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With 5 million tons of new polyethylene capacity hitting saturated markets and Trump's legislative agenda threatening green investments, chemical firms are scrambling to adjust...

EPA's massive research office reorganization cuts 1,000 jobs and sparks environmental protection concerns.

Engineering professor discovers joy in teaching, hypothetically tackles Bhopal cleanup and writes crime novels.

While bubble-cap trays excel in low-leakage and turndown applications, operators should also be aware of additional challenges such as vapor blowing that can occur at high vapor...

From turbochargers to exhaust gas recirculation, modern diesel systems are engineered to meet chemical plant performance demands while complying with environmental regulations...

From 1863's toxic soda fumes to today's deregulation agenda, the more environmental policy evolves, the more the core battle between economic interests and public health stays...

Solve sticky solid problems in fluid bed dryers with proven solutions.

Boost output while slashing energy use by up to 60% and capital costs by as much as 30% — all with fewer, smarter unit operations.

Diesel technology continues to deliver high torque, efficiency and reliability in chemical plants — but choosing the right engine requires careful evaluation of operating parameters...

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency plans to delay its January 2026 reporting deadline on products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...

While lithium gets all the attention, recovering graphite could be key to a sustainable battery supply chain.

Using new 3D fluorescence imaging, scientists have identified how aging polymer coatings generate corrosive compounds, leading to improved preservation strategies for cultural...

Despite their critical importance, procedural developments often receive scant attention, leading to fatal accidents.

Two control valves in series created competing objectives and hydraulic constraints, requiring valve removal.

Heat integration through pinch analysis delivers proven 20-50% energy savings with rapid paybacks, yet countless plants operate with suboptimal systems.

From the days of Cleopatra to contemporary chemical engineers, we look at the women who transformed modern life through innovations touching nearly every aspect of human existence...

Manufacturers supplying chemicals and stakeholders reliant upon GRAS determinations should prepare for potentially significant change.

The key to safe facilities isn’t found in data sheets – it’s in the human element. If your team is burnt out, disengaged or unheard, you’re at risk.

Mastering Tim Tam timing mirrors process safety's critical risk-reward balance. Get it right and you’ll reap rewards.

Researchers develop press-on nails from natural polysaccharides that decompose safely and can be remelted for multiple uses, addressing health and environmental concerns.

Daily behaviors build or break team trust, inclusion and workplace culture.

As production demands shift, so must your equipment. Learn how to evaluate whether pumps, vessels, piping, and other assets can safely handle higher loads, pressures and temperatures...

International equipment procurement requires careful motor speed and power verification.

Plan for incremental implementation, robust data foundations and workforce upskilling to achieve immediate savings and long-term success.

At a time of increasing deregulation, engineers must become stewards of people, planet and profession.