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Combining powerful improvement methods in process manufacturing Six Sigma and Lean improvement methods have been used in a number of industries for quite some time. Read here to learn how you can use both in a chemical plant and reap significant benefits. |
05/02/2005 |
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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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Process Engineering: HART Dealing with device description There is a myth surrounding HART devices that you'll need a device description to communicate with a HART device. Learn why this isn't true and what you do need to know in operating a HART communication device. |
04/12/2005 |
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Process engineering: Doing your level best Plant engineers who find it is difficult to get good level measurements have plenty of company. A recent poll shows that it is considered to be one of the two most vexing problems by process automation professionals. |
04/08/2005 |
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Process Manufacturing Workforce: Don't Be Thrown for a Loop When processing chemicals, it has become increasingly important to isolate the process from the work environment. The agitated filter dryer accomplishes this by providing a high degree of containment. |
04/08/2005 |
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AMS benefits chemical plant from start to finish DuPont engineers chose Intelligent Device Manager software from Emerson Process Management to help manage all the data available from their instrumentation. |
04/08/2005 |
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Process engineering: In the trenches of Fieldbus War II Like the 20th Century’s Great Conflict, the first Fieldbus War never really ended. But what will the outcome be this time? This article from CONTROL makes an educated prediction on how the battle may turn out. |
03/10/2005 |
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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: Measure problems on a higher level A reader has a level measurement problem with a differential pressure level transmitter. The transmitter does not track the level properly. Check out the question and the in-depth answer in this contribution from ControlGlobal.com. |
03/03/2005 |
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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: 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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Process Manufacturing: Bulk-solids-handling whitepapers A variety of technical papers from Jenike & Johanson that cover storage and flow issues can be downloaded from this database. |
03/01/2005 |
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Process Engineering: Exclusive contributions from the Hydraulic Institute The Hydraulic Institute is an exclusive contributor to ChemicalProcessing.com. The mission of the Hydraulic Institute (HI) is to serve member companies and pump users by providing product standards and a forum for the exchange of industry information. |
02/20/2005 |
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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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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 |
