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August 2009, Vol. 105, No. 8
In This Issue
COVER STORY
2009 AIChE Salary Survey
Chemical engineering salaries are up 7% from two years ago, to a median of $110,950. Furthermore, average starting salaries have risen to over $65,000.
SAFETY
Managing Dust Explosion Hazards
Companies that handle powders or other particulate solids need to be aware of the potential for fire and explosions, and follow industry best practices, codes and standards to manage the risk.
Vahid Ebadat
HEAT TRANSFER
Improve Combustion System Efficiency
Follow these pointers for maximizing the performance of furnaces and burners.
Bill Axon
MANAGEMENT
Prepare an Effective Intellecutal Property Business Plan
The intellectual property component of a business plan is instrumental in protecting and promoting engineering innovations. Here’s how chemical engineers can provide valuable input into the preparation of an IP business plan.
Steven R. Hansen
BACK TO BASICS
Cooling Towers, Part 1: Siting, Selecting and Sizing
An evaporative cooling tower can be an effective way to reject process heat. Here’s a guide to some of the early design decisions.
Loraine Huchler