Hydrogen Production via Methane Pyrolysis: An Overview of 'Turquoise' Hydrogen
‘Turquoise’ hydrogen processes generate H2 without releasing CO2. Presented here are the opportunities and challenges…
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The shortness of time . . .
As I get older, time seems to get shorter. Although many experience this feeling, the…
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Commercial Progress on Turquoise Hydrogen
Producing hydrogen via methane pyrolysis – termed ‘turquoise hydrogen’ – has thus far received less…
Modular Construction Encourages New Applications
The efficiency and cost effectiveness of modularity provides advantages for small- and large-scale projects When…
Chementator
Using waste plastic to simultaneously make graphene and hydrogen
Building off of a process to efficiently manufacture graphene (see Chem. Eng., April 2022, p.…
The first H2-fired low-NOx burner for traveling-grate pelletizing plants
Last month, Metso Corp. (Espoo, Finland; www.mogroup.com) introduced a hydrogen-variant of its Ferroflame LowNOx burners…
A new heat-resistant membrane
Most polymeric membranes degrade during use, making them impractical for industrial separation processes. To solve…
Slurry-processing system produces dry solids, aqueous NH3 in a single step
A new technology designed for improving the environmental footprint associated with processing liquid waste streams…
Ultrathin films achieve record hydrogen separation
Scientists at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL; Switzerland; www.epfl.ch) have synthesized the first ever…
A single flow reactor produces a toxic precursor, an unstable reagent and product
The Vilsmeier reagent (VR), [(CH3)2 NCHCl]Cl, is necessary for producing a large range of pharmaceuticals,…
First-phase pilot tests completed to demonstrate RotoDynamic technology
Coolbrook Oy (Helsinki, Finland; www.coolbrook.com) has successfully completed the first phase of large-scale pilot testing…
Chementator Briefs
Bio-acrylonitrile Site selection is underway for a glycerol-to-acrylonitrile demonstration-scale plant that will enable the production…
Precise degradation control is key to advanced bioresorbable polymers
Bioresorbable polymers — those that degrade naturally over time and can be absorbed by the…
Closed-loop CO2-based energy-storage system slated for Wisconsin
Alliant Energy (Madison, Wis.; www.alliantenergy.com) was recently selected to receive a $30-million grant from the…
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Business News: November 2023
Plant Watch BASF to build a new fermentation plant in Ludwigshafen October 12, 2023 —…
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Management and Maintenance Strategies for Valves
Asset criticality and risk are primary among the many factors that must be considered to…
Safely Operating a Heat-Transfer-Fluid System
Being aware of and understanding potential hazards are crucial for operating a heat-transfer-fluid system safely…
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Applied Technologies
Solids Flow Measurement in Specialty Chemicals: Seamless Integration
Continuous flow measurement is used at this Austrian specialty chemicals manufacturer for process optimization, as…
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Focus On Industrial Housekeeping
Customized wash racks ensure safe cleaning of labware A key option offered with this company’s…