Issue Archive

It’s Time to Review Your Plant Energy Systems
Annual checkups help ensure components keep running smoothly.

Did Persians Succeed With Chemical Weapons?
Archaeologists unearth roots of chemical warfare in Roman times.

Legislators Set Agenda for Change
Regulations are expected to target the chemical industry in 2009.

Plants Thirst for Energy Efficiency
Current economic conditions aren’t quenching efforts to achieve savings.

Choose Your Next Position Wisely
Finding your dream job takes a bit of soul searching and answering some tough questions.

We Want To Know

Convince A Child to Explore Engineering
American kids need more awareness of engineering careers — and a better education.

Extend the Value of ERP
Integration with manufacturing operations promises substantial benefits.

Modified Lignin Eases Cellulose Conversion

Nanocatalyst Analysis Gives Glowing Results
New technique uses fluorescence to identify single catalytic events.

Equipment & Services
Flow Meter Measures Up; Contact-Cooled Compressors Deliver

Batch Control Gets Easier
Loop tuning package doesn’t demand steady-state operation.

Troubleshooting: Take to the Field
Troubleshooting demands getting into the plant to inspect units.

DCS Targets Smaller Sites
Honeywell Process Solutions introduces its Experion LS control system.

Consider Cascade Control
Such configurations sometimes offer benefits for tubular exchangers.

Cut the Cost of Waste Gas Incineration
An RTO often can offer an effective and fuel-efficient option.

February Process Puzzler: Isolate Electrical Incidents
Readers unravel a wiring riddle.