Process Design & Development

Create Business Value Through Process Modeling

September

2007

Management

Bernard McGarvey

As businesses strive to improve productivity, process modeling can be a powerful tool. This article explores the role of modeling in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of process development and manufacturing.

Understanding Electromagnetic Flowmeters

May

2010

Instrumentation

Ronald W. DiGiacomo

Consisting of a flow tube, field-generating coils, electrodes, and a transmitter, a magmeter accurately measures the flowrate of conductive fluids over a wide range of conditions.

Designing Dust Collectors

September

2011

Fluids and Solids Handling

Greg Mehos, P.E.

To assure reliable and safe operation of a dust collector, apply the basic principles of chute and hopper design — which are based on the dust's fundamental flow properties.

Chemical Process and Design Handbook

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Find the Optimum Flash Dryer to Remove Surface Moisture

August

2001

Fluids and Solids Handling

Mary Sutera Sardo , Ove B. Christiansen

With short residence times and various design options, these dryers are an efficient and economical choice for a wide variety of solids.

Should You Use Enhanced Tubes?

April

2002

Heat Transfer

Graham T. Polley, Mohamad R. Jafari Nasr

Following this procedure to identify a basic exchanger geometry without performing a full exchanger design and to evaluate where and when heat transfer enhancement can be of benefit.

Fermentation Goes Large-Scale

January

2003

Special Section

Alex Patist, Aristos Aristidou , J. J. Hahn , Pim van Hoek

Designing an economically competitive and environmentally sustainable fermentation route means considering the downstream separations needed to capture the final product during the initial process design.

Does Your Application Call for an F-Shell Heat Exchanger?

April

2004

Heat Transfer

Rajiv Mukherjee

If the process has a temperature cross or a low flowrate, an F-shell might prove beneficial.

Ensure Proper Design and Operation of Multi-Pass Trays

June

2005

Reactions and Separations

Mark Pilling

To function properly at optimum capacity and efficiency, multi-pass trays must be designed so that the liquid and vapor flows are properly balanced. This article provides guidance on how to achieve that.

Team Up with a Consultant for Process Equipment Selection

August

2006

Career Catalyst

Gregory T. Benz

Engineers who specify, scale up or purchase process equipment typically have fewer internal or vendor resources available than in the past. This article explores the problem and offers a solution.

Selecting Agitator Seals for Bioprocessing Applications

January

2008

Fluids and Solids Handling

Gregory T. Benz, William Ho Liam Teng

Issues such as sterility, isolation and contamination must be considered when choosing seals for use in biotech and pharmaceutical processes. This overview describes common types of seals and offers guidance on selecting the appropriate seal for...

Choosing Specialty Metals for Corrosion-Sensitive Equipment

July

2010

Back To Basics

Dean Gambale

Specialty metals should be considered for processes that push beyond the corrosion limits of steel. New composites and surface alloy technologies expand the options for defending against corrosion.