Plant Operations

Understand some of the accident scenarios that result in dust explosions, and follow these suggestions for preventing them.

A good performance evaluation can lead to a significant improvement in column performance and establish a basis for future tower evaluations. <br>

Seven years ago, I wrote a column for another publica­ tion entitled “The U.S. Chemical Industry: R.I.P.” This pillar of American economic strength, which a few years earlier was the leading exporter among U.S. manufac­turing sectors (with net exports of $15–20 billion annually), was shriveling due in large part to policy blunders and regula­tory mistakes.

Continuous dryers are accurately and easily evaluated using laboratory-scale simulators combined with the specific drying rate approach.

This method, based on hydraulic equations in the open literature, calculates vapor/liquid distribution in four-pass trays to correctly predict flooding and efficiency.

Managing the energy consumption of a process does not need to be complicated. This article presents some examples of less-complicated strategies.

By understanding solids' properties and what promotes flow, problems faced in the plant can be remedied

Use this novel method to optimize the operating conditions as they vary through time in batch processes.

Finding the throughput of a multiple-unit, multiple-step operation, even when it is relatively uncomplicated, is not always an easy matter. Several equations and graphical aids are provided to help determine yearly capacity.

In the application of pinch analysis for energy efficiency improvement and process optimization, technical excellence is necessary and human interactions are important for project success.