November 2015 Issue

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Articles
Chemical Processing Economic Snapshot Ending August 2015
All three indicators slumped somewhat. Source: American Chemistry Council.
Check Out “Science at Play”
Exhibit traces development and historical context of chemistry sets
Worker Safety: Stimulate a Sense of Vulnerability
Take seven steps to combat complacency that can compromise process safety.
Career Advice: Avoid Financial Blunders
An independent contractor must think carefully about money-related issues
Effectively Control PD Pumps
Varying of flow requires a different approach than that for centrifugal pumps
Mind Piping System Mechanics
Ensure your layout can handle anticipated stresses.
Overcome Fear of Advanced Process Control
Seize the opportunity to significantly improve plant performance
Conquer Pilot Plant Challenges
Use design of experiments to minimize the number of runs and ensure meaningful data
Plants Strike Down Energy Inefficiencies
Large chemical manufacturers achieve improvements on many fronts
Compliance Won’t Suffice
Good corporate behavior now goes beyond just following federal regulations
Byproduct Boosts Biodiesel Production
Catalyst converts biofuel process waste into raw material for recycle back into the process
Have you Visited your Cooling Towers Lately?
Inefficient operation can impact energy intensity and upstream processes
COFs Do Double Duty
Catalyst-containing system both captures and converts carbon dioxide
Industrial Role for Oilseed Beckons
A genetically modified oilseed produces high yields of unusual triacylglycerols (TAGs) that may serve as biofuels or industrial feedstocks
Correctly Cope with Chlorinated Byproducts
Proposed plan for reducing emissions would benefit from revisions