environmental process Articles
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Multiobjective optimisation for environment-related decision making in paper mill processes
Considering only environmental impact or only profit is not enough to manage chemical processes. This study focuses on the optimal scheduling of cutting papers using the multiobjective optimisation programming. Two independent objective functions are introduced in this paper, the production cost and trim loss with the constraints of satisfying the customer orders. The Goal Constrained Programming ...
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Comparative study of biodegradability prediction of chemicals using decision trees, functional trees, and logistic regression
Biodegradation is the principal environmental dissipation process of chemicals. As such it is a dominant factor determining the persistence and fate of organic chemicals in the environment, and is therefore of critical importance to chemical management and regulation. In this study, we developed in silico methods assessing biodegradability based on a large heterogeneous set of 825 organic ...
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Modelling and simulation framework for pollution control of chemical processes
During process design, it is possible to evaluate and control pollution that might occur during actual operation. This paper presents computer-aided design framework that enables the design team to define process design model elements and to measure possible pollution at each design step using performance indexes of pollution measures as mapped to process variables. Modelling methodology, called ...
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Environmental pollution generated from process industries in Bangladesh
The sources of environmental pollution in process industries in Bangladesh are discussed. Total pollution load into environment (i.e., into air, water and land) generated from process industries is determined and presented using industrial pollution projection system (IPPS) developed by the World Bank. Most polluting industries in Bangladesh are identified and ranked. The projection of this ...
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Lynn L. Bergeson Quoted in Bloomberg BNA Daily Environmental Report Article “Process to Select Chemicals for Risk Review Proposed: EPA”
On January 17, 2017, the Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report Article “Process to Select Chemicals for Risk Review Proposed: EPA” included comments by Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner at Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (B&C®), discussing specifics of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed risk rule. Lynn Bergeson, managing partner with the Washington ...
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Development of realistic environmental release factors based on measured data: approach and lessons from the EU metal industry
The assessment of environmental exposure and risks associated with the production or use of a substance on an industrial site includes the estimation of the releases to the environment. In absence of measured release data on the specific substance, a risk assessor would rely on default release factors to the environmental compartments as developed in international, national or regional ...
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The Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing Process of Magnesite Bricks
As environmental consciousness continues to grow, industries are increasingly seeking sustainable manufacturing processes that minimize their ecological footprint. In the realm of refractory materials, magnesite bricks stand out not only for their exceptional properties but also for their environmentally friendly production methods. In this article, we explore why the manufacturing process of ...
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Certified safety all round: Mobile use of the software for audits and inspections. - Case Study
The automotive industry is characterized by stringent legal requirements and supplier audits. Certifications such as ISO 14001/EMAS, for environmental protection, or OHSAS 18001, for Health & Safety, can be included in the supplier evaluation – a considerable endeavor for the supply industry. Since the end of 2011, the tire manufacturer Pirelli has been using Quentic, the online ...
By Quentic GmbH
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Chemical Engineering Magazine Article: Chemical Lifecycle Management
Chemicals in production and laboratory environments alike have three distinct lifecycle phases: the first is procurement and inventory storage; the second is use in a manufacturing process or research program; and the third is post-use, including onsite handling, removal and beneficial reuse, recycle or disposal. A number of considerations including regulations, safety, material utilization ...
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Recycling with online technology: Legally compliant across locations - Case Study
Hundreds of sites with enormous storage areas, large facilities and a huge fleet – keeping track of all the necessary permits, requirements, inspections and measures is just one of the daily tasks that the Scholz Recycling GmbH quality management has to face. In order to manage these tasks consistently, efficiently and for several site units simultaneously, the recycling giant Scholz ...
By Quentic GmbH
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Reviving the Planet: Unleashing the Power of Plastic Pyrolysis for Resource Recovery
Plastic pyrolysis stands out as a beacon of hope for plastic treatment. This cutting-edge technology is more than just a mouthful of jargon; it's a transformative process that breathes new life into discarded plastics. It's a journey that begins with waste and ends with resource recovery. Plastic Predicament Plastics, those ubiquitous materials that have woven themselves into the fabric of modern ...
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Handling hazardous waste safely: More transparency in green production - Case Study
Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) processes and tasks are becoming increasingly complex. With the changes to the German energy law taking effect, companies are facing increased obligations to produce evidence and documentation. ARBURG, a mechanical engineering company, was looking for a solution to allow it to process the rising volume of data more quickly, as well as to consistently ...
By Quentic GmbH
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The Future of Clean Energy: The Critical Role of Gas Measurement in Hydrogen Production
Introduction to Hydrogen as a Clean Energy Source The quest for clean energy has become more urgent as the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and energy security. Hydrogen stands out as a promising candidate in the clean energy landscape due to its high energy content and zero-emission profile when burned. As a versatile energy carrier, hydrogen can be used in fuel cells for ...
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Green hydrogen generation: A cross-disciplinary challenge rooted in electrochemistry
Green hydrogen, produced from water electrolysis using renewable energy sources, is being explored as a strategy to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and decarbonize chemical processes. From an environmental standpoint, this approach is extremely attractive given that mild conditions are used during electrolysis and there are no greenhouse gases produced when using the hydrogen in a fuel ...
By Metrohm AG
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Environmental management strategy drives growth and profits
This competitive environmental intelligence overviews the environmental Strategist™ step by step process “how” to develop and execute your environmental Management Strategy (eMS) to drive growth and profits. What Is Your Environmental Footprint? Businesses are being told they need to be green, sustainable, transparent, carbon neutral/friendly…. How can a business meet the ...
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Staff spotlight: environmental professional leverages industry experience to benefit clients
Christine Kurtz, a Managing Consultant in Trinity’s Minneapolis office, provides clients in the Upper Midwest with the benefits of her 18 years of experience in both industry and consulting. Christine spent over 16 years in industry prior to joining Trinity. She started out in research and development, moved into process engineering, and then found her passion in environmental management ...
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Integrated EHS management in a tech company: International flexibility thanks to modular software - Case Study
“Engineering for a better world” is the mission statement and claim of the tech company GEA, which has sustainability and responsible value creation as its core values. Accordingly, the group places key emphasis on health & safety, legal compliance and the environment in all its production locations. Since 2014, the group has been relying on Quentic to integrate its EHS processes ...
By Quentic GmbH
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Best Practices for Chemical Management
Introduction The costs of managing chemicals are far more than just the product price, but the life-cycle management of chemicals can be optimized to cut these peripheral costs. By adopting best practices, the chemical management process is more integrated into the business process, becoming a strategic advantage to the organization, raising efficiency on a number of fronts, decreasing legal ...
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Changing Biosolid Technology to Safely Remove PFAS Chemicals
Per and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous. Known as “forever chemicals,” the man-made carbon-fluorine bond is one of the strongest bonds found in nature. PFAS is fast to build up in humans, animals and the environment and very difficult to break down. These substances were developed in the 1940s and 50s and applied to products that range from cookware to dental ...
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The Challenge
The Challenge: Safely Dismantle an Old GM Foundry Lapeer-based demolition company remediates toxins, clears down to concrete slab High reach equipment taking down Waste Water Treatment Plant. By Jeff Winke There is an online physics-based game called Demolition City. The game looks deceptively simple – almost Pac-Man-like – that one guesses it would be a snap for most ...
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