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Avoid runaway reactions by selecting the right pressure-relief system. In certain situations, passive bottom-venting can be an improvement over conventional top-venting pressure relief systems.

June 2001
Vol. 97, No. 8

Avoid runaway reactions by selecting the right pressure-relief system. In certain situations, passive bottom-venting can be an improvement over conventional top-venting pressure relief systems.

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Safety

Runaway Reactions — Consider Bottom Venting for Reactive Liquids

Avoid runaway reactions by selecting the right pressure-relief system. In certain situations, passive bottom-venting can be an improvement over conventional top-venting pressure relief systems. Victor H. Edwards - Kenneth L. Walter -

Environmental Protection

Carbon Sequestration: An Option for Mitigating Global Climate Change

With greenhouse gases currently in the spotlight, the potential benefits of carbon dioxide capture are too great to ignore. Find out what research and development are currently underway. Robert L. Kane - Daniel E. Klein -

Heat Transfer

Optimize Heat Exchanger Cleaning Schedules

Get the most out of your heat exchanger by evaluating the trade-offs between a one-time expenditure and reduced operating expenses, increased income, and/or longer operating life span. Brendan R. O'Donnell - Bruce A. Barna - Chris D. Gosling -

Fluids Handling

Take Another Look at Steam Traps

Think twice before installing a steam trap. In the case of superheated lines, steam traps may prove to be a waste of time, effort, and money S. Raghavi Chari -

Simulation

Uncovering the Realities of Simulation, Part 2

Simulation software is a commonly used design tool, thanks mainly to its availability on the desktop. However, one has to understand thermodynamic basics before accepting the desktop's final answer. Marco S. Satyro - Rajeev Agarwal - Yau-Kun Li - Oscar Santollani - Andrew Vieler -

Reactions and Separations

Select the Right Spray Nozzle

Finding the proper nozzle for specific applications doesn't have to be difficult. By applying basic concepts of nozzle technology, you can create a droplet profile that best suits your needs. Peter Welander - Terra L. Vincent -

Management

Account for Uncertainty in New Product Development

New product development projects can be risky business. Learn how to incorporate uncertainty and risk analysis into the new product development process. Gavin Sinclair - Gary Blau -

Career Catalyst

Finding Your Career Path by Finding Yourself

Having an understanding of your skills and talents, particularly transferrable ones, will lead you to greater self-awareness, which will give you a greater capacity for achieving success. Eileen Sharaga -

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