Nick Basta

FTC Seeks Simulation Split Up

Dec. 18, 2003

Process simulation software is arguably the most exciting development in the chemical engineering profession in our generation. A well-designed model of a chemical plant can estimate...

Wireless Process Control Gets Greater Airing

Nick Basta

Dec. 5, 2003

Wireless technology for plant-floor applications promises a radical shift in how process control is approached. The current buzz, clearly heard at last month's ISA show, stems...

Taking the Pulse of Fluid Metering

Nick Basta

Dec. 5, 2003

Applications benefit from more precise dosing and improved control

Put Some Fresh Energy Into Conservation

Nick Basta

Oct. 23, 2003

Nearly all forms of energy have gotten more expensive in the past couple of years. However, the North American chemical industry pays particular attention to the cost of natural...