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    • Air (Environment)

    Reducing emissions continues to be a key driver as plants comply with federal, state and local government regulations designed to combat air pollution. To curb greenhouse gas emissions, many plants utilize a variety of tools, sensors, filtration devices and reduction equipment and more to meet or exceed compliance and environmental protection goals.

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    Proton Exchange Membrane System Promotes Durable CO2 Conversion

    Seán Ottewell
    A PEM electrolyzer optimizes conversion of hydrogen molecules into protons at the anode while directly converting CO2 to formic acid at the cathode.
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    Regulations

    Chemical Processing Notebook: Bracing for the Regulatory Onslaught

    Jonathan Katz
    Latest Production Pulse segment explores EPA regulations targeting hazardous air pollutants and PFAS chemicals.
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    Smoke stacks emitting harmful emissions into the atmosphere causing global warming.

    Compliance: Take a Closer Look at EPA’s New Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recent revision of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter has stirred up a contentious discourse. Understanding...
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    Sustainability: Chemical Clusters Drive Green Hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Circular Economy Solutions

    Seán Ottewell
    BASF's Verbund concept integrates production, energy and logistics for sustainable growth. Similar initiatives emerge globally, enhancing collaboration for sustainability.

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    This refinery turns oil and plant stuff into clean fuels like diesel and biodiesel, which are better for the environment.

    DOE Offers $100M For Pilot-Scale Carbon Conversion

    Amanda Joshi
    Jan. 15, 2025
    Funding will help develop sustainable carbon-derived products like fuels, chemicals, building materials, and bioproducts, contributing to reduced carbon emissions and enhanced...
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    EPA to Charge Oil and Gas Industry for Methane Emissions

    Jonathan Katz
    Nov. 12, 2024
    Fee is part of Congress’s directive in the Inflation Reduction Act to help ensure natural gas reaches the market rather than polluting the air.
    Direct Air Capture Reactor Touts Hydrogen Coproduction

    Direct Air Capture Reactor Touts Hydrogen Coproduction

    Traci Purdum
    Nov. 1, 2024
    The new reactor design could help solve the pressing problem of emission impacts on the climate and biosphere by enabling more agile and scalable carbon dioxide mitigation strategies...
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    DOE Commits $15 Million to Combat Methane Leaks from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells

    Sept. 13, 2024
    Methane is many times more potent than carbon dioxide and is responsible for approximately one-third of the warming caused by greenhouse gases today.

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    DOE Doles Out $16 Million to Transform Carbon Dioxide

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    Powder eHandbook: Preclude Powder Problems

    Nov. 11, 2014
    Process design and process safety are critical considerations in chemical production and processing. With design and safety paramount at the outset of any new development or equipment...
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    Drying Compressed Air in Hazardous Atmospheres

    Parker Hannifin
    Feb. 24, 2012
    Hazardous locations have or could potentially have high concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts, etc. A small spark can lead to a horrific explosion dangerous...

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    Study: AI Enhances Carbon Capture Efficiency

    Jan. 23, 2024
    University of Surrey researchers Use AI to optimize carbon-capture system.

    Biomimicry Research Leads To Recognition, Sustainability

    Jan. 19, 2024
    Shu Yang has been named the Penn Center for Innovation Inventor of the Year

    Researchers Aim To Convert GHG Into Useful Products Via Electricity

    Jan. 5, 2024
    Approach focuses on ionic liquid electrolytes that can alter the thermodynamics and product distribution.

    Groups Call For Action on 45Q Tax Credit

    Dec. 22, 2023
    Goal is to create parity between credit levels for projects utilizing captured CO2 as a feedstock to manufacture valuable products and those associated with geologic storage.