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September 2010, Vol. 106, No. 9
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BACK TO BASICS
What Pressure Relief Really Means
Poor design, inadequate maintenance, and improper operation can all lead to mechanical failure. The basic concepts of pressure relief, when understood and applied properly, can help prevent this failure.
Brian D. Kelly
CAREER CATALYST
Engineering a Healthy Body
These basic chemical engineering principles expose common weight loss myths and show you how to get into better shape efficiently and sustainably.
Nick Hallale
REACTIONS AND SEPARATIONS
Improving Reverse Osmosis Performance
Follow these guidelines for monitoring, evaluating, and troubleshooting RO units to ensure reliable and efficient system operation.
Loraine Huchler
MANAGEMENT
Overcoming Obstacles to Innovation
Despite high levels of spending and lofty innovation goals, companies often experience declining productivity. An understanding of the causes and remedies for innovation fatigue can free engineers and their organizations to achieve greater success.
Jeff Lindsay, Cheryl Perkins, and Mukund Karanjikar
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