Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons and Missiles: Status and Trends

The United States has long recognized the dangers inherent in the spread of nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons, and missiles. This report, which analyzes NBC weapons programs potential threat patterns around the globe, is updated as needed. The total number of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons in the world is shrinking as the major powers scale back their inventories through unilateral reductions and arms control.

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A New Standard in Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Coatings Performance

whitePaper | July 14, 2022

The hydrocarbon industry has strict international testing standards related to the performance of passive fire protective (PFP) coatings for oil and gas platforms, terminals, refineries and other petrochemical facilities.

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Unlock The World’s Largest Carbon Market

whitePaper | May 14, 2022

When we tout the progress that human civilization has achieved in the past few centuries, we must recognize the costs that come with it. Among these, the cost of climate change.

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Specifications Guide European Petrochemicals

whitePaper | September 12, 2022

Assessment Window: Assessments are based on the latest information from the market up to the close of the assessment

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Silicone-Base Coating Mitigates Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) In Petrochemical Plants

whitePaper | June 15, 2021

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is one of the costliest problems in the petrochemical industry. It also presents a high degree of potential danger. CUI occurs when moisture mixed with contaminants infiltrates insulation, encouraging the development of corrosion cells on the steel underneath. This paper demonstrates how Sherwin-Williams Heat-Flex® High-Temp 1200 withstands temperature fluctuations, thermal shock and other upset conditions to protect against hidden CUI.

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Decarbonizing practices in the global food and beverage industry

whitePaper | December 24, 2022

This whitepaper examines the current state and trajectory of decarbonization within the global food and beverage industries. By examining and establishing a baseline on industry action, early-mid and long-term initiatives can be highlighted to help inform manufacturers and producers

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HOW DNAENCODED LIBRARIES ARE REINVENTING HIT IDENTIFICATION

whitePaper | June 21, 2022

The concept behind DEL screening is simple. Combinatorial chemistry is used to rapidly build huge libraries of diverse compounds from a set of chemical building blocks.

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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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