May 2016 Issue

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Articles
10 Tips To Succeed In Commissioning
Take advantage of this expert advice to make a project go smoothly.
Process Modeling Software: Get Real About Your Simulations
Address a variety of issues that can undermine validity and accuracy.
Shale Gas: Virtual Pipeline Reaches Europe
Norwegian site gets first-ever delivery of ethane from U.S. shale gas
Forestall Sight Glass Failure
Understand the seven common causes and what to do about them
Novel Reactor Converts Carbon Dioxide to Fuel
Sustainable one-step process uses light and heat to create liquid hydrocarbons
Metamaterial Promises to Enhance Separations
Metamaterial that can sort chemical and biomolecular species may enable more efficient, energy-saving membrane separations.
Energy Saver: Understand Impact Analysis
Focusing on an implementation’s true consequences can lead to more cost-effective results
Vacuum Shelf Dryer Provides More-Uniform Cakes
Different approach to endpoint determination leads to greater consistency
OSHA Revises Silica Standards
Final rule introduces new exposure limits to respirable crystalline silica
BASF Achieves Renewables’ Milestone
Company now manufactures binders with sustainable raw materials
Solids Processing: Prevent Problems with Fine Particles
Sampling is crucial and demands particular care
Technology Buoys Water Treatment
Developments spur improvements as plants place higher priority on water.
Chemical Safety Board Opens Up
The federal agency aims to increase its productivity, resources for industry and advocacy.
Pick the Proper Valve
Consider a number of factors to match a valve to the application
Distillation: Conquer Column Challenges
Readers suggest a variety of steps to address multiple issues
Chemical Processing Economic Snapshot Ending February 2016
All three indices slumped somewhat.
Poll Results: Whistleblowers
We asked readers: Would you actually whistleblow if you uncovered or encountered an issue at your site that could endanger public well being?