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  • Forging a New Value Chain: Advanced Solutions for Carbon Dioxide Measurement in CCUS

    Jim Cahill
    Over the last century and more, a few industries have developed large-scale integrated production and distribution systems, covering the span from source to final consumer. Oil and gas are the most obvious, covering all aspects of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. We’ve come to call these systems value chains. With the growth of environmental concerns, we can now add carbon dioxide to this list as its…

  • Emerson Provides the Only Flow Measurement Solution for Carbon Dioxide

    Jim Cahill
    Over the last century and more, a few industries have developed large-scale integrated production and distribution systems, covering the span from source to final consumer. Oil and gas are the most obvious, covering all aspects of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. We’ve come to call these systems value chains. With the growth of environmental concerns, we can now add carbon dioxide to this list as its…

  • Wireless Pressure Relief Monitoring for MON Mandate Compliance

    Jim Cahill
    Emerson’s Andrew Cureton presented Don’t Overthink It--Wireless for Chemical Industry MON Mandate Compliance at the 2025 Emerson Exchange Conference. His session explored the monitoring requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rules for pressure relief valves. The post Wireless Pressure Relief Monitoring for MON Mandate Compliance appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.

  • Wireless Pressure Relief Monitoring for MON Mandate Compliance

    Jim Cahill
    Emerson’s Andrew Cureton presented Don’t Overthink It–Wireless for Chemical Industry MON Mandate Compliance at the 2025 Emerson Exchange Conference. His session explored the monitoring requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rules for pressure relief valves. Here is Andrew’s presentation abstract. Can wireless sensors be used to meet EPA monitoring requirements? It sure would eliminate a lot of the…

  • Upgrade or Get Left Behind: The Hidden Risks of Old Wireless Field Gateways

    Jim Cahill
    In a world where field operations depend on fast, reliable, and secure data transmission, sticking with outdated wireless field gateways can silently sabotage your performance. Legacy devices will still in operation, but they’re often the weak point — exposing systems to cybersecurity threats, limiting your ability to scale or integrate new digital services, sensors and assets monitoring solutions. This note highlights…

  • Control Valves for Ammonia Production Efficiency

    Jim Cahill
    Control valves are critical in the applications within the ammonia production process. Some applications are severe services that could cause challenges to the valve operation, impacting the process efficiency and may disrupt the production or even damage the equipment. The post Control Valves for Ammonia Production Efficiency appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.

  • Control Valves for Ammonia Production Efficiency

    Jim Cahill
    Ammonia is well known for being a base ingredient for numerous chemical products and fertilizers. In recent years, amid growing emphasis on sustainability and decarbonization, ammonia has emerged as an energy source and an efficient energy storage and transportation medium. It offers significant logistical advantages over hydrogen, such as easier storage and transportation, positioning it as a practical carrier for hydrogen…

  • The Growing Sophistication of Instrumentation Makes In-House Servicing Less Practical. Here’s an Alternative.

    Jim Cahill
    I work with a lot of engineers and other mechanically minded people, but I don’t know many that work on their own cars. Maybe an oil change here or there, but the sophistication of today’s engines and internal networks makes DIY work so impractical that it really must be left to specialists. The same idea […] The post The Growing Sophistication of Instrumentation Makes In-House Servicing Less Practical. Here’s an Alternative…

  • The Growing Sophistication of Instrumentation Makes In-House Servicing Less Practical. Here’s an Alternative.

    Jim Cahill
    I work with a lot of engineers and other mechanically minded people, but I don’t know many that work on their own cars. Maybe an oil change here or there, but the sophistication of today’s engines and internal networks makes DIY work so impractical that it really must be left to specialists. The same idea applies to much of the technology used in process manufacturing today. Think of the differences between a mechanical…

  • Driving Quality and Safety in Electric Vehicle Battery Production

    Jim Cahill
    Most of today’s electric vehicles (EVs) rely on lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries due to their high-energy density. As these batteries have become increasingly more advanced, so has the manufacturing process required to produce them—a complex interplay of chemical production and intricate assembly. To meet the stringent production requirements, ensuring quality, safety, and reliability is paramount in […] The post Driving…

  • Driving Quality and Safety in Electric Vehicle Battery Production

    Jim Cahill
    Most of today’s electric vehicles (EVs) rely on lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries due to their high-energy density. As these batteries have become increasingly more advanced, so has the manufacturing process required to produce them—a complex interplay of chemical production and intricate assembly. To meet the stringent production requirements, ensuring quality, safety , and reliability is paramount in the manufacturing…

  • Improving Ammonia Production Sustainability

    Jim Cahill
    Ammonia production, a cornerstone of global food security, carries a significant environmental footprint. While its output is essential for producing fertilizers to feed billions, it accounts for 1.8% of global CO 2 emissions, releasing around 500 million tonnes annually. The energy demands are also significant, consuming 3% – 5% of global natural gas and 1.8% of total energy output. Finding sustainable, less carbon-intensive…

  • Chemical Recycling of Plastic Waste via Conversion

    Jim Cahill
    Only about 9% of the world’s plastic waste is recycled, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Many post-consumer plastics are considered unrecyclable via traditional mechanical methods and end up in landfills, get incinerated, or pollute the environment. Mechanical recycling is limited to remelting plastic waste, sorted by color and material, which […] The post Chemical Recycling…

  • Chemical Recycling of Plastic Waste via Conversion

    Jim Cahill
    Global plastic waste by waste management category. More than 90% of plastic is never recycled. Source: OECD Global Plastics Outlook (2022). Only about 9% of the world’s plastic waste is recycled, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) . Many post-consumer plastics are considered unrecyclable via traditional mechanical methods and end up in landfills, get incinerated, or pollute…

  • Quad Flow Meter Design Addresses Both Safety Concerns and Process Control

    Jim Cahill
    If a trip to the doctor for a routine checkup resulted in a call for a drastic and costly medical procedure, there would be a legitimate reason to request a second opinion. If we apply the same concept to a major process unit in a refinery or chemical plant, an alarm triggered by a single field instrument could cause a complete shutdown with production grinding to a halt. This may be caused by an actual emergency and…

  • Quad Flow Meter Design Addresses Both Safety Concerns and Process Control

    Jim Cahill
    If a trip to the doctor for a routine checkup resulted in a call for a drastic and costly medical procedure, there would be a legitimate reason to request a second opinion. If we apply the same concept to a major process unit in a refinery or chemical plant, an alarm triggered by a single […] The post Quad Flow Meter Design Addresses Both Safety Concerns and Process Control appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts…

  • Rugged, Reliable Valves for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing

    Jim Cahill
    At the Valve World 2024 Conference , Emerson’s Knut Riegel presented Selecting Valves for Chemical Process Applications. His presentation addressed the chemical industry’s role in Germany, key principles to meet the needs of this industry, and the engineered valve solutions to address these needs. Valves are essential in chemical manufacturing and play a central role in the drive for greater sustainability. Sixty…

  • Rugged, Reliable Valves for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing

    Jim Cahill
    At the Valve World 2024 Conference, Emerson’s Knut Riegel presented Selecting Valves for Chemical Process Applications. His presentation addressed the chemical industry's role in Germany, key principles to meet the needs of this industry, and the engineered valve solutions to address these needs. The post Rugged, Reliable Valves for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts…

  • Micro Motion™︎ Coriolis Flow Meters Are Now Easier to Select and Install, Providing Even More Value to Chemical Industry End Users

    Jim Cahill
    One aspect of consumer electronics that we all appreciate is how designers have worked to make things easier to use. It wasn’t that long ago when adding some peripheral device to a computer called for fiddling with drivers and configuration, whereas today many devices are plug and play. The same also happens with industrial equipment, and we can use Micro Motion Coriolis mass flow meters as an example.   Coriolis flow…

  • Micro Motion™︎ Coriolis Flow Meters are now Easier to Select and Install, Providing Even More Value to Chemical Industry End Users

    Jim Cahill
    One aspect of consumer electronics that we all appreciate is how designers have worked to make things easier to use. It wasn’t that long ago when adding some peripheral device to a computer called for fiddling with drivers and configuration, whereas today many devices are plug and play. The same also happens with industrial equipment, and we can use Micro Motion Coriolis mass flow meters as an example.   Coriolis flow…

  • Micro Motion™︎ Coriolis Flow Meters Are Now Easier to Select and Install, Providing Even More Value to Chemical Industry End Users

    Jim Cahill
    One aspect of consumer electronics that we all appreciate is how designers have worked to make things easier to use. It wasn’t that long ago when adding some peripheral device to a computer called for fiddling with drivers and configuration, whereas today many devices are plug and play. The post Micro Motion Coriolis Flow Meters Are Now Easier to Select and Install, Providing Even More Value to Chemical Industry End…

  • Hydrogen Storage Methods are Key to Overcoming Intermittency Drawbacks of Renewable Power Sources

    Jim Cahill
    Ever since the Industrial Revolution, the world has been inventing and optimizing new methods of energy production. As we look towards hydrogen generation , especially green hydrogen made from renewable resources , the topic of intermittency needs to be addressed. Fortunately, just like there’s various methods to transport hydrogen , there’s a variety of ways to store hydrogen. Storing efficiently and effectively is…

  • Hydrogen Storage Methods are Key to Overcoming Intermittency Drawbacks of Renewable Power Sources

    Jim Cahill
    Ever since the Industrial Revolution, the world has been inventing and optimizing new methods of energy production. As we look towards hydrogen generation, especially green hydrogen made from renewable resources, the topic of intermittency needs to be addressed. Fortunately, just like there’s various methods to transport hydrogen, there’s a variety of ways to store hydrogen. […] The post Hydrogen Storage Methods are…

  • Chemical Industry Valve Selection Considerations

    Jim Cahill
    Butterfly valves have a long history and are broadly applied across many industries, including the chemical industry. In a Valve World magazine article, Selecting valves for chemical, process applications (p38), Emerson’s Knut Riegel describes advancements in high-performance butterfly valves for critical process applications. Knut opens the article by highlighting the challenges German and other European chemical manufacturers…

  • Chemical Industry Valve Selection Considerations

    Jim Cahill
    In a Valve World magazine article, Selecting valves for chemical, process applications, Emerson’s Knut Riegel describes advancements in high-performance butterfly valves for critical process applications. The post Chemical Industry Valve Selection Considerations appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.

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