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Get your fill of biotech-related articles. First, to find out what's happening in the industry, turn to our News Update. If you want more technical and in-depth coverage, look to our cover story on Bioreactor Selection. Also, if you are interested in starting your own business, be sure to read our Career Catalyst on How to Become an Entrepeneur.
March 2002Vol. 98, No. 3
Get your fill of biotech-related articles. First, to find out what's happening in the industry, turn to our News Update. If you want more technical and in-depth coverage, look to our cover story on Bioreactor Selection. Also, if you are interested in starting your own business, be sure to read our Career Catalyst on How to Become an Entrepeneur.
In This Issue
Bioreactors
Keys to Bioreactor Selection
A few basic types of bioreactor designs are used to produce a wide range of products, from antibiotics to foods to fuels. Here's how to pick the best options for your application. John A. Williams -
Environmental Protection
Controlling NOx Emissions - Part 1
NOx emission standards are becoming very tight, especially in the Houston area and in Southern California. Among the technologies to meet these standards are process modifications and energy efficiency improvements, as well as advanced burner designs and flue gas recirculation. Mike Bradford - Rajiv Grover - Pieter Paul -
Heat Transfer
Consider Submerged Combustion for Hot Water Production
Here's a rundown on what submerged combustion is, its advantages and limitations, and how to implement the technology. Jason L. Bagley -
Safety
Reshaping Process Safety Regulations
Changes to OSHA's PSM rule and EPA's RMP programs are underway, due to pressures from various groups and the need for greater security. Walter L. Frank - Steve Arendt -
Fluids/Solids Handling
Optimize Pipeline Design for Non-Newtonian Fluids
Use this graphical method to determine pipe diameter, fluid temperature and pressure drop for laminar and turbulent flow. Alejandro Anaya Durand - Cinthya Alejandra Anguilar Guerrero - Edgar Amaro Ronces -
Management
Identifying, Justifying and Prioritizing Technical Projects
Improve control for selecting projects for investment and for risk management by following these procedures. Jonathan H. Worstell - John H. Worstell - Jeffrey Worstell -
Career Catalyst
So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur?
Thinking of going into business for yourself? These tips will help you get started. Nancy Passow -