Addendum to Realistically Predict Capacity and Pressure Drop for Packed Columns -- Original Paper as presented at the 2007 Spring National Meeting
GPDC Interpolation: Use, Misuse and Updates
Realistically Predict Capacity and Pressure Drop for Packed Columns
Emil Abkar, Henry Z. Kister, Jeffrey Scherffius, Khashayar Afshar
Generalized pressure-drop correlation (GPDC) charts have been the standard for predicting packing flood points and pressure drops. This article guides engineers on the correct and incorrect uses of the GPDC interpolation procedure, and updates the...
Designing Multiple-Diameter Relief Piping
John Garvin
Most design methods consider a single pipe diameter. Here's how to evaluate multiple-diameter systems and to calculate conservative single-pipe representations.
Discussing Climate-Change Challenges
Matthew McKeon-Slattery
The U.S. is still at odds with other developed nations when it comes to a strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. At the G8 Summit, President Bush opposed a pact advocated by German Chancellor Angela Merkel calling for CO2 emissions to be...
Effectively Manage the Lifecycle of a Product
Baha Korkmaz, Marty Martin
By incorporating the batch standards S88 and S95 into the entire product lifecycle, companies can optimize their processes and project management. This enables them to rapidly get their products to market — a critical factor in staying competitive.
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