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Process manufacturing: No transfer required As the pharmaceutical industry has matured, concerns about the safe handling of drug compounds during the manufacturing process have increased. To meet exposure limits and protect batches from any kind of contamination, the industrys need for improved containment has increased. |
05/04/2005 |
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Chemical Manufacturing & Engineering: What is Process Integration? The discipline of Process Integration includes the design of heat exchangers but the scope is much wider. |
04/29/2005 |
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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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German company proud of chemical ties While American companies make an effort to rebuff their chemical industry ties, BASF embraces them. |
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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How Do You Train a Process Manufacturing Plant Operator? Sybron Chemicals had the right idea when it sought to properly document the procedures for its wastewater treatment plant. The first step for improving both employee and plant efficiency is to have an up-to-date plant manual. |
03/11/2005 |
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There are a plethora of devices in the marketplace that are designed to improve separation and thus improve product efficiency. Learn how to determine which one is ideal for each particular process application. |
02/18/2005 |
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Chemical industry: Competing with the "China price" Chinese producers are consistently offering materials that are cheaper than most American and European producers. This influx of lower cost supplies is threatening the welfare of some domestic plants. How are these American plants dealing with the issue? Voice your opinion on how you'd deal with it with our online poll inside the story. |
02/18/2005 |
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Chemical industry: Making the dragon go "puff" The global chemicals business is changing as Asian countries, particularly China, are experiencing an explosive growth in economy. What can American chemical businesses do to compete with this new giant in the industry? |
02/18/2005 |
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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: 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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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: 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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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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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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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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Save a bundle solving pressure-drop problems Pressure drop in compressor-suction and interstage coolers often creates problems. In some cases, just a few pounds of extra pressure drop make a revamp unworkable. |
11/04/2004 |
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Process integration extends its reach Thousands of successful applications worldwide testify to the value of process integration technology in reducing energy costs and increasing capacity through debottlenecking. |
11/01/2004 |
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Better damper control delivers big savings | Chemical Processing Installing an electric drive on a steam boiler damper results in lower fuel consumption. The reason? The electric drive enables boiler operation with just the right amount of excess air at lower firing rates. |
11/01/2004 |
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Cost and design improvements are spurring increasing use, particularly for handling hazardous fluids. |
09/16/2004 |
