For more than a decade, the chemical industry has paid little more than lip-service to the issue of product stewardship; now, mounting challenges to chemicals are forcing industry bodies to step up their efforts. This year’s European Responsible Care conference heard several examples of how chemical companies are taking responsibility for their products. Also evident was a fear that less ...
Solution Brief: CoMModity CheMiCal SwapS and exChangeS
Companies in process industries—specifically, producers of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, as well as other refined products—have historically implemented product Swaps and Exchanges (S&E) to cut costs, improve customer service and overall logistics performance. In recent years, chemical and polymer companies have begun implementing swaps and ...
Advances in material science are minimizing the tradeoffs we face Dean Gambale in material selection for valves Tantaline
T he role of valves in a process is far from insignificant. These components enable engineers to control the vitals of a process: temperature, pressure, concentration, and flow. In some cases, the failure of a valve could be catastrophic and in other cases just a headache, ...
Comparing Coconut Shell-Based and Coal-Based Activated Carbons
Why are coconut shells used to produce activated carbon? Due to their high carbon content and hardness, coconut shells are an excellent raw material source to produce activated carbon. Activated carbons that are produced using coconut shells as the raw material are often sourced in geographic regions where coconuts are harvested, ...
Swap and exchange programs can significantly reduce logistics costs, as well as an organization’s carbon footprint. Despite its potential, the technique is often constrained by commercial, technical and operational concerns.
In today's tough economy, now more than ever, companies are seeking ways to control costs. Logistics budgets, which include the receipt of inbound raw materials and the ...
Discover the power of e-learning! RFID systems for pharmaceutical distributors to meet the new FDA regulations on drugs.
Abstract : The US FDA has decided to implement the “Pedigree provisions” of the Prescription Drugs Marketing Act after December 2006, when the current stay on it expires. There is a lot of concern that many pharma supply chain participants, may not be able to meet this ...
Oil Skimmers Solutions Guide: Oil Services Industry Gulf Coast Company Finds a Simple, Inexpensive Way to Meet Discharge Rules
Retif Oil & Fuel Inc. is one of the top petroleum specialty products distributors in the nation, offering customers a full range of services from commercial and retail deliveries to on- and off-site refueling services. The company has served the greater New Orleans area ...
Component-based software architectures have been around for many years in the commercial computing world. Object-oriented development has also been in use for some time. Both are only now starting to make their way into the process control and SCADA software communities.
In fact, the only product available today from the major automation software vendors that combines both is the Industrial ...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have developed standards for employees to receive training that allows for a safe and healthy work environment.
OSHA has developed voluntary training guidelines to assist employers in providing the information and instruction needed for their employees to work at minimal risk to themselves, to fellow employees, and to the public.
In an ...
Different types of screw threads have evolved for fastening, and hydraulic systems. Of special concern are plastic-to-metal, taper/parallel threaded joints in hydraulic circuits. A discussion and recommendations are provided to create an awareness of different types of threads and how they are used.
Cherry Red instantly case hardens steel parts with no special heat-treating equipment required. Quickly and easily impart a hard case to steel tools, ...
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