October 2017

October 2017

We asked readers: How involved are operators when your site develops or updates operating procedures?

Shipments and capacity utilization rose while the CAB remained the same. Source: American Chemistry Council.

Other companies can emulate the approach proven effective at Dow

A reusable catalyst can produce primary amines from carbonyl compounds with negligible byproduct formation, report Japanese researchers.

Researchers find thermal treatment improves bioplastic fibers’ robustness.

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Successful series expands to six presentations next year.

A safety guru provides perspectives in the aftermath of the hurricane.

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Readers reflect upon the change of pump type and cause of the failures

Model now has the potential to handle small molecule solutes

Take a look at the cooling tower, refrigeration compressor and condenser

Efforts increase to thwart threats posed by people on sites

Profit from a dozen pointers for cutting costs and schedule

Understand key factors for successfully implementing continued process verification

More precise removal of water phase provides substantial benefits

Consider how this can impact advanced process control

Discourage use of back-to-back devices and check each valve carefully