September 2023

World Fertilizer’s brand-new September issue is out now! The new issue begins with a keynote article on the ammonia market from Profercy Nitrogen, which explains how the low-carbon ammonia revolution is gathering pace as established players and new names look to take advantage of the development of cutting-edge technologies. Following this, Maire Tecnimont unpacks the fascinating topic of the metaverse and its integration into the fertilizer industry. The rest of the issue is jam-packed with articles on a range of topics from pumps and compressors, water treatment and heat technology. Many thanks to our front cover sponsor, Kreber, and to our brilliant contributors. Hope you enjoy the new issue!

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The Green Light For Blue Ammonia
Richard Ewing, Profercy Nitrogen, United Kingdom, explains how the low-carbon ammonia revolution is gathering pace as established players and new names look to take advantage of the development of cutting-edge technologies.

The Many Faces Of Ammonia
Kevin Rouwenhorst, Proton Ventures, the Netherlands, discusses the many applications for green ammonia, from the fertilizer sector to use as a hydrogen carrier.

A Whole New World
Ezio Pasqualon and Manuel Crotta, Maire Tecnimont, Italy, consider how the metaverse is being integrated into fertilizer plant operations.

Exploring Bimetallic Tubing
Tony Bugno, Alleima, USA, discusses how corrosion resistance can be maximised in nitric acid plants.

Getting The Big Picture With Vertical Pumps
Marwan Karaki, Weir Minerals, USA, outlines the considerations to be made before choosing a vertical chemical pump, and explains the importance of proper selection, installation and maintenance.

Reaching Full Potential
Christen Mancini, Hydro Inc., USA, discusses how pump systems can be optimised to reach operational excellence and reduce environmental impact.

Playing By The Rules
Brian Rudary, Swagelok Company, USA, discusses the importance of following design practices in order to ensure more effective maintenance and smoother running of critical operations in fertilizer processing plants.

Scaling Down
Rajesh Raitani and Steven Paulson, Nalco, USA, provide an overview of phosphoric acid heat exchanger scaling and its impact on productivity in the fertilizer industry.

Decarbonisation Acceleration
Igor Makarenko and Gerald Marintsch, Solex Thermal Science, Canada, explore the energy upcycling opportunities available to today’s fertilizer producers.

Choosing The Right Additive
Jacco Korver, INSTRAL B.V, the Netherlands, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of numerous additives used by fertilizer manufacturers.

Addressing The Root Cause
Ron Porter and Brad Schick, Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions, and Tyler McDowell, Nutrien, Canada, explain how water clarification optimisation can boost plant reliability and reduce water footprints.

More Than A Nutrient!
Aviv Bar Tal, OCI Global, the Netherlands, examines the role that nitrogen fertilizers are playing in the global food crisis.

Upgrading Urea Technology
Kazuki Kamikubo, TOYO Engineering, Japan, discusses the significance of new urea technologies and outlines the benefits of lowered synthesis pressure for producers.

Seeking Synergy
Robert van Spingelen and Chris Thornton, European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform, Belgium, explain how phosphorus recycling could result in a synergy of mineral and organic carbon fertilizers.

September 2023

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