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The Lark provides a serious lesson for the chemical industry The key to the long-term vitality of a chemical corporation does not lie in its business acumen, but in its ability to continue to make innovative chemicals. Editor in chief Mark Rosenzweig says executives should show more enthusiasm for this process. |
03/10/2005 |
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Chemical Processing Vaaler Award 2005 Chemical Processing is now accepting entries for its biennial Vaaler Awards. These awards honor products and services that have significantly improved the operation and economics of chemical plants. Click the following link to download a PDF document that details eligibility requirements, award categories, entry details, winner notification and contact information. |
03/10/2005 |
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Process engineering: In the trenches of Fieldbus War II Like the 20th Century’s Great Conflict, the first Fieldbus War never really ended. But what will the outcome be this time? This article from CONTROL makes an educated prediction on how the battle may turn out. |
03/10/2005 |
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Fieldbus technology: Cut through the confusion Fieldbus technology offers many benefits to a chemical processor if used correctly. The key is to focus on front-end design to achieve the full benefits of fieldbus technology. |
03/10/2005 |
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HART Devices - Dispelling the Myths Myths and misconceptions surround the HART Communication technology despite being in use for as many as 15 years in some places. This article dispels those myths and highlights the benefits of HART. |
03/10/2005 |
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Chemical Processing Readers' Choice Awards 2004 Chemical Processing asked 20,000 of its readers to name the best technology providers in 41 categories covering equipment, software and engineering services. |
03/07/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Measure problems on a higher level A reader has a level measurement problem with a differential pressure level transmitter. The transmitter does not track the level properly. Check out the question and the in-depth answer in this contribution from ControlGlobal.com. |
03/03/2005 |
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High-viscosity materials: Get into the thick of things Mixing equipment that you have relied on for years is likely inadequate for successfully mixing high-viscosity materials. This article outlines the solutions to this unique challenge. |
03/01/2005 |
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Process Engineering: National Instruments test and measurement whitepaper database National Instruments developer zone has a plethora of whitepapers on instrumentation. The database covers both hardware and software needs. |
03/01/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Measurement Technology whitepapers This whitepaper database from Rosemount covers many areas of instrumentation including safety-instrumented systems. |
03/01/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Statistics and quality control Details on Six Sigma and papers on numerical accuracy and other statistical subjects are featured at Aspen Tech Publications. |
03/01/2005 |
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Process Manufacturing: Bulk-solids-handling whitepapers A variety of technical papers from Jenike & Johanson that cover storage and flow issues can be downloaded from this database. |
03/01/2005 |
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air pollution resources The Environmental Protection Agency provides a variety of references and studies on air pollution. |
03/01/2005 |
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Process manufacturing & The Clean Air Act Read the entire Clean Air Act to see if your plant is compliant. |
03/01/2005 |
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Process Puzzler: Keep cables in their place A Chemical Processing reader was looking for a solution to a cable hanger problem. At his plant, a 200-lb. cable bundle supported by cable hangers fell and injured one man. Read what advice our readers had for him and take a look at next months' question. |
02/21/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Exclusive contributions from the Hydraulic Institute The Hydraulic Institute is an exclusive contributor to ChemicalProcessing.com. The mission of the Hydraulic Institute (HI) is to serve member companies and pump users by providing product standards and a forum for the exchange of industry information. |
02/20/2005 |
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There are a plethora of devices in the marketplace that are designed to improve separation and thus improve product efficiency. Learn how to determine which one is ideal for each particular process application. |
02/18/2005 |
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Chemical industry: Competing with the "China price" Chinese producers are consistently offering materials that are cheaper than most American and European producers. This influx of lower cost supplies is threatening the welfare of some domestic plants. How are these American plants dealing with the issue? Voice your opinion on how you'd deal with it with our online poll inside the story. |
02/18/2005 |
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Chemical industry: Making the dragon go "puff" The global chemicals business is changing as Asian countries, particularly China, are experiencing an explosive growth in economy. What can American chemical businesses do to compete with this new giant in the industry? |
02/18/2005 |
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Become a more efficient chemical plant employee Plant employees aren't all that different from plant equipment. Both need to be efficient without being over-worked. This article details the things you can do to be more effective at your job. |
02/15/2005 |
