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Commissioning completed for a carbon-capture pilot plant that uses a novel solvent

Commissioning is wrapping up this month for a pilot facility designed to validate the capabilities of a new carbon-capture solvent. The pilot plant was constructed by Koch Modular Process Systems (KMPS; Paramus, N.J.; www.kochmodular.com) as part of Project Enterprise, a…

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Reducing Emissions for Sustainable Manufacturing

Facilities can reduce emissions without major capital projects. Here are some practical ideas showing where to start People working in the air-pollution control industry used to boast that you can remove everything from fluegas except carbon dioxide, and it remains…

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Rotary Drum Maintenance

Follow these nine recommendations to establish a strong program for preventive maintenance of rotary drums in drying, cooling and other treatments of bulk solids Maximizing efficiency is increasingly a critical priority for plant managers, leading many to move away from…

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Treating Wastewater in Bioprocessing Facilities

Bioprocessing facilities can achieve compliance, prevent downstream contamination and increase water reuse by using advanced oxidation processes Wastewater generated from bioprocessing facilities is heavily regulated in the U.S. by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA; Washington, D.C.; www.epa.gov) and various state…

Focus on Motors and Drives

On-point configuration for all requirements With the new Flender One platform, this company’s engineers have developed the world’s narrowest gear-ratio range, with 103 stages between 1 and 7.1 per size for applications that require particularly precise speed, such as pumps…

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Optimizing Fluidized-Bed Drying Processes

Modern control technologies and industrial automation strategies can help processors use fluidized-bed dryers to drive competitiveness and profitability The ability of fluidized-bed dryers to achieve exceptional performance and deliver high-quality results in the controlled, gentle and homogeneous drying of wet…

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The Changing Face of Water Treatment

Modern solutions help processors achieve water-related goals in a more proactive, cost-effective way Although water reuse and recycling began as a necessity in regions where water scarcity was a significant challenge, the increasing cost of water coupled with aggressive sustainability…

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Business News: September 2023

Plant Watch Mitsui Chemicals to increase production capacity for polyurethane dispersions August 11, 2023 — Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo, Japan; www.mitsuichemicals.com) will increase its production capacity for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) at the company’s Shimizu site. This expansion will approximately double…

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Using microwaves to make ammonia

Ammonia is becoming more crucial for the energy transition as renewable-power producers look to its potential as a means for energy storage. Typically made using the energy-intensive Haber Bosch (HB) process, solutions for decarbonizing NH3 typically involve the adoption of…

Show Preview: Powtech 2023

From September 26–28, the bulk solids and conveying technology industry will gather at the Nuremberg, Germany exhibition halls. Powtech 2023 is a leading trade fair for processing and bulk-solids technology, with exhibitors from a number of sectors of the chemical…