Chemical Engineering Practice

Sterilization-in-place (SIP) systems are essential to the operation of many pharmaceutical and biotech facilities. This article reviews design considerations, selection criteria and performance expectations for control valves, regulators, isolation...

Use this procedure to design four-pass distillation column trays and to balance the vapor/liquid ratio on each tray panel.

Fermentation processes are based on chemical engineering principles. Understand these concepts to achieve optimal bioreactor design.

Here is an easy way to remove fine fractions from solids, with a minimum loss of the coarse fraction.

By performing the necessary pilot work, and rigorously calculating the full-scale performance instead of using simple rules-of-thumb, significant energy savings can be achieved in fermenters.

Qualify your design methods for high-viscosity two-phase relief systems against these simple benchmarks. GeorgesMelhem-

With proper pipe support design, installation and maintenance, pipe damage should normally not develop for decades.

Avoid the transition to film boiling to obtain better control and lower operating costs.

These tips on how to improve steam generation, distribution and recovery can help a plant to increase its steam system efficiency by as much as 20-30%.

The ability to warehouse process and control system knowledge offers a vast potential for improved operations by sharing a common source of information and avoiding data duplication.