2019 Kirkpatrick Award FinalistsEvery two years, Chemical Engineering honors an innovative technology that…
June 2019
COMMENTARY2019 Kirkpatrick Award Finalists
Every two years, Chemical Engineering honors an innovative technology that… COVER STORY
Efficiency in Pneumatic-Conveying Air Filters
Paying closer attention to the air-filtration systems of pneumatic conveying…
Minimizing Risk for Combustible Dust Explosions
By focusing on ignition sources, such as static discharges, and…
Modularization Finds New Roles
As benefits become apparent, the acceptance of modular process systems…
Large-scale recycling of mixed plastics
Eastman Chemical Co. (Kingsport, Tenn.; www.eastman.com) is ready to commercialize…A one-step route to bioplastic monomers
Aerobic oxidation of a biomass-derived substrate [5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural; HMF] in methanol… Disinfecting water with photocatalytic nanosheets
Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Beijing; www.cas.cn) and… Ultrafine dust has a big impact on the environment
An international study has found that coal-fired power stations emit… 
Isobutanol synthesis and extraction process could reduce energy compared to alternatives
Bio-based isobutanol is attractive as a renewable blendstock for gasoline…These 'imprinted' resin beads selectively recover gold from leaching processes
In early April, 6th Wave Innovations Corp. (Salt Lake City,… Chementator Briefs
Sulfur control Preferential Oxidation Catalysis — a new catalytic solution… Electrochemical separation and compression of hydrogen
Hydrogen gas is used widely in industry, including in metal… 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… Nitrogen fixation under ambient conditions
The transition-metal-catalyzed reduction of nitrogen is an alternative to the… BUSINESS NEWSBusiness News
Plant Watch Perstorp will construct new plant for sodium formate… TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL
Improving Mathematical Model Development and Implementation
This article provides practical guidance for engineers and highlights the…
Technologies for Controlling H2S
There are many industrial technologies for removing H 2 S…
Professional Calibration Supports Operational Excellence
Apart from ensuring the conformity of the process and the…
Facts at Your Fingertips: Fermentation Considerations and Economics
Producing chemicals and fuels by fermentation of renewable feedstocks can…
Technology Profile: Polybutadiene Production via a Solution Process
This column is based on “Polybutadiene Production via Solution Process…
Focus on Gas Detection
Handheld camera detects fugitive vapor leaks The FLIR GF620 (photo)…
Pelletizers for high productivity and product quality
Baoli-3 dry-cut pelletizers are designed for processing both hard and…
Safe, hygienic, in-line powder testing
This company’s auger and vacuum samplers (photo) provide a reliable…
Ensure complete discharge from hoppers with this vibrator
The new Vibration Bottom system (photo) enables safe discharge of…
New shaft seals for screw conveyors
The AM CEMA shaft seal (photo) has been designed specifically…
Simulation software speeds development of digital twins
A new release of this company’s Mimic Simulation Software (photo)…
Process-control functionality for thermal mass flowmeters
The new PCU Series of controllers (photo) connect to thermal…
A new size added to this compressor family
The Delta Screw compressor now has a new model —…
New control system for multi-burner applications
The Kromschröder BCU 4 Series control platform (photo) for multi-burner…
Ensure safe handling and storage of combustible liquids
The FLT93 switch (photo) is a ruggedized, liquid-level and flow…
Custom sealing solutions for hygienic applications
This company’s family of high-performance seals (photo) are designed specifically…
Chemical metering pumps for remote and mobile applications
The Qdos series of chemical-metering pumps (photo) now includes a…
Gently feed free-flowing granular media
The K-ML-BSP-150-S Bulk Solids Pump (BSP) feeder (photo) provides gentle…
These pressure gages feature an overpressure mechanism
The T6500 stainless-steel, solid-front pressure gage (photo) is now available…
This wearable camera includes thermal-imaging analysis
In collaboration with ecom, this company has launched the Onsight…
End-to-end thin client solutions from Zone 1 to the control room
Designed for reliable performance in harsh environments, especially outdoor applications…
Centrifugal pumps forhandling abrasive media
TCT Series centrifugal pumps (photo) feature an open and rear-mounted…
This app puts a digital twin on your device
With the new Version 2.0 of this company’s ProcessApp for…
New low-temperature seals for pressure regulators
This company has introduced a new low-temperature sealing option for…
Valve World Show Preview
The Valve World Americas Expo and Conference (www.valveworldexpoamericas.com) will take…
2019 Kirkpatrick Award FinalistsEvery two years, Chemical Engineering honors an innovative technology that…
Efficiency in Pneumatic-Conveying Air FiltersPaying closer attention to the air-filtration systems of pneumatic conveying…
Minimizing Risk for Combustible Dust ExplosionsBy focusing on ignition sources, such as static discharges, and…
Modularization Finds New RolesAs benefits become apparent, the acceptance of modular process systems…
Large-scale recycling of mixed plasticsEastman Chemical Co. (Kingsport, Tenn.; www.eastman.com) is ready to commercialize…
A one-step route to bioplastic monomersAerobic oxidation of a biomass-derived substrate [5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural; HMF] in methanol…
Disinfecting water with photocatalytic nanosheetsScientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Beijing; www.cas.cn) and…
Ultrafine dust has a big impact on the environmentAn international study has found that coal-fired power stations emit…
Isobutanol synthesis and extraction process could reduce energy compared to alternativesBio-based isobutanol is attractive as a renewable blendstock for gasoline…
These 'imprinted' resin beads selectively recover gold from leaching processesIn early April, 6th Wave Innovations Corp. (Salt Lake City,…
Chementator BriefsSulfur control Preferential Oxidation Catalysis — a new catalytic solution…
Electrochemical separation and compression of hydrogenHydrogen gas is used widely in industry, including in metal…
High-strength Al alloy for 3-D printing is moving into commercial productionThe first high-strength, wrought-aluminum alloy powder designed for use in…
Nitrogen fixation under ambient conditionsThe transition-metal-catalyzed reduction of nitrogen is an alternative to the…
Business NewsPlant Watch Perstorp will construct new plant for sodium formate…
Improving Mathematical Model Development and ImplementationThis article provides practical guidance for engineers and highlights the…
Technologies for Controlling H2SThere are many industrial technologies for removing H 2 S…
Professional Calibration Supports Operational ExcellenceApart from ensuring the conformity of the process and the…
Facts at Your Fingertips: Fermentation Considerations and EconomicsProducing chemicals and fuels by fermentation of renewable feedstocks can…
Technology Profile: Polybutadiene Production via a Solution ProcessThis column is based on “Polybutadiene Production via Solution Process…
Focus on Gas DetectionHandheld camera detects fugitive vapor leaks The FLIR GF620 (photo)…
Pelletizers for high productivity and product qualityBaoli-3 dry-cut pelletizers are designed for processing both hard and…
Safe, hygienic, in-line powder testingThis company’s auger and vacuum samplers (photo) provide a reliable…
Ensure complete discharge from hoppers with this vibratorThe new Vibration Bottom system (photo) enables safe discharge of…
New shaft seals for screw conveyorsThe AM CEMA shaft seal (photo) has been designed specifically…
Simulation software speeds development of digital twinsA new release of this company’s Mimic Simulation Software (photo)…
Process-control functionality for thermal mass flowmetersThe new PCU Series of controllers (photo) connect to thermal…
A new size added to this compressor familyThe Delta Screw compressor now has a new model —…
New control system for multi-burner applicationsThe Kromschröder BCU 4 Series control platform (photo) for multi-burner…
Ensure safe handling and storage of combustible liquidsThe FLT93 switch (photo) is a ruggedized, liquid-level and flow…
Custom sealing solutions for hygienic applicationsThis company’s family of high-performance seals (photo) are designed specifically…
Chemical metering pumps for remote and mobile applicationsThe Qdos series of chemical-metering pumps (photo) now includes a…
Gently feed free-flowing granular mediaThe K-ML-BSP-150-S Bulk Solids Pump (BSP) feeder (photo) provides gentle…
These pressure gages feature an overpressure mechanismThe T6500 stainless-steel, solid-front pressure gage (photo) is now available…
This wearable camera includes thermal-imaging analysisIn collaboration with ecom, this company has launched the Onsight…
End-to-end thin client solutions from Zone 1 to the control roomDesigned for reliable performance in harsh environments, especially outdoor applications…
Centrifugal pumps forhandling abrasive mediaTCT Series centrifugal pumps (photo) feature an open and rear-mounted…
This app puts a digital twin on your deviceWith the new Version 2.0 of this company’s ProcessApp for…
New low-temperature seals for pressure regulatorsThis company has introduced a new low-temperature sealing option for…
Valve World Show PreviewThe Valve World Americas Expo and Conference (www.valveworldexpoamericas.com) will take…
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