Several 2025 year-end reports and data releases paint a nuanced picture of the global chemical process industries (CPI) as we head into 2026. The complex picture reflects the diversity of industry sectors comprising the CPI, and the wide range of…
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From fertilizer and petroleum to textiles and plastics, production of vital commodities around the world relies on the use of anhydrous ammonia. Operators of chemical plants and petroleum refineries are well acquainted with both the handling hazards of the compound…
Identifying and quantifying sources of heat loss around process equipment allow plant engineers to investigate inexpensive fixes, such as pipe insulation, that can minimize operating costs Every plant leaks heat. In some facilities, those losses quietly rank among the largest…
Industry leaders’ insights on the future of battery materials supply and production At The Battery Show (Oct. 6–9; Detroit, Mich.), all eyes were on the supply chain, with wide-ranging panel discussions covering everything from emerging technologies to reduce the reliance…
As the global demand for lithium-ion batteries grows — driven by electric mobility and renewable energy — so does the need for advanced battery recycling technologies. Among the most critical enablers of safe and efficient recycling is vacuum technology. Vacuum…
For chemical engineers, the need to modernize chemical feed systems is already clear. Rising energy prices, tightening discharge regulations and new sustainability mandates have left little room for outdated practices. At the same time, workforce dynamics are shifting as veteran…
The step-by-step approach described in this article is designed to help plants adopt AI effectively for management of electrical equipment assets Chemical plants must balance high production demands with strict safety standards and tight margins. Equipment failures are more than…
Learn how to remove uncertainties in facility siting studies by addressing key factors, such as blast overpressure and protection, managing risks and incorporating blast-resistant control rooms The U.S. petroleum refining industry in 2024 comprised over 130 operational refineries, managed primarily…
Even seasoned engineers can fall into the trap of trusting valve datasheets too much. In real chemical‑processing environments, “on paper” performance can fall short — especially when factors like backpressure, fluid phase, fire exposure, or piping layout are misunderstood. This…