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April 2016
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Interfacing biology and engineering
When I was studying for my degrees in chemical engineering,…
Synthetic Biology for Chemical Production
Rapidly expanding computational power and decreasing costs for DNA sequencing…
Harnessing Biotechnology: A Practical Guide
Biotechnology is increasingly proving its ability to address chemical industry…
New Possibilities in Upstream Milk Processing
While thermal treatment remains king, new alternatives for processing milk…
Advances in Process Gas Analyzers
Advances in technology boost productivity and make today’s analyzers user-friendly…Chementator Briefs
Fe-free HTS catalyst Last month at the Nitrogen + Syngas… A new process to make olefins from syngas
Light olefins, such as ethylene and propylene, are primarily made… Making H2 and graphite from methane
Sydney University’s Laboratory for Sustainable Technology (Sydney, Australia; www.sydney.edu.au) and… 
Metal-organic-framework adsorbent promise to cut costs for capturing and storing flare gas
A process for the separation and recovery of stranded and…
First commercial-scale gas fermenter in U.S. to break ground
The first commercial-scale, natural-gas-fermentation facility in the U.S. will break…Recovering rhenium photochemically
Professor Hisao Hori and his research group at Kanagawa University… A technique for making superhydrophobic metals
A scalable technology for allowing the cost-effective manufacture of superhydrophobic… Optimized version of polymer additive raises PP clarity
Milliken & Co. (Spartanburg, S.C.; www. millikenchemical.com) has optimized its… Engineering bacteria to tolerate higher temperatures
Vigorous microbial growth in bioreactors raises cell density, which is… Partnership scales up the first ethylene-based metathesis process
A multi-company partnership has achieved the largest-ever use of molybdenum/tungsten… A new catalyst may reduce costs of catalytic converters
Conventional catalytic converters in automobiles are based on heterogeneous catalyst… Bio-based heat-transfer fluid for solar-thermal applications
A recently introduced heat-transfer fluid is made from corn sugar,… BUSINESS NEWSBusiness News
Plant Watch NET Power breaks ground on clean-power demonstration plant… TECHNICAL & PRACTICALFEATURE REPORT
Characterize Bulk Solids to Ensure Smooth Flow
To minimize problems associated with handling all types of bulk…Organic Chemical Functional Groups
Chemical functional groups are critical determinants of the properties and… TECHNOLOGY PROFILE
Methanol Production from Natural Gas
This column is based on “Economics of Methanol Production from…
Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions
Transportation is vital to the CPI, so here are some…
Biological Wastewater Treatment: Maintaining the Needed Microorganism Population
Activated sludge processes are inherently complex. Proper system design, operation…
Focus on Industrial Hygiene
This hood captures unwanted fumes from work spaces The Purair…
A small-footprint grinder for wet or dry operation
The 1-SHRED-H (photo) is an industrial grinder intended for small-facility…
These induction motors feature many frame and cooling options
The new TM21-G family of induction motors is designed…
Dust-collecting filters that are flame retardant and conductive
The new HemiPleat FR Carbon dust-collector filter (photo) combines flame-retardant…
A leak-detection solution for helium and hydrogen
The ASI 35 modular leak-detection system is especially suited for…
This flowmeter automatically synchronizes calibration data
The FCB400 (photo) is the latest expansion in the CoriolisMaster…
New graphics engine introduced with this software’s recent release
In March, this company released Version 7.0 of its ChemCad…
This weight processor boasts fast PLC communications
The HI 6500-XP Extreme Weight Processor (photo) is an EtherNet/IP-enabled…
Modular, electronic pressure compensation for feeders
This company has introduced a new Electronic Pressure Compensation (EPC)…
A two-layer rupture disc with a long service life
KUB reverse-acting buckling-pin rupture discs (photo) are well suited for…
A vacuum-pump system for tabletop or mobile use
Turbolab high-vacuum pump systems (photo) are compact and pre-assembled, and…
This back-pressure regulator is available in five different sizes
Applications for the new Model BR back-pressure regulator (photo) include…
Use these metering pumps at pressures up to 12,000 psi
VP-Series metering pumps (photo) are designed for applications requiring continuous,…
This ribbon blender meets sanitary standards
The HD-3.5-7-S316 ribbon blender (photo) is constructed of 316 stainless…
This walk-in oven is designed to process flammable solvents
The No. 1003 gas-fired walk-in oven (photo) is intended for…
Show Preview-Achemasia
AchemAsia 2016 — the 10th International Exhibition and Conference on…
Show Preview-BulkSolids
Over 3,300 industry professionals will attend the International Powder &…
Show Preview-Powtech 2016
About 900 exhibitors will present the latest technologies for processing,…
Interfacing biology and engineeringWhen I was studying for my degrees in chemical engineering,…
Synthetic Biology for Chemical ProductionRapidly expanding computational power and decreasing costs for DNA sequencing…
Harnessing Biotechnology: A Practical GuideBiotechnology is increasingly proving its ability to address chemical industry…
New Possibilities in Upstream Milk ProcessingWhile thermal treatment remains king, new alternatives for processing milk…
Advances in Process Gas AnalyzersAdvances in technology boost productivity and make today’s analyzers user-friendly…
Fe-free HTS catalyst Last month at the Nitrogen + Syngas…
Light olefins, such as ethylene and propylene, are primarily made…
Sydney University’s Laboratory for Sustainable Technology (Sydney, Australia; www.sydney.edu.au) and…
Metal-organic-framework adsorbent promise to cut costs for capturing and storing flare gasA process for the separation and recovery of stranded and…
First commercial-scale gas fermenter in U.S. to break groundThe first commercial-scale, natural-gas-fermentation facility in the U.S. will break…
Professor Hisao Hori and his research group at Kanagawa University…
A scalable technology for allowing the cost-effective manufacture of superhydrophobic…
Milliken & Co. (Spartanburg, S.C.; www. millikenchemical.com) has optimized its…
Vigorous microbial growth in bioreactors raises cell density, which is…
A multi-company partnership has achieved the largest-ever use of molybdenum/tungsten…
Conventional catalytic converters in automobiles are based on heterogeneous catalyst…
A recently introduced heat-transfer fluid is made from corn sugar,…
Plant Watch NET Power breaks ground on clean-power demonstration plant…
Characterize Bulk Solids to Ensure Smooth FlowTo minimize problems associated with handling all types of bulk…
Chemical functional groups are critical determinants of the properties and…
Methanol Production from Natural GasThis column is based on “Economics of Methanol Production from…
Supply Chain Challenges and SolutionsTransportation is vital to the CPI, so here are some…
Biological Wastewater Treatment: Maintaining the Needed Microorganism PopulationActivated sludge processes are inherently complex. Proper system design, operation…
Focus on Industrial HygieneThis hood captures unwanted fumes from work spaces The Purair…
A small-footprint grinder for wet or dry operationThe 1-SHRED-H (photo) is an industrial grinder intended for small-facility…
These induction motors feature many frame and cooling optionsThe new TM21-G family of induction motors is designed…
Dust-collecting filters that are flame retardant and conductiveThe new HemiPleat FR Carbon dust-collector filter (photo) combines flame-retardant…
A leak-detection solution for helium and hydrogenThe ASI 35 modular leak-detection system is especially suited for…
This flowmeter automatically synchronizes calibration dataThe FCB400 (photo) is the latest expansion in the CoriolisMaster…
New graphics engine introduced with this software’s recent releaseIn March, this company released Version 7.0 of its ChemCad…
This weight processor boasts fast PLC communicationsThe HI 6500-XP Extreme Weight Processor (photo) is an EtherNet/IP-enabled…
Modular, electronic pressure compensation for feedersThis company has introduced a new Electronic Pressure Compensation (EPC)…
A two-layer rupture disc with a long service lifeKUB reverse-acting buckling-pin rupture discs (photo) are well suited for…
A vacuum-pump system for tabletop or mobile useTurbolab high-vacuum pump systems (photo) are compact and pre-assembled, and…
This back-pressure regulator is available in five different sizesApplications for the new Model BR back-pressure regulator (photo) include…
Use these metering pumps at pressures up to 12,000 psiVP-Series metering pumps (photo) are designed for applications requiring continuous,…
This ribbon blender meets sanitary standardsThe HD-3.5-7-S316 ribbon blender (photo) is constructed of 316 stainless…
This walk-in oven is designed to process flammable solventsThe No. 1003 gas-fired walk-in oven (photo) is intended for…
Show Preview-AchemasiaAchemAsia 2016 — the 10th International Exhibition and Conference on…
Show Preview-BulkSolidsOver 3,300 industry professionals will attend the International Powder &…
Show Preview-Powtech 2016About 900 exhibitors will present the latest technologies for processing,…
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