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The premier Critical Issues Series (CIS) Forum at the AIChE Spring National Meeting in New Orleans drew a near-capacity crowd to listen to presentations and panel discussion on three highly debated topics - global climate change, alternative energy options and the viability of nuclear energy. Read all about the different viewpoints from the government, independent research organizations and leaders in industry on pp. 11-12 in this issue of CEP.

cep0204.jpgApril 2002
Vol. 98, No. 4

The premier Critical Issues Series (CIS) Forum at the AIChE Spring National Meeting in New Orleans drew a near-capacity crowd to listen to presentations and panel discussion on three highly debated topics - global climate change, alternative energy options and the viability of nuclear energy. Read all about the different viewpoints from the government, independent research organizations and leaders in industry on pp. 11-12 in this issue of CEP.


In This Issue

Solids Flow

Troubleshooting Bins, Hoppers and Feeders

By understanding solids' properties and what promotes flow, problems faced in the plant can be remedied Jerry R. Johanson - 

Environmental Protection

Controlling NOx Emissions - Part 2

NOx reduction technologies include selective catalytic reduction, selective noncatalytic reduction, and catalytic oxidation/scrubbing. Mike  Bradford - Rajiv  Grover - Pieter  Paul - 

Heat Transfer

Should You Use Enhanced Tubes?

Following this procedure to identify a basic exchanger geometry without performing a full exchanger design and to evaluate where and when heat transfer enhancement can be of benefit. Graham T. Polley - Mohamad R. Jafari Nasr - 

Safety

Mitigate Venting Hazards by Steam Injection

A more practical approach to safe atmospheric venting may be using a shorter stack and injecting steam into the vented vapors. Victor H. Edwards - Lee L. Hu - Ben D. Ababio - Steve E. Jones - Michael C. Livingston - Andrea B. Cavalier - Norman  Thompson, Sr. - 

Measurement and Control

Tracing Process Problems

In water chemistry control, fluorescent tracing technology can quickly and effectively determine and deal with the root cause of a problem. John E. Hoots - Craig  Burkart - Steve  Paulson - 

Management

Accurately Estimate Production Costs

In a multiproduct chemical complex, determining production costs is no simple matter. Here's a logical method that can help.

Career Catalyst

Want to be a Star Performer? Hire a Coach

A coach can help you tap into your potential to achieve your goals and to live a more fulfilling and productive life. Clare Marshall  Wood -