Managing "First-of-a-Kind" Projects in the CPI
Developing a new technology from idea to commercial production involves major risks. Presented here are…
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Tackling the plastics challenge
Plastic products have evolved to play a prominent role in our daily lives. They are…
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Advanced Column Internals Support Energy Efficiency
New packings and trays encourage effectiveness and energy efficiency in traditional and emerging applications Equipment…
Chementator
Extracting useful proteins from beer-brewing leftovers
Brewers’ spent grain (BSG) is the most significant byproduct of the beer-brewing industry, making up…
Functionalized ionic liquids enhance L-L extraction of Ga and Ge
Gallium and germanium are considered critical materials due to their multiple uses in semiconductors, optics,…
Making cement with 70% lower CO2 emissions
A process commercialized by Fortera Corp. (San Jose, Calif.; www.forteraglobal.com) creates a cement product that…
Chementator Briefs
E-Cracking Last April, BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany; www.basf.com), SABIC (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; www.sabic.com) and Linde…
New microreactors and flow loops improve asphaltene management
Asphaltenes are an ultra-complex fraction of crude petroleum that comprise a diverse population of molecules…
On-demand electric heat can reach near-flame temperatures
Electrification provides an avenue for industrial decarbonization, but many electric-heating options cannot handle the high…
Isotope-enrichment process starts commercial production
Traditional isotope enrichment to separate radioactive atoms is highly capital intensive, and the supply chains…
Next-generation encapsulation technology
Nucleic acid-based medications, such as mRNA vaccines, are opening up new therapeutic approaches. These active…
A versatile sorbent that can clean metals from wastewater at a lower cost
At the 2024 Spring Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE; www.aiche.org), a…
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Plant Watch: June 2024
Plant Watch Asahi Kasei starts operation of multi-module hydrogen pilot plant in Japan May 14,…
Technical & Practical
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Golden Rules of Electrical Temperature Measurement
Understand and follow these tips to ensure accurate and reliable temperature values Even though electrical…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts At Your Fingertips: Cooling Tower Basics
Most modern chemical processes require some means of rejecting heat for maintaining process efficiency, product…
Environmental Manager
Promoting Safety on the Job: An Approach for Today
By providing comprehensive ongoing training solutions, promoting emergency preparedness and implementing proactive safety guidelines on…
Equipment & Services
Applied Technologies
Transforming Chemical Supply Chains with Digital Product Passports
Accurately tracking and tracing data across the supply chain can help manufacturers and consumers alike…
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Focus on Pumps
This positive-displacement pump has optimized efficiency The Universal 2 ND positive-displacement pump (U2 ND) Series…
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Show Preview: ACHEMA 2024
Fluidized-bed technology for small-scale development work In addition to its pelleting technology, this company will…