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CONTENTS
03
Comment
05
World News
14
All Roads Lead To China
Alexandre Andrey, BMI Research, UK, examines the outlook for the
Chinese nitrogen industry and its place in the global nitrogen market.
21
Leading The Way
Akihiko Tamakoshi, Toyo Engineering Corp., Japan, explains the
company’s recent developments in urea technology.
26
A Licence To Operate
Stephan Buss and Peter Jens Hoffmann, thyssenkrupp Industrial
Solutions, Germany, outline the company’s portfolio of technologies
and licences.
31
Evergreen Technology
Alberto Serrafero, Saipem S.p.A, Italy, details the company’s latest
developments in urea technology for use in the fertilizer industry.
35
Enhancing The Elements
Rafael Garcia, Shell Thiogro Technologies, Canada, and Dr Harald
Franzrahe, Uhde Fertilizer Technology, the Netherlands, discuss the
fluid bed granulation of sulfur-enhanced urea in the production of a
balanced nutrition granule.
39
Saving The Energy
Leon Postma, Stamicarbon BV, the Netherlands, explains the
company’s new urea process for improving energy efficiency.
42
A Balancing Act
Kate Wilcock, ICIS, UK, details the potential of a brief pardon for
the global potash market with the second half of 2016 seeing price
improvements but 2017 and beyond may be far from balanced.
48
Two Sides Of The Same Coin
Frank Wiebe, Atlas Copco Gas and Process, Germany, takes a closer
look at integral gear technology and explains the benefits it offers.
55
Cutting Costs, Enhancing Efficiencies
Jens Hetzer and Dr Jörg Weidenfeller, ARVOS GROUP GmbH |
SCHMIDTSCHE SCHACK, Germany, provide insight into different
options for high-pressure heat exchange systems in ammonia
production processes.
59
A Perfect Fit
Valter Plasgård, Tranter, Sweden, considers which plate heat exchangers
are most appropriate for different positions in ammonia plants.
65
A Game Changer
Igor Makarenko, Solex Thermal Science Inc., Canada, details how NAK
Azot overcame poor product cooling practices and achieved
world-class granulated calcium ammonium nitrate through employing
indirect contact cooling.
70
Pedal To The Metal
Chuck Young, Tricor Metals, USA, elaborates on the processes and
metallurgy of reactive metals in fertilizer production.
75
Corrosion Control
Egoitz Lopategi and Raquel Rodriguez, Tubacex Group, Spain, outline
corrosion as more than just a chemical composition at fertilizer plants.
79
Relieving Pressure
Orha Karagöz and Dr Stefan Rüsenberg, Rembe, Germany, provide
insight into pressure relief using rupture discs and their combination
with safety valves.
83
Taking Control
Christopher Ristevski and Rosanna Kronfli, Macrotek Inc., Canada, detail
innovative solutions for ammonia and urea removal in fertilizer plants.
89
A Spring Clean
Edward K. Fowler, Kimre Inc., USA, outlines the advances made in gas
cleaning technology in response to the latest environmental regulations.
94
Working With Tropical Conditions
Mark Gilbreath, Devco, USA, outlines the construction of a dry sulfur
handling facility on a small tropical site.
99
A Helping Hand
Pietro de Michieli, Bedeschi Spa, Italy, details recent installations that
have been helping fertilizer handling across the world.
102
Handling Hurdles
James Luther, Nectar Group, UK, outlines certain fertilizer shipping and
handling challenges at developing ports.
107
A Win-Win For Fertilizer Processing
Nate Reznechek, GSI, USA, outlines how the company’s InterSystems
brand’s high-capacity dry fertilizer handling equipment is helping
enhance capacity, speed and blend quality.
111
Precise Blending
Gustaaf Zeeman, EMT Blending, Bagging and Transport Equipment,
the Netherlands, details the company’s global operations, including
working with Yara in Thailand.
114
The Right Kind Of Chemistry
ANNA Conference Review.
116
Optimising Fan Operation
Sergio Di Vincenzo, Boldrocchi, Italy, explains how switchover time
calculations are essential when determining a reliable reformer fan design.
120
15 Facts On China
Devco, a Houston Interests company, has offered process technology and plant solutions for numerous
industries for over 35 years. Since inception, Devco has been involved in the recovery, processing and
handling of sulfur worldwide. Devco takes component technologies and engineers integrated solutions,
managing and delivering all aspects of a project.
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