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December 2007 • Volume 70, Issue 12 2007 Vaaler Award — the quest ends 24 take equipment diagnostics to a new level Maintenance and Operations M any of the effects of degradation are avoidable, so being able to identify struggling equipment at an early stage is essential to renewing its productivity — adding dollars to your bottom line. That’s why it’s so important to be aware of the performance of crucial equipment, including key compressors, heat exchangers, steam boilers, turbines and pumps. Cover Story T hree developments earn Vaaler Awards for their value to the chemical industry. They bested a large number of entries, based on their technological significance, novelty or uniqueness, and breadth of application. 30 better bellows boosts blending Making it Work P olytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) shaft seal bellows with integrally sealed seams have solved a significant problem in mills that blend ingredients at a paint plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. 18 columns 7 DePArtments 12 In Process • el puts sensors in a new G light • atalyst boosts fuel cell C prospects ealistically rate a relief R valve. How’s our content? T ell us what you like or what you would like to see but didn’t in this issue of Chemical Processing. Use this link www.surveymonkey.com/ s.asp?u=1108330896 to provide your feedback. From the editor L ooking for a real stocking stuffer? 8 chemicalProcessing.com C heck out the top 10 articles for 2007. Build reliability in during design. Fool your bosses. 11 Field notes 31 Process Puzzler 15 energy saver 36 equipment & services 38 Product spotlight/ classifieds 41 Ad Index 17 compliance Advisor T ake a fresh look at your products. 34 Plant Insites A single degree can count. Thanks for the memories… 42 end Point Chemical Processing (ISSN 0009-2630) is published monthly by Putman Media Inc., 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 6006-3434. 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 $11 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 101, Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, L2A N8. Copyright 2007 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. www.chemicalprocessing.com December 2007 • http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=110833089655 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=110833089655 http://www.fostereprints.com http://www.chemicalprocessing.com

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Chemical Processing - December 2007 Contents From the Editor ChemicalProcessing.com Field Notes In Process Energy Saver Compliance Advisor 2007 Vaaler Award - The Quest Ends Take Equipment Diagnostics to a New Level Better Bellows Boosts Blending Process Puzzler Plant InSites Equipment & Services Product Spotlight/Classifieds Ad Index End Point

Chemical Processing - December 2007

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