This column is based on “Ethylene Oxide Production from Ethylene – Cost Analysis,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/ethylene-oxide-production-cost. Ethylene oxide (also known as EO, oxirane and epoxyethane) is the simplest cyclic ether. Because it…
Lessons learned from past failures provide insight and know-how needed toinspect and operate storage tanks reliably Storage tanks are a common sight at many facilities of the chemical process industries (CPI). Tanks are part of our everyday life and they…
Using the approach outlined here, piping engineers can select the most appropriate bolt-tightening technique based on pressure class and flange size, and calculate the required torque or tool pressure if hydraulic tensioning tools are used In the majority of industrial…
Although waste is unavoidable in industrial processes, many companies are turning toward business strategies that seek to treat waste with minimal environmental impact — or even better, prevent waste altogether In the past, waste was simply discharged without any treatment.…
Normalized profitability metrics provide a basis for comparing the efficiency of capital investments, but they are often misunderstood. New interpretations of these metrics can help engineers to make more informed decisions In a financial sense, a large capital project can…
Terra Drone Indonesia, a group company of Terra Drone Corp. (Tokyo; www.terra-drone.net), has conducted drone-based visual inspections of onshore flare stacks for energy major Chevron (PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia). The drone-based flare stack inspection was done in Duri field, one…
Valmet Oyj (Espoo, Finland; www.valmet.com) will supply an energy management solution to optimize production and energy consumption at Kemira Chemicals’ (Helsinki, Finland; www.kemira.com) bleaching chemical plants in Äetsä and Joutseno in Finland. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received…
ExxonMobil Global Services Company has entered into an enabling agreement with Worley (North Sydney, Australia; www.worleyparsons.com) relating to ExxonMobil’s refining and chemicals operations sites in Texas and Louisiana. This will allow ExxonMobil companies to contract with Worley to continue to…
Imtex Membranes Corp. (Ontario, Canada; www.imtexmembranes.com) has received a strategic investment from SABIC Ventures. SABIC is a global leader in diversified chemicals with $40 billion in revenues and operations around the world. Imtex's Permylene membrane separation technology reduces wasteful gas…
Since merging, ÅF and Pöyry have operated as one company, and now are launching the company’s new brand identity, AFRY (www.afry.com). “Our focus on sustainability is strengthened and our position as a global company consolidated with the launch of AFRY.…