Natural gas pipelines, hydrogen, drinking water or CO2 capture — you can’t do it without pumps, valves and compressors. At the same time, fluid systems have a reputation for being energy- and maintenance-intensive cost traps. With fluid technology becoming networked and the threat of a PFAS ban looming, the industry is looking for new approaches.

A consortium led by Vianode has successfully been granted a funding of 7-million dollars from the Norwegian Research Council. The grant is expected to be used to develop technologies which will help in more efficient and environmentally friendly production methods and support the zero-emission process industry in Norway.

BASF Pharma Solutions has introduced its Virtual Pharma Assistants (VPA) Premium Services to its VPAs digital services platform. With the help of these Premium Services, users will have the option to purchase access to new exclusive features within the VPAs.

Energy production infrastructures are of great importance in view of current developments. The aim is to maximize the availability of oil and gas pipelines and reduce downtime. The introduction of smart technology for digitized monitoring of mechanical seals is a signifcant step forward.

As digitalisation continues to advance, the demands on process instruments are increasing and everyone today is talking about condition monitoring. Continuous self-monitoring of electrical thermometers tends to be restricted, however, because sensor drift remains unnoticed until the next calibration date. This problem has now been solved.

Covestro has plans to invest a mid to high double-digit million-euro amount for the modernization of its production plant in Dormagen, Germany by 2025. With this, the company aims to significantly improve the plant's energy efficiency and thereby reduce CO2 emissions.

Bartec has introduced the new Sp9 Ex1 Smartphone and Sc9ex1 Smartscanner which can be used in hazardous areas. Compact and lightweight, these devices have set a new standard for connectivity and digitalization in dangerous zones by the firm.

A pilot plant for cost-efficient production of green methanol was recently inaugurated at the chemical park in Leuna, Germany by the Minister for Transport Dr. Volker Wissing. The plant is part of the ‘Leuna100’ project and aims to offer climate-friendly fuels to container shipping and aviation industries.

Metso has acquired Tedd Engineering in the UK with an aim to strengthen its digital and automation capabilities in its mobile equipment business and especially in the aftermarket.

PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the ‘Top 10 plant engineering projects of December 2023’ from all over the world. Right from Ørsted starting work on Denmark’s first carbon capture project to Fluor securing two contracts for the world’s first net-zero ethylene cracker and derivatives complex, find out all the projects making headlines here