June 2019

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Get Smart About Control Valve Positioners

Advances in technology improve performance and foster predictive maintenance
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Cloudburst Creates Commissioning Confusion

Delving deeper into performance and corrosion issues is essential
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6 Tips To Effectively Remove Contaminants From Compressed Air

Consider these common myths and tips for filtration that also minimize leakage
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Improve Your Cooling Tower Treatment

Environmentally friendly chemistry may offer better corrosion and fouling protection
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Environmental Protection: Wastewater Takes A New Turn

More sites now view it as a resource rather than residue

More content from June 2019

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Chemical Processing Economic Snapshot Ending March 2019

Shipments and the CAB rose but capacity utilization slipped. Source: American Chemistry Council.

Better Solid Refrigerants Beckon

Researchers achieved pressure-driven thermal changes at near room temperature using malleable plastic crystals.

Metal Oxide Catalysts Show Promise

Knowing the oxide properties could lead to improved reactivity

Don’t Let Orifice Calculations Put You In A Hole

Significant mistakes can occur even for such a simple device
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Chemical Processing: Scrutinize Site Enhancements

Ongoing tweaks aim to improve your visits
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Energy Saver: Tame Your Workhorse

Properly sizing your centrifugal pump and providing the right flow control can save energy
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Europe Eyes Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

Different approach to assessment points to health concerns

Recycling: Rally ‘Round The Circular Economy

Discarded plastics underscore both the problem and the opportunity
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Chemical Compliance: Get Ready For South Korean Deadline

Register existing chemical substances by June 30
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Come Up With Better Cost Estimates

Understand where significant errors can arise and how to combat them
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Properly Prepare For A Natural Disaster

Take some sensible steps now to avoid issues with hazardous wastes