Articles Tagged with ''plant safety''

The incident involved a coatings-related monomer and prompted evacuations, hospital evaluations and an EPA response at an Ohio chemical terminal.

An emissions-control specialist explains how capture design, oxidizer selection, heat recovery and future capacity shape VOC-control decisions for coating operations.

A joint forensic inspection is focusing on the most heavily damaged portion of the Cheonan facility and its history of earlier fires.

Authorities halted work at the Daewon facility, which supplies fatty acids used in paints and resins.

Moving industrial fluids can be dangerous and costly. Proper equipment can mitigate some of the challenges that come from liquid transfers. This article covers fluid-transfer equipment that promises to reduce spillage and waste, and eliminate downtime, among other benefits. 

Wherever chemical processes are involved, in order to protect people and the environment the focus is always on process reliability. Pumps are an integral part of the process and play a particularly important role. One company gives an overview of how its double diaphragm pumps are prioritizing performance and failure protection. 

What is the best respiratory mask to be used during powder coating application? The ChemQuest Group’s Joe Powder shares his powder coating knowledge and expertise by answering questions sent in from around the world.

Pumps play an essential role in the success of processing industries across the globe. While pumps are versatile pieces of equipment, they also are not impervious to wear, which in turn impacts performance. This article highlights the importance of centrifugal pump maintenance, while also revealing the areas to focus on for getting the most out of a process pump.

This article discusses some unique safety hazards affecting professionals in the paint manufacturing space, as well as original equipment manufacturers that regularly utilize paint in their plant operations. It also offers advice on how employers, managers, and other leaders can combat these dangers.

With this new partnership, a combination of ATP technology and optimized biocide use saves costs and improves operational hygiene.