Separation Processes Archives - Chemical Engineering http://www.chemengonline.com/category/separation-processes/ Chemical Engineering essentials for the global chemical processing industries (CPI) Wed, 13 May 2026 22:02:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 LMT200 for High-Pressure Reactor Tank Level Control in Refineries https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/lmt200-for-high-pressure-reactor-tank-level-control-in-refineries/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/lmt200-for-high-pressure-reactor-tank-level-control-in-refineries/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:27:39 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=324546 Case study showing efficiency of the LMT200 in replacing multiple transmitters for level measurement Specific challenges exist when using a high-pressure reactor vessel in a refinery’s gas oil hydrotreater unit. The tank is very long and hence the level measurement device employed for this application must be able to measure accurately and reliably over the […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/lmt200-for-high-pressure-reactor-tank-level-control-in-refineries/feed/ 0 Turnkey Integration Improves Reliability & Efficiency in Bulk Processing Systems https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/turnkey-integration-improves-reliability-efficiency-in-bulk-processing-systems/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/turnkey-integration-improves-reliability-efficiency-in-bulk-processing-systems/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:26:57 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=322681 This white paper explains how turnkey system integration improves reliability, efficiency, and product consistency in bulk processing operations. It highlights how Carrier Process Equipment Group (CPEG) combines expertise across drying, conveying, blending, thermal processing, and dust collection to engineer fully synchronized systems rather than disconnected components.

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/turnkey-integration-improves-reliability-efficiency-in-bulk-processing-systems/feed/ 0 Troubleshooting an Ethanol Distillation Facility https://www.chemengonline.com/troubleshooting-an-ethanol-distillation-facility/ https://www.chemengonline.com/troubleshooting-an-ethanol-distillation-facility/#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=319875 One of the most critical aspects in ethanol production is the distillation unit. Distillation processes are vital for recovering ethanol from water and removing other impurities. When issues arise in these operations, they can lead to decreases in production rate, efficiency and product quality. This article explores troubleshooting techniques to address issues in a distillation unit. The techniques can also be utilized in other processing units.

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/troubleshooting-an-ethanol-distillation-facility/feed/ 0 Nikkiso partnering with Matheson Tri-Gas to build ASU in Nevada https://www.chemengonline.com/nikkiso-partnering-with-matheson-tri-gas-to-build-asu-in-nevada/ https://www.chemengonline.com/nikkiso-partnering-with-matheson-tri-gas-to-build-asu-in-nevada/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:22:37 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=315332 Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Temecula, Calif.; www.nikkisoceig.com) announced today that it has been awarded a significant contract by Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. (Irving, Tex.; www.mathesongas.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation) to build an air separation unit in Las Vegas, Nevada, scheduled for completion in 2027.  The new plant will […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/nikkiso-partnering-with-matheson-tri-gas-to-build-asu-in-nevada/feed/ 0 Explosion Protection in Hydrogen Applications: Principles, Practice and Technology https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/explosion-protection-in-hydrogen-applications-principles-practice-and-technology-2/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/explosion-protection-in-hydrogen-applications-principles-practice-and-technology-2/#respond Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:02:25 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=313877 The use of hydrogen brings unique safety challenges, especially explo- sion risks. As its use grows across industries, effective explosion pro- tection becomes essential. Understanding the principles, practices, and technologies behind explosion protection ensures reliable operations and safeguards people, equipment, and the environment.   You will learn about: Strategies and practical implementation Suitable sensor technologies […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/explosion-protection-in-hydrogen-applications-principles-practice-and-technology-2/feed/ 0 Natural gas contaminant measurement made easy https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/natural-gas-contaminant-measurement-made-easy/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/natural-gas-contaminant-measurement-made-easy/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:13:01 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=313853 Advanced technology for continuous measurements of multiple natural gas contaminants for custody transfer, tariffs compliance, and process monitoring Natural gas contaminants such as H2S, H2O and CO2 constitute a significant hazard to an operator’s business as they represent both safety and pipeline integrity risk. Discover a solution engineered to measure multiple gas contaminants in process streams. […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/natural-gas-contaminant-measurement-made-easy/feed/ 0 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to pioneers of metal-organic frameworks https://www.chemengonline.com/2025-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-goes-to-pioneers-of-metal-organic-frameworks/ https://www.chemengonline.com/2025-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-goes-to-pioneers-of-metal-organic-frameworks/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:17:01 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=311950 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (www.nobelprize.org) have awarded to the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi for developing a new form of molecular architecture. In their constructions, metal ions function as cornerstones that are linked by long organic (carbon-based) molecules. Together, the metal ions and molecules are organised to form […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/2025-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-goes-to-pioneers-of-metal-organic-frameworks/feed/ 0 Facts At Your Fingertips: How Purification Unlocks Advanced Chemical Recycling https://www.chemengonline.com/facts-at-your-fingertips-how-purification-unlocks-advanced-chemical-recycling/ https://www.chemengonline.com/facts-at-your-fingertips-how-purification-unlocks-advanced-chemical-recycling/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=310586 Department Editor: Scott Jenkins Chemical recycling refers to a set of technologies that convert plastic waste into raw materials by breaking down long polymer chains into shorter molecules (monomers)

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/facts-at-your-fingertips-how-purification-unlocks-advanced-chemical-recycling/feed/ 0 Goodbye Thermowell! Introducing high-precision non-invasive temperature measurement https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/goodbye-thermowell-introducing-high-precision-non-invasive-temperature-measurement/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/goodbye-thermowell-introducing-high-precision-non-invasive-temperature-measurement/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:06:39 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=310279 This new advanced temperature measurement technology delivers accuracy while saving you time and money associated with additional thermowell requirements. This white paper presents results of a direct comparison of non-invasive temperature measurements with classic measurements in a measuring medium, achieved in realistic conditions. ABB’s new technology allows for high-precision, reliable temperature measurement without the need […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/goodbye-thermowell-introducing-high-precision-non-invasive-temperature-measurement/feed/ 0 Energy efficiency opportunities in chemical manufacturing https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/energy-efficiency-opportunities-in-chemical-manufacturing/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/energy-efficiency-opportunities-in-chemical-manufacturing/#respond Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:50:26 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=309058 Learn how fast, accurate measurement can positively impact energy efficiencies and lower CO2 output. The chemical industry is an integral part of our daily lives, producing chemicals that many other industries and processes rely on and a large industrial energy consumer and CO2 emitter. Improving the energy efficiency of chemical production applications is a vital […]

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