Articles

• Chemical Safety Board Gets New Leader

  Internal conflicts had hobbled the agency’s effectiveness in investigating accidents

• Make the Most of Adjustable Speed Drives

  Understanding the system curve is crucial to avoid problems

• Prevent Rust Formation in Pipes

  Electronic water treatment transforms existing red rust and speeds scale removal

• Grasp Cyber-Security Policymaking

  Efforts by the Obama Administration fall into five distinct categories

• Begin a Project Right

  A thorough process definition lays the foundation for a successful greenfield project

• Germany Eyes Wood-based Foam Materials

  Researchers look to renewable sources to manufacture more sustainable products

• TSCA Reform May Be Closer Than You Think

  Bipartisan support and efforts to compromise continue to grow.

• Preclude Packed-Column Problems

  Carefully dealing with liquids can head off hassles

• Membranes Simplify Water Treatment

  Chlorine-resistant separators eliminate processing steps

• Catalyst-Free Method Creates Polyurethanes

  Researchers at Washington State University, Pullman have developed catalyst-free method to create polyurethane materials using vegetable oils.

• Exchanger Technology Heats Up

  Improved designs save space and energy and fend off fouling

• Take Advantage of the Minute Clinic

  Series of brief podcasts will cover myriad topics.

• Use Elegant Design to Bolster Inherent Safety

  Embrace a variety of strategies that can eliminate hazards from operations

• Chemical Processing Economic Snapshot Ending March 2015

  Capacity utilization and shipments slipped slightly but the CAB edged up. Source: American Chemistry Council.