Heat Transfer Archives - Chemical Engineering

Zymatic, Perstorp and RISE exploring enzyme-based treatment technology for water reuse

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:39:43 +0000

In a collaboration aimed at addressing the global challenge of water scarcity, Zymatic (Södertälje, Sweden), Perstorp AB (Malmö, Sweden), and Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) announced a partnership to implement an innovative enzyme-based solution for water reuse. This initiative, called EnZircle and funded by Vinnova, brings together industry-leading expertise from each organization, leveraging advanced biotechnological […]

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Chementator Briefs

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Södra Skogsägarna (Södra; Växjö, Sweden; www.sodra.com) is investing in a production line at Värö that will create a tanning agent from tree bark. This new tannin can be used to process leather in a

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Facts At Your Fingertips: Understanding Energy Efficiency in a Fired Heater

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Process heating systems are critical parts of chemical process industries (CPI) facilities. Unfortunately, the reliable, efficient operation of utility systems is often taken for granted, and they receive little engineering attention. This is perhaps understandable, since these systems play a supporting role to a generally more complex, attention-demanding process. However, utility systems are inherently close to the energy consumption of a facility, and their correct operation is critical to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions of a process.

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On-demand electric heat can reach near-flame temperatures

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Electrification provides an avenue for industrial decarbonization, but many electric-heating options cannot handle the high temperatures and scale required for industrial use. Electrified Thermal Solutions (ETS) has taken a new approach to industrial heating through its JouleHive thermal battery, which can achieve near-flame temperatures continuously without degradation. The heart of JouleHive is the company’s proprietary electrically conductive fire bricks (E-bricks).

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Advanced Column Internals Support Energy Efficiency

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

New packings and trays encourage effectiveness and energy efficiency in traditional and emerging applications Equipment for distillation, absorption, stripping, extraction and phase separation plays a major

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Design Considerations for Steam-Heated Storage Tanks

Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Steam-heated storage tanks are critical to manufacturing processes, and prioritizing reliability in tank-system design and operations can mitigate unwanted issues

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This cooling and water-harvesting system requires no heat

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A novel technology for cooling and dehumidification is nearing commercialization through several strategic partnerships, including GE Vernova, BASF and Carrier Global. Montana Technologies’ AirJoule technology employs a metal-organic-framework (MOF) desiccant material that exhibits higher water-uptake capacity and faster atmospheric water extraction when compared to traditional desiccant systems, and with significantly reduced energy consumption.

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New Heat Exchangers Improve Performance and Sustainability

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Improvements in energy efficiency, reliability and operational boundaries reduce emissions and cut costs Due to a demand to increase margins and meet sustainability and decarbonization targets, today’s

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Facts At Your Fingertips: NOx Formation in Combustion

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Department Editor: Scott Jenkins Oxides of nitrogen (NOx) are a family of highly reactive gases that can be produced naturally, but largely result from fuel combustion (industrial combustion and automobile

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Reducing CO2 emissions from pig iron production

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and the SMS group GmbH have developed a new process to reduce CO2 emissions from worldwide steel production by several hundred million tons per year. It is based on modernizing blast-furnace technology with moderate investments. The process was developed by KIT’s Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry (ITCP), in cooperation with the SMS group and its subsidiary Paul Wurth S.A., and KIT’s startup omegadot software & consulting GmbH. The process was demonstrated and validated at a pilot plant (photo) at Dillinger Hüttenwerke, Saarland.

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