Magazine: 508 May-Jun 2022

We profile leading suppliers of tailor-made pumps and pipes to the phosphates and sulphur industries.

Erosion and corrosion are two of the biggest challenges faced by equipment used in phosphate fertilizer production. This harsh operating environment requires exceptionally well-designed pumps made from sophisticated and robust construction materials. Hani Tello of ITT Rheinhütte and Harvinder Bhabra of ITT Goulds Pumps outline the range of options.

Heat recovery systems at sulphuric acid plants have been providing carbon-free energy for decades now and continue to improve. There is also potential to combine the clean power generated at acid plants with hydrogen production from water electrolysis. This could provide the basis for green fertilizer production.

Certain fertilizer prices are likely to remain above $1,000/t well into 2023, according to Moody’s.

Italy’s Maire Tecnimont Group has named Alessandro Bernini as its chief executive officer (CEO) and chief operating officer (COO). The announcement was made following the resignation of Pierroberto Folgiero , the company’s previous CEO and COO, with effect from 15th May.

Economically viable production of green ammonia requires plants that can react to fluctuations in renewable power thanks to their flexible design. Casale’s Francesco Baratto, Giovanni Genova and Sergio Panza explain how new tools are helping design green ammonia plants that deliver the highest possible production at the lowest possible cost.