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Focus On: Compressors, Fans and Blowers

This compressor delivers high flow in a compact design The latest addition to this company’s DrillAir family of portable air compressors is the X-Air+ 800-20 (photo). Delivering up to 800 ft3/min, the model is said to deliver high flow at…

Zwitterions enhance ion transport for polymer-based electrolyte material

Batteries with solid-state electrolyte materials, rather than liquids or gels, are a goal of technology developers because of their advantages for battery safety, durability and reduced charge times. Certain ceramic-based electrolytes have shown the ability to transport ions quickly, but…

Facts At Your Fingertips: Industrial Air Pollutants

Industrial production generates a host of air pollutants that must be mitigated using various air-pollution control (APC) technologies. This one-page reference provides information on the most significant and prevalent categories of air pollutants from industrial sites. Acid gases Acid gases…

Plasma in Practice: Low-Emission Flaring Technology Moves Forward

A novel flare-stack configuration utilizing plasma technology has transitioned from the research stage to a commercial-scale operating site Amidst ambitious sustainability goals and the drive toward “net zero” emissions, engineering and research teams across the globe are developing and evaluating…

A scalable method for recovering molybdenum from end-of-life catalysts

Molybdenum is a crucial element in many industrial catalysts used in the production of steels, alloys and specialty chemicals. Much of the global supply chain for molybdenum relies on mining operations in China and Russia, so various efforts are underway…

Micro-architectural alterations remove hurdles that hinder hydrogen fuel cells

Hydrogen fuel cells, which use hydrogen and oxygen to generate clean electricity and pure water, are considered among the most promising clean energy sources. However, the accumulation of liquid water inside hydrogen fuel cells is a major roadblock to efficient…

Volatility, Value and Visibility: Rethinking Raw-Material Strategies

Due to current global conditions, raw-material considerations — volatility in particular — are now being taken into account earlier, and integrated more intimately, into project planning and management strategies Over the past few years, raw materials have moved from the…

Commercial-scale plant for conversion of polyolefin waste to fuels proceeds toward FID

The final investment decision (FID) for a plant in Baytown, Tex. that will convert polyolefin waste into fuels and petrochemical feedstocks is anticipated near the end of 2026. The facility, operated by Abundia Global Impact Group Inc. (AGIG; Houston, Tex., www.abundiaimpact.com),…

Instrumentation as a Strategic Lever: Turning Compliance and Safety into Competitive Advantage

The expectations placed on plant operators have never been higher. Regulatory frameworks are tightening, environmental accountability is under constant scrutiny and the margin for error in process safety is shrinking. At the same time, producers are expected to improve efficiency,…

SkyNRG and KLM Airlines start construction of commercial-scale SAF plant

SkyNRG (Amsterdam, the Netherlands; www.skynrg.com) and KLM Dutch Royal Airlines (Amstelveen, the Netherlands; www.klm.com) celebrated the official start of construction of DSL-01, the Netherlands’ first facility fully dedicated to the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Located in Delfzijl, the…