February 2022

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Fire And Explosion Protection: Take Note Of Revisions To TR-84.00.07

The latest version of this key resource on fire and gas systems contains significant changes
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Chemical Processing Economic Snapshot Ending November 2021

Shipments and capacity utilization both continued to rise. Source: American Chemistry Council.
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Avoid Vacuum-Pump-Sizing Pitfalls

A variety of under-appreciated factors can cause havoc
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Light Shines On Simpler Amine Synthesis

A new method to create primary amines uses an enzyme activated by blue light to reduce energy, waste and the number of reaction steps necessary.
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Processing Equipment: New Separation Options Beckon

Developments in membranes and dividing wall columns promise significant benefits

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Recycling: Polyurethane Requires A Rethink

Study suggests promising ways to reduce the environmental impact of the common plastic
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Wireless Technology: Tablets Provide Productivity Pluses

Mobile devices improve access management and more for Korean company
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Fluid Handling: Are You Playing Vacuum-System Roulette?

Combining condensate drain lines always is a gamble
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Solids Handling: Better Understand Belt Conveyors

Belt behavior is one of a number of critical factors that affect performance
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Corporate Citizenship: Sustainability Gets Attention But...

Survey points up sizable gaps between intent and action
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Sensibly Estimate Project Time And Cost

Properly account for the impact of the pandemic and other issues
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Green Energy: Compressed Air Gets A Closer Look

Researchers fine-tune efficiency issues in novel energy storage method
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Toxic Substances: EPA Targets Asbestos

In Part 2 of asbestos regulation, the agency will evaluate conditions of use excluded from Part 1