Following a standardized project-development process, in combination with a robust cost-estimate classification system, can help to ensure that projects meet their financial goals Cost estimating is critical to support decision-making during the project development process for projects in the chemical…
Caprolactam (Figure 1) is a cyclic amide widely used as a chemical intermediate. The main forms of caprolactam are molten (liquid) and flakes. At ambient temperatures, it is a white, hygroscopic, crystalline solid. Almost all caprolactam is used as monomer…
Managing the risk from combustible dust explosions involves a number of strategies for preventing explosions, as well as isolating, venting and suppressing explosions if they occur. Complying with applicable NFPA standards is a pathway toward minimizing risk Combustible dust explosions…
The Joukowsky equation is often relied upon to determine the maximum possible fluid pressure inside a pipe, but there are certain scenarios where this equation does not return the expected conservative result for overpressurization We engineers love our formulas. Especially…
There are several technologies used in the disposal of landfill gas (LFG). Here are some key elements that can guide engineers in designing an optimized LFG processing plant People generate trash. Trash is stored in landfills. Landfills contain bacteria, which…
Sulzer Chemtech Ltd. (Winterthur, Switzerland) has completed the delivery of key polymerization technologies to Denka’s styrenics resin plant in Singapore. This will allow the chemical manufacturer to quickly expand its production capacity. The company is now in a stronger position…
LyondellBasell (Rotterdam, the Netherlands) has acquired 100 percent of PolyPacific Polymers Sdn. Bhd. (PPM) in Port Klang, Malaysia. PPM operates a 25,000-ton manufacturing facility producing reinforced and modified polyolefin compounds. Upon completion of the acquisition, the facility will undergo a…
Baker Hughes (Houston) and Samsung Engineering Co. (Seoul, South Korea) have announced a collaboration with regards to low to zero-carbon projects utilizing carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen technologies. As part of the collaboration, Baker Hughes and…
Celanese Corp. (Dallas) announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the Santoprene TPV elastomers business of Exxon Mobil Corp. (Irving, Tex.). Celanese will acquire the Santoprene brand as part of a comprehensive thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV) product portfolio, along…
Röhm GmbH (Darmstadt, Germany) has started on the detail engineering and construction of a new production plant for methyl methacrylate (MMA) in Bay City, Texas. The final budget for construction has now been approved by the Supervisory Board. The plant…