Issue Archive

Industry Safety Initiative Deserves Applause
The American Chemistry Council is moving proactively to influence legislation.

Field Notes: Strive for a Surveyor’s Eye
Surveying and drafting skills can pay off for process people.

It’s Time to Answer The E(nergy)-Mail
Readers provide their input on content of recent columns.

Process Puzzler: Fix a Fluid Flow Flaw
Readers suggest solutions for dryer difficulties.

REACH Expands Its Range
Study shows cost of animal testing will significantly increase.

Catalysts Get a New Twist
Folded molecules promise better asymmetric catalysis.

Case Study: Online Monitoring Pays Off
Wireless system succeeds in avoiding costs and increasing uptime.

Cut the Cost of Compressed Air
Some easy-to-take steps can yield significant savings.

EPA Launches Online Discussion
It’s your chance to impact National Enforcement Program priorities.

Letters To The Editor
Readers respond to the merits of helping youth; warn of the dangers of running pumps dry.

Where Is Process Automation Headed?
Six technology trends promise to transform plants and entire enterprises.

Will You Really Realize Energy Savings?
Heat integration may deliver complications instead of expected benefits.

Tools Provide a Site For Sore Eyes
User-friendly features bring things into focus

Clamp Down on Clumping
First understand what’s really causing the problem.

Use Thermal Imagery For Process Problems
The technique can provide insights on a variety of equipment.