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Air vs. Steam Atomization Part 5 – Compressor Capacity
Posted on August 17th, 2017 by David W. Spitzer, P.E.
Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
Previous posts discussed the incineration and atomization processes. The fact that the compressor currently unloads indicates that there is additional air compressor capacity that is currently not being used. Continue reading “Air vs. Steam Atomization Part 5 – Compressor Capacity” »
Hyperloop One Announces Record Speed but Doesn’t Best AĂ©rotrain
Posted on August 16th, 2017 by Ken Klapproth
New Materials & ApplicationsBy Hyperloop One [Content on YouTube], via YouTube
Inventing a new form of transportation is hard to do, even if it’s been seemingly done before. While Hyperloop One is not the first company to attempt commercialization of a hovertrain, their achievement is not in their vehicle’s announced top speed, but in the propulsion system used to get there. Continue reading “Hyperloop One Announces Record Speed but Doesn’t Best AĂ©rotrain” »
Reaction Engineering: Addressing Inefficiency in Chemistry
Posted on August 15th, 2017 by Matt Weber
Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
Professor Alexei Lapkin of the University of Cambridge is an expert in reaction engineering. He leads one of a cluster of research groups in the Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Department, all focused on different aspects of the field. Continue reading “Reaction Engineering: Addressing Inefficiency in Chemistry” »
Clariant Targets Improved Chemical Catalysts
Posted on August 14th, 2017 by Joseph Chang
Chemicals Industry News and Analysis
Clariant’s oxidation catalyst pilot reactor in Heufeld, Germany.
Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company Clariant is developing “optimized, improved versions” of catalysts to produce olefins, methanol, and ammonia, said the head of its catalysts research and development (R&D) department. Continue reading “Clariant Targets Improved Chemical Catalysts” »
Dow and DuPont Approach Merger and Spin-Offs from Positions of Strength
Posted on August 11th, 2017 by Nigel Davis
Chemicals Industry News and Analysis
The DowDuPont merger and subsequent spin-offs are all about value creation: value for shareholders and value for customers. And, not unsurprisingly, the clamor for more is growing louder, as the short-term gains expected from the series of transactions possible following the merger are scrutinized. Continue reading “Dow and DuPont Approach Merger and Spin-Offs from Positions of Strength” »
Answering Compound Synthesis Requests
Posted on August 10th, 2017 by Prima Sung
Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
When potential client approaches a chemicals company with a production request, they want to know if the company can fulfill the request, how quickly and at what cost. That seems like a fairly straightforward question and response, but there’s a lot to consider when answering a compound synthesis request. Continue reading “Answering Compound Synthesis Requests” »
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