Articles

Title/Author	Date
Achieve total productive maintenance In order to achieve all the benefits of a total productive maintenance program, you have to start with autonomous maintenance and a CMMS. This can lead to maximum equipment effectiveness through the elimination of defects, downtime, slowdown, and so on.	01/28/2005
Process management: Raise an alarm about alarms Sure, having more alarms is a plus if they contribute to better plant operation. But nowadays, more and more plants have numerous alarms that are causing more trouble than they are worth. Author: Mark Rosenzweig, Editor-in-Chief	01/19/2005
Process manufacturing: Assure batch uniformity for freeze-dried products Success requires precise control of process conditions, extensive equipment testing, and analysis of bulk solution, dry and reconstituted product; surrogates can be used for some tests.	01/19/2005
Process manufacturing: Practical steps to reduce particle segregation Particle segregation is a common problem in many bulk storage systems and its presence creates serious quality control problems. This exclusive contribution from Diamondback Technology discusses the do's and dont's of particle segregation. Author: Diamondback Technology	01/19/2005
Ph Sensor Neutralizes Gas Scrubber Operation There seems to always be a better way to meet regulatory requirements, enhance productivity and lower costs. A new pH sensor may help meet all three goals. Author: Paul Aloia, Summit Controls Inc.	01/18/2005
Process Engineering Measurement Technology white paper database Eleven papers cover a variety of subjects including use in safety-instrumented systems.	01/15/2005
Distributed Control Systems: Rescue Your Plant from Alarm Overload Author: Ian Nimmo, User Centered Design Services LLC	01/12/2005
Process Engineering Test and Measurement white paper database This white paper database addresses a multitude of subjects related to both hardware and software.	01/06/2005
Take the heat off \| Chemical Processing Safe and successful chemical cleaning of exchangers requires effective job design, planning and execution Author: Steven Barber	10/08/2004
Maintaining Pump Prime	05/11/2004
Top Ten Topics for 2003 \| Chemical Processing Author: Alan E. Hodel, Internet columnist	12/18/2003
Synchronicity Through Calibration Data Collection	07/30/2003