November 2017 Issue

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2017 Vaaler Awards: Two Products Win Recognition
A control system and a suite of software applications earn the coveted honor
Provide Better Protection from Hot Pipes
Use more conservative limits for insulation skin temperature
Powder Handling: Conduct Flowability Tests
Sites often suffer solid flow problems that such testing could prevent
Cutting-Edge Facilities Bolster Custom Synthesis
New multi-purpose production lines offer great flexibility
Successfully Reduce Process Safety Events — Part 2
Consider three programs that have proven effective at Dow
Environmental Protection: Deftly Deal with Dust
Minimize generation and consider either collection or suppression
Training Takes on an Added Dimension
Virtual, mixed and augmented reality are revolutionizing learning
Process Puzzler: Tackle Turmoil About Wastewater Treatment
Various issues cloud selecting the right clarification equipment
Report Ranks Chemical Companies
Assessment focuses on firms’ preparedness for a low carbon transition
Researchers Discover Less-Energy-Intensive Method To Convert Methane To Methanol
Cardiff cracks century-old conundrum by creating methanol from methane using oxygen harnessed from the air.
Energy Saver: Take a Closer Look at Equipment Performance
Modern instrumentation packages reduce the need for testing — but not always
Fluid Handling: Head Off Cavitation
Air injection into pumps sometimes can prevent the problem
Cheaper Biofuel Process Beckons
Method uses palladium and bacteria to create more economical and efficient catalyst
Inorganic Salts Boost Sugar Extraction
A single-step process promises an economical way to produce soluble sugars at high yields from woody biomass, energy crops and agricultural residues.
California Targets Cleaning Product Ingredients
New law requires manufacturers to disclose certain chemical ingredients on product label
Twisted Square Thermowell Improves Safety
Design prevents failure due to vortex-induced vibrations
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Chemical Processing Economic Snapshot Ending August 2017
All three indicators slipped somewhat. Source: American Chemistry Council.
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