Chemingineering – Ohio Derailment
– K Sahasranaman, Independent Consultant
Our columnist analyses the recent Ohio train derailment in the USA where a few wagons laden with highly hazardous chemicals was being transported. The incident highlights how important are safety equipment and emergency management procedures. This incident holds many lessons for India too.
Recent Advancements in Crystallization, Filtration & Drying of Pharmaceutical Intermediates & APIs
– Yash S. Charwekar, Shreerang V. Joshi, Nitin D. Arote, ICT
Separations play a key role in the manufacturing process of chemicals, particularly
pharma intermediates and APIs. Crystallisation, filtration and drying are some of the major separation procedures. This article reviews the advances in crystallisation
Vacuum Technology in the Extraction of Cannabinoids
– Uli Merkle, Busch Dienste
Active substances from the cannabis plant plays a key role in the manufacture of many
medicines. Vacuum technology alone enables the effective and efficient extraction of the active ingredients.
Process Simulation to Process Digital Twins
– Alok Pandit, Priya Bhagwat, Nirav Shah, Equinox
Latest digital technologies have become commercially important. Data analytics, cyber systems, and the Internet of Things along with Artificial Intelligence have brought a sea change in the manufacturing process. This paper describes the evolution of the Digital Twin, what it is and its applications.
Design Standard, NFPA 86 and the Uniqueness of the Sulfur Recovery Unit Incinerator
– Debopam Chaudhuri, Jyoti Bist, Fluor Daniel India Pvt Ltd
Here a specific design standard for sulfur recovery unit incinerator is elaborated. A case study presented talks about typical design standards for ovens and furnaces.
Overcoming the Challenges of Material Development for Large Scale Continuous Batteries
– Vikram Handa, Epsilon Advanced Materials
Energy storage using batteries is a critical component of the energy transition. So, the development of materials for large scale manufacturing of continuous batteries is essential. The article highlights how the use of efficient, safe, and cost-effective materials as well as its development is crucial for the growth of the energy storage industry.
Membrane Separation – Sustainable Green Solution for Purifications
– Aashish Maheshwari, Evonik India
Membrane technology is a breakthrough separation process with benefits such as low energy consumption, high selectivity, and easily engineered modules.
