http://www.process-worldwide.com/ Actual News de-de http://www.process-worldwide.com/ Wed, 22 May 2013 09:02:00 GMT 2013-05-22T09:02:00Z de-de http://www.process-worldwide.com/ http://www.process-worldwide.com/img/bep30/logo.png http://www.process-worldwide.com/ http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/basic_detail_engineering/articles/405612 Chiyoda Corporation announced that it has been awarded an engineering, procurement, supply, construction and commissioning (EPSCC) contract for Laffan Refinery Phase 2 (LR2) Project in collaboration with CTCI Corporation. Chiyoda Corporation announced that it has been awarded an engineering, procurement, supply, construction and commissioning (EPSCC) contract for Laffan Refinery Phase 2 (LR2) Project in collaboration with CTCI Corporation.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 09:02:00 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/basic_detail_engineering/articles/405612 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-22T09:02:00Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/mechanical_process_technology/separation_equipment/filter/articles/405408 Bokela signed double-digit million Euro contract for catalyst recovery with Chinese BDO-producer. The filter manufacturer will deliver a multi-unit dynamic crossflow filtration plant to China in 2014. Bokela signed double-digit million Euro contract for catalyst recovery with Chinese BDO-producer. The filter manufacturer will deliver a multi-unit dynamic crossflow filtration plant to China in 2014.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 06:50:00 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/mechanical_process_technology/separation_equipment/filter/articles/405408 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-21T06:50:00Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/large_scale_plant_construction/articles/405366 Grace and Al Dahra Agriculture have executed a Joint Venture agreement to build the first fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts manufacturing facility in the Middle East. The companies marked their commitment and progress with a briefing and gala dinner today for over 100 industry and government leaders from around the region. Grace and Al Dahra Agriculture have executed a Joint Venture agreement to build the first fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts manufacturing facility in the Middle East. The companies marked their commitment and progress with a briefing and gala dinner today for over 100 industry and government leaders from around the region.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 14:04:00 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/large_scale_plant_construction/articles/405366 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-17T14:04:00Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/management/markets_industries/articles/405293 Europe in difficult times: Chemicals production in the EU fell by 1.7 % during the first two months of 2013, the European chemical association Cefic states. With thin order books and declining sales figures, confidence in the industry remains low... Europe in difficult times: Chemicals production in the EU fell by 1.7 % during the first two months of 2013, the European chemical association Cefic states. With thin order books and declining sales figures, confidence in the industry remains low...]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 09:24:26 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/management/markets_industries/articles/405293 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-17T09:24:26Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/mechanical_process_technology/crushing/milling/articles/401768 Every day, a team of more than 3,000 researchers in a particular pharmaceutical factory attempt to improve the effectiveness of medication. This article will highlight how the effectiveness of process steps is also closely examined, which may at first appear insignificant — especially milling. Every day, a team of more than 3,000 researchers in a particular pharmaceutical factory attempt to improve the effectiveness of medication. This article will highlight how the effectiveness of process steps is also closely examined, which may at first appear insignificant — especially milling.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 09:21:00 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/mechanical_process_technology/crushing/milling/articles/401768 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-17T09:21:00Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/405255 India and Netherlands today signed a MoU on technical cooperation in the field of spatial planning, water and mobility management, a government statement said today. India and Netherlands today signed a MoU on technical cooperation in the field of spatial planning, water and mobility management, a government statement said today.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:31 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/405255 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-17T09:00:31Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/405247 Bhaskar Mandal, Executive Vice President, Sector Cluster Lead Industry South Asia, Siemens Ltd and Executive Council Member Automation Industry Association, highlights the importance of automation and its usage especially in a country like India where people still tend to associate automation with loss of jobs. Speaking to PROCESS, he elaborates on how important it is to reach out to people to make them understand that automation contributes towards productivity and reduces life cycle costs in today’s competitive market. Bhaskar Mandal, Executive Vice President, Sector Cluster Lead Industry South Asia, Siemens Ltd and Executive Council Member Automation Industry Association, highlights the importance of automation and its usage especially in a country like India where people still tend to associate automation with loss of jobs. Speaking to PROCESS, he elaborates on how important it is to reach out to people to make them understand that automation contributes towards productivity and reduces life cycle costs in today’s competitive market.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 08:15:36 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/405247 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-17T08:15:36Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/mechanical_process_technology/bulk_materials_handling/articles/405249 Since many ports were not able to cater with the spurt in demand for coal and iron ore world wide, offshore transshipment became the only answer. Up-to-date transshipment facilities employ more than one crane on the pontoon and a complex cargo handling system consisting of hoppers, conveyors and ship loader. Three examples show how it is done. Since many ports were not able to cater with the spurt in demand for coal and iron ore world wide, offshore transshipment became the only answer. Up-to-date transshipment facilities employ more than one crane on the pontoon and a complex cargo handling system consisting of hoppers, conveyors and ship loader. Three examples show how it is done.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 07:53:00 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/mechanical_process_technology/bulk_materials_handling/articles/405249 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-17T07:53:00Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/405201 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the proposal regarding the revival of five closed units belonging to the Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited (FCIL) at Sindri, Talcher, Ramagundam, Gorakhpur, and Korba. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the proposal regarding the revival of five closed units belonging to the Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited (FCIL) at Sindri, Talcher, Ramagundam, Gorakhpur, and Korba.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 14:41:56 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/405201 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-16T14:41:56Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/405196 India's Union Minister of State (Independent charge) for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Statistics & Programme Implementation, Srikant Kumar Jena gave away the third National Awards for Technology Innovation in Petrochemical & Downstream, and Plastic Processing Industry. India's Union Minister of State (Independent charge) for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Statistics & Programme Implementation, Srikant Kumar Jena gave away the third National Awards for Technology Innovation in Petrochemical & Downstream, and Plastic Processing Industry.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 14:39:24 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/405196 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-16T14:39:24Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/405250 ONGC has registered the OTPC Power Project of its ONGC Tripura Power Corporation Limited (OTPC) as a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), under the Kyoto Protocol. ONGC has registered the OTPC Power Project of its ONGC Tripura Power Corporation Limited (OTPC) as a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), under the Kyoto Protocol.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 14:25:03 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/405250 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-16T14:25:03Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/basic_detail_engineering/articles/405181 The incredibly active Middle–Eastern industry has now another benchmark project underway: Together with Al Dahra Agriculture, Grace will build the first fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts manufacturing facility in the region... The incredibly active Middle–Eastern industry has now another benchmark project underway: Together with Al Dahra Agriculture, Grace will build the first fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts manufacturing facility in the region...]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:44:29 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/basic_detail_engineering/articles/405181 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-16T13:44:29Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/405172 A rising world population and an increasing demand for biofuels furl the fertilizer market: A new study estimates that a volume of US $ 185 billion in 2019 could be possible. And yet, there are still some obstacles that could cloud the favourable outlook... A rising world population and an increasing demand for biofuels furl the fertilizer market: A new study estimates that a volume of US $ 185 billion in 2019 could be possible. And yet, there are still some obstacles that could cloud the favourable outlook...]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 11:28:14 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/405172 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-16T11:28:14Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/large_scale_plant_construction/articles/405108 Bayer Crop Science announced its intention to pursue plans to construct a world-scale glufosinate-ammonium herbicide production plant in the United States near Mobile, Alabama. The new facility will contribute significantly to the company’s target of more than doubling global production capacity for this ingredient. The start-up of the new plant is anticipated for the fourth quarter of 2015. Bayer Crop Science announced its intention to pursue plans to construct a world-scale glufosinate-ammonium herbicide production plant in the United States near Mobile, Alabama. The new facility will contribute significantly to the company’s target of more than doubling global production capacity for this ingredient. The start-up of the new plant is anticipated for the fourth quarter of 2015. ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 08:58:00 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/large_scale_plant_construction/articles/405108 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-16T08:58:00Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/vessels_apparatuses/fluidized_bed_equipment/articles/404948 Containment of a solid drugs production is incomplete where the production environment is neglected. Closed process equipment and the production environment need to be considered as an integral solution. There should however be a reasonable balance between protective effects and plant productivity. Containment of a solid drugs production is incomplete where the production environment is neglected. Closed process equipment and the production environment need to be considered as an integral solution. There should however be a reasonable balance between protective effects and plant productivity. ]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 07:43:30 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/vessels_apparatuses/fluidized_bed_equipment/articles/404948 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-15T07:43:30Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/basic_detail_engineering/articles/404936 KBR was awarded a construction contract for a new nylon manufacturing technology production facility located in Orange, Texas by Invista. KBR was awarded a construction contract for a new nylon manufacturing technology production facility located in Orange, Texas by Invista.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 07:29:58 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/basic_detail_engineering/articles/404936 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-15T07:29:58Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/basic_detail_engineering/articles/404897 According to local media, a one billion dollar fertilizer project is underway in the Grand Forks region in North Dakota. The proposed plant shall manufacture nitrogen fertilizers using gas from North Dakota oil wells, the Grand Forks Herald reports. According to local media, a one billion dollar fertilizer project is underway in the Grand Forks region in North Dakota. The proposed plant shall manufacture nitrogen fertilizers using gas from North Dakota oil wells, the Grand Forks Herald reports.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 15:54:44 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/basic_detail_engineering/articles/404897 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-14T15:54:44Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/basic_detail_engineering/articles/404892 Air Products' plan to establish an industrial gas supply in South Africa's Eastern Cape region has come one step closer to reality: The company broke ground for the construction of a new Air Separation Unit for the province in the Coega Development Corporation’s Industrial Development Zone (IDZ). Air Products' plan to establish an industrial gas supply in South Africa's Eastern Cape region has come one step closer to reality: The company broke ground for the construction of a new Air Separation Unit for the province in the Coega Development Corporation’s Industrial Development Zone (IDZ).]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 15:31:31 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/basic_detail_engineering/articles/404892 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-14T15:31:31Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/materials/specialities/articles/404885 Evonik teams up with OPX Biotechnologies to jointly develop certain bio-based specialty chemicals. The joint-development agreement signed May 3rd 2013 will use OPX's proprietary Edge (Efficiency Directed Genome Engineering) technology to develop the bio-processes. Evonik teams up with OPX Biotechnologies to jointly develop certain bio-based specialty chemicals. The joint-development agreement signed May 3rd 2013 will use OPX's proprietary Edge (Efficiency Directed Genome Engineering) technology to develop the bio-processes.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 14:50:20 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/materials/specialities/articles/404885 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-14T14:50:20Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/materials/polymers/articles/404878 Speciality rubbers for mobility mega–trend: Lanxess opens its first production facility for high performance rubber bladders in Brazil. The new plant shall produce around 170,000 bladders for automotive tires per year. Speciality rubbers for mobility mega–trend: Lanxess opens its first production facility for high performance rubber bladders in Brazil. The new plant shall produce around 170,000 bladders for automotive tires per year.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 11:01:07 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/materials/polymers/articles/404878 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-14T11:01:07Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/basic_detail_engineering/articles/404844 Ribbon cutting in Paraguay: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) officially started production at its new 3,500 tons/day soybean processing facility in Paraguay, in the city of Villeta. Ribbon cutting in Paraguay: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) officially started production at its new 3,500 tons/day soybean processing facility in Paraguay, in the city of Villeta.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 09:38:18 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/engineering_construction/plant_design/basic_detail_engineering/articles/404844 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-14T09:38:18Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/mechanical_process_technology/bulk_materials_handling/articles/401748 When investing in new materials handling equipment, firms need to consider the need for consistent product quality; flexibility to react quickly to new customer requirements and changes in demand; efficient materials handling; and documentation for continuous traceability. Learn about solutions which meet these needs, working smoothly together at all stages of the product handling chain. When investing in new materials handling equipment, firms need to consider the need for consistent product quality; flexibility to react quickly to new customer requirements and changes in demand; efficient materials handling; and documentation for continuous traceability. Learn about solutions which meet these needs, working smoothly together at all stages of the product handling chain.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 09:33:00 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/mechanical_process_technology/bulk_materials_handling/articles/401748 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-14T09:33:00Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/management/markets_industries/articles/404830 Clariant wants to step further into the market for oilfield chemicals: The company announced an invest in American Ultimate EOR Services, a company that develops and markets chemicals for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Clariant wants to step further into the market for oilfield chemicals: The company announced an invest in American Ultimate EOR Services, a company that develops and markets chemicals for enhanced oil recovery (EOR).]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 08:29:20 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/management/markets_industries/articles/404830 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-14T08:29:20Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/404694 Automating any process is a difficult task and if automation is related to conveying it faces more challenges as fragile products are on the move. Here’s a look at some products that can ease conveying and automate the process successfully. Automating any process is a difficult task and if automation is related to conveying it faces more challenges as fragile products are on the move. Here’s a look at some products that can ease conveying and automate the process successfully.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 12:56:32 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/404694 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-13T12:56:32Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/404692 The budget for the year 2013-14 has announced various policies regarding the oil and gas industry. As per the budget, the oil and gas exploration policy will be reviewed to move from profit sharing to revenue sharing contracts. The budget for the year 2013-14 has announced various policies regarding the oil and gas industry. As per the budget, the oil and gas exploration policy will be reviewed to move from profit sharing to revenue sharing contracts.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 12:52:56 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/404692 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-13T12:52:56Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/404689 The year 2012 was important in India’s perspective as the plan for the next five years was laid in this year. Based on those plans, the country will continue its further journey towards attaining the economic growth. Therefore, 2013 is expected to witness implementation of plans, schemes and decisions that have been taken a year before. The year 2012 was important in India’s perspective as the plan for the next five years was laid in this year. Based on those plans, the country will continue its further journey towards attaining the economic growth. Therefore, 2013 is expected to witness implementation of plans, schemes and decisions that have been taken a year before.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 12:07:47 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/404689 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-13T12:07:47Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/mechanical_process_technology/bulk_materials_handling/articles/404679 More than twenty years ago Luck Stone Corporation, one of the largest family-owned and operated aggregates companies in the USA, embarked on a sequenced investigation to satisfy demand for a dry asphalt sand product that would avoid the environmental concerns inherent in wet systems. The solution also led them to applications for the production of their own design for dry engineered concrete sand. More than twenty years ago Luck Stone Corporation, one of the largest family-owned and operated aggregates companies in the USA, embarked on a sequenced investigation to satisfy demand for a dry asphalt sand product that would avoid the environmental concerns inherent in wet systems. The solution also led them to applications for the production of their own design for dry engineered concrete sand.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 12:03:25 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/mechanical_process_technology/bulk_materials_handling/articles/404679 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-13T12:03:25Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/404678 The Siemens Drive Technologies Division has received an order from Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL), India, to supply 60 gear units for coal mills. The state-owned, Indian utility company is planning to build and expand several coal-fired power plants. The Siemens Drive Technologies Division has received an order from Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL), India, to supply 60 gear units for coal mills. The state-owned, Indian utility company is planning to build and expand several coal-fired power plants. ]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:55 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/404678 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-13T12:00:55Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/404677 WNS (Holdings), a leading provider of global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services, announced today that it has extended its contract with global pharmaceutical leader Glaxo Smith Kline Services Unlimited (GSK), to deliver high-end research and analytics services. WNS (Holdings), a leading provider of global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services, announced today that it has extended its contract with global pharmaceutical leader Glaxo Smith Kline Services Unlimited (GSK), to deliver high-end research and analytics services.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 11:58:40 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/404677 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-13T11:58:40Z http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/404676 Following a patchy performance in 2010/11, many observers questioned what the future might hold for the mainly generic Indian pharmaceutical companies, as health funders put downward pressure on generic prices. However, the industry has bounced back to profit, but the question is what's next? Following a patchy performance in 2010/11, many observers questioned what the future might hold for the mainly generic Indian pharmaceutical companies, as health funders put downward pressure on generic prices. However, the industry has bounced back to profit, but the question is what's next?]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 10:58:19 GMT http://www.process-worldwide.com/india/articles/404676 process-worldwide.com 2013-05-13T10:58:19Z