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Regional risks in fertilizer production
Contributing editor Gordon Cope looks at the growing demand for fertilizers in the Middle East and North Africa, in the face of challenges posed by regional turmoil.
catalyst for change
UNICAT’s Dr Emmanuel Illo and Adrian Saab reveal how catalytic technology can be used to optimize the efficiency of ammonia cracking and support ammonia’s role as a hydrogen carrier.
Ammonia plant renewal
Tomohiro Masuda of Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation analyzes how ammonia plant efficiency can be improved by modifying or replacing compressors and steam turbines.
Shaping tomorrow’s fertilizer
Gabriele Marcon and Ken Monstrey from Casale’s technical team are investigating the application of nitrogen fertilizer and ammonium sulfate finishing techniques and how they can enhance granulation.
7 tips for a smooth turnaround
Swagelok’s Brian Ruderley and Mike Augenbaugh examine how to successfully renovate a fertilizer plant.
Improved step change maintenance
Pritif John from TÜV Rheinland UK talks about a phase change maintenance program at a phosphate plant in the Middle East.
High temperature failure of ammonia plant equipment
BakerRisk’s Milo V. Kral and Daniel J. Benac detail the major high temperature failure mechanisms common to ammonia plant equipment.
Best practices for corrosion prevention
Matthias Walschburger of Knight Materials Technologies discusses best practices for preventing corrosion during fertilizer production.
Hidden levers for a low carbon future
Greg Gedney of Green Tweed USA argues that compressors offer an overlooked opportunity to reduce costs and carbon emissions in the fertilizer industry, while enabling more sustainable ammonia production.
Designed for reliability
Brett Binnekade from Bagtech International in South Africa outlines the design requirements needed to ensure the long-term, safe and efficient operation of fertilizer plants.
Precision and quality of fertilizer bagging
PAYPER’s David Ranera is looking for ways to improve the efficiency, accuracy and quality of fertilizer bagging.
The role of water in blue ammonia production
Giulia Sporchia and Elisa Brocka from Italy’s Canon Artes Spa are investigating the importance of water’s role in sustainable ammonia production.
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