A modular plant differs from the traditional plant in that the plant is designed and built as portable skids — self-contained process units built within a portable frame structure that can be transported to an end user. A modular plant can be comprised of many unit operations contained in...

Creative thinking is an essential tool for process hazard analysis when brainstorming how a process can fail, as well as for incident investigation, procedure writing, management of change reviews, and developing emergency response plans. While empirical evidence suggests that some people are...

This article will give readers a basic understanding of how microbes attach and detach to the surface of produce in order to explain some of the challenges in assuring food safety for consumers of raw produce.

The article will begin by describing the basics of microbe adhesion...

This article will review energy conservation in compressed air systems. Specifically, this article will take a back to basics approach and will explain how to:

• evaluate compressed air costs

• justify a more energy-efficient compressed air system

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Plant synthetic biology uses plants as platforms in the design and redesign of biological parts, pathways, and systems. The emerging field relies on computational modeling and analysis to design biological functions and ensure sustainable traits. This supplement will consist of a series of...

Most users don't utilize their valve positioners to the fullest. Learn how to get the most out of your valve positioner....