Technical & Practical
Facts at your Fingertips: Fermentation
For intermediate and specialty chemicals, the incorporation of biotechnology-based processes has become a viable option for the chemical process industries (CPI). This one-page reference discusses some of the benefits and challenges of fermentation-based processes. Fermentation advantages Among the potential advantages…
Technology Profile: Sulfuric Acid Production from Sulfur
This column is based on “Sulfuric Acid Production from Sulfur via Double-Contact Process – Cost Analysis,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/sulfuric-acid-production-cost. Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is among the most important industrial chemicals, with large-scale uses…
Research Projects: The Importance of “Cold Eyes” Project Reviews
Follow this guidance to carry out independent project reviews of research projects that are both valuable and effective — and pain free Independent project reviews (IPRs) are a common tool used to control, review and validate a project before…
A Primer on Compressor Design
From initial conceptualization to final calculation, designing compressors requires not only engineering intuition and robust simulation tools, but also a bit of creativity As technology has evolved, so has the refrigeration industry. What were once holes in the ground filled…
Advances in Pin Mill Technology
Improvements provide finer grinding at lower energy costs compared to air-swept classifying mills that have long reigned supreme in particle-size-reduction efforts For decades, the ultimate performance in fine mechanical milling performance has been provided by the air-swept classifying mill (ASCM).…
Facts at your Fingertips: Steam Concepts
Steam is commonly used in the chemical process industries (CPI) for process heating, power generation, atomization, cleaning and sterilization, moisturization and humidification, among other applications. This one-page reference provides a refresher for key concepts related to steam. Pressure-temperature relation The…
Technology Profile: Methionine Hydroxy Analog Production
This column is based on “Methionine Hydroxy Analog Production Process - Cost Analysis,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/methionine-production-cost. Methionine is an essential amino acid that is widely used as an animal feed additive, especially…
The CPI Construction Boom: Project Delivery in a New Landscape
Companies need more creative ways to deal with complex and ever-changing market and technical challenges Low natural gas prices and high global demand for hydrocarbon-based chemicals have resulted in resurgence in the construction of new and existing chemical process…
Eye on Flare Systems
Proper gas sampling is essential to meet operating and regulatory objectives Flares are used extensively in chemical process industries (CPI) facilities and petroleum refineries, to combust flammable hazardous gases. When designed and operated properly, they provide a proven mechanism to…
High Purity Chemicals: Processing Equipment Essentials
Some practical tips regarding the design and fabrication of piping systems and equipment for high-purity applications are presented here Chemical processing, and the chemical process industries (CPI) on the whole, have evolved lightyears beyond their very beginnings — beginnings in…