www.chemengonline.com February 2022 Cover Story 30 Selecting Expansion Joints in CPI Applications In order to maximixe longevity and reduce process downtime, it is imperative to understand the factors that determine the proper selection of expansion joints. Guidelines are presented that can help with selection decisions for expansion joints In the News 5 Chementator Large-scale production of insect proteins from waste; Renewable dimethyl ether plant planned; An electrochemical process for producing and recycling VRFB electrolytes; Advanced amine-scrubbing solvent offers carbon-capture advantages; Reducing the carbon footprint of quicklime production; and more 10 Business News Ascend to build HMD plant in China's Jiangsu province; LG Chem to construct world's largest battery-cathode materials plant; Veolia to build EV-battery recycling plant in the U.K.; Perstorp acquires GEO di-methylolpropionic acid business; and more 12 Newsfront PAT Framework Provides Benefits in the CPI Beyond product quality, process analytical technology (PAT) strategies optimize processes and efficiency in the chemical process industries (CPI) Technical and Practical 28 Facts at your Fingertips Process Hazard Identification Methods This one-page reference provides brief descriptions of several analysis methods for identifying and evaluating potential process hazards 29 Technology Profile Production of Allyl Chloride This one-page summary describes the industrial process for generating the chemical intermediate allyl chloride 36 Feature Report Optimizing Vapor Recovery from Storage Tanks Light hydrocarbons in storage tanks can vaporize and vent to the atmosphere, creating harmful emissions. An optimized vaporrecovery unit can effectively and economically reduce such emissions 42 Engineering Practice Specification Tips to Maximize Heat Transfer Presented here are some practical points to help in the selection of a shell-and-tube heat-exchanger design for various applications CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WWW.CHEMENGONLINE.COM FEBRUARY 2022 1 36 12 30 Volume 129 | no. 2 42http://www.chemengonline.com http://WWW.CHEMENGONLINE.COM