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December 2006, Vol. 102, No. 12

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Reactions and Separations

Ionic Liquids for Aromatic Extraction: Are They Ready?

Ionic liquids have already moved into the commercial arena as reaction solvents. This article compares them to conventional solvents and examines their potential for the extraction of benzene, toluene and xylene from reformate.

Sachin T. Anjan
Fluids Handling

A Simplified Approach to Water-Hammer Analysis

Use this graphical methodology to determine the conditions under which water hammer is likely to occur.

Alejandro Anaya Durand, Maria del Carmen Rojas Ocampo, Mauricio Marquez Lucero, Maria del Lourdes Gonzalez Vargas and Carlos David Ramos Vilchis
Materials of Construction

Selecting Corrosion-Resistant Materials

This article looks at some common corrosion-resistant alloys and gasket materials that are available for use in applications with high pressures and temperatures.

Marcello Picciotti and Francesco Picciotti