Chemical pumps of the Mega CPK type series of KSB are now available in 55 sizes with more than 78 hydraulic systems. The available materials of grey cast iron, nodular cast iron and cast steel, stainless steel as well as duplex and special alloys, such as titanium and Hastelloy, result in a wide range of applications.

Maag Group will be displaying a range of integrated solutions for the processing of polymers in the recycling process at the upcoming Plast show in Italy. Some of its product highlights include the Eco 500 high-performance melt filter from Ettlinger and the underwater pelletizing system Pearlo 350 EAC.

Topsoe will lead the Frontfuel project which intends to produce highly efficient sustainable aviation fuel from carbon dioxide, water and renewable energy. The Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program has granted a fund of 3.9 million dollars for the project.

Achema, the international trade fair for process industries is expected to be held from June 10 – 14, 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. The main highlights of this edition are five ‘Innovation Themes’ and a special show on hydrogen.

Under the global initiative ‘Together for Sustainability’, some of the major chemical groups along with other international companies will work together with Siemens to decarbonize the industry’s supply chain.

Syzygy Plasmonics has selected Emerson to automate its innovative catalyst reactor technology that uses light instead of thermal energy to decarbonize chemical production. The technology is expected to help manufacturers reduce both emissions and operational costs.

BASF’s advanced OASE blue technology will be used by Linde and Heidelberg Materials’ large-scale CO2 capture facility. Once complete, the project is expected to capture, purify and liquify around 70,000 tons per year of CO₂ which can then be used as feedstock for the chemicals industry and into the food and beverage end-use markets.

PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the ‘Top 10 plant engineering projects of June 2023’ from all over the world. Right from Indorama Ventures developing the world’s first PET biorecycling plant to Sasa Polyester Sanayi establishing the world’s largest PDH unit in Turkey, find out all the projects making headlines here.

The multiple dividing wall column separates multi-substance mixtures in a single equipment item, thus reducing investment and energy costs. So far, this complex device has remained a pipe dream, but that is about to change: The first plant worldwide has been put into operation and should come as close as possible to the thermodynamic optimum.

BASF and Yara have plans to conduct a joint study in order to assess the development of a world-scale low-carbon blue ammonia production facility in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. If approved, the project is expected to have a total annual capacity of 1.2 to 1.4 million tons.