Articles

Title/Author	Date
Process engineering: Fieldbus is here - are you ready? Digital-based protocols, such as those used by fieldbus technology, are finding their way into a wider range of plant automation technologies. Read about the Fieldbus Foundation and how its technology can be implemented at your plant. Author: Joe Conklin, Fieldbus Foundation	02/10/2005
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
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
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
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
Put Your Column on the Map Residue curve maps (RCMs) can be employed in a variety of ways, including system visualization, evluation of data, and process synthesis, modeling and troubleshooting Author: Scott Barnicki	09/16/2004
Don't give up on distillation Opportunities for technology improvement exist, but there are still hurdles to overcome.	08/05/2004
Sidestep side-draw control surprises The simplest approach to control side-draw distillation columns uses flow control on the side product. This solution, however, is not ideal for all side-draw control situations. Author: Andrew Sloley, contributing editor	07/01/2004
PVDF Tackles Bromine Corrosion A challenge to design and fabricate, the largest-known PVDF-lined vessels now successfully serve at PTA plants Author: Diane Dierking	05/13/2004
Maintaining Pump Prime	05/11/2004
Succeed at plant debottlenecking Critical evaluation can enable you to turn up capacity and improve performance. This article presents some ideas to help you evaluate your process to see whether it offers exceptional revamp opportunities. Author: Joseph C. Gentry, P.E.	03/10/2004
Top Ten Topics for 2003 \| Chemical Processing Author: Alan E. Hodel, Internet columnist	12/18/2003
Synchronicity Through Calibration Data Collection	07/30/2003