Efficiency in Pneumatic-Conveying Air Filters
Paying closer attention to the air-filtration systems of pneumatic conveying operations can avoid losses in…
Cover Story
Minimizing Risk for Combustible Dust Explosions
By focusing on ignition sources, such as static discharges, and housekeeping, facilities handling solids can…
Commentary
2019 Kirkpatrick Award Finalists
Every two years, Chemical Engineering honors an innovative technology that has been commercialized with the…
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Modularization Finds New Roles
As benefits become apparent, the acceptance of modular process systems grows and the concept finds…
Chementator
High-strength Al alloy for 3-D printing is moving into commercial production
The first high-strength, wrought-aluminum alloy powder designed for use in additive manufacturing (3-D printing) applications…
Nitrogen fixation under ambient conditions
The transition-metal-catalyzed reduction of nitrogen is an alternative to the traditional energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process for…
Large-scale recycling of mixed plastics
Eastman Chemical Co. (Kingsport, Tenn.; www.eastman.com) is ready to commercialize a new chemical-recycling technology that…
A one-step route to bioplastic monomers
Aerobic oxidation of a biomass-derived substrate [5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural; HMF] in methanol and ethylene glycol produces monomers…
Disinfecting water with photocatalytic nanosheets
Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Beijing; www.cas.cn) and Yangzhou University (Jiangsu, China; www.yzu.edu.cn)…
Ultrafine dust has a big impact on the environment
An international study has found that coal-fired power stations emit more ultrafine dust particles than…
Isobutanol synthesis and extraction process could reduce energy compared to alternatives
Bio-based isobutanol is attractive as a renewable blendstock for gasoline because it has higher energy…
These 'imprinted' resin beads selectively recover gold from leaching processes
In early April, 6th Wave Innovations Corp. (Salt Lake City, Utah; www.6wic.com) and CyPlus GmbH…
Chementator Briefs
Sulfur control Preferential Oxidation Catalysis — a new catalytic solution from Haldor Topsoe A/S (Lyngby,…
Electrochemical separation and compression of hydrogen
Hydrogen gas is used widely in industry, including in metal annealing, float-glass production and silicon…
Business News
Business News
Plant Watch Perstorp will construct new plant for sodium formate deicer product May 9, 2019…
Technical & Practical
Improving Mathematical Model Development and Implementation
This article provides practical guidance for engineers and highlights the importance of combining mathematical skills,…
Technologies for Controlling H2S
There are many industrial technologies for removing H 2 S from process gas, and each…
Feature Report
Professional Calibration Supports Operational Excellence
Apart from ensuring the conformity of the process and the quality of the product, professional…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts at Your Fingertips: Fermentation Considerations and Economics
Producing chemicals and fuels by fermentation of renewable feedstocks can offer improved sustainability, lower costs…
Technology Profile
Technology Profile: Polybutadiene Production via a Solution Process
This column is based on “Polybutadiene Production via Solution Process – Cost Analysis,” a report…
Equipment & Services
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Focus on Gas Detection
Handheld camera detects fugitive vapor leaks The FLIR GF620 (photo) is a high-definition, handheld optical-gas-imaging…
New Products
Simulation software speeds development of digital twins
A new release of this company’s Mimic Simulation Software (photo) makes it easier for plants…
Process-control functionality for thermal mass flowmeters
The new PCU Series of controllers (photo) connect to thermal mass flowmeters to provide a…
A new size added to this compressor family
The Delta Screw compressor now has a new model — the VM 100 compressor package…
Ensure safe handling and storage of combustible liquids
The FLT93 switch (photo) is a ruggedized, liquid-level and flow sensor that helps processors comply…
Chemical metering pumps for remote and mobile applications
The Qdos series of chemical-metering pumps (photo) now includes a model for mobile and remote…
These pressure gages feature an overpressure mechanism
The T6500 stainless-steel, solid-front pressure gage (photo) is now available with the new XRA overpressure…
End-to-end thin client solutions from Zone 1 to the control room
Designed for reliable performance in harsh environments, especially outdoor applications in Zone 1/21, the VisuNet…
This app puts a digital twin on your device
With the new Version 2.0 of this company’s ProcessApp for bulk-materials processing equipment, users have…
New control system for multi-burner applications
The Kromschröder BCU 4 Series control platform (photo) for multi-burner applications is designed for directly…
Pelletizers for high productivity and product quality
Baoli-3 dry-cut pelletizers are designed for processing both hard and soft materials. As with previous…
Custom sealing solutions for hygienic applications
This company’s family of high-performance seals (photo) are designed specifically for applications in the pharmaceutical…
Ensure complete discharge from hoppers with this vibrator
The new Vibration Bottom system (photo) enables safe discharge of powdery, crystalline, fatty and granular…
Gently feed free-flowing granular media
The K-ML-BSP-150-S Bulk Solids Pump (BSP) feeder (photo) provides gentle feeding of free-flowing granular materials…
This wearable camera includes thermal-imaging analysis
In collaboration with ecom, this company has launched the Onsight Cube-Ex wearable camera (photo) for…
Centrifugal pumps forhandling abrasive media
TCT Series centrifugal pumps (photo) feature an open and rear-mounted impeller, internal anti-abrasive coating and…
New low-temperature seals for pressure regulators
This company has introduced a new low-temperature sealing option for its RHPS Series of pressure…
Safe, hygienic, in-line powder testing
This company’s auger and vacuum samplers (photo) provide a reliable way to accurately take powder…
New shaft seals for screw conveyors
The AM CEMA shaft seal (photo) has been designed specifically for Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association…
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Valve World Show Preview
The Valve World Americas Expo and Conference (www.valveworldexpoamericas.com) will take place at the George R.…