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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. |
01/19/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Improve Your Project's Prospects Understanding how management assesses potential investments and realistically estimating benefits are key |
01/19/2005 |
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Toll manufacturers serve a changing market Custom chemical manufacturers anticipate increasing output this year but must contend with high domestic costs and rising imports. Each type of chemical manufacturer has a different strategy for dealing with these issues. |
01/19/2005 |
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Senior Editor Diane Dierking suggests that you should look into taking a class in the new year. Many employers offer tuition reimbursement and often these classes are very helpful. |
01/19/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Batch control sets the standard It has been nearly a decade since the Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society (ISA) introduced S88, its first standard for batch control systems. Its still integral in optimizing operations today. |
01/19/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Get the most from spent catalysts The process of recovering from precious metals from spent catlysts is a necessary move. Making sure that you recover fair market value demands accurate sampling. |
01/19/2005 |
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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 |
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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. |
01/19/2005 |
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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. |
01/18/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Poor compressor design puts pressure on pumps When a poor compressor design put too much pressure on the pumps, a new solution had to be constructed. Sometimes the ideal solution is just an intricate compromise. |
01/18/2005 |
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Process Engineering Measurement Technology white paper database Eleven papers cover a variety of subjects including use in safety-instrumented systems. |
01/15/2005 |
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Distributed Control Systems: Rescue Your Plant from Alarm Overload |
01/12/2005 |
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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 |
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Nominations open for Plant Innovation Award The award is presented annually to recognize innovative solutions to processing problems at chemical plants throughout the world. Nominate a worthy candidate today. |
01/01/2005 |
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Reduce costs with variable speed drives | Chemical Processing Variable speed drives offer the ability to monitor and reduce energy consumption, foresee line and motor problems and gain fine speed and torque control. Learn how to make your equipment dance with VSDs. |
12/28/2004 |
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Process Puzzler: Serve up better column operation Readers tackle Chemical Processing's process puzzler question and offer tips about how to keep a stripper column from flooding. |
12/21/2004 |
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Expert Advice Maximizes Optimizer Value A combination closed-loop optimizer and G2 expert system allowed a largy chemical company to save more than a million dollars in reduced overall energy demand. |
12/21/2004 |
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Process simulation historically has taken place within proprietary modeling environments. However, the ability of simulators to more accurately handle demanding tasks continues to evolve. |
12/21/2004 |
