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Conducting proper column packing and column internal installation are essential for maximal tower performance. It also helps form trouble-free startups and simple shutdowns. The performance of the packed column relies on the quality of its column internals. Therefore, improper installation can create operating issues and cause the column to fall short of the anticipated efficiency. […]

Facilities such as processing plants, offshore drilling operations, refineries and wastewater treatment facilities often need to perform mass transfer operations. They do this to purify gas and other liquids, as well as to remove pollution and contaminants. Typically, these facilities pump the liquid into columns, where it then undergoes the separation process. These processes can take a […]

Rising levels of air pollution have become one of the most discussed issues around the globe. Because of this, it’s critical for companies to know that one of the most effective tools against rising carbon emissions and the acidic chemicals being released into the atmosphere has been the use of wet scrubbers. These filters effectively […]

One of such treatment processes like solar irradiation is designed, to be implemented in rural areas where people have minimal access to clean water. Solar irradiation can remove a wide range of organic chemical and pathogenic organisms by direct exposure. A big advantage of using this treatment is the absence of harmful by-products at the […]

Choosing the right type of construction material for the vessel and its components is the key to achieving a high service life of the equipment. At MACH, we can custom fabricate internals to meet the demands of your process. During the maintenance period of one of the vent scrubbers, MACH proposed to replace Monel Internals […]

Carbon Dioxide (CO2), one of the universal industrial gases, is mainly produced during the combustion of hydrocarbons also known as fossil fuels. Due to a growing demand for CO2 as a commercial product, it is captured and purified, for transport and beneficial uses at other locations. Among many different uses, refrigeration, and cooling, the casting […]

Recently an article was published by Tracey Reeves at John Hopkins University titled, “Flaw Found in water treatment method”. His article got my utmost attention as I currently work for an engineering company that designs separation units concerning many wastewater treatment applications. To design a complete process, we are presented with a list of contaminants […]

In a chemical process industry, the skill of troubleshooting can be mastered through critically analyzing plant and field operations, understanding the relationship between the process and its equipment, and having in-depth knowledge of engineering fundamentals. Consider Troubleshooting as a Programming Loop Troubleshooting can be thought of as a programming loop where the server, i.e. engineer, […]

Water and Wastewater Treatment Just like fresh air, water is an essential resource for the survival of humans and animals. Water constitutes 70% of the Earth surface but less than one percent can be classified as an accessible freshwater resource. Therefore, water is considered to be a scarce and most valuable resource in many regions […]

DESIGN ASPECTS OF LIQUID DISTRIBUTOR In this section, we will discuss the parameters that need to be considered while designing a high-performance liquid distributor. Drip Point Density: The drip point density is the specific number of final distribution points per m2 of cross-section area on top of the packing bed. For systems in contact with low […]