Author: lisaconnock

Stamicarbon has optimised urea granulation to meet rising global fertilizer demands by improving product robustness, reducing capital and operating costs through a simplified design.

The following case study describes a serious incident and the consequences of erroneously mixing nitric acid with hydrochloric acid. In Part 1 we report on the incident and the causes that led up to the event. In part 2 the impact, recommendations and lessons learned will be discussed.

Casale’s high-performance finishing technologies combine flexibility and innovation with seamless integration and sustainability across the nitrogen fertilizer value chain. Gabriele Marcon and Ken Monstrey of Casale present the latest developments in Casale’s comprehensive portfolio of fertilizer finishing technologies and highlight recent projects.

Becht’s Risk Based Work Selection (RBWS) process is a structured, data-driven method that uses risk and benefit-to-cost analysis to optimise turnaround and maintenance work in industrial facilities, resulting in significant cost savings and improved reliability.

KPI describes the systematic revamp of a Benfield CO2 removal unit at a high-throughput ammonia plant, emphasising simulation-driven diagnostics and customised engineering solutions.

Reverse rotation of an inline four-stage centrifugal CO2 compressor is an unwanted phenomenon which sometimes occurs in urea plants. Reverse rotation can lead to damage to the internals of the CO2 compressor and an expected outage. This discussion shares experiences and provides suggestion on how to avoid reverse rotation of the CO2 compressor.

Although elemental sulphur is relatively non-toxic, it presents significant risks when stored or transported. DuBois Chemicals Canada highlights advancements in both dust suppression and acidity control, including the development of novel agents designed specifically for use with elemental sulphur.

UreaKnowHow.com reviews the main production options for incorporating sulphur into urea, the world's most widely applied commodity fertilizer.

MEScon 2025 took place in Abu Dhabi from 19-22 May 2025, providing delegates with renewed energy, new connections, and fresh ideas to apply across the sulphur value chain.

IPCO highlights the reasons for converting sulphur into a solid form, and compares two of the technologies most commonly used to achieve this.