:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1832200/1832247/original.jpg "The Napcon Advisor is an advanced artificial intelligence solution for operational excellence in an industry 4.0 smart refinery.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1827600/1827658/original.jpg "Prescriptive maintenance is about scheduling and carrying out predictive maintenance based on predictive analytics providing recommended actions.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1831500/1831514/original.jpg "Packaging machine manufacturers are striving to shorten the times required for commissioning pharmaceutical filling lines.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1829100/1829150/original.jpg "The gray part of the Neles T5 series ball valve is the 3D printed valve body.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1833300/1833355/original.jpg "The facility will allow Engro to expand its portfolio in the region, and optimize the production of polypropylene, a key ingredient in plastics, resins and fibers.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1832700/1832713/original.jpg "At a glance: Plant engineering projects from across the globe.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1832100/1832185/original.jpg "The new facility will enable a 214,000-ton reduction of annual CO2 emissions from the industry and mobility sectors, equal to approximately 4.7 % of the total CO2 emissions from the Danish land-based transport sector.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1832100/1832127/original.jpg "The Danish minister for Climate, Energy & Utilities, Dan Jørgensen, initiates the onsite construction of H2RES.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1830800/1830869/original.jpg "The automatic cleaning, rotary cleanflow magnet separates metal particles of 30 µm and more from powders and granulates and is suitable for installation in free-fall lines in a continuous process.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1824100/1824152/original.jpg "The liquid mixer motor specifications include severe-duty and explosion-proof designs, stainless steel construction, and horsepower ratings up to 5 hp.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1823600/1823667/original.jpg "The SR terminal box by Pepperl+Fuchs.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1832700/1832755/original.jpg "Mega cap and large cap companies sponsored 52 % of FDA approvals of biologic NMEs in 2020: Global Data.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1831200/1831205/original.jpg "The AI-Immunizer conducts the Plaque Reduction Neutralization Test or PRNT and has been developed as part of a collaboration between the Faculty of Engineering at Thailand’s Mahidol University and the Institute of Molecular Biosciences. ABB’s IRB 1100 and YuMi® collaborative dual arm robots assist with key tasks involved in COVID-19 vaccine testing and development.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1825900/1825973/original.jpg "Granulation line for pilot plants - Fast change of material containers without the need of tools")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1832800/1832824/original.jpg "For light gases, pumping speed of the Turbovac 1350 I/s is 3-5 % higher than reference industry products whereas for heavier gases, the Turbovac 1450 i is 10 % higher than the same reference products.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1830400/1830418/original.jpg "Envirogear’s jacketed G Series internal gear pump.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1829500/1829568/original.jpg "Ready-to-ship compressor with new flanges.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1829300/1829386/original.jpg "Pfeiffer Vacuum’s MVP 030-3 C DC diaphragm pump.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1833400/1833461/original.jpg "The study addressed the question, how much carbon is needed in Europe in 2050 and how it can be provided sustainably.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1833300/1833338/original.jpg "Vianode and Morrow will jointly develop tailored, high-end anode materials suited for applications of Morrow lithium-ion cells, including both synthetic graphite and silicon-containing anode materials.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1833300/1833341/original.jpg "By 2040, a global electrolyser capacity of 213.5 gigawatts is projected.")
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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1797900/1797927/original.jpg "The waste heat-to-power pilot installation in Alberta will capture waste heat from a gas-fired turbine operating at a pipeline compression station and convert it into emissions-free power.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1797600/1797603/original.jpg "Air Liquide and Siemens Energy have already identified cooperation opportunities for large scale sustainable hydrogen projects both in France, Germany and other European countries.")
Plant Watch Top 5 Engineering Projects
PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the top 5 plant engineering projects of last week from all over the world. Right from the construction of world scale plants to facility expansion projects, find out all the projects making headlines here.
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USA: Chevron Phillips Chemical to Build World-Scale 1-Hexene Unit
(Source: Chevron Phillips Chemical)
May 10, 2021 – Chevron Phillips Chemical announced plans to expand its alpha olefins business with a second world-scale unit to produce on-purpose 1-hexene. Expected capacity for the new unit is 266 KTA with targeted startup in 2023 and its location will be Old Ocean, Texas, near the company’s Sweeny facility in the USA. At its peak, the project anticipates supporting more than 600 construction jobs and 50-plus full-time positions.
1-hexene is a critical component in the production of high-performance polyethylene (PE). This plastic resin is commonly used in the production of film and rigid containers for a variety of everyday products, including packaging for food, detergent and pharmaceuticals, among many others. Read more…
China: Axalta Completes Expansion of Waterborne Coatings Plant
(Source: Axalta Coating Systems)
May 11, 2021 – Axalta Coating Systems has completed the expansion of its waterborne coatings plant in Jiading, Shanghai, China. The expanded site is designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable coating solutions for automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial markets in China and the Asia Pacific region.
The expansion includes new added waterborne basecoat, primer and small batch capacity, featuring the most advanced product and production technology available. The new production facilities, in addition to two new warehouses, will more than double the Jiading waterborne plant's production capacity. The state-of-art facility optimizes productivity through advanced automation, maximizes the use of raw materials and accelerates manufacturing cycle time, while minimizing the environmental impact of the production process. Read more…
Lonza to Invest 939 Million Dollars for Two New Mammalian Units
(Source: Lonza)
May 12, 2021 – Lonza announced significant investments to expand its mammalian drug substance manufacturing facilities in Visp (CH) and Portsmouth (US). The expansion in Visp (CH) will see the development of a new large-scale mammalian drug substance manufacturing facility to expand capacity with six 20,000L bioreactors to meet increasing market demand in biologics. The new facility will have an area of approximately 27,500 sq m.
The investment will increase large-scale biologics manufacturing capacity to meet customer demand in the contract manufacturing space. The state-of-the-art, high throughput facility includes perfusion capabilities and is designed to support high titer processes and accommodate the next generation of mammalian biologics. Read more…
Nigeria: KBR Wins Contract for Bua Group’s New Refinery
May 12, 2021 – KBR has announced that it has been awarded a contract to complete the Front-End Engineering Design (Feed) for BUA Group's new, modern refinery facility in Nigeria. The award marks the continuation of a strong relationship with the Bua Group, a leading agricultural and industrial chemicals conglomerate, after KBR successfully completed the conceptual feasibility study for the project in 2018.
The facility will support fuel production for Nigeria's domestic and regional markets, helping reduce the country's dependence on imported supplies. Elements of the work will include sulphur removal facilities, water treatment facilities to meet high level environmental standards, and heat integration to ensure long standing efficiency of production. Read more…
Norway: Elkem Commissions New Pilot Plant for Battery Materials
(Source: Elkem)
May 13, 2021 – Elkem has successfully commissioned its industrial pilot for battery materials in Kristiansand, Norway, starting industrial scale pilot production for customers. As the next step towards large-scale production, Elkem is now establishing Vianode as a new company and brand dedicated to develop and produce sustainable and high-quality active anode materials to meet the needs of the exponentially growing electric vehicles marketplace.
Vianode has been established as a fully-owned subsidiary of Elkem and Elkem’s existing activities in advanced battery materials will become part of the new company. Read more…
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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1830100/1830144/original.jpg "Axalta has completed the expansion of its waterborne coatings plant in Jiading, Shanghai, China.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1741200/1741280/original.jpg "Axens has been selected by BUA Group for its advanced technology licenses, basic engineering, catalysts & adsorbents, proprietary equipment, training and technical services.")