The chemistry of canning

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning packs in the science involved in preserving your home-grown fruits and veggies

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SIMECO, established in 1984, has gradually grown up into a leading medium size Engineering and Contracting Company. Presently SIMECO offers : - competitive services for Feasibility & Front-End Studies, Design, Engineering, Procurement and Site Services in the Oil & Gas Sector (On-shore/Off-shore Upstream Facilities, Refining, Pipelines), Petrochemical,Fertilizer & Chemical Plants, Power Plants including Renewable Sources, Plant Off-sites & Utility Generation Units.

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Global Petrochemical Market

Infographic | January 17, 2020

Global petrochemical market was valued at around USD 621.1 billion in 2018 and is expected to grow with a GAGS of over 8.0% during the forecast period 2019-2025. Increasing use of polymers In the packaging and automotive industries Extensive use of methanol in various end-use industries Increasing paints &coatings demand Easy aye/lability of raw material from the addle East.

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PROCESS SAFETY AND HOW IT REDUCES YOUR RISK

Infographic | February 26, 2020

An effective process safety program combines management and engineering efforts to help mitigate accidents and catastrophes involving hazardous materials. PROCESS SAFETY (PS) IS NOT JUST A RESPONSE TO REGULATORY NEEDS; IT SAVES LIVES AND FINANCIAL COSTS TO A BUSINESS

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Multi-Functional Linings for Downstream Oil & Gas

Infographic | December 27, 2019

In Hydrocarbon storage there is a high likelihood of water contamination, this water gathers underneath the hydrocarbon cargo and can cause accelerated corrosion of the tank, requiring the lining of the base and 1 meter up the wall. For linings to perform as intended they need to have a chemical and mechanical bond to the substrate, which requires the steel to be clean, reactive and rough, often achieved through abrasive blasting.

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Specialty Chemicals Market Overview

Infographic | December 26, 2019

The global specialty chemicals industry stood at almost $600 billion in 2018. Specialty polymers, industrial and institutional cleaners, electronic chemicals, surfactants, and flavors and fragrances were the largest sectors. Specialty chemicals are consumed in a wide variety of end use industries and growth is very much dependent on the health of the economy.

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Working in heat can be hazardous and can cause harm to workers

Infographic | December 18, 2019

You must do everything reasonably practicable to eliminate the risks of working in heat. Where the risk cannot be eliminated, it must be minimised as much as reasonably practicable. Different workers may react differently to heat conditions. 5 Heat is not just a hazard when working outdoors on hot days. Consider the conditions inside your workplace and what hazards may be present.

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U.S. Chemical Weapons Elimination Program's Key Successes

Infographic | February 28, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) oversees the U.S. chemical weapons elimination program. We've worked for over 30 years to keep Americans safe from dangerous chemicals in warfare materials by monitoring the process for safely destroying them and making sure workers and nearby communities stay safe and healthy.

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SIMECO Engineers & Contractors

SIMECO, established in 1984, has gradually grown up into a leading medium size Engineering and Contracting Company. Presently SIMECO offers : - competitive services for Feasibility & Front-End Studies, Design, Engineering, Procurement and Site Services in the Oil & Gas Sector (On-shore/Off-shore Upstream Facilities, Refining, Pipelines), Petrochemical,Fertilizer & Chemical Plants, Power Plants including Renewable Sources, Plant Off-sites & Utility Generation Units.

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