December 2015 | AIChE

Other Sites & Tools

Technical Groups

You are here

December 2015

Determining Discharge Rates of Particulate Solids

The flow pattern and stresses within the bulk material during discharge from silo, bins, hoppers, etc. depend on internal friction between the particles, friction between particles and wall, and the inclination of the converging section of the vessel. The discharge rate of particulate solids (...

Fixed Valves for Distillation Trays

In recent years, there has been a general trend toward fixed valves instead of moving valves on distillation trays. This article describes various types of mass-transfer devices -- bubble cap trays, sieve trays, moving valves, fixed valves; explains their advantages and disadvantages; and offers...

Scale-Up of Small-Scale Systems: Common Traps and Techniques to Avoid Them

During process development and scale-up, different design and fabrication methods must be applied at each scale. This article discusses the differences between the objectives of the pilot plant and those of the full-scale design, outlines practical techniques for minimizing technical and...

Powder and Bulk Solids Expo

Offshore Technology Conference

AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety (GCPS)

Powder and Bulk Solids Expo Preview

Offshore Technology Conference Expo Preview

Product Digest - Safety Equipment

Transitioning to a Career in Sales Engineering

Sales engineers are crucial to selling a technical product. This column will share tips for moving from a traditional engineer’s role to becoming a crucial part of the technical sales team. ...

Pages