July 2022

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Process Puzzler: Avert Dryer Difficulties

Dealing with moisture is key to stopping clumping and corrosion
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Plastic Waste Yields Hydrogen And Nanotubes

Researchers have developed a two-stage process to convert difficult-to-recycle waste plastic.
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Poll Results: Work From Home

We asked readers: If allowed to work from home on an ongoing basis, how frequently would you work from home?
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Nanoscale Membranes Boost Organic Separations

Tunable pores enhance selectivity and energy efficiency
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3D Printing Builds Plant Role

Fast turnaround and ability to produce complex parts are spurring acceptance

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Quick Poll: Monitoring Mechanical Integrity

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Process Safety Management Audits Unmask Myriad Mistakes

This final part in our series covers a broad variety of commonly found issues
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Greenhouse Gases: See The Forest Not Just The Trees

Chemical makers’ efforts on CO2 address only part of the problem
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Fluid Handling: Don’t Push Piping Flow Too High

Understanding velocity limits to prevent erosion and corrosion is crucial
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Small Modular Reactors Pose Waste Handling Issues

Study reveals small modular reactors produce more nuclear waste than traditional ones
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Chemical Compliance: Get Ready For Superfund Excise Tax

First deposit of reinstated tax used to fund cleanup of hazardous waste sites is due July 29
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Energy Saver Projects: Yes, It Does Matter

Incorrect installations can hinder recouping any energy savings
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Safety Advice: Get Fired Up About Combustible Dust

Take adequate steps to defuse dangers posed by such particles
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Use Wireless Tools To Increase Plant And Worker Safety

Take advantage of toxic gas monitoring and location tracking
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Novel Approach Improves Ammonia Process Efficiency

Use of artificial intelligence and first principles hybrid modeling provides gains

Dry Your Solids Properly

Focus on the characteristics essential to the final product