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May 2017
COMMENTARYInvesting in safety
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB; Washington, D.C.; www.csb.gov) is… COVER STORY
Implementing an ‘Integrity Operating Window’ Program
An effective Integrity Operating Window (IOW) program — which establishes…
The Financial Benefits of Water Treatment
Due to the rising costs of water use and disposal,…
Refineries Explore IIoT Tools to Maximize Profits
New IIoT- and cloud-enabled digital tools and services give petroleum…
Piloting of a 'revolutionary' approach to olefin cracking
Earlier this year, Coolbrook Oy (Helsinki, Finland; www.coolbrook.fi) received a…Fuel-upgrading catalyst boosts lifetimes and supports sustainability
A new fuel-upgrading catalyst for petroleum refineries has several features… 
A more efficient way to reduce emissions from nitric acid plants
Haldor Topsoe A/S (Lyngby, Denmark; www.topsoe.com) has recently introduced TertiNOx,…This product helps vaccine manufacturers reduce downstream processing costs
Biopharmaceutical companies — especially those involved in manufacturing vaccines —… Novel approach to Si-metal anodes could lower Li-ion battery cost
A new approach to making silicon-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries… Scaleup for the production of graphene oxides
Graphene-oxide-based materials are lamellar carbon compounds that are approximately 1-nm… Microwave-based emulsion technology featured in scaleup of sucrose esters
Construction has been completed on a 1,000-ton/yr facility to produce… Debut of a coal-to-ethanol plant
China has successfully brought onstream the world’s first demonstration plant… A catalyst for making H2 from methanol
Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) running on hydrogen are… Chementator Briefs
FCC catalyst BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany; www.basf.com) recently launched Borotec,… BUSINESS NEWSBusiness News - May 2017
Plant Watch LyondellBasell announces HDPE technology license in Dalian April… TECHNICAL & PRACTICALFEATURE REPORT
Storage Tanks: Heating and Cooling System Design
Various heating or cooling options are described here, along with…
Facts at Your Fingertips: Pressure-Based Level Measurement
Liquid-level measurement in storage tanks or other vessels is important…
Technology Profile: Ammonia Production from Natural Gas
This column is based on “Ammonia Production from Natural Gas…
Powder Testing: Tips for Assessing Alternative Options
The advantages and limitations of three powder-testing techniques are reviewed…
Proper Use of Conventional PRV Discharge Coefficients
In order to correctly size pressure relief valves (PRVs), a…
Focus on Powder and Bulk-Solids Handling
Bulk-bag discharge unit has low headroom requirements This patented system…
A high-speed mixer delivers 40,000 L/h
The DynaShear inline high-speed emulsifier disperses gums, stabilizers, proteins and…
Gas metering for extruded plastic-foam production
The Plastinum DSD 400 gas-metering system (photo), designed for extruded-plastic-foam…
These thermoplastic ball valves feature improved ergonomics
The new design of the Omni Type-27 compact ball valve…
This filter press is driven by compressed air
The new SP series (photo) is a so-called “air-over-oil” filter…
Dual-rate pump combines two syringe pumps in a single device
The Gemini 88 Plus dual-rate syringe pump (photo) provides two…
Reduce downtime withthis diagnostic app
This new Diagnostic Tool application — available on Apple, Android…
Anti-fog lens coating availableon more eye-protection products
This company has expanded the availability of its Uvex HydroShield…
A pH electrode for hygienic and sterile applications
Memosens CPS171D pH electrodes (photo) can be sterilized and are…
Recover caustic materials with these nanofiltration systems
Causti-COR nanofiltration systems are specifically designed to recover and purify…
Enclosures and control stations for hazardous locations
The EC2B Series (photo) is a new line of enclosures,…
A plastic piping system for very low temperatures
The ecoFIT polyethylene (PE) piping system (photo) provides chemical resistance,…
This high-pressure valve is now available in the U.K.
This company’s new high-pressure (HP) rotary valve (photo) is now…
This new NOx analyzer has an internally cooled sensor
The accuracy of an NO gas sensor, the primary component…
A compact ultrasonic sensor with IO-Link
A new variant of this company’s Compact Series of ultrasonic…
Air-quality monitoring with many connectivity options
The OnGuard Smart corrosion-monitoring device incorporates a room pressure sensor…
Use these pumps in applications with fluctuating feedrates
The V-AN Series of self-regulating centrifugal pumps (photo) features a…
This respirator hood is certified for an extended service life
The Parat 4920 escape-hood respirator (photo) recently received approval by…
Monitor benzene with this targeted gas detector
The TA-2100 benzene gas detector utilizes advanced photo-ionization sensor technology…
Stainless-steel flanges now available on these AODD pumps
The Husky line of corrosion-resistant stainless-steel air-operated double diaphragm (AODD)…
Safer changeouts with these filter elements
VertexCore coalescing filter elements (photo) have a fixed extension that…
This clamp-on flowmeter enables flexibility in installation
The TransPort PT900 (photo) is a portable, ultrasonic flowmeter for…
Quiet, low-vibration pumps for sensitive applications
The Ecodry plus (photo) is a vacuum pump designed specifically…Letters
Control Engineering for Chemical Engineers The March 2017 Chemical Engineering…
Investing in safetyThe U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB; Washington, D.C.; www.csb.gov) is…
Implementing an ‘Integrity Operating Window’ Program An effective Integrity Operating Window (IOW) program — which establishes…
The Financial Benefits of Water TreatmentDue to the rising costs of water use and disposal,…
Refineries Explore IIoT Tools to Maximize ProfitsNew IIoT- and cloud-enabled digital tools and services give petroleum…
Piloting of a 'revolutionary' approach to olefin crackingEarlier this year, Coolbrook Oy (Helsinki, Finland; www.coolbrook.fi) received a…
A new fuel-upgrading catalyst for petroleum refineries has several features…
A more efficient way to reduce emissions from nitric acid plantsHaldor Topsoe A/S (Lyngby, Denmark; www.topsoe.com) has recently introduced TertiNOx,…
Biopharmaceutical companies — especially those involved in manufacturing vaccines —…
A new approach to making silicon-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries…
Graphene-oxide-based materials are lamellar carbon compounds that are approximately 1-nm…
Construction has been completed on a 1,000-ton/yr facility to produce…
China has successfully brought onstream the world’s first demonstration plant…
Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) running on hydrogen are…
FCC catalyst BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany; www.basf.com) recently launched Borotec,…
Plant Watch LyondellBasell announces HDPE technology license in Dalian April…
Storage Tanks: Heating and Cooling System DesignVarious heating or cooling options are described here, along with…
Facts at Your Fingertips: Pressure-Based Level MeasurementLiquid-level measurement in storage tanks or other vessels is important…
Technology Profile: Ammonia Production from Natural GasThis column is based on “Ammonia Production from Natural Gas…
Powder Testing: Tips for Assessing Alternative OptionsThe advantages and limitations of three powder-testing techniques are reviewed…
Proper Use of Conventional PRV Discharge CoefficientsIn order to correctly size pressure relief valves (PRVs), a…
Focus on Powder and Bulk-Solids HandlingBulk-bag discharge unit has low headroom requirements This patented system…
A high-speed mixer delivers 40,000 L/hThe DynaShear inline high-speed emulsifier disperses gums, stabilizers, proteins and…
Gas metering for extruded plastic-foam productionThe Plastinum DSD 400 gas-metering system (photo), designed for extruded-plastic-foam…
These thermoplastic ball valves feature improved ergonomicsThe new design of the Omni Type-27 compact ball valve…
This filter press is driven by compressed airThe new SP series (photo) is a so-called “air-over-oil” filter…
Dual-rate pump combines two syringe pumps in a single deviceThe Gemini 88 Plus dual-rate syringe pump (photo) provides two…
Reduce downtime withthis diagnostic appThis new Diagnostic Tool application — available on Apple, Android…
Anti-fog lens coating availableon more eye-protection productsThis company has expanded the availability of its Uvex HydroShield…
A pH electrode for hygienic and sterile applicationsMemosens CPS171D pH electrodes (photo) can be sterilized and are…
Recover caustic materials with these nanofiltration systemsCausti-COR nanofiltration systems are specifically designed to recover and purify…
Enclosures and control stations for hazardous locationsThe EC2B Series (photo) is a new line of enclosures,…
A plastic piping system for very low temperaturesThe ecoFIT polyethylene (PE) piping system (photo) provides chemical resistance,…
This high-pressure valve is now available in the U.K.This company’s new high-pressure (HP) rotary valve (photo) is now…
This new NOx analyzer has an internally cooled sensorThe accuracy of an NO gas sensor, the primary component…
A compact ultrasonic sensor with IO-Link A new variant of this company’s Compact Series of ultrasonic…
Air-quality monitoring with many connectivity optionsThe OnGuard Smart corrosion-monitoring device incorporates a room pressure sensor…
Use these pumps in applications with fluctuating feedratesThe V-AN Series of self-regulating centrifugal pumps (photo) features a…
This respirator hood is certified for an extended service lifeThe Parat 4920 escape-hood respirator (photo) recently received approval by…
Monitor benzene with this targeted gas detectorThe TA-2100 benzene gas detector utilizes advanced photo-ionization sensor technology…
Stainless-steel flanges now available on these AODD pumpsThe Husky line of corrosion-resistant stainless-steel air-operated double diaphragm (AODD)…
Safer changeouts with these filter elementsVertexCore coalescing filter elements (photo) have a fixed extension that…
This clamp-on flowmeter enables flexibility in installationThe TransPort PT900 (photo) is a portable, ultrasonic flowmeter for…
Quiet, low-vibration pumps for sensitive applicationsThe Ecodry plus (photo) is a vacuum pump designed specifically…
Control Engineering for Chemical Engineers The March 2017 Chemical Engineering…
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