8October
When Base Oil Supply Tightens, Where Should Buyers Look Next?
Altiras Fuels | Base Oil Supply Shortages | Article 1 of 6 Base oils are essential to the production of[...]
Posted in Blog, Fuels ArticlesLatest Posts
8October
Carbon-Source Flexibility: What Happens When Glycerol Supply and Economics Change?
For a wastewater facility that has successfully used glycerol as supplemental carbon for years, there may be little operational reason[...]
Posted in Blog, Chemicals
6October
What Will Adsorption Actually Cost? Connecting Lab Performance to Process Economics
An adsorption study can show that a contaminant can be removed. The next question for plant and operations management is[...]
Posted in Blog, Labs Talk
1October
From Co-Product to Carbon Source: When Secondary Chemicals May Have Value in Wastewater Treatment
Higher glycerol prices are encouraging some wastewater facilities to take a closer look at the carbon they purchase for biological[...]
Posted in Blog, Chemicals
29September
Removal Percentage Isn’t Enough: What an Adsorption Study Should Really Measure
A laboratory result showing 95% contaminant removal sounds impressive. But for a company considering adsorption at commercial scale, that number[...]
Posted in Blog, Labs Talk
28September
Beyond Acetic Acid: How Acetate Salts and Esters Expand Procurement Options
Acetic acid may be the most recognizable starting point in the acetyl conversation, but it represents only one part of[...]
Posted in Blog, Chemicals
24September
Price Per Gallon Is the Wrong Way to Compare Wastewater Carbon Sources
When the price of glycerol rises, wastewater facilities that rely on it for supplemental carbon may naturally begin looking at[...]
Posted in Blog, Chemicals
22September
Not All Adsorbents Perform the Same: Finding the Right Media for Your Process
Choosing an adsorbent can look simple when several products are marketed for the same contaminant or application. Activated carbons, resins,[...]
Posted in Blog, Labs Talk
21September
The Hidden Market for Surplus and Off-Spec Acetic Acid
A tank of acetic acid can move from useful raw material to unwanted inventory surprisingly quickly. A production line shuts[...]
Posted in Blog, Chemicals
17September
Acetate vs. Glycerol for Denitrification: Similar Objective, Different Biology
When glycerol prices rise, wastewater facilities that use it as supplemental carbon have an obvious reason to examine alternatives. Acetic[...]
Posted in Blog, Chemicals
15September
Know What Works Before You Scale It: Why Adsorption Research Matters
A promising treatment idea can become an expensive mistake when it reaches commercial scale. An adsorbent may remove the targeted[...]
Posted in Blog, Labs Talk
14September
Prime vs. Secondary Acetic Acid: When Does the Application Actually Require Virgin Material?
For many companies purchasing bulk acetic acid, prime material is the default. It comes from an established producer or distributor,[...]
Posted in Blog, Chemicals