Avoid runaway reactions by selecting the right pressure-relief system. In certain situations, passive bottom-venting can be an improvement over conventional top-venting pressure relief systems.
June
2001
Understand the listening process and follow these guidelines to become a better listener.
May
2001
Follow these simple precautions to minimize costly breakage.
May
2001
Follow these guidelines for applying side-stream filtration to on-line cleaning, and chemical or mechanical cleaning to equipment that has been drained of fluid.
May
2001
Ensure the success of your facility-level EMIS by choosing an appropriate scope based on site-specific factors.
May
2001
A variety of methods exist for sizing valves, but not all give the best predictions for certain conditions. RonDarby-PaulR.Meiller-JaradR.Stockton-
May
2001
Running sophisticated process simulations does not guarantee correct results. You need to understand the thermodynamic assumptions underlying the program and how to ensure proper applications.
May
2001
Here’s what you should know if you’re considering making the transition.
April
2001
Use these correlations to determine the overall heat-transfer coefficient and the frictional pressure drop in dimple jackets.
April
2001
Software for generating process designs has made relatively limited inroads so far. But, it now is set to follow simulation and become a tool routinely used by chemical engineers.