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June 1, 2021
Researchers Convert Plastic Waste to Jet Fuel in One Hour
Researchers Convert Plastic Waste to Jet Fuel in One Hour
Researchers from Washington State University have developed a new catalytic process that efficiently converts polyethylene plastic waste (#1 plastic) to jet fuel and other hydrocarbon products. The process can convert 90% of the plastic in under an hour, making reuse of plastics easier and more affordable. "In the recycling industry, the cost of recycling is key," said Hongfei Lin, associate professor in the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering. "This work is a milestone for us to advance this new technology to commercialization." Currently only 9% of plastic waste is recycled in the U.S. each year using mechanical or chemical recycling.
This new process uses ruthenium on carbon as the catalyst and a commonly used solvent together at a temperature of 220 degrees Celsius (428 degrees Fahrenheit), a much lower temperature than typically used today. In just an hour, the researchers were able to convert 90% of the polyethylene to jet fuel components or other hydrocarbon products. Using different amounts of the catalyst or changing the time or temperature allows the researchers to fine-tune the process to create the product desired. The researchers are hoping to expand the process to other types of plastics as well.
Read more about this innovative new plastics recycling technology here.
This new process uses ruthenium on carbon as the catalyst and a commonly used solvent together at a temperature of 220 degrees Celsius (428 degrees Fahrenheit), a much lower temperature than typically used today. In just an hour, the researchers were able to convert 90% of the polyethylene to jet fuel components or other hydrocarbon products. Using different amounts of the catalyst or changing the time or temperature allows the researchers to fine-tune the process to create the product desired. The researchers are hoping to expand the process to other types of plastics as well.
Read more about this innovative new plastics recycling technology here.
June 2, 2021
Hexagon Receives Sixth Set of Orders for CFRP Pressure Tanks
Hexagon Receives Sixth Set of Orders for CFRP Pressure Tanks
Hexagon Agility, located in Costa Mesa, California, has received a sixth set of orders as part of a June 2020 master services agreement. The order from a global logistics customer is estimated to be worth $15.7 million, with an estimated $60 million ordered in 2021. The agreement is for delivery of compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable natural gas (RNG) type IV carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) pressure vessels for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Deliveries are expected to start in Q3 2021.
According to Seung Baik, president of Hexagon Agility, “The pace for carbon-neutral technology is rising — not just among large global fleet customers, but also small and medium fleet owners. RNG technology is an important factor in realizing our global commitment to reduce greenhouse gases by 2030.”
Read more about the composite pressure vessel order here.
According to Seung Baik, president of Hexagon Agility, “The pace for carbon-neutral technology is rising — not just among large global fleet customers, but also small and medium fleet owners. RNG technology is an important factor in realizing our global commitment to reduce greenhouse gases by 2030.”
Read more about the composite pressure vessel order here.
June 3, 2021
Hi-Tech Mouldings Wins 2020 3M Supplier of the Year Award
Hi-Tech Mouldings Wins 2020 3M Supplier of the Year Award
Hi-Tech Mouldings, a technical injection molding plastics company based in the United Kingdom, was recently awarded 3M’s 2020 Supplier of the Year Award. Hi-Tech Mouldings was recognized for contributing to 3M’s competitiveness in response to the COVD-19 pandemic. Hi-Tech is a long-term supply partner of 3M and very familiar with 3M’s standards and processes. With this knowledge, Hi-Tech was able to ramp up supply quickly to meet 3M’s increased demand. In all, 3M recognized 13 suppliers out of the thousands in its global supply base.
Peter Tyler, group managing director of the Hi-Technology Group, said, “Winning this Award in the category for COVID response, supporting 3M with an increased demand for moldings and assemblies throughout 2020, is a fantastic recognition of the commitment, dedication and hard work by our teams in the UK and Slovakia working around the clock. We are also grateful for the support of our suppliers and sub-contractors who enabled us to rise to meet the challenge of this unprecedented demand at a time of global challenge.”
Read more about Hi-Tech Mouldings’ award here.
Peter Tyler, group managing director of the Hi-Technology Group, said, “Winning this Award in the category for COVID response, supporting 3M with an increased demand for moldings and assemblies throughout 2020, is a fantastic recognition of the commitment, dedication and hard work by our teams in the UK and Slovakia working around the clock. We are also grateful for the support of our suppliers and sub-contractors who enabled us to rise to meet the challenge of this unprecedented demand at a time of global challenge.”
Read more about Hi-Tech Mouldings’ award here.
June 4, 2021
Magma Global’s High-Pressure Composite Riser Pipe for Deep-Water Oil Wells
Magma Global’s High-Pressure Composite Riser Pipe for Deep-Water Oil Wells
Magma Global delivered the world’s first high-pressure carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic riser m-pipe to HWCG consortium for use in their Offset Flexible Riser (OFR) system for responding to deep-water oil well incidents. The high-pressure, high-temperature m-pipe is lightweight and flexible to provide the additional flow/capture for emergency well containment systems in the Gulf of Mexico. It is designed for areas where vertical access is difficult or where an offset is needed. The m-pipe forms a horizontal “S” shape that HWCG will use to connect the capping stack on the incident well and the rigid pipe riser attached to the mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU). This will decouple the motion between the parts and allow the MODU to decrease its surface station-keeping requirements.
The m-pipe is designed to meet the movement, temperature, and corrosion-resistance requirements specified by HWCG. The pipe will be exposed to hydrocarbons at pressures up to 10,000 psi and temperatures up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, so special design considerations had to be met for the needs of these harsh environmental conditions. The six-inch m-pipe is qualified to operate for at least 6 months after installation, giving enough time to drill a relief well and provide complete, permanent containment.
You can read more about Magma Global’s m-pipe and the HWCG consortium here.
The m-pipe is designed to meet the movement, temperature, and corrosion-resistance requirements specified by HWCG. The pipe will be exposed to hydrocarbons at pressures up to 10,000 psi and temperatures up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, so special design considerations had to be met for the needs of these harsh environmental conditions. The six-inch m-pipe is qualified to operate for at least 6 months after installation, giving enough time to drill a relief well and provide complete, permanent containment.
You can read more about Magma Global’s m-pipe and the HWCG consortium here.
June 5, 2021
Seabrook Plastics Acquired by Molding Solutions
Seabrook Plastics Acquired by Molding Solutions
Seabrook Plastics Inc. from Norton Shores, Michigan has been acquired by Molding Solutions Inc. from Grand Haven, Michigan with the help of Nuvescor Group, an investment banking firm. Terms of the agreement were not released. For 27 years, Seabrook Plastics has operated in the same Norton Shores location serving the automotive, military, and beverage industries. They currently have 25 injection molding machines in a 45,000-square-foot facility with tonnage ranges from 17 tons of clamping force up to 1300.
Molding Solutions is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company providing injection molding, product development, engineering, assembly, and tooling management and development to the automotive, furniture, appliance, and consumer goods industries. Founded in 2000, Molding Solutions’ tonnage ranges from 50 to 350 tons of clamping force.
The acquisition took place in April 2021. You can read more about the Molding Solutions’ acquisition of Seabrook Plastic here and here.
Molding Solutions is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company providing injection molding, product development, engineering, assembly, and tooling management and development to the automotive, furniture, appliance, and consumer goods industries. Founded in 2000, Molding Solutions’ tonnage ranges from 50 to 350 tons of clamping force.
The acquisition took place in April 2021. You can read more about the Molding Solutions’ acquisition of Seabrook Plastic here and here.
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