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Podcast: Lessons Learned From 2022 Process-Safety Incidents
WEBDec 23, 2022 · And let's start with an incident that occurred on January 14th at a Qualco chemical plant in New Jersey. A supplier of chlorine tablets and water clarifiers, that has housed as much as 3 million pounds of chemicals on site.
2023 Chemicals Industry Outlook: Brace For Challenges - Chemical …
WEBDec 21, 2022 · With a strong start earlier in the year, we expect that output of U.S. chemicals grew by 3.9% in 2022, one of the best years over the past decade. In 2023, chemicals output is expected to fall 1.2%. With a mild recession expected in 2023, growth in basic and specialty chemicals will moderate.
Glycol Units Explode At Dow Facility | Chemical Processing
WEBJul 17, 2023 · A series of explosions set off by a fire at a Dow Chemical plant in Plaquemine, Louisiana, prompted shelter-in-place warnings for areas residents before it was lifted later on Saturday.
Chemical Plant Explosion in China Leaves 9 Dead
WEBMay 3, 2023 · At least nine people were killed and one injured in an explosion at a Chinese petrochemical plant on May 1. Local authorities also are searching for one missing. The incident occurred in the morning on May 1 at the hydrogen peroxide production area of Luxi Chemical Group under Sinochem Holdings Corporation Ltd.
Plant Operator | How Do You Train a Process ... - Chemical …
WEBMar 11, 2005 · The first step for improving both employee and plant efficiency is to have an up-to-date plant manual. Sybron Chemicals, a Lanxess company, produces ion-exchange resins for the chemical processing market at its Birmingham, N.J., site, which has been in operation for about 25 years.
CSB Video Addresses Popcorn Polymer Dangers and Strategies
WEBJul 21, 2023 · Video illustrates alarming findings from TPC mismanagement that led to Texas plant explosion. A new U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) safety video released on Wednesday highlights the dangers of “popcorn polymer” formation in butadiene production.
Building a Culture of Sustainability in Chemical Operations
WEBMay 4, 2023 · The following tactics can help chemical processing plants build a culture of sustainability-first process design through employee education and mentorship, new technology and leadership support. Define Sustainability Goals
How to Select the Right Flow Meter - Chemical Processing
WEBMay 10, 2017 · How to Select the Right Flow Meter. Flow measurement is a critical aspect of plant operation in the chemical processing industry. In modern chemical plants, personnel need to make faster and better decisions by capturing, managing and analyzing the right data at the right time.
Cepsa Breaks Ground On Green Isopropyl Alcohol Facility
WEBJun 10, 2024 · Cepsa has started work on a new isopropyl alcohol (IPA) plant in Palos de la Frontera, Spain. The plant aims to replace fossil-based raw materials with sustainable ones. Isopropyl alcohol is used in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.