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December 2003 Vol. 99, No. 12
In This Issue
Safety
Inherent Security: Protecting Process Plants Against Threats
The best defense against deliberate acts, such as terrorism, sabotage, vandalism or theft, is the application of inherent security principles to facility design and operation. Paul Baybutt -
Intellectual Property
Mining Intellectual Property for Profits
A proverbial gold min may be buried within your patent portfolio. Here's how to capitalize on those assets. Daniel Pauly -
Information Technology
Matching Your Process Constraints Using Dynamic Simulation
A rigorous dynamic process simulator can be used to evaluate alternative control strategies for an exothermic reacting process in order to improve its safety and product quality. Iban Grau - Jose J. Macias-Hernandez - Miquel A. Alos -
Drying
Evaluating Dryers for New Services
Continuous dryers are accurately and easily evaluated using laboratory-scale simulators combined with the specific drying rate approach. Charles G. Moyers -
Management
The Price is Right -- Or Is It?
Contractors' quotes often differ significantly -- by up to 30% is not uncommon, and may be legitimate. Here's how to analyze bids to be able to award a fairly priced contract. Glen Rosentrater -
Career Catalyst
Marketing Your Professional Expertise to Attorneys
When you see an expert testify in a legal case on TV and think "I could do that," you may be right. Here's what you need to know to become a litigation support consultant. Rosalie Hamilton -