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October 2009, Vol. 105, No. 10
In This Issue
NEWS
ChemShow Experts Advise a Return to the Fundamentals
Engineers can get practical advice on a wide variety of processing equipment by attending AIChE Day at the ChemShow.
Matthew McKeon-Slattery
SAFETY
Managing Transportation Safety and Security Risks
Effective transportation risk management (TRM) balances safety and security with operational efficiency. When developing a TRM program, use this comprehensive framework and these practical techniques to identify and screen risks.
Brad A. Fuller
CAREER CATALYST
Working with Job Search Consultants and Recruiters
Search firms and executive recruiters can be powerful allies in a competitive employment environment. This article puts their role in context and provides guidelines on how to work effectively with them.
Lisa L. Walker
BACK TO BASICS
Understanding Operating Data
Operating data offer valuable clues and are essential to managing and improving processes. However, they can also be misleading and hide the underlying issues. The principles and statistical tools presented here can help you make effective use of process data.
Tony Cooper
BACK TO BASICS
Cooling Towers, Part 2: Operating, Monitoring and Maintaining
Process plants often use evaporative cooling towers to reject heat to the atmosphere. This article explains the basics of cooling tower operation.
Loraine Huchler