The growing demand for lithium, driven by the rapid expansion of electric vehicles and energy storage systems, has intensified interest in more sustainable and economically viable refining technologies that permit domestic refining capacity. Electrolysis-based lithium refining presents a promising alternative…
Root-cause analysis investigations can be streamlined with artificial intelligence (AI), but only if it can be explained by human engineers Across the process industries, manufacturers are under pressure to improve reliability, efficiency and output while operating with leaner teams and…
Technology never stands still and so it goes for the semiconductor industry. As the devices we rely on every day become more powerful, more efficient and more interconnected, the chips inside them must keep pace. Manufacturers are constantly pushing to…
Dry-coal-feed systems (DCFS) deliver pulverized coal to a gasifier. A study of the feed system with a lockhopper revealed findings that are contrary to conventional design approaches, including that increasing the number of lockhoppers offers operational and cost advantages Several…
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,…
Aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), cased pipelines and insulated surfaces are all common sights in the chemical processing industry (CPI) landscape. They also have one thing in common: void spaces that are vulnerable to corrosion, yet are difficult to protect due…
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Compressors play a significant role in project to reduce carbon dioxide emissions at BASF facility in Germany The “green” transformation is becoming increasingly important across the chemical process industries (CPI), and a key strategy for lowering CO2 emissions from industrial…
The manufacturing industry is fraught with uncertainty. Businesses face a host of challenges, including shifting supply and demand, evolving regulatory environments and a proliferation of sustainable and circular processes, meaning that they need to get creative in how they approach…
When it comes to supply-chain and logistics considerations, there are a variety of activities and service options available to help chemical manufacturers improve their sustainability balance sheet. It’s clear that there is not one single component that ensures the most…