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April 2006, Vol. 102, No. 4
In This Issue
COVER STORY
Addressing Energy Supply Vulnerabilities
Can a mega-worldwide energy interruption occur? The perfect storm may be brewing with such events as natural disasters, acts of terrorism and international disputes. This article explains how your company can prepare to effectively handle an energy disruption.
Herbert W. Cooper
REACTIONS AND SEPARATIONS
Reactor Selection: Plug Flow or Continuously Stirred Tank?
Use this graphical technique to choose a reactor configuration based on optimizing residence time.
David Milne, David Glasser, Diane Hildebrandt and Brendon Hausberger
SAFETY
Designing Resilient Engineered Systems
By viewing resiliency as a property of complex systems, it may be possible to develop resilient systems that can withstand unanticipated failures without disastrous consequences.
Susan M. Mitchell and M. Sam Mannan
GAS HANDLING
Safe, Reliable Options for Handling Pressurized Gases
Innovative gas packaging has potential to significantly lower risk, reduce operating costs and improve gas distribution reliability.
Karl Olander and Peter Van Buskirk