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Effective Dust Collection: Capturing Dust and Accounting for Loading

Three of the critical aspects of dust collection systems are properly identifying necessary dust capture…

Solids' Characteristics and the Drying Process

Understanding material characteristics is important in designing and defining process criteria for optimal performance of…

Commentary

Rising heat concerns

This summer is proving to be a hot one across much of the U.S. as…

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Public-Private Partnerships Spur Decarbonization Efforts

Government programs, such as the Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP) in the U.S., are helping to…

Chementator

Researchers use cellulose nanofibrils in 3D-printed concrete

A research team at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science (Charlottesville,…

Versatile production of biopolymers in new semi-crystalline format

Bio-based polymers, such as polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), are seeing increasing application as a more sustainable alternative…

A proof-of-concept "BionicHydrogenBattery"

At a press conference during Achema 2024, Festo SE & Co. KG (Esslingen, Germany; www.festo.com)…

Biomimetic membrane may have promising applications

Researchers from the Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI; Fribourg, Switzerland; www.ami.swiss), together with international collaborators, have…

Electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 into a range of chemicals

At Achema in June, GIG Karasek GmbH (Gloggnitz, Austria; www.gigkarasek.com) introduced the ECO2Cell, an electrochemical…

New bio-based concrete admixture is scaling up production

A new biomass-based liquid admixture for concrete uniquely combines the benefits of traditional performance-enhancing additives…

A biocatalytic process for producing nitriles — without cyanide

Nitrile compounds (R–N≡N) are important for the manufacturing of fragrances, pharmaceuticals, superglue and chemical-resistant gloves.…

Pilot plant produces climate-friendly cement clinker

Concrete production is responsible for 6–9% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. “The largest contribution to…

New structured packing introduced at Achema

At Achema 2024 (Frankfurt, Germany; June 10–15), Sulzer Chemtech (Winterthur, Switzerland; www.sulzer.com) revealed MellapakEvo (photo),…

Cyanobacteria mineralize CO2 into biogenic construction materials

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS; www.ikts.fraunhofer.de) and the Fraunhofer…

Chementator Briefs

Tanning Agent Södra Skogsägarna (Södra; Växjö, Sweden; www.sodra.com) is investing in a production line at…

Business News

Plant Watch: August 2024

Plant Watch Trelleborg Group to construct new production plant in North Carolina July 16, 2024…

Technical & Practical

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Benefiting from Nozzle Flexibility in Piping Design

The inclusion of nozzle flexibility (directional spring rate) in pipe-stress analysis results in more realistic…

Facts at Your Fingertips

Facts At Your Fingertips: Understanding Energy Efficiency in a Fired Heater

Process heating systems are critical parts of chemical process industries (CPI) facilities. Unfortunately, the reliable,…

Engineering Practice

Chemical Recycling: A Deep Dive on Depolymerization

Looking at the challenges and benefits of various recycling technologies, this article uses polymethyl methacrylate…

Environmental Manager

Improving PRV Cost of Ownership with Upstream Rupture Discs

The costs associated with installing and maintaining pressure-relief valves (PRVs) can often be reduced by…

Equipment & Services

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Focus on Mobile Devices

Updated digital technology to support field workers The updated Ability Connected Worker technology (photo) offers…

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August 2024