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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: Particle size reduction techniques and equipment There are numerous industries that depend on size reduction to improve performance or to meet specifications. This article details size-reduction techniques and equipment that may assist you when handling these materials. |
02/15/2005 |
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Chemical plant site security enters the next phase With the last of mandated security deadlines now approaching, plants ponder future steps. Read about all of the improvements and procedural changes that have already occurred and find out what might be next for your plant's security plan. |
02/10/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Looking for good data? Are you experiencing problems with measurement uncertainty and are often left with poor data? Let Dr. Gooddata help you develop objective numerical tests for good data. |
02/04/2005 |
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Process engineering: Doing your level best Level measurement can be a simple issue with numerous solutions. Measuring the height of the material in a vessel is merely an interface issue that can be resolved in a variety of ways. |
01/21/2005 |
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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: 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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Distributed Control Systems: Rescue Your Plant from Alarm Overload |
01/12/2005 |
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Chemical companies are faced with numerous decisions about how to address a variety of major environmental and safety issues. Many are finding a simple solution in dual-wall piping systems. |
12/20/2004 |
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Shedding light on technology development Optical remote sensing is a powerful tool that deserves more attention |
11/04/2004 |
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Get control of reactor temperatures A reader has a plug-flow reactor whose temperature is starting to cycle. The company tried to tuning both controllers but saw no improvement. Read about potential solutions to this reader's problem. |
08/05/2004 |
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Don't Send Money Down the Drain A versatile system meets Federal standards while minimizing VOCs in wastewater |
03/31/2004 |
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Consider HIPS for Reactive Processes Such safety-instrumented systems offer advantages over pressure relief valves |
03/10/2004 |
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Demystifying PID Tuning Coefficients The differences among the various approaches don't really matter |
03/03/2004 |
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Triangular cycling occurs in a pressure loop Install a flow meter in the recycle, cascade the flow set point with a pressure control loop. With proper tuning, the valve characteristics are lost in the flow control loop, which should be tuned fast with PI. |
03/01/2004 |
