Applied Catalysts is offering Catalytic Reactor Units for process intensification of Catalytic processes using their proprietary ACMC® activated carbon monolith catalyst technology. These modular turn-key systems offer enhanced productivity, selectivity and lifetime for Hydrogenation and other catalytic chemistries. Chemistry that is not equilibrium limited can be converted … [Read more...]
What is the Future of the Nelson-Farrar Cost Indexes?
The Nelson-Farrar Cost Indexes The Nelson-Farrar Cost Indexes were started by Dr. W. L. Nelson and Dr. Gerald L. Farrar. The indexes were calculated and published in every issue each month by the Oil & Gas Journal and with quarterly summaries in the January, April, July, and October issues. The indexes were originally named the Nelson Cost Index. Dr. Gerald Farrar was … [Read more...]
Converting Oceanbound Plastics to Hydrocarbon Fuels
Oceanbound Plastics a Global Problem Conventional wisdom suggests that the answer to addressing this Oceanbound plastics global problem is heading out to sea with equipment capable of scooping plastic out of the marine environment and processing it into something of value. A romantic notion no doubt, however, the physics of the marine and tidal environment coupled with the … [Read more...]
Mini Refineries for Emerging Economies and Remote Locations
Modular mini refineries are best utilized in emerging economies and in remote locations where gasoline, diesel and fuel oil are needed. The local crude oil is normally your lowest cost feed stock because the transportation costs are minimized. Mini refineries with heavy crudes and low API gravity produce more fuel oil and less naphtha and diesel. Light crudes with high API … [Read more...]
The Chemistry and Physics of Rocket Engines
Propellants and oxidizers can be produced in modular plants near your rocket launch site. Chemical Propulsion The chemistry of traditional rocket engines is best described as combustion. Over the years many chemical systems have been used, which include but are not limited to: Propellent Hydrazine Highly Refined kerosene (RP-1) Liquid Hydrogen Highly … [Read more...]