Orica has seen an ammonia spill at its Kooragang Island plant this morning after a leaking gasket was discovered.
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Shale gas exploration in Australia could boost manufacturing: Resources minister
Gary Gray, the recently-appointed federal minister for resources, has commented that the development of the shale gas industry in Australia could lead to a massive boost for Australian industry.
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Sensor glove changes colour in the presence of hazardous substances
Employees exposed to risks will only have to put on a glove in order to receive a toxic substance warning.
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Processing particles and powders is a science – not art
A new training course by Australian particle technology industry experts will benefit those who handle particles and powders including mechanical and chemical engineers.
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Fire in anhydrous ammonia tank may have caused Texas blast
The plant in Texas that exploded is said to have produced and stored a volatile and potentially dangerous form of nitrogen-based fertilizer.
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Yokogawa forms ammonia technology alliance with KBR
KBR will now supply a fertilizer automation package as part of its ammonia process technology solutions to customers worldwide.
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Cellulosic ethanol heads for cost-competitiveness by 2016
The cost of enzymes, pre-treatment and fermentation have fallen significantly, but cellulosic biofuels still have some way to go to reduce project capital expenditure if they are to be competitive with corn-based ethanol and with gasoline.
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AspenTech acquires PSVPlus
Energy, chemical, and engineering and construction companies use PSVPlus to model pressure relief scenarios and size pressure relief valves in process plants, based on industry standard procedures.
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How to choose the right hose
Despite its importance, hose selection is often treated as an afterthought. Proper hose selection starts with an understanding of the four main parts of a hose.
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The challenge of developing integrated solutions for a chemical plant
An Orica joint venture nitric acid plant implements an integrated technology solution on a single platform for all process automation applications.
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