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Process engineering: Avoid pitfalls when starting up pumps Improper startup can result in excessive temperature and radial loading, both of which can lead to lower pump reliability from problems such as seal and bearing failure. Consultant Ross Mackay describes the three steps that should be followed during pump startup. |
03/14/2005 |
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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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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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Plugging hampers solids' Removal A reader seeks an answer to the best way to control solids' removal rate from an evaporator. |
03/11/2004 |
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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 |
| 12/18/2003 | |
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Maintain Inert Gas Purity | Chemical Processing When dealing with contaminants, the right hardware choices and purging techniques are critical |
12/05/2003 |
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A Review of Butterfly Valve Components and Operation An economic solution to flow control requirements |
02/01/1998 |
