A precious metal used everywhere from car exhaust systems to fuel cells, platinum is an incredibly efficient catalyst—but it's costly and carbon-intensive. Now, a serendipitous collaboration between scientists at ETH Zurich and other...
Clean technology company Aduro is using an innovative clean chemical process to transform lower-value feedstocks such as waste plastics, heavy bitumen and renewable oils into resources for the 21st century. In line with this, the company...
Unloading bulk produce from silo vehicles can be a big part of the role for operators in the process engineering space, and a new unloading system from CVS Engineering promises to make this part of the job more efficient. The...
At this year’s CHEM UK, two Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) seminars highlighted the influence of leaders and their role in forming a safe (or unsafe) working environment. These talks, titled ‘Safety...
Instant noodles, a staple of convenience, present unique challenges in maintaining food safety and quality. From the raw ingredients to the final packaging, manufacturers can face risks of metal contamination throughout the whole...
Regulatory body Ofwat has announced winners of the Ofwat Innovation Fund’s Water Breakthrough Challenge. The winning companies and projects will solve challenges faced by the industry and will benefit from £42.7m in...
A recent collaboration combines a multi-probe over-the-air test system with wireless connectivity that is set to provide a comprehensive evaluation of RF performance. Wi-Fi 7 is a standard designed to achieve high throughput for use...
In the face of increasing regulatory and environmental pressure, the global fertiliser industry is accelerating its transition toward sustainable manufacturing models. Among the new generation of innovators, Swedish startup Cinis...
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technique called RAVEN that can capture the full complexity of an ultra-intense laser pulse in a single shot—something previously thought nearly impossible. These pulses, capable of accelerating...
In food processing, safety is not just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a critical element of product quality and brand trust. As public expectations and industry standards evolve, process engineers play an increasingly pivotal...
Nicola Brittain attended a recent tour of ABB’s Imperial College carbon capture plant and heard how a new AI product, and generative AI more generally, is helping to transform training for chemical engineering students Like many...
No other industry places a wider, more aggressive range of demands on conveyor belts than the recycling industry. Every time a belt needs to be repaired or replaced operators will incur costs, not only direct costs but also lost...
Sealing solutions specialist Flexitallic has released Flexlogics , a cloud platform that digitises bolted joint integrity management. The company describes the product as an integrity management solution that allows engineering teams to...
Effective fire and gas detection systems are crucial for ensuring safety within process industries. Historically, the competence required to design and implement these high-integrity systems has often been acquired through informal,...
Colloids are mixtures in which microscopic particles are evenly dispersed throughout another substance, such as a liquid medium like water. Known for their stability, uniform dispersion and ability to interact at the molecular level,...
Eldon Kruger discusses how novel flameproof cable gland technology is effectively preventing cable damage in oil and gas applications. Cable glands are a crucial component for ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical connections...
When a widespread power outage occurs and high-voltage transmission lines require immediate repairs, the electric utility often sends a skilled technician to the location by helicopter to speed the repair process. Helicopters, along with...
An introduction I am the managing director of Atex Explosion Hazards, a company with over 50 years of experience in explosion protection. Now part of the global Atex Group, the organisation provides a fully integrated source of process...
Non-contacting radar level transmitters provide extremely accurate measurements in a wide range of applications and process conditions. However, tanks containing internal objects have traditionally proven challenging for this technology...
Lubricants are ubiquitous across many key areas of process manufacturing - most notably in pumps, compressors, conveyors, hydraulic systems and turbines. Despite the product’s widespread use and the maturity of sector, ecosystems...
The process industry faces mounting pressure to improve both operational efficiency and environmental performance. While electrification is a key component of this transformation, it is only one part of the solution. The real potential...
Scientists have, for the first time, directly observed phonon wave dynamics within self-assembling nanomaterials unlocking the potential for customizable, reconfigurable metamaterials with applications ranging from shock absorbers to...
In the development of modern infrastructure, resilience and adaptability are more important than ever. Engineers working on critical facilities - from data centers and transport systems to cleanrooms and energy installations – must...
As electric vehicles grow more popular, their warning sounds may not be doing enough to protect pedestrians. A Swedish study shows that these signals are hard to locate, especially when multiple vehicles are involved, leaving people...
Environmental product provider, Binder , has released a new plant growth chamber that combines a climate chamber and a LED plant light module. The latest generation of constant climate chambers and cooling incubators can be...
Many of the contributors to International Power Engineer are developing products for the biowaste to fuel industry, and flame and gas specialist Dräger is no exception. The company recently reported a case study regarding a...
Gas from biomass or biowaste is one of the least talked about forms of energy production, at least in International Power Engineer. But actually the market has grown 3% a year between 2010 and 2023 and the International Energy Agency...
Utilities are currently in flux, transitioning from top-down companies with a clear demarcation between supplier and recipient, to companies that rely on software and AI to allocate resources between and among customers in a flexible...
Richard Keith outlines the crucial high-tech digital tools servicing the oil and gas industry from design and production through to operation. Roxtec continues to make major strides in its mission to service the offshore oil and gas...
An effective site commissioning test of an HV cable system is one which reliably identifies laying and installation related life-limiting defects while, also, not introducing damage into the cable system. The combination of near...
Introducing a next-generation remote speaker microphone for enhanced communication in hazardous environments. Within the high-risk environments of the oil and gas industry, effective communication can mean the difference between routine...
In an era flooded with AI buzzwords, the utility sector faces a critical question: are we maximising AI’s potential or merely discussing it? Utilities face significant challenges with aging infrastructure, extreme weather, rising...
A new survey from provider of industrial tools and integrated software, Fluke UK , highlights key challenges for the solar industry. The survey found that improving panel efficiency, transitioning from reactive to predictive maintenance,...
Following an announcement regarding new autonomous capabilities, Louise Davis speaks with a pioneer of the drone-based solutions that are transforming oil and gas inspection operations. The trend for greater autonomy can be observed...
Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have created a groundbreaking quantum device that can measure 3D acceleration using ultracold atoms, something once thought nearly impossible. By chilling rubidium atoms to near absolute...
Despite advances in machine vision, processing visual data requires substantial computing resources and energy, limiting deployment in edge devices. Now, researchers from Japan have developed a self-powered artificial synapse that...
Researchers have engineered a laser device smaller than a penny that they say could power everything from the LiDAR systems used in self-driving vehicles to gravitational wave detection, one of the most delicate experiments in existence...
Students recently unveiled their invention of a robotic actuator -- the 'muscle' that converts energy into a robot's physical movement -- that has the ability to detect punctures or pressure, heal the injury and repair its...
Researchers present new experimental and theoretical results for the bound electron g-factor in lithium-like tin which has a much higher nuclear charge than any previous measurement. The experimental accuracy reached a level of 0.5 parts...
In a major advancement for sustainable construction, scientists have created a cement-free soil solidifier from industrial waste. By combining Siding Cut Powder and activated by Earth Silica, an alkaline stimulant from recycled glass,...
Reducing travel speeds and using an intelligent queuing system at busy ports can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from oceangoing container vessels by 16-24%, according to researchers. Not only would those relatively simple...
Engineers have developed a real-life Transformer that has the 'brains' to morph in midair, allowing the drone-like robot to smoothly roll away and begin its ground operations without pause. The increased agility and robustness of such...
Researchers have designed a liquid hydrogen storage and delivery system that could help make zero-emission aviation a reality. Their work outlines a scalable, integrated system that addresses several engineering challenges at once by...
Most people have witnessed -- or rather smelled -- when a protein enzyme called sulfite reductase works its magic. This enzyme catalyzes the chemical reduction of sulfite to hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide is the rotten egg smell that...
Laser-based metal processing enables the automated and precise production of complex components, whether for the automotive industry or for medicine. However, conventional methods require time- and resource-consuming preparations....
Engineers developed a fuel cell that offers more than three times as much energy per pound compared to lithium-ion batteries. Powered by a reaction between sodium metal and air, the device could be lightweight enough to enable the...