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Contributing editor Alan Brown, asks the question: Web-based Plant Design Tools are Ready, But Are Engineers? (pp. 12-13) Not as many as one may think. While the tools are available today, the cultural changes required to employ these tools aren't here yet. But, much like the popularity of PDAs, it's only a matter of time before these tools gain widespread acceptance.
June 2002Vol. 98, No. 6
Contributing editor Alan Brown, asks the question: Web-based Plant Design Tools are Ready, But Are Engineers? (pp. 12-13) Not as many as one may think. While the tools are available today, the cultural changes required to employ these tools aren't here yet. But, much like the popularity of PDAs, it's only a matter of time before these tools gain widespread acceptance.
In This Issue
Environmental Protection
Reduce VOC and HAP Emissions
Follow this roadmap to understand the abatement technologies available for controlling emissions of volaitle organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants and the criteria for choosing among them. Edward C. Moretti
Heat Transfer
Evaluate Temperature Gradients in Fired Heaters
Use this method to predict the temperature of the flue gas leaving the radiant section of a direct-fired process heater. Alan Cross -
Fluids/Solids Handling
Narrowing Down the Equipment Choices for Particle Size Reduction
Properties of the feed, specifications for the product, and processing and industry considerations all play a role in selecting the optimum crusher or mill. Herman Purutyan -
Measurement and Control
How Good Are Your Data?
Some thoughts on the measurement and interpretation of vapor-liquid equilibrium Scott D. Barnicki -
Reactions and Separations
Take a Hands-on Approach to Refinery Troubleshooting
The solution to a process problem isn't found by sitting behind your desk, but by going into the plant and carrying out tests and evaluating data. Dana Laird - Brian Albert - Cary Steiner - Douglas Little -
Management
Getting Started: Six Sigma Control of Chemical Operations
The success of Six Sigma vs. classic quality metrics lies in its ability to more usefully measure defects. James M. Wheeler -
Career Catalyst
Improve Your Position Where You Are
Basic job-hunting skills such as staying aware and making yourself marketable are also key to advancing your career with your present employer. Kate Wendleton -