Environment, Health, Safety & Security Archives - Chemical Engineering https://www.chemengonline.com/category/environment-health-safety-security/ Chemical Engineering essentials for the global chemical processing industries (CPI) Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:30:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Rising heat concerns https://www.chemengonline.com/rising-heat-concerns/ https://www.chemengonline.com/rising-heat-concerns/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:03:22 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=278556 This summer is proving to be a hot one across much of the U.S. as heat waves grip many regions with little relief from nighttime cooling. If it seems like it has been getting hotter, there are data to support

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/rising-heat-concerns/feed/ 0 Public-Private Partnerships Spur Decarbonization Efforts https://www.chemengonline.com/public-private-partnerships-spur-decarbonization-efforts/ https://www.chemengonline.com/public-private-partnerships-spur-decarbonization-efforts/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=278584 Government programs, such as the Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP) in the U.S., are helping to advance commercial-scale decarbonization strategies including thermal energy storage, CO2 utilization and electrification

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/public-private-partnerships-spur-decarbonization-efforts/feed/ 0 Effective Dust Collection: Capturing Dust and Accounting for Loading https://www.chemengonline.com/effective-dust-collection-capturing-dust-and-accounting-for-loading/ https://www.chemengonline.com/effective-dust-collection-capturing-dust-and-accounting-for-loading/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=278660 Dust collection technology is used in nearly all manufacturing industries to reduce and capture fugitive dust. This is done for a variety of reasons, including to minimize respirable dust, to minimize the

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/effective-dust-collection-capturing-dust-and-accounting-for-loading/feed/ 0 Improving PRV Cost of Ownership with Upstream Rupture Discs https://www.chemengonline.com/improving-prv-cost-of-ownership-with-upstream-rupture-discs/ https://www.chemengonline.com/improving-prv-cost-of-ownership-with-upstream-rupture-discs/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=278724 The costs associated with installing and maintaining pressure-relief valves (PRVs) can often be reduced by equipping systems with upstream rupture discs

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/improving-prv-cost-of-ownership-with-upstream-rupture-discs/feed/ 0 Lummus and MOL Group start design of advanced waste-plastic recycling facility https://www.chemengonline.com/lummus-and-mol-group-start-design-of-advanced-waste-plastic-recycling-facility/ https://www.chemengonline.com/lummus-and-mol-group-start-design-of-advanced-waste-plastic-recycling-facility/#respond Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:14:51 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=277986   Lummus Technology (Houston; www.lummustechnology.com), a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and MOL Group (Budapest, Hungary; www.molgroup.info), the leading integrated Central Eastern European oil and gas corporation, announced the commencement of the design phase for the first Lummus Advanced Waste Plastic Recycling unit. The first plant, which will be located at […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/lummus-and-mol-group-start-design-of-advanced-waste-plastic-recycling-facility/feed/ 0 Which Air-Pollution Control Equipment Is Best for Your Needs? https://www.chemengonline.com/which-air-pollution-control-equipment-is-best-for-your-needs/ https://www.chemengonline.com/which-air-pollution-control-equipment-is-best-for-your-needs/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=276283 Air-pollution control (APC) equipment is used to prevent pollutants from being released into the atmosphere and is required for regulatory compliance. However, there are many APC options depending on the specific needs of an organization. Proper maintenance and operation of an APC system are crucial and will impact upstream equipment efficiency, production output and compliance. This article focuses on providing an overview of APC systems, explains their basic operating principles and describes the application for each.

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/which-air-pollution-control-equipment-is-best-for-your-needs/feed/ 0 Regenerative H2S-Removal Technologies for Biogas Upgrading https://www.chemengonline.com/regenerative-h2s-removal-technologies-for-biogas-upgrading/ https://www.chemengonline.com/regenerative-h2s-removal-technologies-for-biogas-upgrading/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=276284 Biogas, a renewable energy source derived from organic waste and typically comprised mainly of methane, holds great promise for sustainable energy production. However, the presence of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in biogas poses challenges to its utilization due to its corrosive and toxic nature. Effective removal of H2S is crucial for upgrading biogas to meet quality standards for various applications, including power generation and injection into natural gas pipelines. This article explores the different types of H2S removal technologies for biogas upgrading, with a focus on the advantages of regenerative technologies in addressing the unique challenges of H2S removal.

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/regenerative-h2s-removal-technologies-for-biogas-upgrading/feed/ 0 People drive digital success https://www.chemengonline.com/people-drive-digital-success/ https://www.chemengonline.com/people-drive-digital-success/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=276175 In 1851, the year that the first America’s Cup sailboat race was contested, the top speed for a wind-powered vessel was 10 knots. Over the next 100 years, top sailboat speeds barely budged, but by the

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/people-drive-digital-success/feed/ 0 Facts At Your Fingertips: Hydrogen Production Methods and End-use Markets https://www.chemengonline.com/facts-at-your-fingertips-hydrogen-production-methods-and-end-use-markets/ https://www.chemengonline.com/facts-at-your-fingertips-hydrogen-production-methods-and-end-use-markets/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=276236 Department Editor: Scott Jenkins Current hydrogen demand is dominated by petroleum refining and fertilizer production, and is supplied largely by fossil-fuel-based steam-methane reforming (SMR). Increasingly

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/facts-at-your-fingertips-hydrogen-production-methods-and-end-use-markets/feed/ 0 Tackling the plastics challenge https://www.chemengonline.com/tackling-the-plastics-challenge/ https://www.chemengonline.com/tackling-the-plastics-challenge/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=274394 Plastic products have evolved to play a prominent role in our daily lives. They are generally durable and lightweight, making them ideal for a broad spectrum of applications, such as: improving efficiency of

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