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August 2004 Vol. 100, No. 8
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In This Issue

Distillation

Component Trapping in Distillation Towers: Causes, Symptoms and Cures

This article explains the principles behind minor-component trapping, summarizes industrial experiences and provides guidelines for diagnosing and addressing the problem. Henry Z. Kister - 

Fluids/Solids Handling

Clarifying Centrifuge Operation and Selection

Before selecting a centrifuge for your application, understand its principles of operation and investigate the key process variables. Victor  Norton - William  Wilkie - 

Management

Control Commissioning Costs

This procedure for commissioning a large chemical complex can help reduce the time required and minimize expenses. D. P.  Lal -

Career Catalyst

What's Your Problem Solving Style?

Understand how you and others solve problems, and use that knowledge to cultivate organizational relationships and improve individual and team efforts.

Jack Hipple