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AIChE, IChemE to Collaborate on STEM Recruitment

Sept. 11, 2024
The chemical engineering societies aim to strengthen the international STEM talent pool.
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The Cognite Atlas AI™ Definitive Guide to Industrial Agents

Sept. 11, 2024
In the fast-paced world of industrial AI, standing still is falling behind. Stop wasting time and data. Make GenAI work for you, and accelerate your digital transformation journey...
Book Club: Remediation of Contaminated Sites

Chemical Processing Book Club: Clean Up Contaminated Sites and Hopefully Avoid Lawsuits

Sept. 11, 2024
David L. Russell says that mistakes caused by incompetence lead to expensive and incomplete cleanups. His book seeks to change that.
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GR3N and Schneider Electric Partner on Automation for Advanced PET Recycling

Sept. 10, 2024
Chemical recycler's pilot plant in Italy utilizes open automation system to scale up microwave-assisted depolymerization PET process.
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Tragedy Puts Contamination Woes in the Spotlight

Sept. 10, 2024
A tragic horse loss due to toxic feed highlights the dangers of cross-contamination and reminds us of the importance of safety diligence.
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EPA Steps Up Hydrofluorocarbons Import Enforcement

Sept. 9, 2024
Agency issues alert highlighting actions taken against companies for noncompliance.
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EU Chemical Sector Faces Headwinds as Recovery Stalls

Sept. 9, 2024
Rising inventories, high energy costs, and weak downstream demand dampen industry outlook, Cefic report reveals.
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Celanese Appoints Bruce Chinn to Board Post

Sept. 9, 2024
Former Chevron Phillips chief will officially join the board on Sept. 15.
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EPA Publishes Compliance Guide on Methylene Chloride

The EPA issued a compliance guide for its final methylene chloride risk management rule under TSCA to help stakeholders understand its requirements.
How Nuclear Fuel Behaves

Researchers Discover How Super-Hot Nuclear Fuel Behaves

Sept. 6, 2024
Experiments at Argonne National Laboratory provide insight into the fundamental behavior of actinide oxides at extreme temperatures.
Master's Degree in Explosion Protection

Champion Safety Via Master’s Degree In Explosion Protection Engineering

Sept. 6, 2024
Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers the first advanced degree program aimed at mitigating explosion hazards in manufacturing.
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Chemistry History Lesson: From Anti-Plague Elixirs to a Precious Nose That Wasn’t

Sept. 6, 2024
Danish scientist Tycho Brahe took many of his experiments to his grave. However, researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have found clues that shed light on his mysterious...
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Optimizing brownfield chemical plants with instrumentation

Sept. 5, 2024
Learn how key instrumentation technology can assist you in navigating the deep transformations required today in reducing emissions, adopting low-carbon solutions, and maintaining...
Comical Processing cartoon caption contest

Comical Processing: You Write The Cartoon Caption

Sept. 5, 2024
Finally, we've posted another cartoon! Please send your captions to flesh out Jerry King's work.
Opinion: How a SCOTUS Decision on Fisheries Influences the Chemical Industry

Opinion: How a SCOTUS Decision on Fisheries Influences the Chemical Industry

Sept. 5, 2024
SCOTUS ruling limits agency power, impacting regulations. Chemical industry faces potential changes in safety and environmental standards.
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FRI Awards OSU Grant to Improve Distillation Using Digital Twin

Sept. 4, 2024
The digital twin model will help Fractionation Research Inc. optimize its distillation process and save costs while also minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
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EPA Accepting Nominations for 2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

Sept. 4, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2025 competition includes six award categories.
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Recirculating Feed Boosts Isoporous Membrane Efficiency

Sept. 4, 2024
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory achieved ultra-high-resolution solute separation with defect-free silicon nitride isoporous membranes, offering unprecedented precision...
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Nano Nuclear Energy Plans New HQ in Oak Ridge to Advance Microreactor Technology

Sept. 3, 2024
Chemical industry will play a critical role in bringing modular nuclear reactors to market.
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China/Canada Trade War

China Plans to Slap Tariffs on Certain Canadian Chemical Exports

Sept. 3, 2024
Chemical wood pulp is a possible target for Chinese regulators.
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Workforce Matters: Recognizing Change’s Role in Safety Incidents

Sept. 3, 2024
Adopting a proactive approach can help significantly reduce the likelihood of accidents and enhance operational efficiency.
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Chemical Processing Notebook: The Great Talent Tug-of-War

Sept. 3, 2024
A veteran recruiter reveals how mortgage rates, tech industry poaching and evolving worker preferences are reshaping the chemical-engineering job market.
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UMass Amherst Researchers: Chalk-Based Coating Could Provide Relief from Sweltering Heat

Sept. 2, 2024
Researchers at American Chemical Society fall conference demonstrate fabric coating that offers a promising solution for extreme summer temperatures
Trending News on Chemical Processing August 2024

Trending News: Whiskey for the Win, Eco-Friendly Ammonia Reactor, Launch of Workforce Series

Aug. 30, 2024
The top trending news stories from August 2024 as reported on ChemicalProcessing.com.
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How They Made It Work: Emerson’s Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis Flow and Density Meters

Aug. 30, 2024
The Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis flow and density meters fit confined spaces.