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Afton Chemical completes expansion of Singapore chemical additives facility
Afton Chemical Corp. (Richmond, Va.) has completed its phase 3 expansion to add Gasoline Performance Additives (GPA) blending capabilities at its Singapore Chemical Additive Manufacturing Facility. The expansion is in line with Afton’s ‘Made In’ strategy that focuses on effective…
Esso Deutschland sells Exxelon polymer portfolio to The Compound Company
The Compound Company (Enschede, the Netherlands), a leading developer and manufacturer of compounds, announced it has acquired the production site, product portfolio and customer base for Exxelor polymer resins from ESSO Deutschland GmbH, ExxonMobil in Cologne, Germany. The acquisition will…
The Emergent Role of Artificial Intelligence in Operational Technology Cybersecurity
Unlock the potential of artificial intelligence in bolstering your company's cybersecurity defenses with our latest ebook. Dive into the intricate world where AI meets cybersecurity and discover how these cutting-edge technologies can safeguard your business against evolving threats. Harness AI's…
Electrifying Refining and Petrochemical Industries
Unlock the secrets to electrifying the refining and petrochemical industries with our groundbreaking ebook. Packed with cutting-edge insights and expert analysis, this comprehensive guide is your roadmap to revolutionizing operations, maximizing efficiency, and driving sustainable growth. Discover Key Insights: Explore…
CPI Booklist for March 2022
March 2022: The following is a list of recently published books that may be of interest to professionals in the chemical process industries (CPI) Overpressure Protection in the Process Industry: A Critical View. By Marc Hellemans, Elsevier Press, 2022, 396…
These bolt washers are also tension sensors
This company has introduced a range of ultra-low profile bolt-load washers that is ideal for bolt-load and tensioner tool calibration. Called TensionDisc (photo), the washers are specially designed load sensors that monitor bolt loads in bolted joint assemblies. A simple…
Condition monitoring for optimizing drive systems
Condition monitoring for predictive maintenance (photo) is a drive solution that focuses on status-oriented maintenance rather than traditional time-based maintenance. Status and drive data are recorded periodically or continuously via the programmable logic controller (PLC) output parameters and can be…
A pair of evaporators for well plates
The TurboVap 96 Dual (photo) is a second-generation well plate evaporator system with two separate, and independently controlled evaporation compartments. The TurboVap 96 Dual has been designed to support enhanced well-plate evaporation within the sample-preparation workflow. With its unique two-in-one…
A compact controller with integrated I/Os
The Compact Controller 100 (photo) is a small controller with integrated input/outputs (I/Os) that is suited for smaller automation solutions. Thanks to its design as a DIN-rail built-in installation device according to DIN 43880, the new controller can also be…
Facts At Your Fingertips: Respiratory Protection Equipment Types
Chemical process industries (CPI) facilities often present a number of potential respiratory hazards, including airborne particles, toxic chemicals and low-oxygen environments, that may require the use of respiratory personal-protective equipment (PPE). This reference outlines the major categories for respiratory protection…