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    Operating costs usually account for a major portion of a plant’s expenses — with the cost of energy generally having significant impact. So, reducing energy consumption can play a critical role in improving the bottom line. In addition, energy efficiency is assuming wider importance as many companies place greater emphasis on sustainability. 

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    How They Made it Work: ABB’s ECP5000 Electric Motor

    Robert Boyce
    A look at heavy-duty electric motors in chemical operations.
    Argonne National Laboratory
    Oleo Sponge

    Optimizing Membrane Performance Using Ultrathin Coatings

    Jeffrey Elam
    Argonne National Laboratory has adapted a technique called atomic layer deposition to improve existing polymer membrane technology for separations and filtration.
    Amin Almasi
    Operational Flexibility and Reconfigurability

    Key Elements of Operational Flexibility in Chemical Plants

    Amin Almasi
    Reconfigurability, adaptability and production flexibility become exceptionally valuable during disruptive events.
    John Zich, University of Chicago
    University of Chicago Electrochemical Intercalation Research

    Advancing Separations Technology Through Collaborative Innovation

    Jonathan Katz
    University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory discuss the role of partnerships in advancing new separations technologies.

    White Papers: In Depth Research

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    Battery Materials eBook

    Hosokawa
    Nov. 21, 2023
    Increasing pressure from legislative and environmental efforts is pushing drivers to change from internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) to electric vehicles (EVs). The high...
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    eHandbook: Extra Efforts Enhance Energy Efficiency

    Nov. 15, 2022
    Chemical Processing has put together this eHandbook to help you enhance your energy efficiency.
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    Earn Quick Wins with Steam System Efficiency

    Michiel Spoor, Energy Saver columnist
    Feb. 20, 2023
    This month’s column features Steam Systems where we discuss how operational improvements in your chemical plant can boost energy savings and immediately strengthen your bottom...

    Solar-to-Hydrogen Tech 10x More Efficient

    Jan. 5, 2023
    Smaller semiconductor decreases cost of clean-hydrogen technology.

    Output Falls for Finland’s Chemical Sector

    Dec. 28, 2022
    Finland is the latest chemical market in the EU to report negative impact from high energy prices.
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    How Much Energy Can You Save?

    Alan Rossiter
    Nov. 18, 2022
    Pinch analysis and benchmarking offer reliable methods for determining energy savings.