June 2022

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Poll Results: Reduce Liquid Discharges

We asked readers: How would you characterize your site's efforts to reduce liquid discharges?
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Control Systems: Open Automation Gets The Green Light

Developments promise benefits at both the control and field instrument levels
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Organic Catalyst Boasts Big Benefits

An enzyme-mimicking catalyst opens a new route to important organic molecules that are cheaper, more stable, safer and more environmentally friendly than conventional metal catalysts...
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Surface Layer Improves Carbon Dioxide Capture

Novel membrane method increases selectivity with little reduction in permeability

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Chemical Processing Economic Snapshot Ending March 2022

Both shipments and capacity utilization rose slightly. Source: American Chemistry Council.
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Decommissioning: Repurposing Sites Can Make Sense

A former pharmaceutical plant points up the possibilities
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Safely Decommission And Decontaminate Plants

A number of steps are crucial prior to mothballing or demolition and site restoration
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Digital Solutions Deliver Data Integrity

Ensuring good documentation practices supports compliance, cost savings and efficiency
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What’s New(s) At Chemical Processing?

Stay up to date on the latest developments and more
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Management Advice: Don’t Say “What Were They Thinking?”

Hindsight doesn’t account for the human factors behind a choice
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Don’t Err With Instrument Air Systems

Compressors and air dryers are among the elements demanding careful attention
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Refinery Drives Engagement In Process Safety

Program gives front-line staff a vital role in enhancing efforts
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Maintenance: Make A Walkdown An Essential Step

Inspecting operations can provide invaluable insights
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Energy Saver: Get To The Root Of Energy Inefficiencies

Reducing energy consumption sometimes requires a deeper look
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Studies Link Socioeconomics To Pollution

“Mined” wastewater reveals impact of industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals on environment
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EPA Targets Asbestos

The proposed reporting requirements are wide-ranging and eliminate exemptions