This issue begins with an insightful regional report by Gordon Cope, which considers how the European fertilizer market has reacted to ongoing developments on the global stage. This issue also includes articles discussing sulfur/sulfuric acid processes, phosphate processing, conveying and materials handling, process analysis, corrosion protection, and pumps and valves.
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Meeting fertilizer demand in Europe
Gordon Cope, Contributing Editor, discusses how the European fertilizer market has reacted to ongoing developments on the global stage.
Analysing the facts: gas analysis in fertilizer production
Maria-Katharina Mokosch, Servomex, the Netherlands, examines the role of gas analysis in fertilizer production and how it helps to reduce emissions while optimising processes for a more sustainable future.
Innovative energy recovery
Eduardo Almeida, Clark Solutions, Brazil, introduces innovative energy recovery solutions for existing sulfuric acid plants.
Suluric acid pump solutions
Hani Tello, ITT Rheinhütte Pumpen GmbH, Germany, considers important design features of pumps that convey hot sulfuric acid in high-temperature applications.
Mastering molten sulfur
Joseph Acevedo, CP Pumps Inc., explores heated, sealless pump solutions for handling molten sulfur.
Smarter mitigation maintenance in reformers
Larry Emch, IGS, USA, reviews the risks and mitigation strategies involved in reformer start-up during fertilizer production.
Handling CUI with explainable AI
Charles Panzarella and Aaron Stenta, Equity Research, USA, assess how explainable AI can be used to solve problems with CUI in the fertilizer industry.
Waging war on facility corrosion
Paul Smith, Legacy Building Solutions, USA, explains how tension fabric buildings can offer excellent resistance to fertilizer’s corrosive attacks.
The heart of the matter
Leslie David, Conveyor Belt Specialist, details how deficiencies in the carcass of a conveyor belt can significantly reduce both performance and longevity.
Maximising yield, minimising output
Subhashis Ghosh, Metso, analyses strategies that can be used to optimise fertilizer mining and processing.