Articles
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Process engineering: How to use angular contact bearings The use of angular contact bearings has increased considerably during recent years, but when used in a double arrangement, are they being installed properly in your pumps? |
05/17/2005 |
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Process engineering: Properly seal that pump Environmental concerns are fostering use of mechanical seals in a growing number of applications. Here's a rundown on seal options. |
05/17/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Hydraulic Institute announces slurry pump standard The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has announced the release of their newest standard, Rotodynamic (Centrifugal) Slurry Pumps for Nomenclature, Definitions, Applications and Operation. |
05/17/2005 |
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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 Engineering: "Pump Systems Matter" initiative announced The "Pump Systems Matter" initiative, led by the 33 Hydraulic Institute member pump companies, was officially announced at the National Market Transformation Symposium. |
04/19/2005 |
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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 |
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Process engineering: Pneumatic conveying moves ahead Pneumatic conveying has long been a popular choice for moving bulk materials. However, the technology hasn't been standing still, and this can influence the choice between several types of pneumatic systems. |
04/04/2005 |
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Process Manufacturing Puzzler: Stop solvent losses A reader is sufferring significant solvent losses during his batch process. Read about how his peers might solve his problem. |
04/01/2005 |
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Compressed Air Systems: The Secret is in the Pipe There’s no such thing as too large a compressed air line. A common error in compressed air systems is line sizes too small for the desired air flow. |
03/14/2005 |
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Process engineering: Understanding pipe strain Pipe strain is a condition that is closely related to equipment reliability. Learn about misaligned piping and what to do if its a problem in your plant. |
03/14/2005 |
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Process engineering: Avoid pitfalls when starting up pumps Improper startup can result in excessive temperature and radial loading, both of which can lead to lower pump reliability from problems such as seal and bearing failure. Consultant Ross Mackay describes the three steps that should be followed during pump startup. |
03/14/2005 |
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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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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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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 |
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Process engineering: Is your pump cavitating? That rumbling/rattling noise you hear from your pump is the symptom for any number of potential problems. The first step is identifying the problem. This article will help you determine what exactly is wrong with your pump. |
02/15/2005 |
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Hydraulic Institute launches new educational initiative, "Pump Systems Matter" The Hydraulic Institute has launched a new National Pump Systems Educational Initiative called "Pump Systems Matter." Its primary focus is on pump systems education and outreach as well as energy savings. |
02/15/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Pumping Efficiently Inefficient pumps can increase maintenance as well as energy costs. Are you doing everything you can do to make sure your plant is running as efficiently as possible? |
01/21/2005 |
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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 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 |
