Operations & Maintenance Archives - Chemical Engineering http://www.chemengonline.com/category/operations-maintenance/ 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 Protected: Risk-Reduction Strategies with Material Selection for AI Data Center Cooling Systems https://www.chemengonline.com/risk-reduction-strategies-with-material-selection-for-ai-data-center-cooling-systems/ https://www.chemengonline.com/risk-reduction-strategies-with-material-selection-for-ai-data-center-cooling-systems/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 14:53:19 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=327997 There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/risk-reduction-strategies-with-material-selection-for-ai-data-center-cooling-systems/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 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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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/what-is-the-value-of-asset-health-insights/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 Crystal Clear: Perfecting Product Purity Through Recrystallization https://www.chemengonline.com/crystal-clear-perfecting-product-purity-through-recrystallization/ https://www.chemengonline.com/crystal-clear-perfecting-product-purity-through-recrystallization/#respond Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=317969 In the development of new pharmaceutical ingredients and other high-purity products, carefully controlled crystallization processes can help to eliminate critical impurities and zero in on optimal formulations

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/crystal-clear-perfecting-product-purity-through-recrystallization/feed/ 0 Protecting Process-Plant Operations from the Impacts of Lightning https://www.chemengonline.com/protecting-process-plant-operations-from-the-impacts-of-lightning/ https://www.chemengonline.com/protecting-process-plant-operations-from-the-impacts-of-lightning/#respond Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:59:13 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=318232 Editor’s note: The following is a question-and-answer conversation between Chemical Engineering magazine senior editor Scott Jenkins and Sean Carpenter, solutions analyst at Lightning Eliminators & Consultants, Inc. (LEC), a leading provider of lightning protection solutions. Chemical Engineering’s questions appear below in bold font; LEC answers are regular font.  Q: Can you outline the risks associated […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/protecting-process-plant-operations-from-the-impacts-of-lightning/feed/ 0 Enabling Clean Ammonia: Practical Lessons from a Full Plant Conversion https://www.chemengonline.com/enabling-clean-ammonia-practical-lessons-from-a-full-plant-conversion/ https://www.chemengonline.com/enabling-clean-ammonia-practical-lessons-from-a-full-plant-conversion/#respond Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=314784 Low-carbon ammonia is an attractive driver for decarbonization of many product chains. Here are some practical insights from a legacy plant that was updated for cleaner ammonia production

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/enabling-clean-ammonia-practical-lessons-from-a-full-plant-conversion/feed/ 0 Estimating and Reducing Heat Loss in Process Piping https://www.chemengonline.com/estimating-and-reducing-heat-loss-in-process-piping/ https://www.chemengonline.com/estimating-and-reducing-heat-loss-in-process-piping/#respond Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:11:13 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=315005 Identifying and quantifying sources of heat loss around process equipment allow plant engineers to investigate inexpensive fixes, such as pipe insulation, that can minimize operating costs Every plant leaks heat. In some facilities, those losses quietly rank among the largest contributors to operating costs. Yet they often slip under the radar, overshadowed by bigger, flashier […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/estimating-and-reducing-heat-loss-in-process-piping/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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