Processing & Handling Archives - Chemical Engineering https://www.chemengonline.com/category/processing-handling/ Chemical Engineering essentials for the global chemical processing industries (CPI) Wed, 13 May 2026 22:01:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Protected: Large-scale Heat-Pump Project Generates CO2-free Steam https://www.chemengonline.com/large-scale-heat-pump-project-generates-co2-free-steam/ https://www.chemengonline.com/large-scale-heat-pump-project-generates-co2-free-steam/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 14:34:26 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=327985 There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/large-scale-heat-pump-project-generates-co2-free-steam/feed/ 0 Learn how Enhanced Coriolis Control (ECC) helps you avoid common measuring errors https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/learn-how-enhanced-coriolis-control-ecc-helps-you-avoid-common-measuring-errors-2/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/learn-how-enhanced-coriolis-control-ecc-helps-you-avoid-common-measuring-errors-2/#respond Sun, 03 May 2026 00:44:40 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=327328   Enhanced Coriolis Control (ECC) mitigates the negative impact of high gas content in your measurement of liquids   One of the most common reasons for measuring errors in Coriolis mass flowmeters is the measurement of liquids with significant gas content. Significant gas content can (a) damp the vibration of pipes as they absorb energy, […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/learn-how-enhanced-coriolis-control-ecc-helps-you-avoid-common-measuring-errors-2/feed/ 0 Refiners Pursue Flexibility Amid Economic Headwinds https://www.chemengonline.com/refiners-pursue-flexibility-amid-economic-headwinds/ https://www.chemengonline.com/refiners-pursue-flexibility-amid-economic-headwinds/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=326214 Petroleum refiners are taking steps to support and increase operational flexibility and business agility as logistical challenges and economic headwinds build, and policy certainty is difficult to find Amid

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/refiners-pursue-flexibility-amid-economic-headwinds/feed/ 0 Fundamentals of Reactor and Vessel Design https://www.chemengonline.com/fundamentals-of-reactor-and-vessel-design-presure-vessels-tanks/ https://www.chemengonline.com/fundamentals-of-reactor-and-vessel-design-presure-vessels-tanks/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=326317 Pressure vessels and reactors are critical components in chemical processes. Their design requires careful consideration of mechanical strength, manufacturability, code compliance, operability and economics. This article reviews key technical aspects of vessel design, including vessel service, material selection, head types, pressure codes and practical size limitations.

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/fundamentals-of-reactor-and-vessel-design-presure-vessels-tanks/feed/ 0 High-Impact Tank Cleaning for Specialty Chemicals https://www.chemengonline.com/high-impact-tank-cleaning-for-specialty-chemicals/ https://www.chemengonline.com/high-impact-tank-cleaning-for-specialty-chemicals/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=326319 Tank cleaning in specialty chemical manufacturing isn’t just routine maintenance. It directly affects product quality, production schedules, worker safety and the bottom line. The financial impact of ineffective cleaning is especially serious for specialty chemical manufacturers. A single contamination event can destroy an entire batch, resulting in significant costs from lost product and delayed shipments.

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/high-impact-tank-cleaning-for-specialty-chemicals/feed/ 0 Recent Updates to Non-Metallic Piping Standards https://www.chemengonline.com/recent-updates-to-non-metallic-piping-standards/ https://www.chemengonline.com/recent-updates-to-non-metallic-piping-standards/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=326320 As applications, risks and materials continue to evolve, it is vital that engineers stay abreast of revisions to the standards that govern non-metallic piping systems. Recent advancements in standards developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for Non-Metallic (NM) materials represent a significant step forward in the design and application of non-metallic piping systems (Figure 1), particularly for fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) and dual-laminate materials.

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/recent-updates-to-non-metallic-piping-standards/feed/ 0 Multi-Dispensing: What to Expect https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/multi-dispensing-what-to-expect/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/multi-dispensing-what-to-expect/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:06:07 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=327162 This application note outlines how multi-dispensing on the Picus® 2 electronic pipette enables users to efficiently aliquot samples by aspirating a single volume and dispensing it into multiple equal portions. While this mode improves speed and reduces contamination risk, it may result in slightly lower precision and reproducibility compared to standard pipetting, making proper pipette […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/robust-pumps-provide-greater-reliability/feed/ 0 Chart compares bulk blenders against material and equipment requirements at a glance https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/chart-compares-bulk-blenders-against-material-and-equipment-requirements-at-a-glance/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/chart-compares-bulk-blenders-against-material-and-equipment-requirements-at-a-glance/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:51:12 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=322711   Because the pros and cons of any blender vary greatly by application, this chart rates seven popular blenders against 22 material and equipment requirements, enabling the specifier to narrow blender selection according to: Blend uniformity Cycle times Cleanability Batch versus continuous Dry materials and liquid additions Pastes, pellets, powders, slurries Tumble versus agitated blending […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/chart-compares-bulk-blenders-against-material-and-equipment-requirements-at-a-glance/feed/ 0 What is the Value of Asset Health Insights? https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/what-is-the-value-of-asset-health-insights/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/what-is-the-value-of-asset-health-insights/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:09:08 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=324620 A preview of a unified solution to asset performance management for Transforming Operations Download this brief application note to get a preview of how you can gain real-time asset health insights to drive organizational and operational change. This approach accelerates the elimination of data silos across production and empowers you to proactively manage assets, explore […]

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