Rotary kilns, essential in catalyst production, require diligent maintenance. Key considerations are presented here Rotary kilns are essential to catalyst production, facilitating the thermal treatment conditions necessary to help ensure that catalysts can meet performance expectations as efficiently as possible.…
Bulk-solid waste materials present unique handling challenges. Presented here is a discussion on how to navigate those challenges, along with some characterization strategies to avoid them Across industry sectors, solid waste materials are common and highly varied. The complexities of…
Pneumatic conveying uses air to either push (positive pressure) or pull (negative pressure) solid material through a conveying line. The characteristics of the solid materials being conveyed play a significant role in how the pneumatic conveying system is designed and…
Industrial fermentation using bacteria, yeast and other microbes to produce specific products has the potential to reduce future dependence on fossil-fuel-derived chemicals. To further the economic viability of industrial fermentation processes, engineers have turned to genetic modification to stimulate production…
In adsorption processes using steam to regenerate activated carbon, the carbon’s physical characteristics can greatly impact efficiency and optimization Processes using activated carbon as an adsorbent (Figure 1) can be ideal candidates for regeneration using hot fluids like CO2, CH4,…
Actuators are attached to the control mechanism of a valve to replace a manual lever or handle, and they control the position of a valve (open, closed or specific position) remotely and automatically. In industrial applications, numerous types of actuators…
Industries face significant emissions-reduction and decarbonization challenges, but there is a clear path forward through strategic adoption of process optimization and new technology integration The chemical process industries (CPI) and associated value chains are as diverse as the products they…
Using the right tools, chemical manufacturers can make sustainable step changes, such as for emissions reductions, while also increasing operational efficiency and product yield The chemical process industries (CPI) are characterized by faithful devotion to tried-and-true procedures, yielding efficient production,…
Understanding the differences among key temperature-control devices, such as heaters, coolers and heat exchangers, allows users to realize their unique benefits When it comes to temperature control in industrial, commercial and residential settings, three key devices are often considered: heat…
To make the most of process control signals, signal integrity must be maintained from the process all the way to the instrumentation, making proper wiring essential Despite a large uptick in the deployment of wireless networks in plant measurement and…