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2019 Kirkpatrick Award Finalists
Every two years, Chemical Engineering honors an innovative technology that…

COVER STORY

Efficiency in Pneumatic-Conveying Air Filters
Paying closer attention to the air-filtration systems of pneumatic conveying…

Minimizing Risk for Combustible Dust Explosions
By focusing on ignition sources, such as static discharges, and…

IN THE NEWSNEWSFRONTS

Modularization Finds New Roles
As benefits become apparent, the acceptance of modular process systems…

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Nitrogen fixation under ambient conditions
The transition-metal-catalyzed reduction of nitrogen is an alternative to the…

Large-scale recycling of mixed plastics
Eastman Chemical Co. (Kingsport, Tenn.; www.eastman.com) is ready to commercialize…

A one-step route to bioplastic monomers
Aerobic oxidation of a biomass-derived substrate [5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural; HMF] in methanol…

Disinfecting water with photocatalytic nanosheets
Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Beijing; www.cas.cn) and…

Ultrafine dust has a big impact on the environment
An international study has found that coal-fired power stations emit…

Isobutanol synthesis and extraction process could reduce energy compared to alternatives
Bio-based isobutanol is attractive as a renewable blendstock for gasoline…

These 'imprinted' resin beads selectively recover gold from leaching processes
In early April, 6th Wave Innovations Corp. (Salt Lake City,…

Chementator Briefs
Sulfur control Preferential Oxidation Catalysis — a new catalytic solution…

Electrochemical separation and compression of hydrogen
Hydrogen gas is used widely in industry, including in metal…

High-strength Al alloy for 3-D printing is moving into commercial production
The first high-strength, wrought-aluminum alloy powder designed for use in…

BUSINESS NEWS

Business News
Plant Watch Perstorp will construct new plant for sodium formate…

TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL

Improving Mathematical Model Development and Implementation
This article provides practical guidance for engineers and highlights the…

Technologies for Controlling H2S
There are many industrial technologies for removing H 2 S…

FEATURE REPORT

Professional Calibration Supports Operational Excellence
Apart from ensuring the conformity of the process and the…

FACTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Facts at Your Fingertips: Fermentation Considerations and Economics
Producing chemicals and fuels by fermentation of renewable feedstocks can…

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE

Technology Profile: Polybutadiene Production via a Solution Process
This column is based on “Polybutadiene Production via Solution Process…

EQUIPMENT & SERVICESFOCUS

Focus on Gas Detection
Handheld camera detects fugitive vapor leaks The FLIR GF620 (photo)…

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New low-temperature seals for pressure regulators
This company has introduced a new low-temperature sealing option for…

Pelletizers for high productivity and product quality
Baoli-3 dry-cut pelletizers are designed for processing both hard and…

Safe, hygienic, in-line powder testing
This company’s auger and vacuum samplers (photo) provide a reliable…

Ensure complete discharge from hoppers with this vibrator
The new Vibration Bottom system (photo) enables safe discharge of…

New shaft seals for screw conveyors
The AM CEMA shaft seal (photo) has been designed specifically…

Simulation software speeds development of digital twins
A new release of this company’s Mimic Simulation Software (photo)…

Process-control functionality for thermal mass flowmeters
The new PCU Series of controllers (photo) connect to thermal…

A new size added to this compressor family
The Delta Screw compressor now has a new model —…

New control system for multi-burner applications
The Kromschröder BCU 4 Series control platform (photo) for multi-burner…

Ensure safe handling and storage of combustible liquids
The FLT93 switch (photo) is a ruggedized, liquid-level and flow…

Custom sealing solutions for hygienic applications
This company’s family of high-performance seals (photo) are designed specifically…

Chemical metering pumps for remote and mobile applications
The Qdos series of chemical-metering pumps (photo) now includes a…

Gently feed free-flowing granular media
The K-ML-BSP-150-S Bulk Solids Pump (BSP) feeder (photo) provides gentle…

These pressure gages feature an overpressure mechanism
The T6500 stainless-steel, solid-front pressure gage (photo) is now available…

This wearable camera includes thermal-imaging analysis
In collaboration with ecom, this company has launched the Onsight…

End-to-end thin client solutions from Zone 1 to the control room
Designed for reliable performance in harsh environments, especially outdoor applications…

Centrifugal pumps forhandling abrasive media
TCT Series centrifugal pumps (photo) feature an open and rear-mounted…

This app puts a digital twin on your device
With the new Version 2.0 of this company’s ProcessApp for…

SHOW PREVIEWS

Valve World Show Preview
The Valve World Americas Expo and Conference (www.valveworldexpoamericas.com) will take…

Highlights 2019 Kirkpatrick Award Finalists Technologies for Controlling H2S Technology Profile: Polybutadiene Production via a Solution Process Improving Mathematical Model Development and Implementation Facts at Your Fingertips: Fermentation Considerations and Economics

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DECEMBER 01, 2014
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NOVEMBER 01, 2014
Frank Oosterlinck becomes managing director of Fike Europe...
GEA Refrigeration Technologies GmbH (Bochum, Germany) names Nadine Kipphardt marketing…

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OCTOBER 01, 2014
Calendar: November 2014 – February 2015
NORTH AMERICA American Chemical Soc. — Midwest Regional Meeting. American…

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OCTOBER 01, 2014
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Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A. (Aubagne, France) welcomes Miriam Monge as…

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SEPTEMBER 01, 2014
Sean Clay becomes general manager of the Sensors Division of Honeywell Life Safety...
Clay Naef Barbieri Ferris Kieny Specialty chemicals producer Lanxess (Cologne,…

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AUGUST 01, 2014
Calendar: September – November
NORTH AMERICA 5th Biobased Chemicals Conference: Commercialization & Partnering. Global…

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AUGUST 01, 2014
Air Products names Seifi Ghasemi chairman, president and CEO...
Baumann Ghasemi Guy Quinn Blackburn Gerhard Baumann becomes managing director…

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