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Need to make an informed decision about control valves? Look to this month's issue of CEP for a comprehensive selection guide explaining what type, quarter-turn or rising-stem, is best for your application. Next month, look for an in-depth article on the advances in nanotechnology. And don't miss the special session on nanotechnology at AIChE's Annual Meeting in Reno, NV (Nov. 4-9).

cep0109.jpgSeptember 2001
Vol. 97, No. 9

Need to make an informed decision about control valves? Look to this month's issue of CEP for a comprehensive selection guide explaining what type, quarter-turn or rising-stem, is best for your application. Next month, look for an in-depth article on the advances in nanotechnology. And don't miss the special session on nanotechnology at AIChE's Annual Meeting in Reno, NV (Nov. 4-9).


In This Issue

Control Valves

Quarter Turn vs. Rising Stem: Who is in Control?

Check out the valve choices that are available and make an informed decision on which one is right for your application. James W. Noel - Bill  Lyons - 

Environmental Protection

Develop Effective Environmental Training

Computer-based environmental compliance training offers a number of advantages. This article discusses the benefits of computer-based training, outlines its most important components, and provides tips for structuring and writing a course. Peter J. Stoll - 

Heat Transfer

Understand Freeze-Condensation Vacuum Systems

Placing a freeze-condenser ahead of an ejector system offers several advantages. Here's a look at what such units can do. James R. Lines - 

Fluids/Solids Handling

Classify Particles Using Fluidized Beds

Here is an easy way to remove fine fractions from solids, with a minimum loss of the coarse fraction. Kamal  Adham - 

Information Technology

Plant Floor vs. Financial Data: Resolving the Discrepancies

Discover a plant-wide solution that provides production accounting results that both engineers and accountants can agree on Brian  Harkins - Karen  Mills - 

Safety

Electrical Enclosures: Making an Informed Decision

In addition to the NEMA type and materials of construction, also take into account mounting, security, plus various other options. Joe  Dodds - 

Management

Increasing Employee Productivity

Maximize workplace efficiency via implementation of best practices using workflow modeling and automation. Charles  Gillard -  

Career Catalyst

Succeed in Business in Latin America

Thorough preparation can mean the difference between success and disaster. Lionel F. Laroche - Linda  Grobovsky -