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March 2009

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Articles
Defuse CFATS Challenges
Proper preparation can go a long way toward easing compliance challenges.
Brain Drain Brings Big Headaches
Inexperience and a tough production schedule can be a lethal combination
Take Control Down a Level
Sometimes you can design out the need for instrumentation.
Make the Most of Variable Frequency Drives
Optimum performance depends upon proper installation and control.
Aluminum Eases Hydrogen Generation
Exposing clusters of aluminum to water can generate hydrogen at ambient conditions without need for heat or energy,
Energy Saver: Do Your Own Steam Survey
Finding energy wasters yourself can save a lot of money.
Process Puzzler: Sidestep a Scale-up Scare
Readers grapple with a reactor production change.
Get Up-to-Date on Explosion Venting Requirements
Recent changes will markedly affect dust collection decisions.
Catalyst Boosts Ethanol Fuel Cells
Material offers advantages that also may prove valuable in organic synthesis.
Court Strikes Down Key Emissions Exemption
Decision tightens hazardous air pollution emissions standards.
Tiny Particles Spark Big Debate
New report focuses on social and ethical issues of nanotechnology
Spend Slack Time Smartly
You finally may have a chance to focus on a variety of worthwhile projects.
Plants Take a Long Look for Savings
Greater emphasis on lifecycle costs and diagnostics is paying dividends.
Equipment & Services: Filters, Scanners, Transmitters And More
Navigating The Updated Web Site
A recently re-vamped homepage aims to serve readers better.
Readers Respond To Rosenzweig, Reminisce About ICI
Letters to the Editor
Speedy Upgrade Transforms Production
Replacement of legacy control system offers immediate and long-term benefits.
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