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Innovations in batching, dosing and weighing Challenges brought on by new regulations and technical problems for batching, dosing and weighing have pushed users to find some innovative and surprising solutions beyond our own industry. |
09/05/2006 |
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How to select control valves, Part 1 When it comes to selecting and sizing control valves, the non-commercial chart in this article not only helps you pick the right one for the job, but also serves as a reference tool you can download. |
08/15/2006 |
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Keep a steady eye on measurements While engineers often strive to keep processes running without too much variation, measurements that dont change may be a cause for concern not celebration, as one refinery can attest. |
06/19/2006 |
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Pumping Temperature Considerations "Bad actor" pumps are those pumps that have trouble with frequent and repetitive failures. In many cases, the source of the problem is an ANSI pump trying valiantly to handle a liquid well beyond the range of its design rating.of 300 degs. F. |
06/19/2006 |
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Pumps benefit from a vane effort Widely used but underappreciated, back pump-out vanes extend bearings and seal life. |
11/15/2005 |
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pH linearization lubricates waste control Learn how a simplified technique for linearizing pH can enhance control in waste treatment applications and eliminate the need for gain-adjusting techniques. |
11/15/2005 |
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A new industry-developed tool provides insights and practical guidance on seal economics. |
10/18/2005 |
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You don't have to live with noisy valves Valve cavitation can be predicted and reduced to an acceptable level through economical means. |
08/16/2005 |
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Process engineering: Powder blending from art to science Predictive models, PAT, and continuous processing promise to reduce variability and improve product quality. |
07/13/2005 |
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Reflections on the 2005 World Batch Forum conference In this "special to the web" article, WBF Chairman Maurice Wilkins offers his thoughts on the 2005 WBF conference held last month in Atlantic City. |
06/09/2005 |
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Process engineering: Save time and money with field calibrators Portable, handheld calibrators save time for technicians checking equipment in the field. |
06/09/2005 |
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Control system security: What's in your server? Security threats to control system networks are a fact of life. See these tips and techniques culled from end users and vendors on how you can keep the Barbarians at bay. |
06/09/2005 |
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Process manufacturing: New wrinkles in outsourcing Editor Nick Basta says outsourcing is here to say and offers some information on how it can work best for your plant. |
05/25/2005 |
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The essentiality of process-safety management The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) says revision of the Process Safety Management standard is necessary, but OSHA disagrees. |
05/25/2005 |
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Process Puzzler: Choose a pump wisely Readers offer tips about how to choose the best pump for slurry service. |
05/25/2005 |
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Process manufacturing: Suppliers hope to foster more outsourcing at plants Companies, already having outsourced a lot of back office functions such as information technology (IT) and human resources management, now are targeting more central business functions, such as accounting and even R&D. |
05/11/2005 |
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Process Industry Practices 9th Annual Conference The theme for this years PIP Conference was Changing Times The Common Denominator. With over 140 registered attendees the conference included participants from member, subscriber, and licensee companies as well as other invited guests from the industry. |
05/10/2005 |
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Process manufacturing: No transfer required As the pharmaceutical industry has matured, concerns about the safe handling of drug compounds during the manufacturing process have increased. To meet exposure limits and protect batches from any kind of contamination, the industrys need for improved containment has increased. |
05/04/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Tips on using magnetic drive pumps While the magnetic pump drive can cure some of your pump ills, it is important to know how to apply them to get the maximum results. |
04/19/2005 |
