January 2022

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Fluid Handling: Effectively Purge Lines

Follow some proven pointers for getting rid of loose materials
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High Purity Hydrogen Generator Passes Milestone

A demonstration plant to produce high purity hydrogen from biogas via a chemical looping process
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Chemical Processing Economic Snapshot Ending October 2021

Both shipments and capacity utilization rose. Source: American Chemistry Council.
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Adsorption Gets A New Option

Novel method based on molecular machines may suit numerous applications

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Forecasts Point To Improving U.S. Economy

The American chemical industry won’t be alone in seeing an uptick
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2022 Chemicals Industry Outlook: Upward Momentum Builds

The American chemical industry should increase production as well as its exports and employment
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Steam Stripper: Review The Revamp

Installation failings and other issues can impair performance
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Process Safety Management Audits Point Up Operating Practice Deficiencies

Part 2 of our series on audit findings looks at common issues with operating procedures, training and safe work practices
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Heat Transfer Fluids Become Hot Issue

Pandemic prompts greater attention to condition monitoring
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Cefic Urges Transition Pathway For Green Deal

Report highlights scale needed to meet emissions and sustainability goals
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Drive Reliability Improvement Via CMMS Data

You don’t need to boil the ocean when it comes to collecting metrics. Focus on quality and ROI.
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Energy Saver: Improve Fired Equipment Efficiency

Several opportunities exist to enhance and maintain the efficiency of furnaces and boilers
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Maintenance: Two-Pronged Approach Boosts Operational Excellence

Plants benefit from data-driven decisions enabled by self-service analytics
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Environmental Protection: Infrastructure Law Benefits Chemical Industry

The bill’s huge scope provides something for nearly all stakeholders
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Profit From Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meters

Follow some practical pointers to properly use these handy devices

Solidify Your Solids Processing

Understanding the potential interactions of key technologies is crucial