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contents May 2008 | VoluMe 71, Issue 5 18 23 29 cover story 18 Achieve model operations Plants can gain big benefits from re-using the same models to solve different problems across the asset lifecycle and at different levels of granularity in operations. Indeed, engineering models can significantly improve plant efficiency and safety. FeatUres MaINTeNaNCe aND oPeRaTIoNs colUmns 7 From the Editor: ICI fades into history. 9 ChemicalProcessing.com: As temperatures rise, so do water concerns. 11 Field Notes: A haphazard approach can hobble hazard reviews. 15 Energy Saver: Some training courses are worth the price. 17 Compliance Advisor: Hazardous chemical shipments face rerouting. 42 Plant InSites: Understand the cold facts about subcooling. 50 End Point: Award winner provides food for thought. 23 Bolster your condition monitoring toolbox A variety of techniques, some under-appreciated, can help you increase equipment uptime. They enable more effective condition monitoring, which can play a key role in proactive maintenance. solIDs aND FluIDs HaNDlINg 29 Particle analysis makes solid progress The ability to both collect and use data in real time increasingly is driving process efficiency improvements and enhancing process optimization efforts, especially for particle characterization. INsTRuMeNTaTIoN aND CoNTRol 33 Improve batch reactor temperature control Reactor temperature control typically is very important to product quality, production rate and operating costs. So, it’s crucial to understand the likely causes and fixes for common problems in reaching set points. CaReeR CoRNeR departments 12 In Process: Waste CO2 edges toward feedstock role | Polymer promises better CO2 removal. 43 Process Puzzler: Buried hardware can haunt you. 45 Equipment & Services 46 Product Spotlight/Classifieds 49 Ad Index 38 Improve your job security Professional development courses can provide you with the edge you’re looking for to gain job security and advancement. Even if you’re happy where you are, be prepared to change jobs because rightsizing, mergers, etc., can change your situation. Chemical Processing (IssN 0009-2630) is published monthly by Putman Media Inc., 555 West Pierce Road, suite 301, Itasca, Il 60143. Phone (630) 467-1300. Fax (630) 467-1109. Periodicals postage paid at Itasca, Il, and additional mailing offices. PosTMasTeR: send address changes to Chemical Processing, P.o. Box 3434, Northbrook, Il 60065-3434. suBsCRIPTIoNs: Qualified reader subscriptions are accepted from operating management in the chemical processing industries at no charge. To apply for a qualified subscription, fill in the subscription card. To nonqualified subscribers in the united states, subscriptions are $68 per year. single copies are $14. Canadian and foreign annual subscriptions are accepted at $115 surface per year. single copies are $16. Canada Post International Publications Mail Product sales agreement No. 40028661. Canadian Mail Distributor information: Frontier/BWI, Po Box 1051, Fort erie, ontario, Canada, l2a 5N8. Copyright 2008 Putman Media Inc. all rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the consent of the copyright owner. RePRINTs: Reprints are available on a custom basis. For price quotation, contact Foster Reprints, (866) 879-9144, www.fostereprints.com also publishes Control, Control Design, Food Processing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Plant services. Chemical Processing assumes no responsibility for validity of claims in items reported. 5 chemicalprocessing.com ● JUne 2008 http://www.fostereprints.com http://chemicalprocessing.com

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Chemical Processing - June 2008 Contents From the Editor ChemicalProcessing.com Field Notes In Process Energy Saver Compliance Advisor Achieve Model Operations Bolster Your Condition Monitoring Toolbox Particle Analysis Makes Solid Progress Improve Batch Reactor Temperature Control Improve Your Job Security Plant InSites Process Puzzler Equipment & Services Product Spotlight/Classifieds Ad Index End Point

Chemical Processing - June 2008

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