Chemical Engineering Practice

Using computational fluid dynamics to design commercial-size batch and continuous reactors can eliminate subjective experience and empiricism, leading to better-designed, more-efficient units.

Here's a rundown on what submerged combustion is, its advantages and limitations, and how to implement the technology. JasonL.Bagley-

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.

When developing your website, take these preventative measures to steer clear of any potential lawsuits.

Use these methods to ensure the flow curve used for engineering design is both accurate and relevant.

These tried-and-true tips can streamline the design and construction of your pilot facility, while cutting costs.

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.

Gain qualitative insight into the basic mechanisms of crystallization, the principles of crystallizer operation, and the ways in which these concepts relate to the selection and application of the various crystallizer configurations in industrial...

Options abound, but operators need to balance performance and safety considerations.

This special products section looks at some of today’s equipment and service offerings alongside product write-ups and ads from the past.