Natural resources that are extracted from the ground such as coal, oil, natural gas and other mineral ores contain various amounts of natural radioactivity. When these resources are extracted and ...

Process Engineering encompasses the analysis, modeling, simulation, optimization, design, control and operation of process systems, from micro-sized systems to huge industrial facilities. Many ...

Researchers have discovered a new method by which a catalyst can be used to selectively burn one molecule in a mixture of hydrocarbons -- compounds made of hydrogen and carbon atoms. For the first ...

Applying optimization and a graded approach to industrial processes involving naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) is crucial for ensuring radiation safety, efficiency and regulatory ...

Alarm management is a critical aspect of industrial process control, ensuring plant safety and operational efficiency whilst minimising disruptions due to false or nuisance alarms. Modern alarm ...