Energy Efficiency

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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Optimizing Heat Exchangers in Chemical Processing: Shell-and-Tube vs. Plate Types

A look at how to match configurations to applications, needs and operating environment
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Chemical Regulations: What to Watch in 2023

PFAS and clean air initiatives will impact the chemical sector, but the true cost for the industry remains to be seen
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Quantify Your Energy Efficiency Program

Assess the value of any energy savings using a site’s energy profile, a combination of data and engineering judgment.
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Is Hydrogen The Wonder Fuel?

The drive for decarbonization has created new interest in hydrogen

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Dow's Bold Carbon-Reduction Strategy

Sept. 12, 2023
Nuclear energy will take center stage in Seadrift, Texas, by the end of the decade
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IChemE Global Awards Finalists Include Dow, BP

Sept. 13, 2022
More than 100 finalist projects are in the running for the 2022 Global Awards.
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Chemetry Names Birkhoff To CEO

June 14, 2022
Birkhoff joins Chemetry from Technip Energies.
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Enerkem Appoints Messier To COO

June 6, 2022
Luc J. Messier joins Enerkem as chief operating officer.

White Papers: In Depth Research

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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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Training Your Staff About Energy Efficiency -- A Chemical Processing Special Report

Oct. 6, 2015
From Process Engineers to Plant Managers, it is critical that everyone plays a role in implementing and adhering to energy efficient practices and exploring ways to improve energy...
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eHandbook: Boost Energy Savings

Oct. 31, 2014
Rising fossil fuel prices, goals for the reduction of a plant’s carbon footprint, increasing cost for disposal of organic waste liquids, and minimizing the number of control systems...
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Important facts you should know about drying compressed air in hazardous environments

Sept. 30, 2014
Hazardous locations have or could potentially have high concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts, etc. A small spark can lead to a horrific explosion dangerous...

Gas Technology Institute Becomes GTI Energy

April 29, 2022
New name reflects the organization’s mission and capabilities across energy systems.
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Energy Saver: Better Calculate The Cost Of Steam

April 19, 2022
Consider several factors when reckoning heat, power and steam costs

GTI’s Marker Will Receive Don Klass Award At Biomass Conference

April 11, 2022
GTI’s Terry Marker will be honored with the prestigious Don Klass Award at the upcoming tcbiomass2022.

Siemens Will Post Hydrogen Electrolysis Modules In Berlin

April 1, 2022
Start of production at the location Huttenstrasse in Berlin’s Moabit locality is scheduled for 2023.