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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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Chemical Processing Readers' Choice Awards 2004 Chemical Processing asked 20,000 of its readers to name the best technology providers in 41 categories covering equipment, software and engineering services. |
03/07/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Statistics and quality control Details on Six Sigma and papers on numerical accuracy and other statistical subjects are featured at Aspen Tech Publications. |
03/01/2005 |
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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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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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Automation & IT: Making a HART connection This article is the first in a series of web-exclusive items designed to increase your knowledge about the HART Field Communications Protocol. Read here to find out the benefits of using HART Communication. |
02/10/2005 |
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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. |
02/10/2005 |
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In the chemical industry, faster doesn't always mean better Real-time control has turned up in controllers, analyzers, control systems and more. In the end, real-time information is only as valuable as an organization makes it. |
02/09/2005 |
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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 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. |
01/19/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Improve Your Project's Prospects Understanding how management assesses potential investments and realistically estimating benefits are key |
01/19/2005 |
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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: 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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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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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 |
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Process Engineering Measurement Technology white paper database Eleven papers cover a variety of subjects including use in safety-instrumented systems. |
01/15/2005 |
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Distributed Control Systems: Rescue Your Plant from Alarm Overload |
01/12/2005 |
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