December 2020

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Most Read: Pandemic Pointers Prove Popular

COVID concerns creep into the most-read content for 2020.

Not All Check Valves Go With The Flow

Brian Strait, Business Development and Marketing Manager at Check-All Valve Mfg. Co., explains why not all check valves are created equally.

Solve Process Problems By Simple Mixing Analysis

David S. Dickey

A one-to-ten index can serve as a valuable tool to judge mixing intensity

Copper Catalyst Steps Up Yields

Stair-like design helps improve carbon dioxide-to-ethylene conversion efficiency

Degradable Polymer Rivals Polypropylene

A biopolymer produced from industrial leftovers such as waste fats offers properties very similar to those of polypropylene, report researchers in Germany.

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Circular Chemistry Spins Faster

Developments foster use of renewable feedstocks and end-of-life materials

Process Puzzler: Are Relief Revisions Reasonable?

Changes made from original design create concern

EPA Announces Carbon Tetrachloride Risks

Final evaluation reveals potential health hazards to workers exposed to the chemical

Cars Can Drive Circular Chemistry Ahead

Mark Rosenzweig

Report looks at automotive-focused initiatives, challenges and potential

Energy Saver: Consider ORCs For Waste Heat Recovery

Alan Rossiter

Technological advances and improved economics are spurring use of such equipment

Biomass Breakthroughs Beckon

Thermoresistant bioplastic and a catalyst that converts food waste to biodiesel are on the horizon

Ensure Adequate Fire Protection

Aaron Paterson

Use seven tips to effectively detect combustible gas, smoke and flames

Don’t Hobble Your Heat Transfer Fluid

Pay careful attention to temperature limits and fluid condition

Write Engineering Reports Right

Dirk Willard

Follow an effective format rather than rigid corporate standards