Water Treatment
Persistent PFAS problems call for chemical processing ingenuity
It is widely known that the class of chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) leads to persistent contamination in water and soil ecosystems, creating one of today’s most pressing environmental challenges. Now, recently published research findings from Texas…
The Future is Here: Embracing a Revolutionary Wave of AODD-Pump Diaphragms
In chemical processing, traditional diaphragm designs can often lead to frustrating issues such as outer-piston wear, leak points and time-consuming cleaning. This isn't just an inconvenience; it leads to costly downtime, safety concerns and reduced throughput. In the highly…
Colorado School of Mines launches research center on PFAS destruction technologies
Water and soil impacted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is one of today’s most pressing environmental challenges, impacting rural, suburban and urban communities across the globe. But how to remediate these “forever” chemicals without just moving the problem from one…
Kemira completes first full-scale U.S. trial of chlorine-free wastewater technology
Kemira Oyj (Helsinki, Finland; www.kemira.com) a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, today announced that it has successfully completed the first US full-scale trial of its chlorine-free wastewater treatment technology, KemConnect® DEX, with Capital Region Water, the advanced…
LMT200 for High-Pressure Reactor Tank Level Control in Refineries
Case study showing efficiency of the LMT200 in replacing multiple transmitters for level measurement Specific challenges exist when using a high-pressure reactor vessel in a refinery’s gas oil hydrotreater unit. The tank is very long and hence the level measurement…
Turnkey Integration Improves Reliability & Efficiency in Bulk Processing Systems
This white paper explains how turnkey system integration improves reliability, efficiency, and product consistency in bulk processing operations. It highlights how Carrier Process Equipment Group (CPEG) combines expertise across drying, conveying, blending, thermal processing, and dust collection to engineer fully…
Ecolab and CDP launch Water Use Efficiency Index, a new benchmarking tool for industry
Ecolab Inc. (St. Paul, Minn.) and CDP announced a strategic partnership to launch the Water Use Efficiency Index, a new benchmark designed to help companies measure, compare and improve operational water performance. Announced at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting…
Veolia and SBM Offshore announce plans to develop offshore floating desalination units
Veolia (Paris, France) and SBM Offshore, world leader in deepwater ocean-infrastructure, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to address challenges related to water scarcity, energy transition and industrial transformation. Through this strategic partnership, the companies will develop and…
Design Tips for Raw-Water Pumping Systems
While chemical engineers are well-versed in designing plant piping and long-distance pipelines, the design of raw-water pumping systems is often overlooked, because civil engineers are normally commissioned to design such systems. However, it is important for chemical engineers to understand…
A tool to aid reuse and recycling of produced water is now operating
A Texas-based private company, PDS Energy Information (PDS; Austin, Tex.; www.pdsenergy.com), recently announced that it is commercially operating AquaTrade — a tool developed by a National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL; Morgantown, W.Va.; www.netl.doe.gov)-led team that helps oil-and-gas operators find and…