process industries (CPI). Just…

Expectations are shifting: How measurement solutions can help overcome chemical industry challenges

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…

ABB in Chemical Industry

FACTSHEET — ABB in Chemical Industry Enhancing productivity and energy efficiency of oil refineries, terminals, downstream and chemical complexes We have more than 50 years of experience in delivery of complex projects within Chemicals industry. Overall offerings: Electrical Automation &…

6 benefits to expect from a measurement partner

LISTICLE — Key expectations your measurement provider should meet The chemical industry is changing. You know there is plenty of new opportunity out there, but you are facing more strain with fewer resources and greater challenges than ever before. The…

Recently Published Books for the CPI: July 2020

The following recently published books may be of interest to chemical process industries (CPI) professionals: Smart Manufacturing: Applications and Case Studies. Edited by Masoud Soroush, Michael Baldea and Thomas Edgar, Elsevier Press, 2020, 525 pages, $200.00. Analytical Design of PID…

Expect more from your measurement with ABB

BROCHURE — Expect more from your measurement with ABB The world of chemicals is changing – and your team must implement solutions to take on new challenges. You are challenged to address the widening skills gap, with experienced personnel retiring…

Endress+Hauser launches Visual Support to assist maintenance personnel remotely

Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures: For this reason, Endress+Hauser AG (Reinach, Switzerland) has released the Visual Support service application ahead of schedule during the coronavirus crisis. In the acute phase of the pandemic, customers were able to take advantage of…

Crude distillation unit (CDU) optimization

WHITE PAPER — Crude distillation unit (CDU) optimization The use of multi-channel on-line FT-NIR analyzer technology for the optimization of an atmospheric distillation unit CDU advanced process control is often implemented using a traditional chemical engineering approach through multiple control…

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Facts at your Fingertips: Ion Exchange Resins in Water Treatment

Removal of dissolved ions from industrial process water, boiler feedwater or wastewater is a common challenge for facilities in the chemical process industries (CPI). Ion exchange (IX) systems offer one possible solution for demineralization, purification or wastewater-treatment applications. Ion exchange…