SandboxAQ (Palo Alto, Calif.; www.sandboxaq.com) announced the launch of AQCat25, a breakthrough large-scale AI dataset offering deep insights into the atomic-scale dynamics that drive state-of-the-art industrial chemistry. The AQCat25 dataset enables researchers to make highly accurate predictions of material properties…
The chlor-alkali process is a cornerstone of the chemical industry, but it presents significant challenges for instrumentation due to the highly corrosive and aggressive nature of its process and end products. Selecting the right flow measurement technology is critical for…
Global industrial gas supplier Air Products (Lehigh Valley, Pa.; www.airproducts.com) recently announced that its new air-separation unit (ASU) facility in Cleveland, Ohio is onstream and supplying customers. Air Products built, owns and operates the new facility, which includes liquid production…
The WIKA Group (Klingenberg, Germany; www.wika.com) acquired AB Svenska Industri Instrument SINI (Gothenberg, Sweden; www.sini.se) as a wholly owned subsidiary, effective 1 August. This move strengthens the global measurement technology manufacturer’s presence in Sweden. Established in Gothenburg in 1948, SINI…
This month’s column gives a brief overview of the Chemical Engineering brand. While long-term readers need no introduction to the magazine, newer readers might be interested in the history of the magazine and what we cover. Perhaps even long-term readers…
Sanitary valves are essential for applications that demand product purity, process integrity and regulatory compliance. This article discusses valve types, working principles and components, and provides considerations for selection and specification Sanitary valves are essential components for applications in the…
Plastic Energy (London, U.K.; www.plasticenergy.com), a global leader in chemical recycling, has announced the production of its first batch of TACOIL™ at its joint venture plant with SABIC (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; www.sabic.com) in Geleen, the Netherlands. This marks a key…
Learn how fast, accurate measurement can positively impact energy efficiencies and lower CO2 output. The chemical industry is an integral part of our daily lives, producing chemicals that many other industries and processes rely on and a large industrial energy…
This paper provides a brief overview of direct steam injection heating and how it can help support heating of your water or process fluids. Though it may not be the right fit for all heating applications in manufacturing processes its…
With energy prices on the rise and sustainability in the spotlight, manufacturers are under pressure to do more with less. Rebates for energy-efficient operations are up for grabs — but only if your systems are ready. Enter the Wilden® Pro-Flo®…