Dispersing Powders into Liquids: The Role of Vacuum in Wetting
Effectively dispersing powders into liquids can be a challenge. Utilizing vacuum in the correct ways…
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The Effects of Particle Size on Bulk-Solids Flow Properties
Understanding how particle size affects flow properties helps ensure reliable flow of materials between process…
Commentary
Taking stock; looking ahead
Year’s end is, of course, the default juncture at which current situations are assessed and…
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Modern SIS: Balancing Safety with Process Availability
Advanced safety-instrumented system features minimize complexity, downtime and costs Chemical process plants must be vigilant…
Chementator
Dual-action nanocomposite combines adsorption and photocatalysis for wastewater treatment
Pharmaceutical residues, particularly from antibiotics, are extremely difficult to fully remove from wastewater using traditional…
Electrostatic PFAS capture produces nearly zero waste
Increased concern around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water is necessitating more robust mitigation…
Powerful palladium "plugs" make this hydrogen-separating membrane more durable
Palladium is widely used in membrane applications because of its extreme selectivity for hydrogen. However,…
Niobium-based anodes create high-speed lithium ‘highways’
By replacing traditional silicon or graphite anode materials with specially crystallized niobium, manufacturers can overcome…
Method for breakdown and removal of siloxanes from fluids garners patent
Siloxanes — synthetic chains of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms — are widely used in…
Measurement and modeling point the way toward optimization of mechanochemical recycling
The widely used plastic polyethylene terephthalate (PET) can be depolymerized by reacting it with sodium…
Two studies point the way to cleaner syngas-to-hydrocarbons processes
The production of commercially important hydrocarbons from synthesis gas (syngas; mixtures of H2 and CO)…
Nickel-based catalyst could allow recycling of mixed polyolefin waste
Among the major challenges facing efforts to chemically recycle common waste plastics is that many…
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CPI Business News: December 2025
Plant Watch Mitsubishi Gas Chemical builds new electronic materials plant in Thailand November 11, 2025…
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The Critical Role of Cost Estimation in Successful Project Execution
The ability to forecast costs, align budgets and maintain control throughout the lifecycle of a…
Strategic Cost Engineering for Chemical Manufacturers
When paired with deep process expertise, cost estimation becomes a powerful tool for mitigating risk…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts At Your Fingertips: Determining RTD in Non-ideal CSTR Reactors
In continuous processes, the properties and quality of the products depend on the residence time…
Engineering Practice
Enabling Clean Ammonia: Practical Lessons from a Full Plant Conversion
Low-carbon ammonia is an attractive driver for decarbonization of many product chains. Here are some…
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New Products
A high-performance visual monitoring system for paper and pulp processing
The recently renewed IQ Web Monitoring System (WMS) has been designed to elevate quality and…
An ultra-compact pressure scanner for high-accuracy testing in tiny spaces
This company has launched its smallest digital-pressure scanner, the picoDAQ. Measuring just 83.4mm by 14.8mm…
A compact, portable system that measures friction pressure
The 6700-M Mini Loop is a compact bench system designed for precise measurement of friction…
Wirelessly monitor steam traps and PRVs with this new sensor
The NEON Sonic sensor is a a combined sound and temperature sensor for the acoustic…
This lab-scale rotating-bed reactor boosts mass transfer and scaleup
The SpinChem MiniRBR is a refillable, milliliter-scale rotating bed reactor (RBR) designed for rapid screening…
Streamlined OT cybersecurity offerings for plant automation users
This company has launched a strategic collaboration to offer users of Emerson’s DeltaV™ automation platform…
Adaptive engineering enhances hand protection in extreme cold
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), workers exposed to extreme cold…
New series of screens maximize user flexibility for mining and aggregates operations
The Grande Series of screening solutions is specifically engineered to maximize productivity and efficiency in…
A new benchmark for accuracy and reliability in residual solvent analysis
Veritas Ultimate GC-Headspace ultra-pure solvents are designed for pharmaceutical, food and environmental laboratories to deliver…
High-precision AI sorting system accelerates plastics-recycling processes
Developed in partnership with analytics specialist RTT System GmbH, this company has launched the BRT…
This virtual energy-management system supports decarbonization decision-making
Visual MESA® Energy Management System (EMS) version 7.3 is an advanced real-time, model-based, energy digital…
New liquid silicone rubbers designed for advanced dispensing of coatings and sealants
WEVOSIL 23010 and WEVOSIL 23030 are two new liquid silicone rubbers (LSRs) specially developed for…
New flowmeter design enables continuous two-phase-flow operation
The the proprietary Entrained Gas Management (EGM) feature is a significant advancement for this company's…
This patented component protects seals from particle ingress
The new SeccoLipR seal component provides protection against particles entering the shaft seal, which can…
Mix highly viscous materials at higher capacities with this double planetary unit
This company recently completed the largest Double Planetary Mixer in its U.S. history, a Model…
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Economic Indicators: January 2026
A federal government shutdown in the U.S. from October 1 to November 12, 2025 disrupted…