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Topics:
Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP) for January, 2011: Flange Reliability
Features:
Computational Science: Enabling Technology Development
Computational science will play a key role in accelerating technology development and in the realization of virtual process engineering.
Improve Flange Joint Reliability
Proper design, installation, and maintenance of flanged connection systems can prevent loss of containment and process interruptions. Follow this seven-step approach to ensure reliability of this critical process equipment.
Capital Spending in the Chemical Industry
Understand the economic state of the chemical industry and trends in capital investment to make wise corporate-spending decisions.
Avoid Natural Gas Piping Hazards
Repairing natural gas piping is inherently dangerous. Follow these safety protocols to avoid potentially catastrophic results from improper installation and repair of natural gas lines.
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o Converting Wood into Plastic
o Chem Economics: The Role of Chemistry in Today's Economy
o AIChE Journal Highlight: Minimizing Risk and Systemic Failures
The January 2011 issue of CEP is now available online. AIChE members receive access to CEP, including a searchable archive of issues dating back to 2001, online athttp://www.aiche.org/cep.