2009
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PPG Wins DOE Grant; Goes To China
Pittsburgh-based firm sees environmental conservation as a fundamental business strategy.
12/09/2009 -
Nalco Opens Brazilian Lab, Gets Backing for Carbon Capture Project
CP 50 company is investing in critical areas that will drive future success.
12/08/2009 -
Benefits Beckon in Heat Transfer
Developments provide operational and economic improvements.
12/01/2009 -
Consider an Alternative Security Program
Such an approach may save time and money and provide better protection from all kinds of threats.
11/30/2009 -
Quick Poll: What Do You Do With Idle Equipment?
Participate in our online survey and see how your site compares.
11/30/2009 -
Grasp All the Lessons of Bhopal
Industry still hasn't adequately addressed one factor behind the disaster.
11/24/2009 -
Bhopal Leaves a Lasting Legacy
The disaster taught some hard lessons that the chemical industry still sometimes forgets.
11/23/2009 -
Hercules Acquisition Lifts Ashland Inc.
CP 50 company's recent purchase helped to create a strong market position and expand its reach.
11/23/2009 -
Better Data Promise Better Catalysts
Research will enable the design of more efficient catalysts, probes, sensors.
11/19/2009 -
Shell Showcases Emerging Technologies
New processes promise environmental and economic benefits.
11/18/2009 -
Are Chief Execs Paid Too Much?
Engineer applies economic entropy to analyze CEO's salaries.
11/17/2009 -
Build Operator Expertise Faster
Following a few dos and donts can significantly speed learning.
11/16/2009 -
2009 In Review: Where Does The Time Go?
This year saw a slew of site enhancements.
11/12/2009 -
Lubrizol Closes A Facility; Announces Declining Revenue
The Ohio-based company is executing a restructuring plan and has seen some positive results despite current financials.
11/11/2009 -
FMC Corp. Challenges EPA; Appoints New CEO
CP 50 company aims to take legal action against the EPA in regard to carbofuran insecticide. New CEO slated to start Jan. 1, 2010.
11/11/2009 -
Process Puzzler: Guard Against Gas
Readers suggest the source of a safety stumper.
11/10/2009 -
Assess the Gravity of the Situation
Flow systems without pumps demand particular attention.
11/09/2009 -
Properly Estimate Engineering Hours
Dont come up short on a project.
11/06/2009 -
Energy Saver: Improve Batch Processing
A number of steps can lead to better energy efficiency at the outset.
11/05/2009 -
EPA Targets Electric Utilities
The agency steps up efforts to manage coal ash damage.
11/04/2009