February 2021

pandemic-poll

Poll Results: Virtual Meetings

We asked readers: What role do you see for virtual meetings after the pandemic?
CP2102-economic

Chemical Processing Economic Snapshot Ending November 2020

Shipments and the CAB rose while capacity utilization slipped. Source: American Chemistry Council.
CP2102-puzzler-fig1-sm

Revamp A Crystallizer Revamp

Unit needs changes to address difficulties caused by modifications
Figure1-PipingVsTubing-copy

Build Safer And More Reliable Seal Support Systems

Follow some best practices to enhance operations and reduce overall costs
webinars-2021-chemical-processing

2021 Webinars Promote Chemical Processing Best Practices

This year’s lineup covers myriad topics including safety, conveying, powders and solids, and more.

More content from February 2021

rosenzweigweb

It’s Not Your Father’s Industry

Significant shifts are reshaping U.S. chemical manufacturing
CP2102-Cover-art-hero-copy

Make Sound Moves With Tolling

Choosing the correct contract manufacturer and developing an effective partnership are key
VTT-pilot-chem-plant

Electric Reactor Promises Lower Emissions

Using electricity instead of fossil fuels to heat reactors could significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
joule-copy

Green Hydrogen Looms

Method to convert ammonia to hydrogen targets use in fuel cells
pandemic-off-site-remote-access-hero

Asset Management: Plants Look Off Site For Insights

Pandemic fosters use of remote access and virtual attendance
table-1-comparison-

Keep Your Cool With Heat Transfer Calculations

Due to a variety of factors, heat transfer simulations require accessing the applicability and accuracy of the calculations.
Control-System-Modernization-Achieves-Multiple-Goals-hero

Control System Modernization Achieves Multiple Goals

Effort addresses technology obsolescence, enhances lifecycle management and paves way for faster digitalization
AI-MOF-hero

Artificial Intelligence Tunes MOFs

Using machine learning and AI could help target metal organic frameworks to specific applications
corrosion-prevention

Corrosion: Don’t Put Peddle To The Metal

The benefits of stainless steel sometimes blind users to its limitations
epa-fee-change-tcsa

EPA Proposes Revisions To TSCA Fees Rule

The suggested additions and exemptions will improve fee collection
Shutterstock 466660901

Energy Saver: Make The Case For PFD Reviews

Identifying improvement opportunities should start with this structured brainstorming activity