Chemical & Petrochemical Industry Solutions

Advanced analytical solutions for sustainable operations in chemical manufacturing

Our Expertise

Industry Overview

The Chemical & Petrochemical industry is essential to global manufacturing and consumer products, but faces increasing scrutiny regarding environmental impact, resource consumption, and product safety. ChemiCan Consulting helps chemical manufacturers transform their operations through innovative sustainability solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce environmental footprint, and create competitive advantage.

Our integrated approach combines strategic business transformation, advanced analytical technologies, carbon market expertise, and digital solutions to address the unique sustainability challenges of the chemical sector. We work with companies across the value chain—from basic chemicals and petrochemicals to specialty products and consumer chemicals—to enhance environmental performance while maintaining product quality and operational excellence.

Chemical Innovation
Process Optimization
Circular Economy

Advancing Sustainability Through Precision Analytics

Transforming environmental challenges into competitive advantages

In today's environmentally conscious marketplace, the chemical and petrochemical industry faces dual pressures: reducing environmental impact while maintaining competitive production efficiency. Advanced analytical technologies provide the measurement precision needed to achieve both objectives simultaneously.

By delivering real-time, accurate monitoring of critical parameters across manufacturing processes, these solutions enable operators to optimize resource utilization, minimize waste generation, reduce emissions, and ensure regulatory compliance—all while improving product quality and operational efficiency.

Petrochemical Processing

Precision analytics enable sustainable petrochemical processing through effective monitoring of raw materials and manufacturing processes.

Raw Material Processing

Critical Parameters
Viscosity
Quality Control
Environmental & Operational Significance

Viscosity is a critical parameter in petrochemical operations, directly impacting process efficiency, product quality, and energy consumption. Continuous viscosity monitoring enables precise control of polymerization reactions, ensuring consistent molecular weight distribution and product properties.

Sustainable Solution
Process Control

Precise control of reaction conditions ensures product consistency

Energy Optimization

Efficient processing reduces energy consumption

Waste Reduction

Minimized off-spec production reduces waste generation

Manufacturing

Critical Applications
Color Monitoring
Viscosity
Catalyst Detection
Polymer Dosing
Environmental & Economic Significance

Color serves as a key quality indicator in many petrochemical products, with deviations signaling contamination, oxidation, or incomplete processing. Continuous color monitoring enables immediate process adjustments to maintain product specifications and prevent costly quality excursions.

Sustainable Solution
Quality Assurance

Real-time monitoring reduces off-spec production

Additive Optimization

Precise dosing minimizes resource consumption

Equipment Protection

Catalyst breakthrough detection prevents damage

Waste Minimization

Consistent product quality reduces customer rejections

Adhesives Manufacturing

Operational Challenges
Setting Speed
Adhesion
Penetration
Holdout
Environmental & Economic Impacts

Improper adhesive manufacturing leads to quality issues including slow setting speed, insufficient adhesion, and excessive penetration or holdout. Infrequent grab samples miss off-spec products, leading to waste and rework.

Sustainable Solution
Quality Optimization

Control of adhesive volume, dilution, and stirring

Cost Reduction

Avoidance of excess raw material dosing

Waste Minimization

Consistent product quality reduces rejections

Roofing Asphalt Production

Operational Challenges
Variable Consistency
Viscosity Variation
Lab Sampling
Stabilizer Dosing
Environmental & Economic Impacts

Raw asphalt consistency varies based on refinery quality control standards or environmental conditions. Under-dosing mineral stabilizer creates off-spec inferior product, while over-dosing increases unnecessary raw material cost.

Sustainable Solution
Precise Control

Accurate control of mineral stabilizer dosing

Product Uniformity

More uniform asphalt for coating shingles

Weather Resistance

Improved shingle weather and temperature resistance

Waste Reduction

Consistent product quality minimizes rejections

Gas Abatement & Desulfurization

Precision analytics enable sustainable gas treatment through effective monitoring of scrubbing processes and emissions control systems.

Caustic Wet Scrubbing

Critical Parameters
Caustic Strength
Carbonate
H₂S
Sulfide
Metals
Environmental & Economic Significance

Effective gas abatement is essential for meeting increasingly stringent air quality regulations. Continuous monitoring ensures optimal removal of acid gases such as H₂S and SO₂, preventing breakthrough that could result in regulatory violations.

Sustainable Solution
Upset Prevention

Identification and avoidance of expensive process upsets

Chemistry Optimization

Continuous maintenance of optimal chemistry

Precise Dosing

Save raw material costs through accurate control

Iron & Steel Production

Coke Oven Gas Monitoring
H₂S
CO₂
Ammonia
Caustic/Carbonate
Operational Challenges

Shortage of low-sulfur coal requires plants to implement technology to remove impurities from coke oven gas. Exceeding strict contractual and environmental regulations for H₂S risks expensive fines, while high H₂S accelerates corrosion damage on equipment.

Sustainable Solution
Early Detection

Process upsets identified using alarm setpoints

Quality Protection

Ensure product quality meets specifications

Corrosion Prevention

Protect plant equipment from damage

Process Optimization

Minimize chemical consumption in desulfurization

Parameter Measurement Capabilities

Comprehensive measurement capabilities across gas and liquid parameters enable complete monitoring solutions for any chemical or petrochemical application.

Gas Parameters

Measurement Capabilities
H₂S
H₂O
CO₂
Total Sulfur
SO₂
COS
CS₂
BTU
Specific Gravity
Environmental & Safety Significance

Gas composition parameters directly impact process safety, product quality, equipment reliability, and environmental compliance. Hydrogen sulfide monitoring prevents corrosion damage and protects workers from this lethal gas.

Sustainability Benefits
Worker Safety

Detection of toxic gases protects personnel

Emissions Control

Monitoring supports environmental compliance

Equipment Protection

Corrosion prevention extends asset life

Liquid Parameters

Measurement Capabilities
Oil in Water
Suspended Solids
Turbidity
Color
Viscosity
Acid Number
Alkalinity
Chloride
Caustic
Process & Environmental Significance

Liquid parameter measurements provide critical insights into process performance, product quality, and environmental compliance. Oil-in-water monitoring ensures effective separation and treatment while supporting regulatory compliance.

Sustainability Benefits
Water Protection

Prevent contamination of water resources

Chemical Optimization

Minimize treatment chemical consumption

Resource Recovery

Enable recovery of valuable materials from waste streams

Compliance Assurance

Document environmental performance for regulatory reporting

The Sustainability Imperative

In an era of increasing environmental scrutiny, the chemical and petrochemical industry faces mounting pressure from regulators, investors, customers, and communities to demonstrate meaningful sustainability progress.

Resource Efficiency

Optimize raw material usage, energy consumption, and water utilization to minimize waste generation and maximize product yield.

Emissions Reduction

Detect conditions that could lead to increased emissions early to minimize releases of VOCs, sulfur compounds, and other pollutants.

Waste Minimization

Prevent off-spec production through early detection of process deviations, reducing reprocessing or disposal needs.

Regulatory Compliance

Stay ahead of increasingly stringent environmental regulations with continuous monitoring and verification.

Industry Challenges

Process Emissions

Managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy-intensive processes

Resource Efficiency

Optimizing raw material usage and reducing waste generation

Circular Economy

Transitioning from linear to circular production models

Chemical Management

Ensuring safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials

Product Stewardship

Meeting growing demand for environmentally friendly products

Regulatory Compliance

Navigating complex chemical regulations (REACH, TSCA, etc.)

Energy Intensity

Reducing the high energy demands of chemical processing

Our Integrated Approach

Advanced Analytical Technologies

Using data and insights from our analytical technologies will ensure decisions are based on accurate environmental performance metrics which also allow us to track progress and find ways to improve.

Carbon Offsetting and Trading

Including our expertise in carbon management will make your carbon reduction goals achievable and cost-effective by using carbon markets alongside internal efforts.

Sustainable Digital Transformation

Using digital solutions to improve implementation, monitoring, and reporting will provide the necessary infrastructure for efficient sustainability data management and better stakeholder communication.

Advanced Analytical Technologies

Using data and insights from our analytical technologies will ensure decisions are based on accurate environmental performance metrics which also allow us to track progress and find ways to improve.

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