Equipment

Eco-friendly initiators for hot startup in vinyl chloride monomer polymerization reactors

A study on pressure vessel under fire and relief valve protection—Part 1

Moeve and Honeywell expand strategic alliance to deliver renewable LAB for biodegradable detergents

Moeve and Honeywell has announced an expanded collaboration to scale up production technologies of bio-based linear alkylbenzene (LAB), the raw material for making linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), the main surfactant in the production of commonly used household detergents.

Moeve wins the BASF award for best circular economy practice in Spain

Moeve has been honored with the BASF Award for best circular economy practice in Spain, in the large company category, for its Recycled Flexitank Project for the Transport of Chemical Products.

Honeywell picked to help fulfill ambitious Dangote refinery capacity expansion

The agreement will allow Dangote to process a broader range of crude grades to help support the planned expansion in output with the help of Honeywell's catalysts and equipment.

Armstrong International to double heat pump production capacity in Herstal, Belgium

Armstrong International is updating its plans for the expansion of its manufacturing site in Herstal, Belgium. Initially planned for an annual production of 50 MW of industrial high-temperature heat pumps, the project is being adapted to double its capacity to 100 MW per year by 2027.

MHI Compressor secures steam turbine contract at Baton Rouge (U.S.) olefins plant

During the project, virtual assembly will be provided during the manufacturing stage and throughout the installation stage to support an efficient turnaround and help maintain continuity in plant operations.

Mass spectrometry: Enabling precision in the production of climate-friendly e-Fuels

New technology promises reliable biomass feeding into high-pressure reactors

At the Global Syngas Technologies Conference, Dr. Jayant Khambekar of Jenike & Johanson, a world leader in bulk solids handling technology, delivered a compelling presentation titled “Feeding Challenges in Gasification of Feedstocks.” The talk addressed a critical issue facing the renewable energy and biofuels sector: the reliable feeding of low-bulk-density biomass into high-pressure reactors.

Ebara Elliott Energy completes 100-MW power upgrade

The extensive project involved a close collaboration with First Energy and the installation of a new power line, including a Main 138-Kv breaker, a 100-MVA power transformer, and a series of capacitor banks.