Squeeze More Out of Complex Columns
Piyush Shah
These distillation setups can cut capital and operating costs by up to 30%, and increase separation efficiency. Here is a straightforward method for evaluation.
CEP: July 2002
Despite today's tough economy, the financial outlook for chemical engineers is looking good. Next month's issue of CEP will feature a 16-page special section on career management - including a synopsis of the biennial AIChE Salary Survey, conducted by AIChE's Career Services Dept...
Simplify Reliability Analysis of Chemical Processes
Farshad Nourai
Originally developed for discrete manufacturing, this method can be applied to process units to detect which components may fail, and correct the situation before trouble happens.
Be a Better Bargainer
Robert W. Bly
Follow these pointers to succeed in win-win negotiations.
Use Sustainability Metrics to Guide Decision-Making
Beth R. Beloff, Earl Beaver, Jeanette M. Schwarz
Sustainability provides a framework for integrating environmental, social and economic interests into effective business strategies.
Applying Six Sigma
Yogesh B. Trivedi
By implementing Six Sigma at its ethylene unit, Sasol has been able to recover as much as 65% of the opportunities that could have been lost.
Use the Correct Constant-Volume Specific Heat
John Garvin
The common assumption that for real liquids cv can be approximated by cp is not correct. To get accurate cv values, use equations of state.
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