Reduce Solvent Usage During Batch Distillation
Michael J. Gentilcore
Operating at a constant level can reduce the loss of the replacement solvent to the distillate by 50–70%.
CEP: January 2002
In November, I asked our readers "Where Are We Headed?" This was not exactly an easy question to answer. And unlike a mathematical equation, there is no one correct answer...
The Chemical Industry and Toulouse: Lessons After Bhopal
Benjamin R. Schuster
Thoughts on how to prevent another catastrophic accident from occurring.
Synergistic Design Approach to Safety and Reliability Yields Great Benefits
Dennis C. Hendershot
Merging the design processes of inherent safety and operational reliability reduces the total technial resources, while improving both parameters.
A Rich and Diverse History
Irene Kim
This look at the continuing evolution of chemical engineering starts with reflections on the past.
Profiles
Margaret Clarke Hunt
These profiles of a dozen engineers in different stages of their careers offer snapshots of where chemical engineers are employed.
Employment of Chemical Engineers
Freeman Self, Freeman Self
An analysis of past employment data can help identify future trends in chemical engineering. FreemanSelf-EdEkholm-
Refocusing Chemical Engineering
Edward Cussler, Edward L. Cussler
To adapt to changes in the industry, chemical engineers will require a change in mindset, as well as an enhanced skillset.
Get What's Coming to You
Kate Wendleton
Here's how to negotiate the best possible severance package.
Clean Up Contaminated Sites
Faisal I. Khan
Risk-based monitored natural attenuation effectively monitors the extent of contamination, the associated risk, and the effectiveness of natural clean-up processes.
Tune Control Loops for Minimum Variability
Lanny A. Robbins
The Robbins tuning rules can reduce the variability of control loop response to about 60% of that observed with Ziegler-Nichols tuning rules.
Close Out - The Forgotten Phase
Paula K. Martin , Karen Tate
In the long run, taking the time to close out a project properly will save time and reduce the chances of making the same mistake twice.
Prevent Fires in Thermal Fluid Systems
Jim Oetinger
Follow these design and operating guideines for a safe heat-transfer-fluid system.
Solve the 5 Most-Common Pneumatic Conveying Problems
Paul E. Solt
Does your system suffer from plugging? Bottlenecking? Abrasion? Poor venting? Degraded product? Here are remedies.
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