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Vehicle emissions case promises broad impact A Supreme Court ruling could affect voluntary efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to Mike Spear, editor at large, in his monthly End Point column. |
01/08/2007 |
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As users become more familiar with gas seal technology and its advantages, gas seals are being applied to a wider variety of applications and equipment than ever before. As the seals gain in popularity know their advantages and disadvantages. |
12/05/2006 |
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Piping for toxic and hazardous gases When processes change and plants need to install any of several types of ultra-high-purity process gases, specifying an appropriate piping system is crucial. Learn about a sound system design that maximizes efficiency, purity and safety. |
09/11/2006 |
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Complacency is a problem when violating safety rules has no repercussions. |
08/18/2006 |
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Keeping safety on the right track The chemical industry has, in general, an amazingly good track record on safety. Outside of those plants, however, can be another story. |
08/17/2006 |
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Questions about gloves link to work safety The proper hand protection plays a tremendous role in keeping plant workers safe. This article answers questions often posed by workers and managers about hand protection products, their applications and limitations. |
04/20/2006 |
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BP tackles Texas City failings British Petroleum's tragic March 2005 explosion has been well-documented through the press. Read here to find out how that tragedy spurred the development of a new program addressing management issues at BP. |
04/12/2006 |
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Effect of noncondensable gases on flow boiling The presence of noncondensable gases in boiling fluids is not uncommon and sometimes can benefit the performance of the process. |
02/08/2006 |
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The worst thing that can happen at your plant is that an employee suffers a serious injury from a preventable accident. Follow some proven maintenance pointers to keep operations safe. |
01/23/2006 |
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Pipe joint poses safety concerns Readers ponder how to deal with an asbestos gasket. |
12/31/2005 |
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Only experience can prove that safety systems will work when they have to. |
11/27/2005 |
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EPA seeks to reduce TRI reporting burden The EPA has proposed a new act in regards to reducing Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Read here to get the details on how it might affect your plant. |
11/27/2005 |
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Joint sealants a viable gasketing option While users can now achieve better sealing performance to meet specific needs, the gasket qualification and selection process has become more challenging. |
10/18/2005 |
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Theres still room to improve industrys good safety performance, says Editor in Chief Mark Rosenzweig in his monthly column. Mechanical integrity programs generally need more attention. |
08/25/2005 |
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Can you safely grandfather your SIS? Making a claim that an existing safety instrumented system satisfies a new ANSI standard should not be taken lightly. Before doing so, it is essential to assess several critical factors. |
08/11/2005 |
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Dow Chemical and Baxter Healthcare win CP's inaugural Plant Innovation Award Projects at Dow Chemical and Baxter Healthcare received the highest ranking from our judges. Our first-ever Plant Innovation Award honors significant improvements to existing operating facilities. |
05/23/2005 |
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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: Dryer provides a concrete lesson in control Removing water or moisture from a liquid stream is a critical operation in many processes. Liquid stream dryers commonly contain either molecular sieves or adsorbents; during the last 20 years, the use of molecular sieves has become much more common. |
05/03/2005 |
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EPA encourages adoption of HPV chemicals The EPA's Interagency Testing Committee wants to make it a requirement for chemical processors to provide production and exposure information for 276 high production volume chemicals. |
03/11/2005 |
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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 |
