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Can You Trust Your Process Simulation Results?

Understanding both the limitations of process simulations and the assessments that can be performed to verify modeling results are important in the design and development of technical processes in many industries Chemical engineers routinely use process simulation software for design,…

Facts At Your Fingertips: Mixing in Stirred Tanks

Stirred tanks are common throughout the chemical process industries (CPI), used as batch reactors and continuous-flow reactors, as well as for physical processing of product formulations in which no chemical reaction is occurring. In all cases, fluid mixing — in…

Securing the Industrial Edge: Protecting Legacy Systems in the IIoT Era

Edge platforms, which provide a liaison between networks and legacy equipment, can provide a layer of cybersecurity protection without infrastructure modifications Chemical processing facilities worldwide are connecting decades-old equipment to modern networks for real-time monitoring and optimization. While this digital…

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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 of different feed substances, and feed materials may not spend the same amount of time in a reactor. When designing equipment for continuous processes, it…

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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 practical insights from a legacy plant that was updated for cleaner ammonia production Ammonia production is under growing scrutiny as decarbonization becomes a global imperative.…

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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 project can mean the difference between delivering value and facing costly overruns In asset-intensive industries, such as energy, chemicals, power and infrastructure, the balance between…

Strategic Cost Engineering for Chemical Manufacturers

When paired with deep process expertise, cost estimation becomes a powerful tool for mitigating risk and guiding investment for large capital projects Chemical manufacturing is one of the most complex and capital-intensive industries in the world. From specialty chemicals to…

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Facts At Your Fingertips: Solids Drying Mechanisms and Material Properties

Drying can be defined as the vaporization and removal of liquids from a solution, suspension or other solid-liquid mixture to form a dry solid. Drying occurs as a result of the vaporization of liquid by supplying heat to wet solid…

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Globe Valves’ Pivotal Role in Liquid Hydrogen Production

As the hydrogen economy matures and production scales up, critical equipment like valves must evolve to ensure safe and optimized handling and transport According to the Energy Transition Council, the overall share of fossil fuels is expected to decrease significantly…

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Improving Level Measurement for Solids

Selecting the right technology to ensure accurate and reliable level measurement can help solve the unique challenges posed by storing and processing solid materials Advanced measurement solutions are helping to enhance process control, operational efficiency and safety throughout the chemical…