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March 2004 Vol. 100, No. 7
In This Issue
Instrumentation
Exposing Coriolis Mass Flowmeters' Dirty Little Secrets
Coriolis technology appears to be the "perfect" technology. But, upon closer inspection, a key flaw is revealed - the inability to accurately and consistently measure two-phase flow and aerated liquids. James R. Reizner -
Safety
Understanding Reactive Chemical Incidents
In order to avoid incidents involving reactive chemical hazards, it is useful to understand the types of chemicals and types of equipment involved, as well as the root causes of the incidents. John F. Murphy - Dan Holmstrom -
Safety
Understanding Reactive Chemical Incidents
This simple classification scheme can be used to characterize the thermal instability risks posed by reactive chemicals in a process. M. Sam Mannan - Sanjeev R. Saraf - William J. Rogers -
Reactions and Separations
Apply Solubility Theory for Process Improvements
For solid compounds that dissolve in solvents but do not ionize, the thermodynamics of solubility can provide valuable predictions and insights. Michael J. Gentilcore -
Fluids Handling
Estimating Compressed Liquid Volumes for Alcohols and Diols
The equivalent critical pressure may be used in the Thomson equation to accurately calculate compressed volumes for highly polar fluids at high pressures. John Garvin
Career Catalyst
Getting Your P.E. License
This article explains the process of obtaining a P.E. license, offers suggestions for preparing and taking the exam, and discusses requirements for maintaining the license. Reginaldo A. Montague -