The weight of traditional batteries is an issue that impacts a broad range of industries and individuals, from soldiers in the field to aerospace and automotive manufacturers. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries possess high power and energy density, which make them lighter…
When plants are built with excessive design margins, problems can arise when operating under turndown conditions. This article helps explain how overdesign tends to occur and how to avoid problems when operating at turndown Operating under turndown can be problematic,…
Step changes in condition-monitoring technology to achieve operator-driven reliability can be a reality for organizations of any size The chemical process industries (CPI) are like all others in that they must negotiate the twin challenges of maximizing productivity and opportunities…
Migrating to a connected plant with a digital platform helps industries maintain a competitive edge. This article offers insight on how to get started We are often asked how chemical companies pursue digital adoption. As you can surmise, this is…
In pressure vessel design, use this procedure for determining the individual permissible flange loads for joints between pressure vessel nozzles and connected pipework At the initial design stage of pressure vessels with nozzles that are provided with standard flanges according…
The industrial uses of onsite-generated ozone are continuously growing. This article outlines applications for ozone in the CPI and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using this gaseous chemical Ozone is most commonly thought of as the stratospheric barrier to…
If you haven't already started, don't be left behind. Follow these three steps to begin the process “Digital” is a pretty popular term today, used to describe nearly anything online, on a computer or related to any disruption facing an…
New digital capabilities have enabled a revolution in the way process equipment maintenance can be approached, but the true impact of these newfound insights depends on organizational collaboration The chemical process industries (CPI) are facing a new economic landscape with…
The design and selection of reactors to evaluate catalyst candidates at the laboratory scale is critical to success at industrial scale The development of an industrial catalytic process starts very often at the laboratory, with experiments designed to screen several…