15.05.2012

The Chemical Plant of the Future

The 2008-2009 crisis signaled the start of a paradigm shift in chemical plant engineering and construction. Traditional EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) suppliers (general contractors based in the Western industrialized nations) are facing increased competition from Asia. At the same time, the plant engineering teams at global chemical companies are intensifying their partnerships with EPC suppliers and spreading the workload across the international engineering resource base.
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Finding A Reliable Clean Energy Supply

The energy industry has reached a crossroad. An enormous effort will be needed in the coming years worldwide to ensure security of supply. China and the U.S., the two largest emitters of CO2, will have a special role to play. Fossil resources are currently used as power station fuel and as raw materials in the chemical industry, creating a conflict which needs to be resolved. more04.02.2010

Chinese Economy: Signaling Global Recovery?

Trend Report - Many observers around the world are focusing their attention on China. Politicians, business leaders and the media are looking for signs of a recovery which could signal a turnaround in the world economy. Countries like Germany that are large exporters hope that China and other emerging countries will stimulate growth in their domestic economies. more27.05.2009

Top Priority in Availability and Energy Costs

There is still considerable potential for reducing the operating costs of existing systems in primary industry. Particularly on continuous-flow machines such as pumps and compressors that operate at partial load, changing to high-efficiency motors and variable-speed drives can reduce energy consumption by as much as 50%. The payback period for a frequency converter can be as short as a few months. more27.05.2009

Setting the Sights on Process Efficiency

The process automation industry has been confronted with a series of new technologies in recent years such as wireless data transmission, Ethernet and Asset Management Systems. Seamless integration of these technologies into the installed base is one of the biggest challenges facing the industry. Automation suppliers have become welcome partners in the drive to boost process efficiency. Automation solutions such as intelligent control strategies and online analysis can help minimize raw material and energy consumption. more27.05.2009

Gentle Handling & Clean Separation

Particulate and granulate materials play a major role in many industries. How they are handled and processed has a decisive impact on the quality of the final product and on business performance. In the international market, German and European companies are among the mechanical process market and technology leaders. Increasing demand for continuous processing and transport of raw materials in the food processing, chemical and pharmaceutical industry create lucrative market opportunities for these companies. more