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Method for breakdown and removal of siloxanes from fluids garners patent

Siloxanes — synthetic chains of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms — are widely used in personal care products, soaps, pharmaceutical formulations and other products, but are notoriously difficult to manage in production- and waste-fluid streams. Current approaches, including flaring and…

Facts At Your Fingertips: Determining RTD in Non-ideal CSTR Reactors

In continuous processes, the properties and quality of the products depend on the residence time of different feed substances, and feed materials may not spend the same amount of time in a reactor. When designing equipment for continuous processes, it…

Clariant catalysts and technologies garner awards at Gulf Energy Information gala event

Clariant (Muttenz, Switzerland; www.clariant.com), a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that it received two awards at the 2025 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards. The company won “Best Catalyst Technology” for its chromium-free HySat catalyst platform for hydrogenation processes and…

Explosion Protection in Hydrogen Applications: Principles, Practice and Technology

The use of hydrogen brings unique safety challenges, especially explo- sion risks. As its use grows across industries, effective explosion pro- tection becomes essential. Understanding the principles, practices, and technologies behind explosion protection ensures reliable operations and safeguards people, equipment,…

Natural gas contaminant measurement made easy

Advanced technology for continuous measurements of multiple natural gas contaminants for custody transfer, tariffs compliance, and process monitoring Natural gas contaminants such as H2S, H2O and CO2 constitute a significant hazard to an operator’s business as they represent both safety and…

Clariant unveils expanded facilities for specialty chemicals in China

Marking a significant milestone in its Asian growth strategy, Clariant (Muttenz, Switzerland; www.clariant.com) has unveiled its newly expanded state-of-the-art facilities at Daya Bay, China, following the completion of its strategic CHF 80-million investment, substantially boosts Clariant's manufacturing capabilities in one…

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Agitator Impeller Hydraulic Force in Mixing Vessels

Understanding the forces acting on agitator impeller blades during turbulent flow in a mixing vessel is essential for successful and efficient operation. Presented here is information on the hydraulic force, its source, and how to calculate it Mechanically agitated vessels…

How to Choose the Best Calibration Software for Your Chemical Plant

In chemical manufacturing, precise instrumentation is essential for product quality, process safety and regulatory compliance. The Beamex Calibration Software Buyer’s Guide helps engineers and operations leaders understand how digital calibration management improves traceability, reduces manual work and supports compliance with…

Clariant expands capacity for flame retardants in e-mobility and electronics sectors

Clariant (Muttenz, Switzerland; www.clariant.com) completed its CHF 100 million investment in the Daya Bay facility, with the second production line fully operational in November. This expanded capacity strengthens Clariant's ability to meet growing demand for more sustainable flame-retardant solutions in…

How leading manufacturers are rethinking expansion with pre-owned process facilities

This white paper from International Process Plants (IPP) reveals how chemical and petrochemical executives are reducing capital costs, greatly accelerating time-to-market, and minimizing risk by acquiring quality secondhand facilities with verified operating histories. Using IPP’s Southeast Asia petrochemical complex as…