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    • March 2025 Chemical Processing Word Play

    Need a break? Play our Wordlesque game. The word relates to the chemical industry. Good luck.
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    Quick Poll

    Quick Poll: How Is President Trump Doing?

    Feb. 19, 2025
    It's been a month, what are your thoughts on the Trump administration?

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    Compliance Advisor

    Chemical Compliance: Is TSCA Reform in Our Future?

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Clear laws are the best way for safer new chemicals to reach the market.
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    Energy Saver

    Consider Energy-Smart Water Processing Through Advanced Membranes

    Thomas Kwan
    New membrane-based technologies for brine concentration could cut energy use by up to 50% compared to traditional thermal methods.
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    Navigate Bias in the Chemical Industry

    Lauren Neal
    Workplace bias in the chemical industry hinders innovation and team cohesion. Here are six strategies for overcoming bias.

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    LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) tanker anchored in Gas terminal gas tanks for storage.
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    The Bayer logo, shines on the company's site in Leverkusen.

    In Case You Missed It

    Salary Survey and Career Guide

    Dive into this eBook to explore our in-depth analysis of our survey findings, read career advice from working industry professionals, and discover more valuable information.

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    Tap Quantitative Risk Analysis Resources

    Dave Russell
    QRA involves assessment tools, modeling software and harm criteria. Key resources can guide your risk evaluation process effectively.
    Can an AI Copilot Streamline HAZOPs?

    Can an AI Copilot Streamline HAZOPs?

    Traci Purdum
    A former Formula One engineer has developed an AI copilot that can suggest questions, reference incident databases and provide support. But don’t worry, humans still have the ...
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    Canada-U.S. Tariffs

    Tariff Threat Strains U.S.-Canada Chemical Trade Bond

    Jonathan Katz
    Industry leaders warn proposed duties could disrupt $60 billion in cross-border chemical commerce and destabilize critical supply chains.
    Celebrate National Periodic Table Day

    Celebrate National Periodic Table Day

    Traci Purdum
    Work that began in the 1800s is still going strong with the help of a teacher, Motörhead and hypothetical, superheavy elements yet to be discovered.
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    Kettle Reboiler Issue Creates Operational Mystery

    Kettle Reboiler Issue Creates Operational Mystery

    Andrew Sloley, Plant InSites columnist
    The final installment in this three-part series uncovers a faulty weir plate.
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    Psychological Safety: Why it Matters and How to Build It

    Psychological Safety: Why it Matters and How to Build It

    Lauren Neal
    Psychological safety boosts reporting, reduces risks, and strengthens workplace relationships.
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    Early AI Attempts in Troubleshooting Solids Processes
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    eHandbook: Chemical Processing's 2024 Salary Survey - Chemical Industry Salaries Continue to Rise

    eHandbook: Chemical Processing's 2024 Salary Survey - Chemical Industry Salaries Continue to Rise

    Each year, we dig deep to figure trends surrounding salaries in the chemical industry. This eBook details how our annual salary survey revealed continued positive job outlook ...

    Editor's Take

    Test Your Chemical Engineering Knowledge Vol. 2

    Are you a chemical engineering phenom? Find out today.

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    Li-ion Battery Manufacturing: Retractable pH Sensor with Fully Automated Maintenance Improves PCAM Process

    Learn how an automated pH sensor cleaning system is helping to provide enhanced battery performance.

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    Membrane development

    Evonik Building Pilot Plant for Membranes Used in Green Hydrogen Production

    Amanda Joshi
    Pilot plant for production of anion exchange membranes in Germany to begin operations near year end.

    Asset Management

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    LyondellBasell Houston plant

    LyondellBasell to Expand Propylene Capacity

    Amanda Joshi
    The new metathesis unit will convert ethylene into propylene for use in the production of polypropylene and propylene oxide.

    Environmental Protection

    Chemours accused of threatening drinking water via illegal PFAS dumps

    Chemours Accused of Threatening Drinking Water Via Illegal PFAS Dumps

    Chemours Company accused of unlawfully violating water pollution limits in Ohio River.

    Safety/Security

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    Chemical Safety Board

    CSB Shares Update on Fatal Kentucky Plant Explosion

    Amanda Joshi
    U.S. Chemical Safety Board continues its investigation into the reactor explosion at a Louisville food additive plant that killed two workers.

    Utilities/Energy

    BASF
    BASF Chemetall site in Michigan

    BASF Michigan, Ohio Plants Now Powered by 100% Renewable Electricity

    Amanda Joshi
    Company’s efforts will reduce more than 11,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.

    Slideshows

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    Slideshow: Most Read in February 2025

    Traci Purdum
    From tariffs, energy-smart water processing, TSCA reform and tracking historical pollution, readers had a lot to consider.