Implementing Fire and Gas Detection and Mitigation Systems
Lawrence Beckman
A properly selected, configured and installed fire and gas safety instrumented system can reduce a facility's risk and maintain operational integrity.
Equipment
Choosing Process Vacuum Pumps
Dr. Don Collins
Vacuum pumps are an integral part of many industrial facilities. Both processing objectives and budget constraints must be considered when selecting a specific pump.
Online Configurators: Streamlining Equipment Specification
Suzanne Shelley
These automation tools help equipment vendors serve their customers better, support their sales force, and profit in many ways.
Selecting Tube Inserts for Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers
Richard L. Shilling, P.E.
A tube insert modifies flow stream characteristics to enhance heat transfer. Here’s how to choose the optimal insert to meet process requirements.
Select the Best Model for Two-Phase Relief Sizing
Ron Darby, Paul R. Meiller, & Jarad R. Stockton , Ronald Darby
A variety of methods exist for sizing valves, but not all give the best predictions for certain conditions. RonDarby-PaulR.Meiller-JaradR.Stockton-
What’s New Then and Now - Part 1
Matthew McKeon-Slattery
This special products section looks at some of today’s equipment and service offerings alongside product write-ups and ads from the past.
Smart Manufacturing: The Next Revolution
Michelle Bryner
Moving to the next generation of production can help the U.S. keep its competitive edge.
Electrical Enclosures: Making an Informed Decision
Joe Dodds
In addition to the NEMA type and materials of construction, also take into account mounting, security, plus various other options.
Valves 101: Types, Materials, Selection
Brian Gordon
The most common valves used in chemical processing are ball valves, butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, and check valves.
Using Process Flowsheets as Communication Tools
Graham Nasby
Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), and block flow diagrams (BFDs) are essential tools for documenting processes and promoting interdisciplinary understanding and communication.
Rigorously Size Relief Valves for Supercritical Fluids
Ryan Ouderkirk
Previously published methods can be tricky to apply and may lead to improperly sized valves. Here is a stepwise, detailed method that more-accurately determines the orifice area.
The Case for Double Mechanical Seals
Jack Berg
Using double mechanical seals as part of thermoplastic pumps can prevent costly downtime and environmental damage.
Be Smart about Column Design
Daniel R. Summers, P.E., Mark Pilling, P.E.
Optimizing distillation equipment and processes can improve both the profitability and the greenness of an operation.
Options for Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers: New, Used or Upgraded?
James T. Gallo
Do you need additional capacity or better performance from your existing RTO? Here's how to evaluate whether to upgrade the existing unit, purchase a new system, or buy used equipment.
SBE Update
June Wispelwey
Improving Biopharmaceutical Development
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