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Chemical Processing's Equipment & Services feature provides a variety of production equipment, supplier services and parts. |
05/08/2007 |
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Control valves for slurry service In this installment of Ask The Experts, noted process control authority and CONTROL Columnist Béla Lipták and his cadre of automation experts answer a readers question regarding control valves for slurry services. |
05/01/2007 |
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Whats the latest on control valves? Here's a look at the current marketplace for the final element that all control stuff is aimed atthe control valve that produces the end result. |
04/17/2007 |
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Get full value from partial stroking There are two main drivers for partial stroking of valves in safety systems: the desire to extend manual test intervals to as long as possible; and to reduce the amount of redundant hardware required for higher safety integrity levels. Like most things in life, it all boils down to one thing: trying to save money. |
03/20/2007 |
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Following some partial stroke testing tips can make the process easier. Read on for more tips. |
03/20/2007 |
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10 tips for diagnosing control valve problems To make the most of diagnostic equipment used in chemical processing, technicians must stretch their knowledge of control valves and related diagnostic equipment that keeps tabs on valve health and safety. |
01/22/2007 |
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January Process Puzzler: Sticky valve Readers offer ideas for the cause of a sticky valve in Chemical Processing's monthly Process Puzzler feature. |
01/03/2007 |
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How to select control valves, Part 3 When it comes to selecting and sizing control valves, gain and stability are key characteristics. The non-commercial valve selection chart in this article serves as a reference tool you can download. |
12/19/2006 |
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Valve innovation helps with nuclear waste Valves and actuators designed for handling radioactive waste must meet strict government requirements. This sometimes requires unconventional solutions. Such was the case at the Hanford Waste Treatment Project (WTP), Hanford, Wash. |
12/05/2006 |
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How to select control valves, Part 2 When it comes to selecting and sizing control valves and positioners, this article not only helps you pick the right one for the right job, but also includes a valuable valve selection chart you can download! |
10/17/2006 |
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Heat integration steps can present control problems The more energy prices rise, the more heat integration saves. However, heat integration steps can present complex control problems. Slip-ups in putting control systems in place can make operations nearly impossible. That certainly was the case at one unit using heat recovery. |
09/13/2006 |
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Innovations in batching, dosing and weighing Challenges brought on by new regulations and technical problems for batching, dosing and weighing have pushed users to find some innovative and surprising solutions beyond our own industry. |
09/05/2006 |
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How to select control valves, Part 1 When it comes to selecting and sizing control valves, the non-commercial chart in this article not only helps you pick the right one for the job, but also serves as a reference tool you can download. |
08/15/2006 |
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Rethink your control valve maintenance Learn how new diagnostic tools can help make predictive maintenance a reality. |
03/21/2006 |
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You don't have to live with noisy valves Valve cavitation can be predicted and reduced to an acceptable level through economical means. |
08/16/2005 |
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Automating Valve Procurement (AVP) through a PIP “Valve Matcher Catalog System” Automated Valve Procurement (AVP) is a proposed joint effort between Process Industry Practices (PIP) and FIATECH. AVP is, in three words, online valve matching. |
05/25/2005 |
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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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Process Engineering: Tips on using magnetic drive pumps While the magnetic pump drive can cure some of your pump ills, it is important to know how to apply them to get the maximum results. |
04/19/2005 |
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Process engineering: Pneumatic conveying moves ahead Pneumatic conveying has long been a popular choice for moving bulk materials. However, the technology hasn't been standing still, and this can influence the choice between several types of pneumatic systems. |
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 |
